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NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt over Supaul incident
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 9 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued a notice to the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government over the alleged thrashing of 34 girl students in state's Supaul district.
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Supaul horror: 9 arrested, opposition compares Bihar govt with Kumbhkarna
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 08 (ANI): Nine people, including a minor, have been arrested in Bihar's Supaul, where over 30 schoolgirls were thrashed for allegedly resisting sexual advances of some boys, police said on Monday.
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BJP leader to protest against Bihar govt
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], Oct 05 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader and Member of Parliament (MP) CP Thakur will protest on October 7 against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led government over police action against the upper caste members protesting against the alleged misuse
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Muzaffarpur shelter home: SC issues notice to Bihar govt, CBI on media ban
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 11 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice seeking a detailed reply from the Bihar government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the ban on media in reporting the Muzaffarpur shelter home case.
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NHRC notices to Bihar Govt, DGP over assault, attempt to suicide allegatio
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], Sept 6 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday sent notices to the Bihar government and the state's Director General of Police over reports of two separate cases, including assault and attempt to suicide.
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Bihar govt announces aid for SC/ST civil services aspirants
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India] August 14 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced financial aid for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Dalits and Other Backward Class (OBCs) community students who crack Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) and Union Public Service Comm
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Bihar: Govt officer shot at, dies in hospital
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], Aug 14 (ANI): A government officer of Under Secretary level, who was shot at in his house by unidentified people this morning, died in the hospital. Rajiv, 58, posted at the Patna Secretariat, was about to retire.
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Bihar Govt. passes new liquor Amendment law
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar), July 23 (ANI): The Bihar Government on Monday unanimously passed an amendment law on liquor prohibition in the monsoon session of the state assembly.
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Bihar govt likely to appoint transgender guards for women
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 17 (ANI): Amid multiple cases of rape and molestation across the state, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has asked officials to examine whether transgender people can be recruited as security guards at short stay homes and other similar facilities for women.
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Bihar govt increases compensation for acid-attack and rape survivors
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 17 (ANI): The Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar government on Tuesday increased compensation for acid-attack and rape survivors from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 7 lakh.
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NTPC, Bihar govt sign MoU to enhance power sector
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): In a bid to improve the performance of Bihar's power sector, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Government of Bihar and NTPC Limited in Patna on Tuesday.
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After UP, Bihar Govt. adds 'Ramji' to Ambedkar's name
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], Apr. 14 (ANI): The Bihar Government on Saturday announced to introduce Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's middle name 'Ramji' in government and court records.
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