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Bihar assembly election 2020: JMM splits from ‘Mahagathbandhan’, to contest on seven seats alone

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has split from JMM splits from ‘Mahagathbandhan’ and decided to go solo in the upcoming Bihar assembly election 2020. JMM general secretary Suprio Bhattacharya confirmed this late on Tuesday. While speaking to the reporters, Bhattacharya said that JMM has identified seven Assembly constituencies to contest the polls. "We were waiting in the hope that Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) will give us seats to contest in Bihar elections. But today we were forced to take decisions against RJD`s `Makkari` (cunningness). We have identified 7…

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BJP leader Rajesh Kumar Jha, who joined party two days ago, shot dead in Bihar’s Patna

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jayant Mandal vice president Rajesh Kumar Jha alias 'Raju Baba' was shot dead by some unidentified miscreants in Bihar's capital Patna on Thursday (October 1) morning.  It is learnt that two bike-borne masked criminals opened fire at Raju Baba near Sitaram Utsav Hall in Tej Pratap Nagar under Beur police station. The BJP leader died on the spot. Raju Baba, who had joined the BJP only two days ago, was shot dead when he was on the morning walk. The police team has…

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PM approves State Government to impose short and local lockdown to combat Covid 19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked the states to evaluate efficacy of short and local lockdowns in combating the covid-19 pandemic. He was chairing a high-level virtual meeting with the chief ministers and health ministers of seven States/UTs to review the status and preparedness of virus response and management. “A few states which are forcing 1-2 days neighborhood lockdown. Each state ought to watch and assess at their level that how successful they are in forestalling Coronavirus. The states ought to likewise believe that along these…

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PM Narendra Modi to lay foundation stone of seven urban infrastructure-related projects in Bihar on September 15

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of seven urban infrastructure-related projects in Bihar on September 15 via video conferencing. Out of these, four projects are related to water supply, two to sewerage treatment and one to riverfront development.  The total cost of these projects is reportedly Rs 541 crore and the implementation of these projects has been undertaken by BUIDCO under the Urban Development and Housing Department of Bihar.  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will also grace the occasion. PM will…

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Around 21 lakh people received financial support from Bihar government during lockdown, says Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday (September 7) said that the road and electricity condition in the state has improved a lot and his government has successfully established law-abiding culture. He further said that he believes more in working rather than advertising about his work. Addressing the JDU's virtual rally, he said, ''The youth today does not know about the past situation of the state, therefore they should know about it so that they can understand the difference between the past and the present scenario.'' Speaking…

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PM-Cares Fund to allocate funds for establishment of 500-bed COVID-19 hospitals in Bihar

As the central government aims to expand COVID-19 dedicated hospitals in the country to ensure quick check up of patients, the PM-CARES Fund Trust has fund for the establishment of 500 bed COVID-19 makeshift Hospitals at Patna & Muzaffarpur. Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister Office (PMO) said, ''PM-CARES Fund Trust has decided to allocate funds for fight against COVID-19 by way of establishment of 500-bed COVID-19 Makeshift Hospitals at Patna & Muzaffarpur, Bihar by DRDO. This will go a long way in improving COVID care in…

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Bihar extends lockdown due to coronavirus till September 6

Bihar government on Monday (August 17) decided to extend the lockdown due to coronavirus in Bihar till September 6. The state home department issued a notification saying that the restrictions will remain in force in the state till September 6.  As per the state government's order all offices, including government and private will work with 50 percent strength. Rail and air services will remain functional. All educational institutions and religious places will remain closed. The statement read, ''In view of the present situation of COVID-19 in the…

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EC allows voters above 65 years, COVID-19 patients to vote through postal ballot

In an important decision ahead of the Bihar Assembly election, the Election Commission announced that people above 65 years of age and coronavirus COVID-19 patients will now be eligible to vote through postal ballot. This decision will be applied in the Bihar election. Taking to Twitter, EC Spokesperson on Thursday tweeted, "Notification for Conduct of Elections (Amendment) Rules 2020 - for extending Postal Ballot Facility for electors above the age of  65yrs & Covid+ve under home/institutional quarantined." The amendment in the rules was notified in a gazette…

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Arms and ammunition of Maoists seized in Bihar

 A cache of arms and ammunition belonging to banned outfit CPI (Maoist) has been seized from a village in Bihar's Gaya district, a senior SSB officer said on Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Bihar Police personnel conducted a raid at Tanti village on Friday night and seized a cache of arms and ammunition and Maoist literature from a brick kiln, SSB's 29th battalion commandant Rajesh Kumar Singh said. A country-made rifle, two .303 rifles, two country- made pistols,…

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Long queues for Alcohol after relaxation

Long queues were witnessed outside wine shops in several states, as the sale of wine has been permitted by the govt, except in the containment zones. After long queues outside liquor shops in the national capital took social distancing norms for a ride, the Resident Welfare Associations (RWA's) in the city have urged the government to immediately close down all liquor vends and review arrangements. Union Health Minister Dr Harshvardhan said the situation of India is bettern than rest of the countries of the world. Doubling rate…

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