Nitish Kumar said : "It is my fervent wish that he gets well as soon as possible"

news-yahoo-in Monday, January 25, 2021 9:57:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "It is my fervent wish that he gets well as soon as possible"

news18 Monday, January 25, 2021 7:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Karpoori Thakur ) : “Karpoori Thakur ji, as the CM, worked for the welfare of all sections of the society. But he was removed from the post within two years. We too are working in the interest of all sections of society. Sometimes, some people get annoyed because of working in the interest of all sections of the society,”

timesofindia Monday, January 25, 2021 7:15:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We did work for the development of all regions of the state and people of all strata of the society by following the principle of ‘Development with Justice.’ Whatever policies we framed, they benefited all sections of the society,”

timesofindia Monday, January 25, 2021 7:15:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Since the first day of my coming to power in November 2005, several schemes have been implemented to ensure the progress of the people belonging to the SC, ST, minorities, extremely backward classes and women. Some special initiatives were taken to bring the people living on the margins into the mainstream of the society. Women were provided 50% reservation in the panchayati raj institutions at the grassroots level,”

timesofindia Monday, January 25, 2021 7:15:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “It is my fervent wish that he gets well as soon as possible”

financialexpress Sunday, January 24, 2021 2:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : “I used to frequently call up his personal attendants and enquire about his well being when he had similarly fallen ill in 2018. So many things were said about me because of that”

financialexpress Sunday, January 24, 2021 2:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : "It is my fervent wish that he gets well as soon as possible"

economictimes Sunday, January 24, 2021 2:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "I used to frequently call up his personal attendants and enquire about his well being when he had similarly fallen ill in 2018. So many things were said about me because of that"

economictimes Sunday, January 24, 2021 2:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : "It is my fervent wish that he gets well as soon as possible"

outlookindia Sunday, January 24, 2021 1:25:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "I used to frequently call up his personal attendants and enquire about his well-being when he had similarly fallen ill in 2018. So many things were said about me because of that"

outlookindia Sunday, January 24, 2021 1:25:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Rajgir is a unique place as it is associated with all major religions. It was the capital of Magadh Empire before being shifted to Pataliputra ,”

timesofindia Friday, January 22, 2021 11:00:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Gobind Singh ) : “After the 2017 event, a large number of devotees keep coming at the birth place of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This year because of covid-19 pandemic the event has been organized in a limited manner, still a large number of devotees are arriving to see the birthplace of the tenth guru. You all know this is a special place for the members of Sikh community,”

timesofindia Wednesday, January 20, 2021 8:11:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Our complexes have come alive with students returning. As per the guidelines, we have started classes with 50% strength and all complexes had full attendance on Day 1,”

timesofindia Tuesday, January 19, 2021 6:50:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I recall when the Congress leader Ram Chandra Bharti (also a native of Bakhtiarpur) became the MLC he insisted on installing a statue of my father Kaviraj Ramlakhan Singh at Bakhtiarpur Dak Bungalow premises. Then, I told Bharti Ji that initiative should be taken for installing the statues of all freedom fighters of Bakhtiyarpur. Today, I am happy that the statues of all five freedom fighters of Bakhtiyarpur were unveiled by the Governor,”

timesofindia Sunday, January 17, 2021 9:03:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “When I was in school, my father used to tell me about the freedom movement and the contribution and struggle of different freedom fighters. He also used to tell me about the happenings in Bihar and other parts of the country during the freedom struggle,”

timesofindia Sunday, January 17, 2021 9:03:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I assure you that we will cooperate with you in your endeavours and remove all the loopholes, whether it is provision of land for industries or sanction of schemes in a time-bound manner. We are a family and we need your help,”

timesofindia Sunday, January 17, 2021 7:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Venuvana is a known destination of Buddhists. Buddha used to meditate here with his disciples as the place is calm and quiet. The new amusement park , weather resistant cafeteria made of bamboo, amphitheatre and an open theatre in addition with a fragrance park with a variety of seasonal flowers will be a place for recreation and education for everyone, especially the youth and children. Now, 1000 visitors can be accommodated here at a time. Rajgir is a wonderful place and it gives you a different feeling here,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 16, 2021 12:53:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “This road will provide much relief to people going to north Bihar from the state capital and vice versa,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 16, 2021 7:16:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I myself talked to the DGP and no one will be spared in the crime. The criminals will be punished through speedy trial in a court. Police are investigating the case. It’s also necessary to ascertain the reason behind any crime,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 16, 2021 7:16:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “This road will provide much relief to people going to north Bihar from the state capital and vice versa,”

timesofindia Friday, January 15, 2021 7:17:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Police are finding out more information. A speedy trial will be done, so that stringent action is taken against the culprit on time. I have been assured by the DGP,”

HindustanTimes Friday, January 15, 2021 1:55:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Joseph Mwema ) : "I will not tolerate any kind of crime in Bihar. The police should not hesitate in taking strict action against criminals,"

HindustanTimes Friday, January 15, 2021 1:55:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Any incident of crime will not be tolerated in the state. Police must take stern action against the criminals,”

timesofindia Thursday, January 14, 2021 6:08:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Any kind of incident of crime will not be tolerated in the state. Police must take stern actions against the criminals,”

india Wednesday, January 13, 2021 8:06:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Any kind of incident of crime will not be tolerated in the state. Police must take stern actions against the criminals,”

timesofindia Wednesday, January 13, 2021 7:00:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “After the election campaign, we got to understand that things were not conducive for us but by then it was too late,”

timesofindia Monday, January 11, 2021 12:47:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The seat distribution within the NDA should have been done five months prior to the elections but that was not done and as a result, JDU had to pay a big price for it. I was not in favour of becoming the chief minister but because of the pressure of BJP and my party, I agreed to assume the post,"

HindustanTimes Sunday, January 10, 2021 5:04:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The seat distribution within the NDA should have been done five months prior to the elections but that was not done and as a result, JDU had to pay a big price for it. I was not in favour of becoming the chief minister but because of the pressure of BJP and my party, I agreed to assume the post,"

news-yahoo-in Sunday, January 10, 2021 4:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We failed to anticipate who were our friends and who were not and on whom we should have trusted. After the election campaign, we got to understand that things were not conducive for us but by that time it was too late”

india Sunday, January 10, 2021 5:42:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "We must strive to work for all those who voted for us as well as those who did not. I would urge the candidates who fought and lost in the recent elections to devote themselves to serving the people with gusto"

news18 Saturday, January 9, 2021 9:33:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “We are in politics for the service of people, and not for self-interest. This time, I accepted the post of the chief minister at the request and pressure of all people (all allies of NDA). Our only target is the service of the people. We have to work for the welfare of all people including even those who didn’t vote in our favour in the recent elections,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 8:11:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Engage yourself in the service of people of your constituency like you had been doing while being an MLA,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 8:11:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “You go among the people of each strata of the society and work for the progress and development of all sections of the society. I am sure we will emerge stronger than earlier,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 8:11:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The seat distribution within the NDA should have been done five months prior to the elections but that was not done and as a result, JD(U) had to pay a big price for it. I was not in favour of becoming the chief minister but because of the pressure of BJP and my party, I agreed to assume the post,"

