Nitish Kumar said : “I request you all to stay extra vigilant and follow guidelines issued by the government,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, January 20, 2022 6:59:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “There has been an increase in the registration of luxury properties and standalone homes in Kolkata. Kolkata experienced a significant increase in registration as a result of the extension of stamp duty and circle rate cuts. ”

financialexpress Monday, January 10, 2022 3:36:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “It was the responsibility of the host state to provide security to the PM. No laxity should occur in maintenance of security to the PM. As per the protocol, the Punjab government should have maintained the PM’s security,”

timesofindia Friday, January 7, 2022 5:09:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Since the decision had earlier been taken on the issue till January 5, we will hold a meeting on the same day to assess the situation. The decision about restrictions to check the spread of the virus will be taken at the meeting only,”

newindianexpress Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:57:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Covid cases have suddenly increased in the state. Many doctors have been affected. Situation is alarming. Now, when the people arriving at the janata darbar too have been affected, we will have to look into the matter. We will take feedback from all places/districts to make a decision by tomorrow,"

timesofindia Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:08:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “At the initial check-up before the start of the programme, one out of the total 186 complainants, who poured in at janata darbar, was diagnosed with Covid infection,”

HindustanTimes Monday, January 3, 2022 9:15:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "It is a matter of concern, indicative of the incredible rate at which the number of cases are rising"

business-standard Monday, January 3, 2022 3:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The existing guidelines will remain in force till January 5. But tomorrow when officials will meet to review the situation they will definitely take into consideration the sudden rise and come out with orders accordingly"

business-standard Monday, January 3, 2022 3:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "It is for the states concerned to decide. Though if we go by precedence, Kerala went to polls while reporting high number of daily cases. Bihar too was not in a very good shape when elections were held here"

business-standard Monday, January 3, 2022 3:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "All parties, except the BJP, have agreed to holding an all-party meeting to decide modalities of a state-specific exercise. The date will be announced once we hear from the BJP. This is not an accusation. The BJP leadership is taking its time. I do not think there is any scope of disagreement on the issue,"

economictimes Monday, January 3, 2022 2:27:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "All parties, except the BJP, have agreed to holding an all-party meeting to decide modalities of a state-specific exercise. The date will be announced once we hear from the BJP. This is not an accusation. The BJP leadership is taking its time. I do not think there is any scope of disagreement on the issue,"

economictimes Monday, January 3, 2022 2:27:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “At present, the samples are sent to Delhi for genome sequencing. It consumes time,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 1, 2022 5:34:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Besides ensuring adequate availability of oxygen and medicines, keep the medical team and technicians at all hospitals in alert mode,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 1, 2022 5:34:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The samples collected from the patients are sent to Delhi for genome sequencing. It consumes time. We will make necessary arrangements for genome sequencing in the state to get a quick report for the omicron variant,”

timesofindia Friday, December 31, 2021 8:50:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Besides ensuring adequate availability of oxygen and medicines, keep the medical team and technicians in alert mode at all hospitals,”

timesofindia Friday, December 31, 2021 8:50:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Bihar has recorded the first Omicron case. Everyone has to be alert. The state is witnessing a sharp rise in cases, with the maximum being registered in Patna and Gaya. A large number of people from other states reside in these two places, and this could be a reason behind the spike in cases in these areas. The third Covid wave has begun in the state,”

HindustanTimes Friday, December 31, 2021 8:28:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “If anyone violates the liquor ban, surround him and raise slogans against him,”

timesofindia Friday, December 31, 2021 10:11:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I had started the campaign against liquor consumption, dowry and child marriage in 2016. Overall, the campaign was for women’s empowerment. For it, girls’ education was promoted and women were given representation in panchayati raj institutions, urban local bodies and government jobs,”

timesofindia Friday, December 31, 2021 10:11:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “In 2016, I addressed nine meetings across the state. This time, as many as 12 meetings were lined up, and the Samastipur meeting is the fifth one. The social reforms campaign is a continuing exercise and I want your support to the cause,”

timesofindia Friday, December 31, 2021 10:11:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Child marriage causes various problems. Daughters’ lives are ruined. Do not allow child marriage under any circumstances,”

timesofindia Friday, December 31, 2021 10:11:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I have resolved to attend only those wedding functions in which ‘no dowry’ will be clearly written in the invitation card. I urge all of you not to attend any such wedding function in which exchange of dowry is made,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 30, 2021 4:01:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “It is not possible in Bihar. We will not allow anyone to drink liquor in Bihar. Should I tell the people coming to Bihar to drink liquor here? Please do not come to Bihar if you are thinking of drinking liquor,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 28, 2021 8:22:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : "More than physical strength, mental toughness is needed when you playing against experienced players (Pramod and Manoj). The two important wins here will give me a lot of confidence for Asian Games and World Championships in 2022,"

