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Author: Saurav Kumar
Is JDU Vice President Prashant Kishor being alienated in his own party?
“People who looked at Nitish Kumar as challenger to PM Narendra Modi would find the decision wrong but people who used to think he was compromising on governance only for the sake of defeating PM Modi would have found the decision correct… it depends on which side of the part[Read More…]
This Women’s Day, Let’s question Nitish Kumar’s action on Muzaffarpur Shelter Home case
8th March is the International Women’s Day, a moment to rejoice and express collective solidarity for females of our society. Without fail, every International Women’s Day usual efforts to recognize their achievements in social, economic and political spheres hits public domain loaded with enthusiasm while many just wake to mere[Read More…]
Bihar: More than 2 lakh Mid-Day Meal workers on indefinite strike demanding regularisation
Nitish Kumar government in Bihar is facing continuous heat of scheme workers statewide. Last month it was an indefinite strike of Accredited Social Health Activists or ASHA workers and this time Mid-Day Meal (MDM) workers have hit the streets with their demands which primarily includes minimum wage. There are 2,48,000 midday meal cooks[Read More…]
Bihar: Violent mob injures 12 cops during land acquisition drive in Patna
A dozen cops were injured and two bikes were burnt during an anti-encroachment drive on Saturday morning in Digha area of Patna. The drive was conducted by Patna district administration in association with Patna Police to hand over a total of six acres of land belonging to Bihar State Housing[Read More…]
Ground Report: #JusticeForAnjana – Police continue to harass victim’s family; father remains in jail
Bihar’s Patwa Toli – Once a breeding ground of IITians, turning into a den of gruesome murder.
Bihar’s tryst with Dahi-Chura and Tilkut on ‘Makar Sankranti’
Statewide, the festival is celebrated on 14–15 January but according to reports, Makar Sankranti which has been celebrated on January 14 for the last 100 years.
Darbhanga Lok Sabha: For NDA and Mahagathbandhan, putting up candidate a tough challenge
As 2019 Lok Sabha election is approaching near, Mahagathbandhan and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar are tightening their seat belts. Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency is one such seat which is set to have more than one contender from both the camps. Darbhanga Lok Sabha constituency comprises the following six[Read More…]
RJD MP Manoj Jha alleges conspiracy to end ‘Reservation’ over Quota Bill passage
On 9th January, the Rajya Sabha approved amending Constitution to provide 10% reservation to general category in job and education. Passage of ‘The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill 2019’ in the upper house becomes one such instance in history of Indian parliament when opposition unity reflected just in[Read More…]
Trade Union stir intensifies on 2nd day in different pockets of Bihar
The general strike call by Central Trade Union (CTUs) has hit hard on state services such as Government services, Banking, Transport, etc. This came in the backdrop of Modi government’s anti-labour policies. As per trade unions, several amendments to labour law has led to this agitation. The services remained suspended[Read More…]
Sushil Kumar: A Champion of Champas in Champaran
Do you remember Sushil Kumar, the KBC winner hailing from Bihar’s Motihari? Yes, I am talking about Sushil Kumar the winner of the fifth season of Sony TV’s popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) in 2011, the first contestant to win Rs 5 crore as prize money. Eight years[Read More…]
Bihar government orders to restrict ongoing protest of ASHA workers
Patna: Since 1st of December 2018, ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers in Bihar are on indefinite strike. This strike has entered 34th day under the banner of ASHA Sanyukt Sangharsh Manch- a joint platform of unions and associations. The Executive Director of the State Health Society, Bihar in a letter[Read More…]
Ground Report: Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital gasps on infrastructure and basic medical facilities
Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, also known as DMCH was started as a Temple Medical School in 1925 and was upgraded into a college in 1946. It has the largest campus in the state. Entering hospital, the most notable feature was the derelict surgical building of DMCH. With patients admitted[Read More…]
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asks industries to go beyond milk processing
Nitish Kumar has sought the fruitful intervention of entrepreneurs of the industry to help set up the business plan for cow related byproducts
East Champaran: Radha Mohan Singh’s fort on stake, a colossal task for Mahagathbandhan
The Union Agriculture Minister and veteran leader of the BJP, Radha Mohan Singh, considered as a heavyweight candidate for 2019 general elections as he may be the sole choice of the BJP for East Champaran Lok Sabha seat. He represents the parliamentary constituency. This constituency came into existence in 2008,[Read More…]
Ground Report: Why Begusarai is called Leningrad of Bihar?