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 7:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Even doctors suggest people against taking liquor during the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been stated in a report that there will be little impact of Covid-19 vaccine on those consuming liquor,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 5:41:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “We have resolved to provide irrigation water to each farm land. Today, we discussed the ways how to meet the target,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 5:41:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “No talks on cabinet expansion took place during yesterday’s meetings. There were only general talks. No political talks were held. Today, I saw in newspapers about the cabinet expansion. Earlier, hardly such delay used to take place in cabinet expansion. In our previous governments, I used to do cabinet expansion in the initial days,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 5:41:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Till date, only 14 ministers are in the state cabinet,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 5:41:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “No talk on cabinet expansion took place during yesterday’s meetings. There were only general talks. No political talks were held during yesterday’s meeting. Today, I saw in newspapers reports about the cabinet expansion. Earlier, hardly such delay used to take place in cabinet expansion. In our previous governments, I used to do an expansion of the cabinet in the initial days,”

timesofindia Friday, January 8, 2021 8:52:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Till date, only 14 ministers are in the state cabinet. The expansion will be done once they (BJP) submit their report,”

timesofindia Friday, January 8, 2021 8:52:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We will provide all necessary support to Jeevika groups for this purpose,”

timesofindia Friday, January 8, 2021 12:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Apart from maize and banana, steps should be taken for enabling Jeevika groups to do other works,”

timesofindia Friday, January 8, 2021 12:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Crime must be kept under control in all 38 districts across the state and no laxity on this count shall be tolerated. Police should do an investigation with complete honesty and full alertness and they should also complete the investigation within a stipulated time frame. Innocent people should not be framed at any cost and guilty people must not be spared,”

timesofindia Thursday, January 7, 2021 6:20:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Several negative stories about crimes are being spread on different platforms of social media. The police department should give correct information to people about the crime scenario and other police actions using social media platforms. This will lead to a positive change in the society,”

timesofindia Thursday, January 7, 2021 6:20:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “The dog squads have a very effective role in crime control and maintaining law and order,”

timesofindia Thursday, January 7, 2021 6:20:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “During my last visit to the police headquarters, I had told you that I would be visiting here from time to time. Hence, I came here to discuss with police officers. Today, we discussed different aspects of crime control and law and order issues,”

timesofindia Thursday, January 7, 2021 6:20:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : "We held a discussion on law and order situation in the state. We also held a discussion about the policies that the state government has initiated. We have paid two visits in the recent past. Today, we reviewed two things -- CID and Bihar Military Police ,"

timesofindia Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:43:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The vaccine will be given to the frontline healthcare workers and doctors on priority basis . After that, all frontline workers in police and civil administration will be given priority. All elected people’s representatives and common people above 50 years of age would also be given priority in the vaccination. Besides these, those who have suffered from Covid-19, irrespective of their age would be vaccinated,”

timesofindia Wednesday, January 6, 2021 11:56:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “In Bihar, we have made all necessary preparations for Covid-19 vaccination. The vaccine will be given to the healthcare workers and doctors on priority basis. The frontline health workers will be given first priority. After that, all frontline workers in police and civil administration will be given priority. All elected peoples’ representatives, common people above 50 years of age would also be given priority in the vaccination. Besides these, the people who have suffered from covid-19, irrespective of their age would be vaccinated,”

timesofindia Tuesday, January 5, 2021 9:33:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : ''People say such things unmindful of the fact that these have a high probability of appearing in the papers next day .... It is not my wont, though, to comment on words spoken by others,''

economictimes Tuesday, January 5, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : ''People say such things unmindful of the fact that these have a high probability of appearing in the papers next day .... It is not my wont, though, to comment on words spoken by others,''

economictimes Tuesday, January 5, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : ''People say such things unmindful of the fact that these have a high probability of appearing in the papers next day .... It is not my wont, though, to comment on words spoken by others,''

timesofindia Tuesday, January 5, 2021 3:08:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : “We’re prepared for COVID19 vaccination in Bihar. It’ll be given to the healthcare workers, frontline workers and people above 50 years on priority. We’ll be following the central guideline & will conduct the vaccination effectively,”

india Tuesday, January 5, 2021 2:06:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Jeevika didis are doing wonderful work on contract farming, milk production, bee keeping, and several other fields. The participation of women has increased in small scale industries. All district hospital canteens should now be made to run by these jeevika didis,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, January 2, 2021 11:43:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Large number of people returned to Bihar during lockdown and it has been our sincere effort that no one returns from the state unwillingly. We introduced necessary amendments in the industrial policy to create employment opportunities and set up industrial units in the state. Accordingly, work started at many places and I am glad to see the works underway at Chanpatia. Products manufactured here are being sold in other states as well as abroad,”

timesofindia Friday, January 1, 2021 7:10:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The products manufactured using new technology are not expensive and fetch demand everywhere. Similar units have been set up in few other districts as well and the state government is providing all necessary assistance for the same. The government will also support in bringing raw material from outside and selling finished goods in other states,”

timesofindia Friday, January 1, 2021 7:10:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Whoever is making such claims……it is baseless (bebuniyaad) and without any substance (koi dam nahin hai)"

news18 Wednesday, December 30, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar stated ( about Chief Minister ) : "I had no desire to become the Chief Minister. I had said that the public had given its mandate and anyone can be made the Chief Minister, BJP could make its own Chief Minister,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, December 30, 2020 6:39:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “There is no such thing. All these claims are baseless”

Hindu Wednesday, December 30, 2020 6:30:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar stated ( about Chief Minister ) : "I had no desire to become the Chief Minister. I had said that the public had given its mandate and anyone can be made the Chief Minister, BJP could make its own Chief Minister,"

news-yahoo-in Wednesday, December 30, 2020 3:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I had no desire to become the chief minister. I accepted the offer due to the pressure, but I had earlier said the BJP could make its chief minister as the people’s mandate was clear”

asianage Tuesday, December 29, 2020 5:00:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I had no desire to become the chief minister. I accepted the offer due to the pressure, but I had earlier said the BJP could make its chief minister as the people’s mandate was clear”

asianage Tuesday, December 29, 2020 5:00:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Chief Minister ) : "I had no desire to become the Chief Minister. I had said that the public had given its mandate and anyone can be made the Chief Minister, BJP could make its own Chief Minister,"

business-standard Monday, December 28, 2020 10:43:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I had no desire to become the chief minister. I had said that the public had given its mandate and anyone can be made the chief minister, BJP could make its own chief minister,"

timesofindia Monday, December 28, 2020 9:50:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "After the election results came, I made my wish known to the coalition. But the pressure was so much that I had to take up work again,"

timesofindia Monday, December 28, 2020 9:50:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "People are saying that the BJP wants the CM's position. I do not care. I am not attached to the position,"

news18 Sunday, December 27, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Changes have been made in the designs at three other traffic interjections under the project, so that construction will not be required to be done below ground,”

timesofindia Saturday, December 26, 2020 6:17:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "We are focusing on our proposed meeting. They have gone their own way"