irishsun Monday, December 27, 2021 11:00:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "It was a difficult game and beating them was a tough task since they are the champions. I have been losing very close matches to Pramod till now but this time I made it. We have been playing against each other for a long time, so we know each other's game and weak points," "Pramod is world no 1, he is the champion so people expected him to win. Even I thought that Pramod would beat me but I played with a positive mindset. I was under pressure but then stuck to taking each point at a time,"

irishsun Monday, December 27, 2021 11:00:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I told them it is not possible in Bihar. We will not allow any one in Bihar to drink liquor. Should I tell the people coming to Bihar to drink liquor here? …… Please DO NOT come to Bihar. If you think you face a problem in drinking liquor in Bihar, please DO NOT come to the state. There is no need of yourself (in Bihar),"

timesofindia Monday, December 27, 2021 8:30:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : “don’t come to Bihar if you find the ban inconvenient”

expressindia Monday, December 27, 2021 7:49:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : "don't come to Bihar if you find the ban inconvenient"

timesofindia Monday, December 27, 2021 6:55:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The situation in Bihar is much better than some other states. There is no need to impose a night curfew in Bihar as of now,”

timesofindia Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:35:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar asked : “Some people say people coming to Bihar from outside should be given permission to drink liquor. Do people from the other places visit Bihar to drink liquor? Why should we give permission to the outsiders?”

timesofindia Saturday, December 25, 2021 5:22:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The tourist footfall will never be affected. In the last two years, the tourists avoided coming to the state due to Covid restrictions. Till 2019, the number of tourists visiting Bihar kept increasing even after the enforcement of prohibition. More than 2 crore tourists arrived in the state in a year,”

timesofindia Saturday, December 25, 2021 5:22:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “They say we should at least exempt those coming from other states. Do people come to Bihar to drink? Many people are angry with me because I have brought in prohibition,”

HindustanTimes Friday, December 24, 2021 10:57:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Bapu had said he would have ensured that the country was left with not a single liquor shop were he to become a 'tanashah' (despot) for just an hour,"

business-standard Friday, December 24, 2021 5:42:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “If we carry out reforms in the society along with development works, the society, the state and the country will progress at a faster face,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 23, 2021 5:29:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “It is impossible in the state. If one or two people say such things, I want to explain to everyone that liquor ban in the state was enforced only after all MLAs/MLCs unanimously took oath in the assembly and legislative council in support of prohibition. A resolution in favour of total prohibition was unanimously passed from both houses of the state legislature,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 21, 2021 4:59:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The smart prepaid meters have many advantages. The consumers, through prepaid connection, would know the quota of units, and hence they would not misuse it. It will create awareness among people to use electricity as per their requirements,"

ibtimes-in Thursday, December 16, 2021 10:00:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The remaining sum is being given to power consumers as a huge relief. Anything beyond it will not be sustainable. This, I have said even at the election meetings,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 16, 2021 9:41:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Those who have lost their eyes will no longer be able to see. We are discussing about some help for them,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 15, 2021 5:41:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “The deputy CM (Renu Devi) has no knowledge about what the demand is and what it means for the state. We can explain the things involved only if she comes to us to know about it,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 14, 2021 12:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar asked : “What is Niti Aayog? Niti stands for National Institute for Transforming India. Can you transform India without transforming Bihar?”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 14, 2021 12:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “As to the Omicron cases, nothing can be said with certainty, since testing is being done outside Bihar and it takes long time to get the report. The danger of Omicron variant is from travellers who come from outside,” “There are the central guidelines and testing is being done at the airport. No Omicron case has been reported till now, but we are alert, since the number of Covid cases has been rising for the last few days,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 14, 2021 12:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The government is not making it public completely. Some paras were published but the castes' data was held back,"

timesofindia Monday, December 13, 2021 4:53:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “I have come here to know about your difficulties. I will take necessary steps to solve your irrigation-related problems and even other issues,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 9, 2021 9:32:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “I came here to know about your difficulties. I will take necessary steps to solve your irrigation-related issues and even other problems,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 8, 2021 7:56:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Your contributions will be gratitude towards our valiant soldiers,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:29:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “We held talks with political parties. I have asked the deputy CM to talk to the leaders of his party (BJP). I have spoken to the leaders of other political parties. We will convene an all-party meeting after he (deputy CM) talks to his party leaders and inform us. I do not think there is any possibility of disagreement among the political parties over the issue,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Every political party should have a consensus over how to conduct the caste census. I am making all necessary preparations on how the headcount will be done, what will be the method and how it will be executed. When all political parties reach a consensus, we will finalize the method and process at the meeting and the state government will announced it,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Mangal Pandey ) : “The state government has already issued guidelines in the wake of the Omicron variant. State’s health minister Mangal Pandey, too, has given complete information about the government’s preparedness regarding the new Covid variant. Recently, we held a review meeting over the Omicron issue. All people in the state government are alert,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “People in administration are engaged in tracing such people. All people should remain alert over these issues,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I will again hold a meeting after two days to review the availability of fertilizers in the state,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The linking of the Mandiri road with the JP Ganga Path will be proved more convenient for the people coming from different routes. It will also ensure more development of this area,”

