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‘Has been a desire in my heart’: Nitish Kumar confirms Rajya Sabha entry; JD(U) workers stage protest

By Odisha News Online Mar 5, 2026 52

BIHAR, DEC 5 : Putting speculations to rest, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has confirmed that he will be resigning from the post he has held for over 20 years, and move to the Rajya Sabha. “From the very beginning of my parliamentary journey, there has been a desire in my heart to become a […]Continue Reading

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She can go to hell’: BJP Minister Giriraj Singh defends Nitish Kumar over hijab removal incident involving Muslim doctor

By Odisha News Online Dec 18, 2025 234

BIHAR, DEC 18 : He did nothing wrong,” is how Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday chose to defend Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar whose recent act of assault against a Muslim woman doctor at a public event in Patna triggered widespread backlash. The BJP minister was responding to Monday’s incident in Patna where Nitish […]Continue Reading

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Nitish govt hikes monthly pension of retired journalists by Rs 9,000 ahead of Bihar polls

By Odisha News Online Jul 26, 2025 394

PATNA, JUL 26 : Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced an increase in the pension of retired journalists under the ‘Bihar Patrakar Samman’ scheme by Rs 9,000 per month. Now, all eligible retired journalists, registered with the Bihar government, will receive Rs 15,000 per month instead of the earlier monthly emolument of Rs 6,000. […]Continue Reading

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Nitish brought shame to Bihar when he touched feet of Modi: Prashant Kishor

By Odisha News Online Jun 15, 2024 397

BHAGALPUR, JUN 15: Political strategist turned activist Prashant Kishor charged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with having “touched the feet” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure his own continuance in power. Kishor, who has been running the ‘Jan Suraaj’ campaign, was addressing a public meeting in Bhagalpur on Friday. “People ask me Continue Reading