timesofindia Friday, December 25, 2020 5:37:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar wrote ( about Suresh Prabhu ) : “Darbhanga airport is being used by many people in a very short time period. It has the potential to provide connectivity to a large number of people. I had proposed during the foundation laying for the civil enclave on December 24, 2018 to name it as ‘Vidyapati airport’. The then minister, Suresh Prabhu, had agreed to the proposal. Apart from people from Mithilanchal region, it is my feeling as well that Darbhanga airport be notified as Vidyapati airport,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 24, 2020 5:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar wrote : “It is expected from the central government to initiate steps for transfer of land earmarked for construction of permanent terminal building by the Air Force to Darbhanga airport at the earliest. The state government has already allocated funds for acquiring 31 acres of land from the Air Force for the terminal building,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 24, 2020 5:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Darbhanga Airport should be developed as an international airport (including Cargo) for which it needs to be expanded apart from providing night landing facility and installing necessary equipment for tackling with the problem of low visibility due to fog in the winter season,"

economictimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : "Vidyapati was not only a poet. He, rather, lived in the hearts of the people of Bihar and Mithila (region). It is my wish along with that of the people of Mithila that Darbhanga Airport be notified as Vidyapati Airport,"

economictimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "If the central government deems it fit and gives 'no objection', the state government can also do the work (increasing the height of boundary wall),"

economictimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told ( about Safari Park ) : “Nature Safari is being built in such a way that people of all ages will be able to enjoy the mountains and trees. All security arrangements will be there. The project will be completed by March 2021,”

india Wednesday, December 23, 2020 4:48:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I have been informed that students at the state’s polytechnics have also been imparted the training of communication skill and etiquettes, besides their diploma education. Such training has ensured better placement of our students, and it is a matter of happiness for us,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 23, 2020 5:24:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I have been informed that the students studying at the state’s polytechnics have also been imparted the training of communication skill and etiquettes, besides their diploma education. Such training has ensured better placement of our students and it is a matter of happiness for us,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 22, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "we have talked about starting zoo safari along with the nature safari at Rajgir"

financialexpress Saturday, December 19, 2020 9:51:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Covid vaccination has to be carried out on the patterns of Pulse Polio campaign with full alertness and it has to be monitored at district magistrate level every day,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, December 19, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “People are being given free medicines. All necessary work to provide health facilities at the village level is being done,”

timesofindia Saturday, December 19, 2020 5:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Old-age homes should be constructed at a fast pace in all towns for senior citizens, irrespective of whether they are poor or rich. Such shelter homes should have adequate amenities, including food and healthcare. The department should look after the maintenance and management of these shelter homes,”

timesofindia Friday, December 18, 2020 6:21:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Steps should be taken for electric crematorium and development of cremation grounds on the banks of rivers. Bans Ghat is the oldest ghat in Patna. Arrangement should be made for construction of more electric crematoriums and other cremation places. Ganga river has shifted away from Bans Ghat. Two ponds should be constructed at the electric crematorium here and filled with Ganga water,”

timesofindia Friday, December 18, 2020 6:21:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “I had visited the airport and inspected expansion work earlier also. When a proposal came for inspection on Monday night, I decided to come here again,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 16, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “The construction work was badly hampered due to Covid-19 pandemic. It has resumed now. I have come here to take stock of the ongoing work. After the availability of Covid vaccine, tourists will once again start visiting tourist places. Vaishali has its own historical and religious importance. The place is directly related to Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira . Vaishali has its own history,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:20:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Followers of Buddhism from other countries visit Bodh Gaya and Rajgir. Once the museum in Vaishali is ready, they all will prefer to visit the place after Bodh Gaya and Rajgir,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:20:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “When BJP will feel the need for cabinet expansion , then we will hold a mutual talk over it. So far, no proposal has been received (from the BJP),”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 16, 2020 7:08:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “At present we are busy with moving forward on our blueprint for the next five years. A cabinet meeting is scheduled later in the day for the purpose. When the BJP proposes expansion of the cabinet, we will think over it. So far no proposal has been received”

india Tuesday, December 15, 2020 9:11:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "When the BJP will feel the need of cabinet expansion, then we will hold a mutual talk over it. So far, no proposal has been received (from the BJP),"

timesofindia Tuesday, December 15, 2020 8:12:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : "At present we are busy with moving forward on our blueprint for the next five years. A cabinet meeting is scheduled later in the day for this purpose. When the BJP proposes expansion of the cabinet, we will think over it. So far no proposal has been received"

outlookindia Tuesday, December 15, 2020 6:55:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Please go to the districts, take officials of the agriculture department and the concerned DM and try to know from villagers why the farmers are not dumping the practice of crop residue burning,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 15, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Farmers should be also informed that the state government was providing a subsidy of 75%, (up to 80% for those belonging to the SCs and STs and EBCs), towards the purchase of agricultural implements like rotary mulcher, straw reaper, straw baler and reaper cum binder. By using these implements, farmers can better utilize the crop residues without burning them in the field,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 15, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Please go to the districts, take officials of the agriculture department and the concerned DM and try to know from villagers why the farmers are not leaving the practice of crop residue burning,”

timesofindia Monday, December 14, 2020 9:21:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Farmers should be also informed that the state government was providing a subsidy of 75%, (up to 80% for those belonging to the SCs and STs and EBCs), towards purchase of agricultural implements like rotary mulcher, straw reaper, straw baler and reaper cum binder. By using these implements, farmers can better utilize the crop residues without burning them in the field,”

timesofindia Monday, December 14, 2020 9:21:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Efforts are on to ascertain the identity of the owner of the seized car,”

timesofindia Monday, December 14, 2020 9:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “After the discovery of the bricks from the bed of the river, some local people and the local MLA informed me about the development. Subsequently, a team of archaeological experts visited the site and informed me about the findings. Now, it has been established that it is a historical place. Local people are also aware that Lord Buddha had visited this place. As per initial studies, the remains found here are 2,600 years old,”

timesofindia Sunday, December 13, 2020 12:02:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “When I heard about the discovery of the site, I had a gut feeling that it might be of the period of Buddha. Later, I came to know that it was about 2,600 years old. I feel once the excavation is complete, the site will emerge as a place of interest for not just people of the state or the country, but the entire world,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, December 13, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Our (state government’s) main aim is to serve people. Maintaining law and order is the first responsibility of the state government,”

timesofindia Sunday, December 13, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The SDM and the SDPO will hold similar joint meetings at the sub-division level once in a fortnight, while the circle officer and the SHO of police station once in a week at the circle level to end mutual disputes related to land,”

timesofindia Sunday, December 13, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Moreover, there have been a number of studies which vindicate the stand taken by us on the issue of liquor. A recent study has even claimed that consumption of alcohol dilutes the efficacy of the corona vaccine. The WHO has enumerated a number of diseases that result from drinking, which I keep highlighting,"

news18 Saturday, December 12, 2020 9:00:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The SDM and the SDPO will hold a similar joint meeting at the sub-division level once in a fortnight, while the circle officer and the SHO of the police station once in a week at the circle level to end the mutual disputes related to land,”