timesofindia Monday, December 6, 2021 12:54:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Only one part of the funds under the Smart City Mission come from the Centre. Major part is provided by the state government. The cities will not become smart by allocation of meagre funds. We have already held a meeting over this issue. We will provide all necessary funds to make these cities smart in a real sense,”

timesofindia Sunday, December 5, 2021 5:03:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Kharab, bahut hi kharab hua hai (what has happened is not only bad, but very bad). How can it be tolerated?”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 1, 2021 4:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “I asked him (the deputy chief minister),”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, November 30, 2021 3:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I will ask the chief secretary and the DGP to look into this matter of serious concern,"

timesofindia Tuesday, November 30, 2021 3:22:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “If covid-19 tests of people arriving from other countries are found ‘positive’, they must be ‘inquired’ about the Omicron variant,”

timesofindia Sunday, November 28, 2021 11:54:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “But it was formally inaugurated today. The second unit will be inaugurated next year and the third in 2023,”

timesofindia Sunday, November 28, 2021 6:47:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “But it was formally inaugurated today. The second unit will be inaugurated next year, while the third unit will start power generation a year after the next year,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 27, 2021 8:03:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar recalled : “Kumaramangalam once came to me for five railway-related works in his parliamentary constituency. I sanctioned all of his five works. After a few days, when we met again, Kumaramangalam told me that he wanted to set up a Greenfield thermal plant in my constituency. He asked me to identify the location. Then, I asked him to send a power ministry team 20 KM east of Patna, and also suggest the team identify any suitable location in between the 20 KM to 100 KM east from Patna. After visiting different places, the team finally decided to set up the proposed power plant at Barh,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 27, 2021 8:03:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We believe since the very beginning of our political journey that there is no requirement of family-based parties in a democracy. Today, some people want to place themselves, members of their families and their children in politics. There should be no place for dynasty in politics, but today several parties are walking on the path of dynasty politics,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 27, 2021 10:14:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “It is his habit and he keeps saying things like that. People of the state are the ultimate, ‘maalik’,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 27, 2021 5:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “If people die because of consumption of poisonous liquor, should we allow them to drink (licensed) liquor? What do you expect from me? I will rather say that the deaths due to poisonous liquor should be propagated so that people get a strong message that liquor is a very bad thing,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 27, 2021 5:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar asked : “I am surprised that some leaders of those political parties are today raising questions over the prohibition law. Media should ask such people, is it right to drink liquor?”

timesofindia Saturday, November 27, 2021 5:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “If people die because of consumption of poisonous liquor, should we allow them to drink (licensed) liquor? What do you expect from me? I will rather say that the deaths due to the poisonous liquor should be propagated so that people get a strong message that drinking liquor is not a good thing. Liquor is a very bad thing,”

timesofindia Friday, November 26, 2021 7:19:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "We believe since our beginning (in politics) that there is no requirement of family-based parties in a democracy. Today, some people want to place themselves, members of their family and their children in politics ... There should be no place for dynasty in politics, but today several parties are walking on the path of dynasty politics ,"

timesofindia Friday, November 26, 2021 6:37:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Chief Minister ) : "The Liquor Prohibition Law was imposed in Bihar in 2016 on women's demand. We had initially imposed a partial ban only in rural areas but as women of urban areas also demanded the same, we imposed a complete He pointed out that the decision was taken after an all-party meeting. Hence, those who are pointing fingers at the decision should also remind themselves of that meeting. On the occasion, 3.5 lakh government and private sector employees took an oath not to consume liquor for the rest of their lives. The Chief Minister justified the police action in public places, especially Patna police entering the rooms of brides in marriage halls. "

business-standard Friday, November 26, 2021 5:47:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Police have received complaints that liquor is served at some wedding functions. When the police get any such input, they take action. Those who are not involved should not worry,"

