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Ruchir Kumar

Ruchir Kumar

Ruchir writes on health, aviation, power and myriad other issues. An ex-TOI, he has worked both on Desk and in reporting. He over 25 years of broadcast and print journalism experience in Assam, Jharkhand & Bihar.

Articles by Ruchir Kumar

Bankipur by-poll: Prashant Kishor leads by 1,145 votes after 4 rounds of counting

Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor. (ANI)

Updated on Aug 3, 2026 06:04 IST

98% women, only 2% men opt for sterilisation in 20-day drive in Bihar

98% women, only 2% men opt for sterilisation in 20-day drive in Bihar

Updated on Aug 2, 2026 17:29 IST

NEET issue rocks final day of Bihar assembly’s monsoon session

RJD and CPI-ML legislators demonstrate during the Monsoon Session of the Bihar Assembly in Patna on Friday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 02:31 IST

Bihar assembly clears 13 bills; amendments suggested by RJD, AIMIM MLAs rejected

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 02:30 IST

Govt tables addl budget of over ₹87,383 cr in House

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary arriving on the first day of the Monsoon Session at Bihar Assembly in Patna on Monday. (Santosh Kumar/ HT)

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 17:27 IST

BJP ramps up campaign for Bankipur assembly bypolls

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor during a roadshow for the Bankipur Assembly by-election campaign, in Patna on Sunday. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 02:34 IST

BJP inducts three more leaders from rival parties in Bihar

BJP Bihar president Sanjay Saraogi is felicitated with a garland along with former leaders of Jan Suraaj, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) and an independent leader after they latter joined the BJP during a press conference in Patna on Thursday. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 13:53 IST

Prashant Kishor declares assets worth ₹105 crore ahead of key Bankipur contest

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor declares gross assets worth over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>105 crore and liabilities of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5.78 crore in nomination papers for the Bankipur Assembly by-election on Monday

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 04:17 IST

BJP’s Neeraj, Jan Suraaj’s Prashant Kishor file papers for Bankipur bypoll; JJD candidate arrested after nomination

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor greets supporters during a roadshow for the Bankipur assembly bypoll in Patna on Monday. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 12:38 IST

Bihar issues detailed referral protocol for district, sub-divisional hospitals

The guidelines said that patients arriving for treatment in the IPD, accident (trauma) and emergency departments should be provided prompt initial treatment and necessary investigations without any procedural delay. (File photo)

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 12:14 IST

Bihar CM calls for closer synergy between govt and NDA allies to boost development

Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 02:34 IST

BJP replaces Bankipur candidate after he files papers, says he pulled out of race

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Bankipur assembly by-election candidate Abhishek Kumar Sinha Bunty addressing a brief press conference on withdrawing his nomination from the race at BJP office in Patna (HT Photo/Santosh Kumar)

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 15:28 IST

BJP, RJD candidates file nominations for high-stakes Bankipur bypoll

Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary with BJP candidate of Bankipur assembly constituency Abhishek Sinha Bunty, Deputy CM Vijay Choudhary and NDA leaders being garlanded during nomination meeting in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/ HT)

Updated on Jul 9, 2026 16:58 IST

PMCH junior docs call off strike; probe ordered into nurses’ allegations

PMCH junior docs call off strike; probe ordered into nurses’ allegations

Updated on Jul 8, 2026 16:25 IST

BJP fields Abhishek Kumar for Bankipur bypoll

BJP candidate of Bankipur Assembly bypoll Abhishek Kumar (Santosh Kumar)

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 17:25 IST

Bihar CM convenes NDA meet on July 10 amid push for greater alliance cohesion

Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary being honoured during Sahyog Shivir at Forbesganj in Araria on Tuesday. (HT)

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 17:22 IST

Weak monsoon, heat spell likely to affect Bihar’s kharif sowing

Girls covering their faces during a hot summer day in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 12:49 IST

PMCH principal Dr Narendra Pratap Singh removed over absence during health minister’s visit

Dr Narendra Pratap Singh (File photo)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 17:15 IST

Bihar asks polytechnic institutes to seek NBA accreditation

Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 16:19 IST

Bihar plans green zones, tree plantation at hospitals for heat reduction

One key proposal under consideration is planting trees and plants across hospital campuses to create green zones and improve the overall ambience of public health institutions. (Santosh Kumar/ HT)

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 14:02 IST

‘Modi govt’s 12-yr journey marked by development, welfare, national pride’

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan holding meeting at Lok Sevak Awas 1, Anne Marg in Patna on Wednesday. (Santosh Kumar/ HT)

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 21:30 IST

PMCH will be Bihar’s first govt hospital to get dedicated spine unit

Officials said the dedicated spine unit will significantly strengthen PMCH’s capacity to provide specialised orthopaedic and neurosurgical care while advancing Bihar’s efforts to build world-class tertiary healthcare infrastructure. (File photo)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 17:24 IST

Bihar invites private players for 33 medical college projects under PPP model

The PPP initiative forms a key component of the Bihar government’s Saat Nischay (Seven Resolves)-3 programme for 2025-30. (File photo)

Updated on Jun 14, 2026 12:47 IST

Bihar pushes faster PNG rollout amid LPG supply delays

Representative image. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 21:38 IST

Bihar mandates 3-yr service for govt docs seeking NOC for higher studies

The policy aims to address staff shortages in government hospitals caused by prolonged absence of doctors pursuing higher studies. (File photo)

Updated on Jun 7, 2026 13:10 IST

Bihar plans unified industrial policy to accelerate growth

Bihar sports and industry minister Shreyasi Singh being honoured during Samwad programme at Bihar Industries Association hall in Patna (SANTOSH KUMAR/HT)

Updated on May 26, 2026 21:38 IST

Bihar lags in PNG rollout as Centre plans LPG-free zones

Bihar achieved less than one-third of its target of 3,75,751 PNG connections scheduled for completion by March with 32,165 applications pending as of May 24, an official said on Sunday. (File photo)

Updated on May 24, 2026 14:06 IST

Bihar achieves only 30% PNG target as Centre pushes LPG-free zones

Under the proposed mechanism, once PNG infrastructure becomes fully operational in a locality, the government will declare it an LPG-free zone

Updated on May 24, 2026 10:23 IST

S Gopal memorial lecture in Patna calls for confronting structural caste inequality

Prof. Sunita Sharma delivering during 3rd Memorial Lecture on Professor Surendra Gopal at Patna Museum auditorium in Patna on Wednesday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on May 20, 2026 21:44 IST

OMCs crack down on ineligible LPG subsidy claims, deceased connections amid supply strain

An LPG cylinder delivery person in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on May 15, 2026 21:30 IST

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