Articles by Anirban Guha Roy
Bihar government begins digital survey of crops
The digital survey was kicked off from the Badhshahpur in Sheikhpura in the presence of Sheikhpura district magistrate J Priyadarshini and senior district and state agriculture officials

Published on Dec 01, 2023 02:32 PM IST
Eye on Yadav pie: Nityanand dares Lalu to field his son against him
War of words broke out between the two Yadav leaders on Tuesday when both were addressing separate gatherings in Patna to mark Govardhan Puja.

Published on Nov 15, 2023 09:18 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Nitish apologises for his birth control remarks, unfazed BJP wants him out
The CM had on Tuesday used gestures and descriptive language while dwelling on the importance of education of women in birth control in the assembly, leading to a nationwide outrage.

Updated on Nov 08, 2023 09:19 PM IST
Nitish Kumar apologises for his birth control remarks, BJP demands resignation
The remarks – delivered in the state assembly – have since drawn widespread condemnation from women MLAs and the National Commission for Women

Updated on Nov 08, 2023 11:57 AM IST
Decoding findings of Bihar's caste survey report
On Tuesday, the detailed results of the state's milestone and controversial caste survey were made public by CM Nitish Kumar.

Updated on Nov 08, 2023 06:22 AM IST
‘36.76% of households in Bihar have concrete houses with two or more rooms’
36.76% of households in Bihar have concrete houses (2+ rooms), 22.37% have concrete houses (1 room), 26.54% have tin shed houses, and 14.09% live in huts. Only 0.24% are homeless.

Updated on Nov 07, 2023 10:30 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Bihar politics: Govt keen to increase reservation in Winter Session. Will it?
There is a buzz in political circles that the GA government is keen to pass a resolution in the state assembly to increase the reservation limit from 50% to 70%

Published on Nov 01, 2023 07:20 PM IST
Lalu at Bihar Cong HQ: No bump in electing INDIA leader
The RJD chief said a huge rally will be held in the state capital soon by parties opposed to the BJP.

Updated on Oct 26, 2023 10:31 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
President launches 4th agri road map, roots for organic farming
The President, who arrived in Patna in the morning on a three-day visit to Bihar, said implementation of the three agriculture road maps in Bihar since 2008 has increased productivity of paddy, wheat, maize and the state is also becoming a leader in production of mushroom, makhana, honey and fish.

Published on Oct 18, 2023 08:54 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
President Murmu launches Bihar’s 4th agri road map budgeted at ₹1.62 lakh crore
Crop diversification, increasing production of oilseeds, millets, seeds production are the major sectors in focus in this current edition of the road map

Published on Oct 18, 2023 07:32 PM IST
Bihar: President arrives today on 3-day visit
She will inaugurate the fourth edition of the state’s agricultural road map and attend convocation ceremonies at the two central universities in the state and at AIIMS Patna.

Published on Oct 17, 2023 09:56 PM IST
LDF ally announces merger with RJD
The move has led the Rashtriya Janata Dal ( RJD) to expand its base in Kerala, ahead of the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Updated on Oct 13, 2023 08:56 AM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Will take views of all parties on caste survey data, says Nitish Kumar
The meeting attended by 9 parties came a day after the results of the survey showed that OBCs comprise nearly 2/3 of Bihar’s population.

Updated on Oct 04, 2023 05:11 AM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
All-party meeting in Bihar: Ruling allies pitch for more quota, BJP says survey flawed
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar holds all-party meeting to discuss increasing quota for weaker sections after release of caste survey findings.

Updated on Oct 03, 2023 09:51 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Bihar caste survey: Nitish Kumar to chair all-party meeting
The meeting was convened amid speculation that Bihar’s ruling alliance may propose an increase in the quota for backward castes in jobs and educational institutions

Updated on Oct 03, 2023 10:59 AM IST
2024 LS polls: CPI-ML eyes five seats in Bihar
CPI-ML(Liberation), according to its leaders, is keen to get seats in southern Bihar, especially Magadh and Bhojpur regions, as a show of “RJD-ML” unity to repeat its strike rate of the 2020 assembly polls when the party won 66% of its seats from this region alone.

Published on Sep 29, 2023 09:20 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Set up booths in high-rises to boost urban voter turnout, ECI tells CEOs
Similar exercise should be also carried out in slum clusters in urban areas and also where outgrowth has taken place in the expanding urban/ semi-urban areas, the letter says.