HindustanTimes Friday, November 26, 2021 3:52:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "All law enforcement agencies have been instructed to ensure proper implementation of liquor ban across the state. Strict action will be taken against violators, including government officials,"

newindianexpress Monday, November 22, 2021 7:27:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “They also have responsibility to make the prohibition policy a success as they were party to the making of the Act and had taken pledge to support it,”

timesofindia Friday, November 19, 2021 5:39:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Instead, those who have used those words have tarnished their own image,”

timesofindia Friday, November 19, 2021 5:39:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Whosoever has been given the responsibility to enforce the liquor ban must work with full alertness and complete dedication to neither allow liquor smuggling nor its consumption,”

timesofindia Wednesday, November 17, 2021 5:00:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “How can anyone publish this? We should not even take notice of it. Should we even pay attention to it? One should not give importance to such statements. In fact, it should be made fun of,”

expressindia Tuesday, November 16, 2021 7:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "How can anyone publish this? We should not even take notice of it. Should we even pay attention to it? One should not give importance to such statements. In fact, it should be made fun of,"

newindianexpress Tuesday, November 16, 2021 7:30:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We take action immediately if any incident of crime occurs. At some places, incidents like the Maoist violence have been reported. It is being investigated. It is a different matter but the incidents of general crime and road accidents have come down, especially after the enforcement of liquor ban. Earlier people used to drive vehicles after drinking,”

timesofindia Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:59:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar recalled : “There is no flaw in the prohibition act. People strongly protested the government’s bid to allow the sale of Indian foreign-made liquor (IMFL) through certain corporations after banning the country liquor and did not let the shops of foreign liquors be open, forcing the government to announce the complete ban in the next four days,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 15, 2021 3:05:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Mahatma Gandhi ) : “Mahatma Gandhi came to Champaran in Bihar and launched the freedom movement, which spread across the country with great intensity and saw the country attaining its Independence in 30 years,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 15, 2021 3:05:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Law and order have improved after 2016 since the prohibition law came into force. Road accidents and casualty came down outstandingly,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 15, 2021 3:05:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “People engaged in preparation of Chhath ghats have laboured hard. The dangerous ghats have been barricaded. Whatever works had to be done as a precautionary measure at the ghats have been done,”

timesofindia Tuesday, November 9, 2021 12:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I have asked the chief secretary and the DGP to keep a tab on every aspect related to the violation of liquor prohibition. They have been asked to assess the loopholes and find out how the violators are slipping away from the administration”

asianage Tuesday, November 9, 2021 8:01:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We (all political parties) unitedly decided to enforce total prohibition in the state. But these days, it deeply pains me when some people issue different sorts of statements. Why do you issue only statements? Why do you not get the wrong people caught? If something wrong is happening somewhere, give information about it to the proper authorities,”

timesofindia Tuesday, November 9, 2021 5:13:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “When the Bill related to the total prohibition was passed, people of all political parties unitedly supported it in the assembly and also in the legislative council. If you feel that someone is committing wrong, please inform the authorities/government. Some people just issue statements in the newspapers that they have written to the CM. What have you written to the CM? All people have to cooperate in this matter because legislators of all parties were together in the House and had taken pledge in favour of the prohibition. The political parties which were in power those days and those who were not in power, all had supported the probation laws. All proposals related to prohibition were passed unanimously,”

timesofindia Tuesday, November 9, 2021 5:13:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “All people would have to work unitedly on the issue of enforcement of prohibition. It is not my private concern, it is a public issue. It is in the interest of all,”

timesofindia Tuesday, November 9, 2021 5:13:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "We (all political parties) unitedly decided in favour of total prohibition in the state. But these days, it deeply pains me when some people issue different sorts of statements. Why do you issue only statements? Why do you not get the wrong people caught? If something wrong is happening somewhere, give information about it to the proper authorities,"

timesofindia Monday, November 8, 2021 8:28:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “People engaged in construction and preparation of the Chhath ghats have laboured hard. The dangerous ghats have been barricaded. Whatever works had to be done as a precautionary measures around the ghats, all such works have been completed. I am immensely satisfied overseeing the works,”

timesofindia Monday, November 8, 2021 6:52:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Set-up sufficient number of control rooms on the bank of Ganga and ensure continuous vigil on the ghats from watch-towers during the Chhath Puja. Also barricade the ghats through bamboo keeping in mind the water level in the river,”

timesofindia Monday, November 8, 2021 6:52:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Activities of all districts with respect to action taken to check liquor flow will be reviewed. The DGP (director general of police) and the chief secretary have been asked to keep watch on all issues and take action against all those found guilty,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 8, 2021 5:35:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Initially, it was believed the ban will result in a loss of about 5,000 crore to the state exchequer. The next year, the loss came down to 1,200-1,300 crore. The same was compensated. However, the ban worked effectively to check violence within the family,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 8, 2021 5:35:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : “Transportation between Delhi and Bihar by road will become easier. We already have a good road between Buxar and Patna and the widening of four-lanes is underway,”

india Monday, November 8, 2021 11:02:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We will take action. Some people are doing bad work by making spurious liquor. Raids are on and I am going to review the entire scenario...,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, November 6, 2021 3:46:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "State government has enforced a complete ban on liquor with all strictness. Whosoever is trying to weaken the existing prohibition law, identify them and take tough action against such persons,"

timesofindia Friday, November 5, 2021 7:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : "Top officers will ensure that no person involved in the wrongdoings are saved. Wherever the incidents of hooch deaths occurred in the recent days, strict actions must be taken against the guilty persons,"