timesofindia Saturday, December 12, 2020 6:25:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Most of the complaints which came up in the programme were related to land disputes. Many of the land disputes were related to the members of the same family. After assessing and studying different aspects of the land disputes, the state government brought new legislation. We found that more than 60 per cent of crimes in the state have their roots in land-related disputes,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 9, 2020 5:59:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Most of the complaints which came up in the programme were related to land disputes. Many of the land disputes were related to the members of the same family. After assessing and studying different aspects of the land disputes, the state government brought a new legislation. We found that more than 60 percent of crimes in the state have their roots in land related disputes,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 8, 2020 9:35:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Our wish is known to everybody. But, now that his party wants to take him to the Centre, it is a matter of happiness for us,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 3, 2020 7:50:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Tourists mostly come in the winter. Though fewer tourists are likely to come this time owing to the pandemic but make it ready by this winter season, probably by January, so that at least domestic tourists can use the new facility,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 2, 2020 7:52:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The Centre wants to talk to farmers to dispel their apprehensions about procurement mechanisms. Once there is dialogue, the farmers will get correct information about the farm bills. The Centre should also tell farmers that there will be no problem in procurement of agricultural produce and they will get the fixed prices. I believe dialogue should take place to end unreasonable misconceptions created among the farmers,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 1, 2020 7:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Bihar is an example. The state government abolished the APMC Act in 2006 in the larger interest of farmers. Now, similar arrangements are being made across the country through the farm laws. When Bihar abolished the APMC Act, no new problems arose. The state government began procurement of agriculture produce through the Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS). This year, too, the state government has fixed a target of procuring more than 30 lakh metric tonnes of farm produce,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 1, 2020 7:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The Centre wants to talk to farmers to dispel their apprehensions about procurement mechanisms. When there will be dialogue, the farmers will get correct information about the farm laws . The Centre should also tell farmers that there will be no problem in procurement of agricultural produce. The farmers will get the prices fixed by the Centre. I believe that dialogue should take place. Unreasonable misconceptions are being created among the farmers,”

timesofindia Monday, November 30, 2020 8:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Bihar is an example. The state government abolished the APMC Act in 2006 in the larger interest of farmers. Now, similar arrangements are being made across the country through the farm laws. When Bihar abolished the APMC Act, no new problems arose among the farmers. The state government began procurement of agriculture produce of the farmers through the Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS). There is no problem in procurement in Bihar. This year, the state government has fixed a target of procurement of more than 30 lakh metric tonnes of produce,”

timesofindia Monday, November 30, 2020 8:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "as you all know, we had abolished these (APMC mandis) way back in 2006 and introduced a system for procurement through PACS (primary agriculture credit societies)"

outlookindia Monday, November 30, 2020 6:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : "Procurement in Bihar in fact picked up only after that. Earlier, that wasn't the case. I hope the Centre would explain to the farmers that procurement is not going to be hit and the system of MSPs won't get scrapped,"

outlookindia Monday, November 30, 2020 6:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “as you all know, we had abolished these (APMC mandis) way back in 2006 and introduced a system for procurement through PACS (primary agriculture credit societies)”

financialexpress Monday, November 30, 2020 4:00:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : “Procurement in Bihar in fact picked up only after that. Earlier, that wasn’t the case. I hope the Centre would explain to the farmers that procurement is not going to be hit and the system of MSPs won’t get scrapped,”

financialexpress Monday, November 30, 2020 4:00:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "as you all know, we had abolished these (APMC mandis) way back in 2006 and introduced a system for procurement through PACS (primary agriculture credit societies)"

news18 Monday, November 30, 2020 3:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : "Procurement in Bihar in fact picked up only after that. Earlier, that wasn't the case. I hope the Centre would explain to the farmers that procurement is not going to be hit and the system of MSPs won't get scrapped,"

news18 Monday, November 30, 2020 3:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I want a very effective control of the police on criminals. There should be full control of incidents of crimes at any cost. You should work with full alertness. There should be no scope of negligence. Any negligence will not be tolerated,”

timesofindia Sunday, November 29, 2020 8:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The strengthening of the intelligence wing will help police in crime control,”

timesofindia Sunday, November 29, 2020 8:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Develop such a system where certain amounts remain always available in the bank account of each police station,”

timesofindia Sunday, November 29, 2020 8:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Janata Dal ) : “Who made him (Lalu) the leader of the (Janata Dal) legislature party (in 1990 to become the CM)? Who made you (Tejashwi) deputy CM (in 2015)? He (Tejashwi) has been chargesheeted in a case. I had asked him to explain his position on the matter,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 28, 2020 11:23:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We will soon frame development programmes. The Centre will provide required assistance and the state government will make efforts to take the state to new heights,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 28, 2020 6:36:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We had taken steps to combat it and continue to take all required steps to contain the Covid-19 spread. We will not sit complacent,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 28, 2020 6:36:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Victory even by one vote is ultimately a victory. We have 125 (seats) and anyone having 122 would form the government. If anyone thinks that something wrong has been done (in the assembly election), he can move the court which will hear the case and give its ruling,"

economictimes Friday, November 27, 2020 9:47:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "He is lying ... Has he forgotten who made him the deputy CM?"

timesofindia Friday, November 27, 2020 7:36:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I challenge the Chair to get the veracity of his statement examined and take necessary action. I have been listening to his diatribe simply because he is the son of a friend whom I treat like a brother,"

timesofindia Friday, November 27, 2020 7:36:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Laloo Prasad Yadav ) : "Does he know how his father (Lalu Prasad) became the chief minister? Has he forgotten who made him the deputy CM? I had to part ways simply because he did not heed my advice to explain things,"

timesofindia Friday, November 27, 2020 7:36:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Laloo Prasad Yadav ) : “Does he know how his father (Lalu Prasad) became the chief minister? Has he forgotten who made him the deputy CM? I had to part ways simply because he did not heed my advice to explain things,”

outlookindia Friday, November 27, 2020 7:10:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar asked ( about Laloo Prasad Yadav ) : “When I had asked him (Lalu) to explain things, he did not because he could not. Now even a chargesheet has been filed against him. What nonsense are you (Tejashwi) talking? Do I not know you well enough?”

outlookindia Friday, November 27, 2020 7:10:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar declarou : “A morte de 83 pessoas em diferentes distritos do estado devido aos relâmpagos é trágica. Foi ordenada uma compensação de 400 mil rupias (R$ 28,3 mil) a cada uma das famílias dos mortos”

odocumento Friday, June 26, 2020 11:33:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar declarou : “A morte de 83 pessoas em diferentes distritos do estado devido aos relâmpagos é trágica. Foi ordenada uma compensação de 400 mil rupias (R$ 28,3 mil) a cada uma das famílias dos mortos”

odocumento Friday, June 26, 2020 9:59:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar disse : "Quando o tempo estiver ruim, fique em casa, fique seguro"

noticias-r7 Friday, June 26, 2020 8:48:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar frisou : “Quando fizer mau tempo, fique em casa, permaneça seguro”

dnoticias Friday, June 26, 2020 5:10:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar frisou : "Quando fizer mau tempo, fique em casa, permaneça seguro"

expresso Friday, June 26, 2020 1:05:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar disse : “Pedi que fossem tomadas medidas contra os responsáveis ​​por isso”

odocumento Wednesday, April 1, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar disse : “Pedi que fossem tomadas medidas contra os responsáveis ​​por isso”

odocumento Wednesday, April 1, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar disse : "Pedi que fossem tomadas medidas contra os responsáveis ​​por isso"

otempo Tuesday, March 31, 2020 4:22:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "It is my fervent wish that he gets well as soon as possible"

