Notably, the Bihar government has approached the top court to challenge the Patna High Court’s order dated 20th June 2024 in which it set aside its law that increased reservation from 50% to 65% in the state.
The Nitish government plans to provide Rs 2 lakh in financial help to 94 lakh families to launch small businesses over the next five years under the 'Bihar Small Entrepreneur Scheme'. The funds will be distributed to poor families in three instalments.
Union Minister and BJP MP Nityanand Rai said that the step taken by the state is highly 'objectionable' and a 'big offense'. Urging CM Nitish Kumar to not let Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadavi do the said change, Rai stated that if Yadav is not stopped, he might change his (Nitish Kumar) name too.
BJP MLA Sanjay Singh being forcefully marshalled out of the house during the session on Friday as he raised his voice against the high handedness of the Bihar police
NHRC on Thursday issued a notice to the Chief Secretary, the Bihar government over the reported illness of about 150 children after consuming Mid-Day Meal
In a circular issued by the General Administration Department of the state government, it has been stated that Muslim officials and staffers will be allowed to arrive one hour before the usual working hours and leave one hour before accordingly during the month of Ramzan.