timesofindia Friday, November 5, 2021 7:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "All government and semi-government officers and employees would once again have to take pledge in favour of the total prohibition,"

timesofindia Friday, November 5, 2021 7:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “In democracy, people are the masters and they have pronounced their verdict,”

timesofindia Wednesday, November 3, 2021 5:09:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “If you drink a wrong thing, such incidents (hooch death) are bound to happen,”

timesofindia Monday, November 1, 2021 6:57:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The matter is related not only to Bihar, but it is a country-wide phenomenon. The prices of diesel and petrol are increasing or decreasing across the country. It is not a Bihar specific issue,”

timesofindia Monday, November 1, 2021 6:57:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “In 2005, when we took over, we had brainstorming sessions with the heads of several hospitals. No one was ready to take it over. Then Medanta came forward,”

timesofindia Sunday, October 31, 2021 5:28:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Don't talk to me about such drivel. It was a party meeting, with a lot on the agenda. The cadre choose to speak as they please on such occasions,"

news-yahoo-in Thursday, October 28, 2021 6:29:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “This year, the level of Ganga water is high due to heavy rainfall in its upper catchment areas. In such a scenario, there is a need for proper security at all Chhath ghats,”

timesofindia Thursday, October 28, 2021 4:55:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “This year, the level of water in Ganga is high due to heavy rainfall in its upper catchment areas. In such a scenario, there is a need for proper security at all Chhath Ghats,”

timesofindia Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:10:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Wo chahen to goli marwa de sakte hain. Isase jyada aur kuchh nahi kar sakte hain,”

timesofindia Wednesday, October 27, 2021 5:02:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “But majority of the promises have been fulfilled and remaining works were underway,”

timesofindia Wednesday, October 27, 2021 5:02:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “If he wants, he can get me shot. But he cannot do anything else,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, October 26, 2021 6:17:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar contou : “Fui de um canto a outro, mas cada crematório tinha uma desculpa… um disse que estava sem madeira”

istoe Friday, April 23, 2021 12:29:00 AM 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 said : “I request you all to stay extra vigilant and follow guidelines issued by the government,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, January 20, 2022 6:59:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “There has been an increase in the registration of luxury properties and standalone homes in Kolkata. Kolkata experienced a significant increase in registration as a result of the extension of stamp duty and circle rate cuts. ”

financialexpress Monday, January 10, 2022 3:36:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “It was the responsibility of the host state to provide security to the PM. No laxity should occur in maintenance of security to the PM. As per the protocol, the Punjab government should have maintained the PM’s security,”

timesofindia Friday, January 7, 2022 5:09:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Since the decision had earlier been taken on the issue till January 5, we will hold a meeting on the same day to assess the situation. The decision about restrictions to check the spread of the virus will be taken at the meeting only,”

newindianexpress Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:57:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Covid cases have suddenly increased in the state. Many doctors have been affected. Situation is alarming. Now, when the people arriving at the janata darbar too have been affected, we will have to look into the matter. We will take feedback from all places/districts to make a decision by tomorrow,"

timesofindia Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:08:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “At the initial check-up before the start of the programme, one out of the total 186 complainants, who poured in at janata darbar, was diagnosed with Covid infection,”

HindustanTimes Monday, January 3, 2022 9:15:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "It is a matter of concern, indicative of the incredible rate at which the number of cases are rising"

business-standard Monday, January 3, 2022 3:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The existing guidelines will remain in force till January 5. But tomorrow when officials will meet to review the situation they will definitely take into consideration the sudden rise and come out with orders accordingly"

business-standard Monday, January 3, 2022 3:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "It is for the states concerned to decide. Though if we go by precedence, Kerala went to polls while reporting high number of daily cases. Bihar too was not in a very good shape when elections were held here"

business-standard Monday, January 3, 2022 3:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "All parties, except the BJP, have agreed to holding an all-party meeting to decide modalities of a state-specific exercise. The date will be announced once we hear from the BJP. This is not an accusation. The BJP leadership is taking its time. I do not think there is any scope of disagreement on the issue,"

economictimes Monday, January 3, 2022 2:27:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "All parties, except the BJP, have agreed to holding an all-party meeting to decide modalities of a state-specific exercise. The date will be announced once we hear from the BJP. This is not an accusation. The BJP leadership is taking its time. I do not think there is any scope of disagreement on the issue,"

economictimes Monday, January 3, 2022 2:27:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “At present, the samples are sent to Delhi for genome sequencing. It consumes time,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 1, 2022 5:34:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Besides ensuring adequate availability of oxygen and medicines, keep the medical team and technicians at all hospitals in alert mode,”

timesofindia Saturday, January 1, 2022 5:34:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The samples collected from the patients are sent to Delhi for genome sequencing. It consumes time. We will make necessary arrangements for genome sequencing in the state to get a quick report for the omicron variant,”

timesofindia Friday, December 31, 2021 8:50:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Besides ensuring adequate availability of oxygen and medicines, keep the medical team and technicians in alert mode at all hospitals,”

timesofindia Friday, December 31, 2021 8:50:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Bihar has recorded the first Omicron case. Everyone has to be alert. The state is witnessing a sharp rise in cases, with the maximum being registered in Patna and Gaya. A large number of people from other states reside in these two places, and this could be a reason behind the spike in cases in these areas. The third Covid wave has begun in the state,”

