At Bihar's 6 private colleges, students have to shell out around Rs 1 crore for the five-year MBBS programme. This typically includes annual charges of Rs 10 lakh towards fees.
Ex-CM Jitan Ram Manhji supported minister Mukesh Sahani’s complaint in front of CM Nitish Kumar at NDA meeting Friday, in latest instalment of tussle over officials’ dominance in Bihar.
Close associates of political strategist Kishor said ‘nothing can be done’ for Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, who is too deep in alliance with BJP, lacks 'credibility'.
Some allege CM Nitish Kumar’s reaction to controversies has been subdued of late, especially since BJP emerged as senior alliance partner. But JD(U) defends CM.
Kumar had earlier tried to engage with the Centre on the issue of a caste census. Upon receiving a lukewarm response, has decided to undertake a state-specific survey.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s father will be honoured for his contribution to freedom struggle in a state function every 17 January, Bihar cabinet decides. Decision questioned by Oppn too.
The Nitish Kumar-BJP alliance in Bihar has seen fraught moments before, but now BJP leaders are publicly denouncing the actions of a government of which they are part.
In a letter to NITI Aayog vice-chairman, the state minister for planning & implementation Bijendra Yadav asserted that Bihar 'fulfilled' the criteria set for grant of special status.
Bihar data on Covid-19 vaccine came into question after the goof-up was revealed. Bihar health minister says it’s mischief by some elements, but denies any data credibility issues.
Last week, Bihar board reminded temples to be registered under it & pay it 4% tax on annual income. State govt also announced 30,000 acres of temple land will be made public property.
The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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