Politics

Patna, Bihar: Just a month into its tenure, the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar has already begun delivering on its employment promises, giving job seekers a taste of what the next five years could hold. The state has opened a “treasure trove” of job opportunities, showing early signs of fulfilling election pledges. Empowering Women with Financial AssistanceBefore the elections, Nitish Kumar had promised to provide ₹10,000 to every woman to create employment opportunities. Critics had dismissed this as mere election rhetoric. However, within the first month in office, the government disbursed the second installment of ₹10,000 to 10 lakh women, empowering them towards financial independence. Ayush Practitioners Get JobsThe government has also fulfilled its promise of providing em...

Bharatiya Janata Party’s newly appointed National Executive President Nitin Nabin paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, during which the Prime Minister congratulated him on his new responsibility and praised his efforts to strengthen the party at the grassroots level. PM Modi noted that Nitin Nabin’s organizational and administrative experience would prove to be a valuable asset for the BJP in addressing public aspirations. However, the highlight of the meeting was a special cultural gift—a beautifully crafted Sikki Art painting from Bihar, which Nitin Nabin presented to the Prime Minister as a memento. The gesture drew attention to Bihar’s traditional handicrafts and underscored the importance of preserving and promoting India’s indigenous art forms at the na...

Patna: After gaining national and international attention, the hijab controversy involving AYUSH female doctor Dr. Nusrat Parveen has finally reached a resolution. According to the Principal of the Government Tibbi College, Dr. Nusrat is not upset with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and will join her duties on 20 December at the Sadar Primary Health Center (PSC). The incident, which took place during a job appointment ceremony in Bihar, sparked widespread debate across social media and political circles. While some opposition parties tried to politicize the matter, Dr. Nusrat’s college principal, Dr. Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman, clarified that rumors suggesting she would not join her post were unfounded. Reports claiming she felt humiliated were also incorrect. Dr. Nusrat to Report at Sada...

The absence of Revenue and Land Reforms Department Principal Secretary C.K. Anil from a key government workshop has triggered intense political speculation in Bihar, bringing to light the simmering tension between Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha and the state bureaucracy. Political circles are now interpreting this episode as Chief Minister **Nitish Kumar’s subtle yet effective administrative check—often described as his “homeopathic treatment”—on assertive ministers. The controversy unfolded during the Land Reforms Public Welfare Workshop organised by the Revenue and Land Reforms Department at Gyan Bhavan, Patna. As the event progressed and Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha rose to address the gathering, the conspicuous absence of the department’s top bureaucrat ...

Patna: In a significant move for sports development, Bihar’s Sports Minister Shreysi Singh met with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and MP Sports Minister Vishwas Kailash Sarangi to discuss collaboration in sports infrastructure, training, and knowledge sharing between the two states. The meeting also included key officials from Bihar State Sports Authority, including DG & CEO Ravindran Shankaran and Director Himanshu Singh. Mutual Cooperation for Sports DevelopmentDuring the meeting held at the MP Chief Minister’s official residence, Dr. Mohan Yadav welcomed Shreysi Singh and assured full cooperation for the overall development of sports in Bihar. Discussions focused on facilitating bilateral coordination, sharing expertise, and promoting sports talent across both sta...