HindustanTimes Friday, December 31, 2021 8:28:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “If anyone violates the liquor ban, surround him and raise slogans against him,”

timesofindia Friday, December 31, 2021 10:11:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I had started the campaign against liquor consumption, dowry and child marriage in 2016. Overall, the campaign was for women’s empowerment. For it, girls’ education was promoted and women were given representation in panchayati raj institutions, urban local bodies and government jobs,”

timesofindia Friday, December 31, 2021 10:11:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “In 2016, I addressed nine meetings across the state. This time, as many as 12 meetings were lined up, and the Samastipur meeting is the fifth one. The social reforms campaign is a continuing exercise and I want your support to the cause,”

timesofindia Friday, December 31, 2021 10:11:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Child marriage causes various problems. Daughters’ lives are ruined. Do not allow child marriage under any circumstances,”

timesofindia Friday, December 31, 2021 10:11:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I have resolved to attend only those wedding functions in which ‘no dowry’ will be clearly written in the invitation card. I urge all of you not to attend any such wedding function in which exchange of dowry is made,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 30, 2021 4:01:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “It is not possible in Bihar. We will not allow anyone to drink liquor in Bihar. Should I tell the people coming to Bihar to drink liquor here? Please do not come to Bihar if you are thinking of drinking liquor,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 28, 2021 8:22:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : "More than physical strength, mental toughness is needed when you playing against experienced players (Pramod and Manoj). The two important wins here will give me a lot of confidence for Asian Games and World Championships in 2022,"

irishsun Monday, December 27, 2021 11:00:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "It was a difficult game and beating them was a tough task since they are the champions. I have been losing very close matches to Pramod till now but this time I made it. We have been playing against each other for a long time, so we know each other's game and weak points," "Pramod is world no 1, he is the champion so people expected him to win. Even I thought that Pramod would beat me but I played with a positive mindset. I was under pressure but then stuck to taking each point at a time,"

irishsun Monday, December 27, 2021 11:00:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I told them it is not possible in Bihar. We will not allow any one in Bihar to drink liquor. Should I tell the people coming to Bihar to drink liquor here? …… Please DO NOT come to Bihar. If you think you face a problem in drinking liquor in Bihar, please DO NOT come to the state. There is no need of yourself (in Bihar),"

timesofindia Monday, December 27, 2021 8:30:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : “don’t come to Bihar if you find the ban inconvenient”

expressindia Monday, December 27, 2021 7:49:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : "don't come to Bihar if you find the ban inconvenient"

timesofindia Monday, December 27, 2021 6:55:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The situation in Bihar is much better than some other states. There is no need to impose a night curfew in Bihar as of now,”

timesofindia Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:35:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar asked : “Some people say people coming to Bihar from outside should be given permission to drink liquor. Do people from the other places visit Bihar to drink liquor? Why should we give permission to the outsiders?”

timesofindia Saturday, December 25, 2021 5:22:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The tourist footfall will never be affected. In the last two years, the tourists avoided coming to the state due to Covid restrictions. Till 2019, the number of tourists visiting Bihar kept increasing even after the enforcement of prohibition. More than 2 crore tourists arrived in the state in a year,”

timesofindia Saturday, December 25, 2021 5:22:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “They say we should at least exempt those coming from other states. Do people come to Bihar to drink? Many people are angry with me because I have brought in prohibition,”

HindustanTimes Friday, December 24, 2021 10:57:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Bapu had said he would have ensured that the country was left with not a single liquor shop were he to become a 'tanashah' (despot) for just an hour,"

business-standard Friday, December 24, 2021 5:42:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “If we carry out reforms in the society along with development works, the society, the state and the country will progress at a faster face,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 23, 2021 5:29:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “It is impossible in the state. If one or two people say such things, I want to explain to everyone that liquor ban in the state was enforced only after all MLAs/MLCs unanimously took oath in the assembly and legislative council in support of prohibition. A resolution in favour of total prohibition was unanimously passed from both houses of the state legislature,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 21, 2021 4:59:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The smart prepaid meters have many advantages. The consumers, through prepaid connection, would know the quota of units, and hence they would not misuse it. It will create awareness among people to use electricity as per their requirements,"