news-yahoo-in Monday, January 25, 2021 9:57:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "It is my fervent wish that he gets well as soon as possible"

news18 Monday, January 25, 2021 7:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Karpoori Thakur ) : “Karpoori Thakur ji, as the CM, worked for the welfare of all sections of the society. But he was removed from the post within two years. We too are working in the interest of all sections of society. Sometimes, some people get annoyed because of working in the interest of all sections of the society,”

timesofindia Monday, January 25, 2021 7:15:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We did work for the development of all regions of the state and people of all strata of the society by following the principle of ‘Development with Justice.’ Whatever policies we framed, they benefited all sections of the society,”

timesofindia Monday, January 25, 2021 7:15:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Since the first day of my coming to power in November 2005, several schemes have been implemented to ensure the progress of the people belonging to the SC, ST, minorities, extremely backward classes and women. Some special initiatives were taken to bring the people living on the margins into the mainstream of the society. Women were provided 50% reservation in the panchayati raj institutions at the grassroots level,”

timesofindia Monday, January 25, 2021 7:15:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “It is my fervent wish that he gets well as soon as possible”

financialexpress Sunday, January 24, 2021 2:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : “I used to frequently call up his personal attendants and enquire about his well being when he had similarly fallen ill in 2018. So many things were said about me because of that”

financialexpress Sunday, January 24, 2021 2:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : "It is my fervent wish that he gets well as soon as possible"

economictimes Sunday, January 24, 2021 2:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "I used to frequently call up his personal attendants and enquire about his well being when he had similarly fallen ill in 2018. So many things were said about me because of that"

economictimes Sunday, January 24, 2021 2:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : "It is my fervent wish that he gets well as soon as possible"

outlookindia Sunday, January 24, 2021 1:25:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "I used to frequently call up his personal attendants and enquire about his well-being when he had similarly fallen ill in 2018. So many things were said about me because of that"

outlookindia Sunday, January 24, 2021 1:25:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Rajgir is a unique place as it is associated with all major religions. It was the capital of Magadh Empire before being shifted to Pataliputra ,”

timesofindia Friday, January 22, 2021 11:00:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Gobind Singh ) : “After the 2017 event, a large number of devotees keep coming at the birth place of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This year because of covid-19 pandemic the event has been organized in a limited manner, still a large number of devotees are arriving to see the birthplace of the tenth guru. You all know this is a special place for the members of Sikh community,”

timesofindia Wednesday, January 20, 2021 8:11:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Our complexes have come alive with students returning. As per the guidelines, we have started classes with 50% strength and all complexes had full attendance on Day 1,”

timesofindia Tuesday, January 19, 2021 6:50:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I recall when the Congress leader Ram Chandra Bharti (also a native of Bakhtiarpur) became the MLC he insisted on installing a statue of my father Kaviraj Ramlakhan Singh at Bakhtiarpur Dak Bungalow premises. Then, I told Bharti Ji that initiative should be taken for installing the statues of all freedom fighters of Bakhtiyarpur. Today, I am happy that the statues of all five freedom fighters of Bakhtiyarpur were unveiled by the Governor,”

timesofindia Sunday, January 17, 2021 9:03:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “When I was in school, my father used to tell me about the freedom movement and the contribution and struggle of different freedom fighters. He also used to tell me about the happenings in Bihar and other parts of the country during the freedom struggle,”

timesofindia Sunday, January 17, 2021 9:03:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I assure you that we will cooperate with you in your endeavours and remove all the loopholes, whether it is provision of land for industries or sanction of schemes in a time-bound manner. We are a family and we need your help,”

timesofindia Sunday, January 17, 2021 7:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Venuvana is a known destination of Buddhists. Buddha used to meditate here with his disciples as the place is calm and quiet. The new amusement park , weather resistant cafeteria made of bamboo, amphitheatre and an open theatre in addition with a fragrance park with a variety of seasonal flowers will be a place for recreation and education for everyone, especially the youth and children. Now, 1000 visitors can be accommodated here at a time. Rajgir is a wonderful place and it gives you a different feeling here,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 16, 2021 12:53:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “This road will provide much relief to people going to north Bihar from the state capital and vice versa,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 16, 2021 7:16:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I myself talked to the DGP and no one will be spared in the crime. The criminals will be punished through speedy trial in a court. Police are investigating the case. It’s also necessary to ascertain the reason behind any crime,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 16, 2021 7:16:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “This road will provide much relief to people going to north Bihar from the state capital and vice versa,”

timesofindia Friday, January 15, 2021 7:17:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Police are finding out more information. A speedy trial will be done, so that stringent action is taken against the culprit on time. I have been assured by the DGP,”

HindustanTimes Friday, January 15, 2021 1:55:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Joseph Mwema ) : "I will not tolerate any kind of crime in Bihar. The police should not hesitate in taking strict action against criminals,"

HindustanTimes Friday, January 15, 2021 1:55:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Any incident of crime will not be tolerated in the state. Police must take stern action against the criminals,”

timesofindia Thursday, January 14, 2021 6:08:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Any kind of incident of crime will not be tolerated in the state. Police must take stern actions against the criminals,”

india Wednesday, January 13, 2021 8:06:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Any kind of incident of crime will not be tolerated in the state. Police must take stern actions against the criminals,”

timesofindia Wednesday, January 13, 2021 7:00:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “After the election campaign, we got to understand that things were not conducive for us but by then it was too late,”

timesofindia Monday, January 11, 2021 12:47:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The seat distribution within the NDA should have been done five months prior to the elections but that was not done and as a result, JDU had to pay a big price for it. I was not in favour of becoming the chief minister but because of the pressure of BJP and my party, I agreed to assume the post,"

HindustanTimes Sunday, January 10, 2021 5:04:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The seat distribution within the NDA should have been done five months prior to the elections but that was not done and as a result, JDU had to pay a big price for it. I was not in favour of becoming the chief minister but because of the pressure of BJP and my party, I agreed to assume the post,"

news-yahoo-in Sunday, January 10, 2021 4:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We failed to anticipate who were our friends and who were not and on whom we should have trusted. After the election campaign, we got to understand that things were not conducive for us but by that time it was too late”

india Sunday, January 10, 2021 5:42:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "We must strive to work for all those who voted for us as well as those who did not. I would urge the candidates who fought and lost in the recent elections to devote themselves to serving the people with gusto"

news18 Saturday, January 9, 2021 9:33:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “We are in politics for the service of people, and not for self-interest. This time, I accepted the post of the chief minister at the request and pressure of all people (all allies of NDA). Our only target is the service of the people. We have to work for the welfare of all people including even those who didn’t vote in our favour in the recent elections,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 8:11:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Engage yourself in the service of people of your constituency like you had been doing while being an MLA,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 8:11:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “You go among the people of each strata of the society and work for the progress and development of all sections of the society. I am sure we will emerge stronger than earlier,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 8:11:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The seat distribution within the NDA should have been done five months prior to the elections but that was not done and as a result, JD(U) had to pay a big price for it. I was not in favour of becoming the chief minister but because of the pressure of BJP and my party, I agreed to assume the post,"