Published on Sep 27, 2023 09:06 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
RJD’s ‘Ambedkar pe Charcha’ on importance of Constitution reaches village level
The programme was launched on April 14 as part of its drive to reach out to the people to highlight the party’s ideological fight against the BJP and alleged attempts to dilute the tenets of the Constitution, party leaders aware of the matter said

Published on Sep 20, 2023 02:54 PM IST
Bihar minister takes aim at Ramcharitmanas again: It’s ‘potassium cyanide’
The minister made his latest remark at a function to mark Hindi Diwas in Patna on Thursday evening, a video clip of which has been circulating on the social media.

Published on Sep 15, 2023 09:23 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
17 years on, Bihar ready with by-laws to run apartment complexes
The Bihar government is set to introduce model by-laws to govern residential apartment complexes, granting legal recognition to apartment owners' associations. The by-laws will be sent to the state cabinet for approval and will allow associations to register with the co-operative department. The by-laws remove a clause mandating representation from various castes and tribes on the board of management. The by-laws cover topics such as the functioning of the association, meeting procedures, powers and duties, board of management, and financial audits. Once implemented, the by-laws will help apartment dwellers properly maintain their housing societies.

Updated on Aug 30, 2023 09:05 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Bihar reviews 85 NHAI projects for land compensation, payment
Additional chief secretary (revenue) Brijesh Mehrotra said there should be flexibility in determining the nature of land for acquisition and compensation to land owners

Updated on Aug 29, 2023 09:43 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
BBOSE launches new portal for safe data upkeep, convenience of students
BBOSE has launched a new portal, bboseonline.bih.nic.in, for admission, registration of students; releasing results, admit cards and for other activities.

Published on Aug 24, 2023 09:38 AM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
No deal with JD(U) for elevating Tejashwi as CM: Lalu
“Right now, our focus is to oust the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government from the Centre. There has been no talk or any deal stuck with JD(U) for elevating Tejaswhi as CM,” Lalu Prasad told reporters in Gopalganj, where he is on a visit to his native village of Phulwaria after a long time.

Updated on Aug 22, 2023 09:49 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
No deal to elevate Tejashwi as Bihar chief minister, says Lalu Prasad Yadav
Lalu Yadav’s assertion comes against the backdrop of continuing speculation around the timing of Tejashwi Yadav’s elevation

Updated on Aug 22, 2023 08:55 PM IST
Bihar CM orders aid to farmers in ‘dry’ areas
Officials said chief minister Nitish Kumar, during his aerial survey, took stock of blocks affected by deficient rains like Deo , Madanapur in Aurangabad, Barachatti, Imamganj in Gaya, Rajouli in Nawada, Islampur in Jamui and other few blocks where paddy coverage has been below normal.

Updated on Aug 19, 2023 09:44 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Awareness campaign among issues likely to be discussed at INDIA’s Mumbai meeting
The third two-day meeting of the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will be begin in Mumbai on August 31

Updated on Aug 18, 2023 08:47 AM IST
Oppn allies to talk seat share in next meet, says Bihar CM
Kumar slammed the Centre for attacking the Opposition during the three-day debate on the no-confidence motion in Parliament

Updated on Aug 12, 2023 12:45 AM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Draft list of polling stations out in Bihar, Covid curb on no. of voters at a booth lifted
The process of rationalizing polling stations and inviting claims/objections from political parties has begun in Bihar for the 2024 general election. Each polling station will have a maximum of 1,500 voters, and the number of booths is expected to be reduced from the 2020 assembly polls. Claims/objections will be received until August 19 and disposed of by August 25. The total number of electors in Bihar is 7.58 crore, as per the updated voters list.

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 09:05 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Heavy rainfall after extended dry spell boosts paddy transplantation in Bihar
The highest coverage of paddy transplantation was achieved in Purnea (100%), followed by Saharsa (98%), Saran (95%), Tirhut (90%) and Patna (83%)

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 10:45 AM IST
Special land survey in Bihar to be completed by 2025: State govt official
The Bihar government is undertaking a special land survey to update land records in a phased manner after having already missed a few deadlines since it began in 2011

Updated on Aug 09, 2023 01:54 PM IST