ibtimes-in Thursday, December 16, 2021 10:00:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The remaining sum is being given to power consumers as a huge relief. Anything beyond it will not be sustainable. This, I have said even at the election meetings,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 16, 2021 9:41:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Those who have lost their eyes will no longer be able to see. We are discussing about some help for them,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 15, 2021 5:41:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “The deputy CM (Renu Devi) has no knowledge about what the demand is and what it means for the state. We can explain the things involved only if she comes to us to know about it,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 14, 2021 12:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar asked : “What is Niti Aayog? Niti stands for National Institute for Transforming India. Can you transform India without transforming Bihar?”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 14, 2021 12:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “As to the Omicron cases, nothing can be said with certainty, since testing is being done outside Bihar and it takes long time to get the report. The danger of Omicron variant is from travellers who come from outside,” “There are the central guidelines and testing is being done at the airport. No Omicron case has been reported till now, but we are alert, since the number of Covid cases has been rising for the last few days,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 14, 2021 12:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The government is not making it public completely. Some paras were published but the castes' data was held back,"

timesofindia Monday, December 13, 2021 4:53:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “I have come here to know about your difficulties. I will take necessary steps to solve your irrigation-related problems and even other issues,”

timesofindia Thursday, December 9, 2021 9:32:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “I came here to know about your difficulties. I will take necessary steps to solve your irrigation-related issues and even other problems,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 8, 2021 7:56:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Your contributions will be gratitude towards our valiant soldiers,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:29:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “We held talks with political parties. I have asked the deputy CM to talk to the leaders of his party (BJP). I have spoken to the leaders of other political parties. We will convene an all-party meeting after he (deputy CM) talks to his party leaders and inform us. I do not think there is any possibility of disagreement among the political parties over the issue,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Every political party should have a consensus over how to conduct the caste census. I am making all necessary preparations on how the headcount will be done, what will be the method and how it will be executed. When all political parties reach a consensus, we will finalize the method and process at the meeting and the state government will announced it,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Mangal Pandey ) : “The state government has already issued guidelines in the wake of the Omicron variant. State’s health minister Mangal Pandey, too, has given complete information about the government’s preparedness regarding the new Covid variant. Recently, we held a review meeting over the Omicron issue. All people in the state government are alert,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “People in administration are engaged in tracing such people. All people should remain alert over these issues,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I will again hold a meeting after two days to review the availability of fertilizers in the state,”

timesofindia Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:45:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The linking of the Mandiri road with the JP Ganga Path will be proved more convenient for the people coming from different routes. It will also ensure more development of this area,”

timesofindia Monday, December 6, 2021 12:54:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Only one part of the funds under the Smart City Mission come from the Centre. Major part is provided by the state government. The cities will not become smart by allocation of meagre funds. We have already held a meeting over this issue. We will provide all necessary funds to make these cities smart in a real sense,”

timesofindia Sunday, December 5, 2021 5:03:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Kharab, bahut hi kharab hua hai (what has happened is not only bad, but very bad). How can it be tolerated?”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 1, 2021 4:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “I asked him (the deputy chief minister),”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, November 30, 2021 3:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I will ask the chief secretary and the DGP to look into this matter of serious concern,"

timesofindia Tuesday, November 30, 2021 3:22:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “If covid-19 tests of people arriving from other countries are found ‘positive’, they must be ‘inquired’ about the Omicron variant,”

timesofindia Sunday, November 28, 2021 11:54:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “But it was formally inaugurated today. The second unit will be inaugurated next year and the third in 2023,”

timesofindia Sunday, November 28, 2021 6:47:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “But it was formally inaugurated today. The second unit will be inaugurated next year, while the third unit will start power generation a year after the next year,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 27, 2021 8:03:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar recalled : “Kumaramangalam once came to me for five railway-related works in his parliamentary constituency. I sanctioned all of his five works. After a few days, when we met again, Kumaramangalam told me that he wanted to set up a Greenfield thermal plant in my constituency. He asked me to identify the location. Then, I asked him to send a power ministry team 20 KM east of Patna, and also suggest the team identify any suitable location in between the 20 KM to 100 KM east from Patna. After visiting different places, the team finally decided to set up the proposed power plant at Barh,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 27, 2021 8:03:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We believe since the very beginning of our political journey that there is no requirement of family-based parties in a democracy. Today, some people want to place themselves, members of their families and their children in politics. There should be no place for dynasty in politics, but today several parties are walking on the path of dynasty politics,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 27, 2021 10:14:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “It is his habit and he keeps saying things like that. People of the state are the ultimate, ‘maalik’,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 27, 2021 5:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “If people die because of consumption of poisonous liquor, should we allow them to drink (licensed) liquor? What do you expect from me? I will rather say that the deaths due to poisonous liquor should be propagated so that people get a strong message that liquor is a very bad thing,”

timesofindia Saturday, November 27, 2021 5:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar asked : “I am surprised that some leaders of those political parties are today raising questions over the prohibition law. Media should ask such people, is it right to drink liquor?”

