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CM Nitish Kumar Announces Ex Gratia of Rs 4 Lakhs For Families of Deceased due to Lightning

CM Nitish Kumar Announces Ex Gratia of Rs 4 Lakhs For Families of Deceased due to Lightning

12 Jul 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced on Thursday a compensation of Rs 4 lakhs each for the families of four individuals who died due to lightning strikes in Siwan, Supaul, and Rohtas. In a post on X, Kumar expressed his condolences: "It is unfortunate that 2 people died in Siwan,...

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Heavy Rain Alerts Issued Across India: Updates and Precautions

Heavy Rain Alerts Issued Across India: Updates and Precautions

11 Jul 2024

India is currently experiencing significant rainfall due to the monsoon season, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts across several states to caution residents and authorities alike. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: In Bihar, an 'orange alert' has been issued, indicating the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall....

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Bihar: 12 People Died Due To Lightning Strike, Govt Announces Compensation

Bihar: 12 People Died Due To Lightning Strike, Govt Announces Compensation

08 Jul 2024

In the last 24 hours, 12 people died due to lightning strikes in seven districts of Bihar. Subsequently, state government has announced compensation of ₹4 lakhs to victim's families. Bihar Chief minister Nitish Kumar paid condolences to the victims. Issuing press release, Bihar CMO said, 'In the last 24 hours,...

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Bihar Government Suspends 11 Engineers Following Bridge Collapses

Bihar Government Suspends 11 Engineers Following Bridge Collapses

05 Jul 2024

In response to the recent bridge collapses in Bihar, the Nitish Kumar-led government has suspended 11 engineers. This comes days after it issued notices to contractors and sought reports from its own departments. A total of 10 bridges have collapsed within a fortnight in the state with the most recent...

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Bihar Bridge Collapses Raise Alarm for Infrastructure Safety

Bihar Bridge Collapses Raise Alarm for Infrastructure Safety

04 Jul 2024

Bihar has been shaken by a spate of bridge collapses over the past 15 days, with nine incidents reported across various districts. The collapses, occurring predominantly in Saran and Siwan districts, have highlighted significant concerns over infrastructure safety and maintenance in the state. These incidents, involving bridges aged between 25...

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Upendra Kushwaha Chosen For Rajya Sabha Seat, Boosts NDA In Bihar

Upendra Kushwaha Chosen For Rajya Sabha Seat, Boosts NDA In Bihar

02 Jul 2024

Upendra Kushwaha, leader of the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) and former Union Minister, has been chosen as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate from Bihar for the Rajya Sabha. This nomination was announced on July 2. Kushwaha expressed his gratitude on X (formerly Twitter) towards several key leaders of the...

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Why Is Bihar Demanding Special Category Status Again? | What Is Special Status, How States Benefit?

Why Is Bihar Demanding Special Category Status Again? | What Is Special Status, How States Benefit?

29 Jun 2024

On Saturday, Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United (JD(U)) reiterated its demand for a special category status grant or a special package for Bihar. This resolution was passed during the party's national executive meeting, underscoring a long-standing appeal for greater financial assistance to address the state's developmental challenges. What Is Special...

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“5th Bridge to Collapse in Last 9 Days”: Another Under-Construction Bridge Faces Downfall in Bihar

“5th Bridge to Collapse in Last 9 Days”: Another Under-Construction Bridge Faces Downfall in Bihar

28 Jun 2024

An under-construction bridge collapsed in Bihar's Madhubani region on Friday, marking the fifth such incident in the state over the last nine days. The collapse occurred at Madhepur Block of Bheja police station in Madhubani district, where a 75-meter-long bridge was being built. The bridge, which was being constructed at...

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Bridge Collapses In Bihar Kishanganj Amid Monsoon Floods

Bridge Collapses In Bihar Kishanganj Amid Monsoon Floods

27 Jun 2024

A section of a 13-year-old bridge collapsed in Bihar’s Kishanganj on Wednesday evening due to flooding triggered by heavy rainfall, severing access for 40,000 people across several villages. This marks the fourth bridge collapse in Bihar within a week. The bridge, constructed under the Mukhyamantri Gram Sadak Yojana in 2011...

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Bihar MP Pappu Yadav Dons ‘Re-NEET’ T-Shirt While Taking Oath in Lok Sabha; Slams BJP’s Kiren Rijiju

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav Dons ‘Re-NEET’ T-Shirt While Taking Oath in Lok Sabha; Slams BJP’s Kiren Rijiju

26 Jun 2024

Independent Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan, also known as Pappu Yadav, wore a T-shirt with the hashtag "#RENEET" while taking his oath in the Lok Sabha on June 25. He criticized the BJP-led central government over the NEET-UG exam controversy, questioning why no re-examination has been scheduled after the exams were...

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