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 7:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Even doctors suggest people against taking liquor during the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been stated in a report that there will be little impact of Covid-19 vaccine on those consuming liquor,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 5:41:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “We have resolved to provide irrigation water to each farm land. Today, we discussed the ways how to meet the target,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 5:41:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “No talks on cabinet expansion took place during yesterday’s meetings. There were only general talks. No political talks were held. Today, I saw in newspapers about the cabinet expansion. Earlier, hardly such delay used to take place in cabinet expansion. In our previous governments, I used to do cabinet expansion in the initial days,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 5:41:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Till date, only 14 ministers are in the state cabinet,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 5:41:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “No talk on cabinet expansion took place during yesterday’s meetings. There were only general talks. No political talks were held during yesterday’s meeting. Today, I saw in newspapers reports about the cabinet expansion. Earlier, hardly such delay used to take place in cabinet expansion. In our previous governments, I used to do an expansion of the cabinet in the initial days,”

timesofindia Friday, January 8, 2021 8:52:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Till date, only 14 ministers are in the state cabinet. The expansion will be done once they (BJP) submit their report,”

timesofindia Friday, January 8, 2021 8:52:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We will provide all necessary support to Jeevika groups for this purpose,”

timesofindia Friday, January 8, 2021 12:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Apart from maize and banana, steps should be taken for enabling Jeevika groups to do other works,”

timesofindia Friday, January 8, 2021 12:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Crime must be kept under control in all 38 districts across the state and no laxity on this count shall be tolerated. Police should do an investigation with complete honesty and full alertness and they should also complete the investigation within a stipulated time frame. Innocent people should not be framed at any cost and guilty people must not be spared,”

timesofindia Thursday, January 7, 2021 6:20:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Several negative stories about crimes are being spread on different platforms of social media. The police department should give correct information to people about the crime scenario and other police actions using social media platforms. This will lead to a positive change in the society,”

timesofindia Thursday, January 7, 2021 6:20:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “The dog squads have a very effective role in crime control and maintaining law and order,”

timesofindia Thursday, January 7, 2021 6:20:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “During my last visit to the police headquarters, I had told you that I would be visiting here from time to time. Hence, I came here to discuss with police officers. Today, we discussed different aspects of crime control and law and order issues,”

timesofindia Thursday, January 7, 2021 6:20:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : "We held a discussion on law and order situation in the state. We also held a discussion about the policies that the state government has initiated. We have paid two visits in the recent past. Today, we reviewed two things -- CID and Bihar Military Police ,"

timesofindia Wednesday, January 6, 2021 4:43:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The vaccine will be given to the frontline healthcare workers and doctors on priority basis . After that, all frontline workers in police and civil administration will be given priority. All elected people’s representatives and common people above 50 years of age would also be given priority in the vaccination. Besides these, those who have suffered from Covid-19, irrespective of their age would be vaccinated,”

timesofindia Wednesday, January 6, 2021 11:56:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “In Bihar, we have made all necessary preparations for Covid-19 vaccination. The vaccine will be given to the healthcare workers and doctors on priority basis. The frontline health workers will be given first priority. After that, all frontline workers in police and civil administration will be given priority. All elected peoples’ representatives, common people above 50 years of age would also be given priority in the vaccination. Besides these, the people who have suffered from covid-19, irrespective of their age would be vaccinated,”

timesofindia Tuesday, January 5, 2021 9:33:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : ''People say such things unmindful of the fact that these have a high probability of appearing in the papers next day .... It is not my wont, though, to comment on words spoken by others,''

economictimes Tuesday, January 5, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : ''People say such things unmindful of the fact that these have a high probability of appearing in the papers next day .... It is not my wont, though, to comment on words spoken by others,''

economictimes Tuesday, January 5, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : ''People say such things unmindful of the fact that these have a high probability of appearing in the papers next day .... It is not my wont, though, to comment on words spoken by others,''

timesofindia Tuesday, January 5, 2021 3:08:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : “We’re prepared for COVID19 vaccination in Bihar. It’ll be given to the healthcare workers, frontline workers and people above 50 years on priority. We’ll be following the central guideline & will conduct the vaccination effectively,”

india Tuesday, January 5, 2021 2:06:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Jeevika didis are doing wonderful work on contract farming, milk production, bee keeping, and several other fields. The participation of women has increased in small scale industries. All district hospital canteens should now be made to run by these jeevika didis,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, January 2, 2021 11:43:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Large number of people returned to Bihar during lockdown and it has been our sincere effort that no one returns from the state unwillingly. We introduced necessary amendments in the industrial policy to create employment opportunities and set up industrial units in the state. Accordingly, work started at many places and I am glad to see the works underway at Chanpatia. Products manufactured here are being sold in other states as well as abroad,”

timesofindia Friday, January 1, 2021 7:10:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The products manufactured using new technology are not expensive and fetch demand everywhere. Similar units have been set up in few other districts as well and the state government is providing all necessary assistance for the same. The government will also support in bringing raw material from outside and selling finished goods in other states,”

timesofindia Friday, January 1, 2021 7:10:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Whoever is making such claims……it is baseless (bebuniyaad) and without any substance (koi dam nahin hai)"

news18 Wednesday, December 30, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar stated ( about Chief Minister ) : "I had no desire to become the Chief Minister. I had said that the public had given its mandate and anyone can be made the Chief Minister, BJP could make its own Chief Minister,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, December 30, 2020 6:39:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “There is no such thing. All these claims are baseless”

Hindu Wednesday, December 30, 2020 6:30:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar stated ( about Chief Minister ) : "I had no desire to become the Chief Minister. I had said that the public had given its mandate and anyone can be made the Chief Minister, BJP could make its own Chief Minister,"

news-yahoo-in Wednesday, December 30, 2020 3:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I had no desire to become the chief minister. I accepted the offer due to the pressure, but I had earlier said the BJP could make its chief minister as the people’s mandate was clear”

asianage Tuesday, December 29, 2020 5:00:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I had no desire to become the chief minister. I accepted the offer due to the pressure, but I had earlier said the BJP could make its chief minister as the people’s mandate was clear”

asianage Tuesday, December 29, 2020 5:00:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Chief Minister ) : "I had no desire to become the Chief Minister. I had said that the public had given its mandate and anyone can be made the Chief Minister, BJP could make its own Chief Minister,"

business-standard Monday, December 28, 2020 10:43:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I had no desire to become the chief minister. I had said that the public had given its mandate and anyone can be made the chief minister, BJP could make its own chief minister,"

timesofindia Monday, December 28, 2020 9:50:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "After the election results came, I made my wish known to the coalition. But the pressure was so much that I had to take up work again,"

timesofindia Monday, December 28, 2020 9:50:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "People are saying that the BJP wants the CM's position. I do not care. I am not attached to the position,"

news18 Sunday, December 27, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Changes have been made in the designs at three other traffic interjections under the project, so that construction will not be required to be done below ground,”

timesofindia Saturday, December 26, 2020 6:17:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "We are focusing on our proposed meeting. They have gone their own way"