Leningrad is the former name of Russia’s second largest city, Saint Petersburg after Moscow. This became a hallmark of the Russian revolution after 1917 as it has over 230 places associated with the life and activities of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, the architect of the Soviet revolution. Bihar’s Begusarai in sociopolitical[Read More…]
Christmas 2018: The Catholics and first Church in Bihar ‘Padri-ki-Haveli’
The Roman Catholics were the first to arrive in Bihar and built a small church in 1717 at a place now known as “Padri-ki-Haveli’.
Obituary: Journey of former Parliamentarian Capt Jai Narayan Prasad Nishad
Former Member of Parliament from Muzaffarpur Captain (Retd.) Jai Narayan Nishad took his last breath today morning in New Delhi’s Max Hospital. He was ill since few months. Bihar’s Governor, Chief Minister and leaders across the political spectrum have mourned his death. Sitting Lok Sabha MP from Muzaffarpur Ajay Nishad[Read More…]
Mahagathbandhan, a new gamble for ‘Son of Mallah’ Mukesh Sahni in Bihar?
Mukesh Sahni is one name which is often heard in Bihar politics. Sometime back, his social efforts took shape of full time politics. A journey from Bollywood set designer to a political leader who launched his own political outfit- Vikasheel Insaaf Party (VIP) is an aspirant to fight 2019 Lok[Read More…]
Bihar government’s deaf ear towards ongoing strike of ASHA workers
ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers in Bihar are on strike since 1st of December 2018. In Bihar, there are 93,687 ASHA workers. Way back in 2010 their strength was 71,350. This outrage has several demands one of them is a minimum wage of Rs, 18,000. The statewide indefinite strike[Read More…]
Life of the Pasi community post liquor ban in Bihar
The Pasi community of Bihar is popular in societal terms through their work which they engage in to earn a livelihood and are called toddy-tapping (process of extracting palm juice from palm tree). Toddy is the fermented version of palm tree juice. For millions of people in rural Bihar — where toddy, locally called ‘tadi’, is considered[Read More…]
Gunjan Khemka murder, another addition to political killings in Bihar
Bihar’s leading industrialist and BJP leader, Gunjan Khemka was gunned down outside his cotton factory situated in the industrial area of Hajipur. He was also the convener of the state BJP’s small industries cell. All sections of society are under threat of crime such as theft, extortion, molestation, rape, and[Read More…]
Bihar: Anger of MNREGA workers bursts out against spree of administration’s assault
Muzaffarpur: Thousands of MNREGA workers have hit streets of Muzaffarpur against continuous assault by local administration against Sanjay Sahni, (the founder of Samaj Parivartan Shakti Sangathan) and his colleagues who are thriving for rights of workers. There was a huge rally from Jubah Sahni park to Muzaffarpur District Collectorate. This[Read More…]
The political journey of RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha: Luv-Kush factor in Bihar politics
It is unfortunate that priority of the government is not to work for the poor but to fix political opponents by hook or by crook, were words of Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) chief and former Union Minister of State Upendra Kushwaha in his resignation letter to Prime Minister, Narendra[Read More…]
Bihar SSC question paper leaks, making rounds on social media
Patna: Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) question paper went viral on Saturday, making rounds on social media as it was received by many exam aspirants through social media messaging app WhatsApp. A probe has been ordered by SSC in this regard. The secretary of the commission has alleged that a[Read More…]