timesofindia Friday, December 25, 2020 5:37:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar wrote ( about Suresh Prabhu ) : “Darbhanga airport is being used by many people in a very short time period. It has the potential to provide connectivity to a large number of people. I had proposed during the foundation laying for the civil enclave on December 24, 2018 to name it as ‘Vidyapati airport’. The then minister, Suresh Prabhu, had agreed to the proposal. Apart from people from Mithilanchal region, it is my feeling as well that Darbhanga airport be notified as Vidyapati airport,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 24, 2020 5:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar wrote : “It is expected from the central government to initiate steps for transfer of land earmarked for construction of permanent terminal building by the Air Force to Darbhanga airport at the earliest. The state government has already allocated funds for acquiring 31 acres of land from the Air Force for the terminal building,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 24, 2020 5:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Darbhanga Airport should be developed as an international airport (including Cargo) for which it needs to be expanded apart from providing night landing facility and installing necessary equipment for tackling with the problem of low visibility due to fog in the winter season,"

economictimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : "Vidyapati was not only a poet. He, rather, lived in the hearts of the people of Bihar and Mithila (region). It is my wish along with that of the people of Mithila that Darbhanga Airport be notified as Vidyapati Airport,"

economictimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "If the central government deems it fit and gives 'no objection', the state government can also do the work (increasing the height of boundary wall),"

economictimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told ( about Safari Park ) : “Nature Safari is being built in such a way that people of all ages will be able to enjoy the mountains and trees. All security arrangements will be there. The project will be completed by March 2021,”

india Wednesday, December 23, 2020 4:48:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I have been informed that students at the state’s polytechnics have also been imparted the training of communication skill and etiquettes, besides their diploma education. Such training has ensured better placement of our students, and it is a matter of happiness for us,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 23, 2020 5:24:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I have been informed that the students studying at the state’s polytechnics have also been imparted the training of communication skill and etiquettes, besides their diploma education. Such training has ensured better placement of our students and it is a matter of happiness for us,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 22, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "we have talked about starting zoo safari along with the nature safari at Rajgir"

financialexpress Saturday, December 19, 2020 9:51:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Covid vaccination has to be carried out on the patterns of Pulse Polio campaign with full alertness and it has to be monitored at district magistrate level every day,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, December 19, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “People are being given free medicines. All necessary work to provide health facilities at the village level is being done,”

timesofindia Saturday, December 19, 2020 5:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Old-age homes should be constructed at a fast pace in all towns for senior citizens, irrespective of whether they are poor or rich. Such shelter homes should have adequate amenities, including food and healthcare. The department should look after the maintenance and management of these shelter homes,”

timesofindia Friday, December 18, 2020 6:21:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Steps should be taken for electric crematorium and development of cremation grounds on the banks of rivers. Bans Ghat is the oldest ghat in Patna. Arrangement should be made for construction of more electric crematoriums and other cremation places. Ganga river has shifted away from Bans Ghat. Two ponds should be constructed at the electric crematorium here and filled with Ganga water,”

timesofindia Friday, December 18, 2020 6:21:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “I had visited the airport and inspected expansion work earlier also. When a proposal came for inspection on Monday night, I decided to come here again,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 16, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “The construction work was badly hampered due to Covid-19 pandemic. It has resumed now. I have come here to take stock of the ongoing work. After the availability of Covid vaccine, tourists will once again start visiting tourist places. Vaishali has its own historical and religious importance. The place is directly related to Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira . Vaishali has its own history,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:20:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Followers of Buddhism from other countries visit Bodh Gaya and Rajgir. Once the museum in Vaishali is ready, they all will prefer to visit the place after Bodh Gaya and Rajgir,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:20:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “When BJP will feel the need for cabinet expansion , then we will hold a mutual talk over it. So far, no proposal has been received (from the BJP),”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 16, 2020 7:08:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “At present we are busy with moving forward on our blueprint for the next five years. A cabinet meeting is scheduled later in the day for the purpose. When the BJP proposes expansion of the cabinet, we will think over it. So far no proposal has been received”

india Tuesday, December 15, 2020 9:11:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "When the BJP will feel the need of cabinet expansion, then we will hold a mutual talk over it. So far, no proposal has been received (from the BJP),"

timesofindia Tuesday, December 15, 2020 8:12:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : "At present we are busy with moving forward on our blueprint for the next five years. A cabinet meeting is scheduled later in the day for this purpose. When the BJP proposes expansion of the cabinet, we will think over it. So far no proposal has been received"

outlookindia Tuesday, December 15, 2020 6:55:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Please go to the districts, take officials of the agriculture department and the concerned DM and try to know from villagers why the farmers are not dumping the practice of crop residue burning,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 15, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Farmers should be also informed that the state government was providing a subsidy of 75%, (up to 80% for those belonging to the SCs and STs and EBCs), towards the purchase of agricultural implements like rotary mulcher, straw reaper, straw baler and reaper cum binder. By using these implements, farmers can better utilize the crop residues without burning them in the field,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 15, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Please go to the districts, take officials of the agriculture department and the concerned DM and try to know from villagers why the farmers are not leaving the practice of crop residue burning,”

timesofindia Monday, December 14, 2020 9:21:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Farmers should be also informed that the state government was providing a subsidy of 75%, (up to 80% for those belonging to the SCs and STs and EBCs), towards purchase of agricultural implements like rotary mulcher, straw reaper, straw baler and reaper cum binder. By using these implements, farmers can better utilize the crop residues without burning them in the field,”

timesofindia Monday, December 14, 2020 9:21:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Efforts are on to ascertain the identity of the owner of the seized car,”

timesofindia Monday, December 14, 2020 9:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “After the discovery of the bricks from the bed of the river, some local people and the local MLA informed me about the development. Subsequently, a team of archaeological experts visited the site and informed me about the findings. Now, it has been established that it is a historical place. Local people are also aware that Lord Buddha had visited this place. As per initial studies, the remains found here are 2,600 years old,”

timesofindia Sunday, December 13, 2020 12:02:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “When I heard about the discovery of the site, I had a gut feeling that it might be of the period of Buddha. Later, I came to know that it was about 2,600 years old. I feel once the excavation is complete, the site will emerge as a place of interest for not just people of the state or the country, but the entire world,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, December 13, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Our (state government’s) main aim is to serve people. Maintaining law and order is the first responsibility of the state government,”

timesofindia Sunday, December 13, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The SDM and the SDPO will hold similar joint meetings at the sub-division level once in a fortnight, while the circle officer and the SHO of police station once in a week at the circle level to end mutual disputes related to land,”

timesofindia Sunday, December 13, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Moreover, there have been a number of studies which vindicate the stand taken by us on the issue of liquor. A recent study has even claimed that consumption of alcohol dilutes the efficacy of the corona vaccine. The WHO has enumerated a number of diseases that result from drinking, which I keep highlighting,"

news18 Saturday, December 12, 2020 9:00:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The SDM and the SDPO will hold a similar joint meeting at the sub-division level once in a fortnight, while the circle officer and the SHO of the police station once in a week at the circle level to end the mutual disputes related to land,”

timesofindia Saturday, December 12, 2020 6:25:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Most of the complaints which came up in the programme were related to land disputes. Many of the land disputes were related to the members of the same family. After assessing and studying different aspects of the land disputes, the state government brought new legislation. We found that more than 60 per cent of crimes in the state have their roots in land-related disputes,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 9, 2020 5:59:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Most of the complaints which came up in the programme were related to land disputes. Many of the land disputes were related to the members of the same family. After assessing and studying different aspects of the land disputes, the state government brought a new legislation. We found that more than 60 percent of crimes in the state have their roots in land related disputes,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 8, 2020 9:35:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Our wish is known to everybody. But, now that his party wants to take him to the Centre, it is a matter of happiness for us,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 3, 2020 7:50:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Tourists mostly come in the winter. Though fewer tourists are likely to come this time owing to the pandemic but make it ready by this winter season, probably by January, so that at least domestic tourists can use the new facility,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 2, 2020 7:52:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The Centre wants to talk to farmers to dispel their apprehensions about procurement mechanisms. Once there is dialogue, the farmers will get correct information about the farm bills. The Centre should also tell farmers that there will be no problem in procurement of agricultural produce and they will get the fixed prices. I believe dialogue should take place to end unreasonable misconceptions created among the farmers,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 1, 2020 7:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Bihar is an example. The state government abolished the APMC Act in 2006 in the larger interest of farmers. Now, similar arrangements are being made across the country through the farm laws. When Bihar abolished the APMC Act, no new problems arose. The state government began procurement of agriculture produce through the Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS). This year, too, the state government has fixed a target of procuring more than 30 lakh metric tonnes of farm produce,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 1, 2020 7:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The Centre wants to talk to farmers to dispel their apprehensions about procurement mechanisms. When there will be dialogue, the farmers will get correct information about the farm laws . The Centre should also tell farmers that there will be no problem in procurement of agricultural produce. The farmers will get the prices fixed by the Centre. I believe that dialogue should take place. Unreasonable misconceptions are being created among the farmers,”

timesofindia Monday, November 30, 2020 8:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Bihar is an example. The state government abolished the APMC Act in 2006 in the larger interest of farmers. Now, similar arrangements are being made across the country through the farm laws. When Bihar abolished the APMC Act, no new problems arose among the farmers. The state government began procurement of agriculture produce of the farmers through the Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS). There is no problem in procurement in Bihar. This year, the state government has fixed a target of procurement of more than 30 lakh metric tonnes of produce,”

timesofindia Monday, November 30, 2020 8:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "as you all know, we had abolished these (APMC mandis) way back in 2006 and introduced a system for procurement through PACS (primary agriculture credit societies)"

outlookindia Monday, November 30, 2020 6:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : "Procurement in Bihar in fact picked up only after that. Earlier, that wasn't the case. I hope the Centre would explain to the farmers that procurement is not going to be hit and the system of MSPs won't get scrapped,"

outlookindia Monday, November 30, 2020 6:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “as you all know, we had abolished these (APMC mandis) way back in 2006 and introduced a system for procurement through PACS (primary agriculture credit societies)”

financialexpress Monday, November 30, 2020 4:00:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : “Procurement in Bihar in fact picked up only after that. Earlier, that wasn’t the case. I hope the Centre would explain to the farmers that procurement is not going to be hit and the system of MSPs won’t get scrapped,”

financialexpress Monday, November 30, 2020 4:00:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "as you all know, we had abolished these (APMC mandis) way back in 2006 and introduced a system for procurement through PACS (primary agriculture credit societies)"

news18 Monday, November 30, 2020 3:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : "Procurement in Bihar in fact picked up only after that. Earlier, that wasn't the case. I hope the Centre would explain to the farmers that procurement is not going to be hit and the system of MSPs won't get scrapped,"

news18 Monday, November 30, 2020 3:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I want a very effective control of the police on criminals. There should be full control of incidents of crimes at any cost. You should work with full alertness. There should be no scope of negligence. Any negligence will not be tolerated,”

timesofindia Sunday, November 29, 2020 8:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The strengthening of the intelligence wing will help police in crime control,”

timesofindia Sunday, November 29, 2020 8:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Develop such a system where certain amounts remain always available in the bank account of each police station,”

timesofindia Sunday, November 29, 2020 8:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Janata Dal ) : “Who made him (Lalu) the leader of the (Janata Dal) legislature party (in 1990 to become the CM)? Who made you (Tejashwi) deputy CM (in 2015)? He (Tejashwi) has been chargesheeted in a case. I had asked him to explain his position on the matter,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 28, 2020 11:23:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We will soon frame development programmes. The Centre will provide required assistance and the state government will make efforts to take the state to new heights,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 28, 2020 6:36:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We had taken steps to combat it and continue to take all required steps to contain the Covid-19 spread. We will not sit complacent,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 28, 2020 6:36:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Victory even by one vote is ultimately a victory. We have 125 (seats) and anyone having 122 would form the government. If anyone thinks that something wrong has been done (in the assembly election), he can move the court which will hear the case and give its ruling,"

economictimes Friday, November 27, 2020 9:47:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "He is lying ... Has he forgotten who made him the deputy CM?"

timesofindia Friday, November 27, 2020 7:36:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I challenge the Chair to get the veracity of his statement examined and take necessary action. I have been listening to his diatribe simply because he is the son of a friend whom I treat like a brother,"

timesofindia Friday, November 27, 2020 7:36:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Laloo Prasad Yadav ) : "Does he know how his father (Lalu Prasad) became the chief minister? Has he forgotten who made him the deputy CM? I had to part ways simply because he did not heed my advice to explain things,"

timesofindia Friday, November 27, 2020 7:36:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Laloo Prasad Yadav ) : “Does he know how his father (Lalu Prasad) became the chief minister? Has he forgotten who made him the deputy CM? I had to part ways simply because he did not heed my advice to explain things,”

outlookindia Friday, November 27, 2020 7:10:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar asked ( about Laloo Prasad Yadav ) : “When I had asked him (Lalu) to explain things, he did not because he could not. Now even a chargesheet has been filed against him. What nonsense are you (Tejashwi) talking? Do I not know you well enough?”

outlookindia Friday, November 27, 2020 7:10:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar declarou : “A morte de 83 pessoas em diferentes distritos do estado devido aos relâmpagos é trágica. Foi ordenada uma compensação de 400 mil rupias (R$ 28,3 mil) a cada uma das famílias dos mortos”

odocumento Friday, June 26, 2020 11:33:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar declarou : “A morte de 83 pessoas em diferentes distritos do estado devido aos relâmpagos é trágica. Foi ordenada uma compensação de 400 mil rupias (R$ 28,3 mil) a cada uma das famílias dos mortos”

odocumento Friday, June 26, 2020 9:59:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar disse : "Quando o tempo estiver ruim, fique em casa, fique seguro"

noticias-r7 Friday, June 26, 2020 8:48:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar frisou : “Quando fizer mau tempo, fique em casa, permaneça seguro”

dnoticias Friday, June 26, 2020 5:10:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar frisou : "Quando fizer mau tempo, fique em casa, permaneça seguro"

expresso Friday, June 26, 2020 1:05:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar disse : “Pedi que fossem tomadas medidas contra os responsáveis ​​por isso”

odocumento Wednesday, April 1, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar disse : “Pedi que fossem tomadas medidas contra os responsáveis ​​por isso”

odocumento Wednesday, April 1, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar disse : "Pedi que fossem tomadas medidas contra os responsáveis ​​por isso"

otempo Tuesday, March 31, 2020 4:22:00 PM EAT