timesofindia Saturday, November 27, 2021 5:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “If people die because of consumption of poisonous liquor, should we allow them to drink (licensed) liquor? What do you expect from me? I will rather say that the deaths due to the poisonous liquor should be propagated so that people get a strong message that drinking liquor is not a good thing. Liquor is a very bad thing,”

timesofindia Friday, November 26, 2021 7:19:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "We believe since our beginning (in politics) that there is no requirement of family-based parties in a democracy. Today, some people want to place themselves, members of their family and their children in politics ... There should be no place for dynasty in politics, but today several parties are walking on the path of dynasty politics ,"

timesofindia Friday, November 26, 2021 6:37:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Chief Minister ) : "The Liquor Prohibition Law was imposed in Bihar in 2016 on women's demand. We had initially imposed a partial ban only in rural areas but as women of urban areas also demanded the same, we imposed a complete He pointed out that the decision was taken after an all-party meeting. Hence, those who are pointing fingers at the decision should also remind themselves of that meeting. On the occasion, 3.5 lakh government and private sector employees took an oath not to consume liquor for the rest of their lives. The Chief Minister justified the police action in public places, especially Patna police entering the rooms of brides in marriage halls. "

business-standard Friday, November 26, 2021 5:47:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Police have received complaints that liquor is served at some wedding functions. When the police get any such input, they take action. Those who are not involved should not worry,"

HindustanTimes Friday, November 26, 2021 3:52:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "All law enforcement agencies have been instructed to ensure proper implementation of liquor ban across the state. Strict action will be taken against violators, including government officials,"

newindianexpress Monday, November 22, 2021 7:27:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “They also have responsibility to make the prohibition policy a success as they were party to the making of the Act and had taken pledge to support it,”

timesofindia Friday, November 19, 2021 5:39:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Instead, those who have used those words have tarnished their own image,”

timesofindia Friday, November 19, 2021 5:39:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Whosoever has been given the responsibility to enforce the liquor ban must work with full alertness and complete dedication to neither allow liquor smuggling nor its consumption,”

timesofindia Wednesday, November 17, 2021 5:00:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “How can anyone publish this? We should not even take notice of it. Should we even pay attention to it? One should not give importance to such statements. In fact, it should be made fun of,”

expressindia Tuesday, November 16, 2021 7:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "How can anyone publish this? We should not even take notice of it. Should we even pay attention to it? One should not give importance to such statements. In fact, it should be made fun of,"

newindianexpress Tuesday, November 16, 2021 7:30:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We take action immediately if any incident of crime occurs. At some places, incidents like the Maoist violence have been reported. It is being investigated. It is a different matter but the incidents of general crime and road accidents have come down, especially after the enforcement of liquor ban. Earlier people used to drive vehicles after drinking,”

timesofindia Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:59:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar recalled : “There is no flaw in the prohibition act. People strongly protested the government’s bid to allow the sale of Indian foreign-made liquor (IMFL) through certain corporations after banning the country liquor and did not let the shops of foreign liquors be open, forcing the government to announce the complete ban in the next four days,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 15, 2021 3:05:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Mahatma Gandhi ) : “Mahatma Gandhi came to Champaran in Bihar and launched the freedom movement, which spread across the country with great intensity and saw the country attaining its Independence in 30 years,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 15, 2021 3:05:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Law and order have improved after 2016 since the prohibition law came into force. Road accidents and casualty came down outstandingly,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 15, 2021 3:05:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “People engaged in preparation of Chhath ghats have laboured hard. The dangerous ghats have been barricaded. Whatever works had to be done as a precautionary measure at the ghats have been done,”

timesofindia Tuesday, November 9, 2021 12:23:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I have asked the chief secretary and the DGP to keep a tab on every aspect related to the violation of liquor prohibition. They have been asked to assess the loopholes and find out how the violators are slipping away from the administration”

asianage Tuesday, November 9, 2021 8:01:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We (all political parties) unitedly decided to enforce total prohibition in the state. But these days, it deeply pains me when some people issue different sorts of statements. Why do you issue only statements? Why do you not get the wrong people caught? If something wrong is happening somewhere, give information about it to the proper authorities,”

timesofindia Tuesday, November 9, 2021 5:13:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “When the Bill related to the total prohibition was passed, people of all political parties unitedly supported it in the assembly and also in the legislative council. If you feel that someone is committing wrong, please inform the authorities/government. Some people just issue statements in the newspapers that they have written to the CM. What have you written to the CM? All people have to cooperate in this matter because legislators of all parties were together in the House and had taken pledge in favour of the prohibition. The political parties which were in power those days and those who were not in power, all had supported the probation laws. All proposals related to prohibition were passed unanimously,”

timesofindia Tuesday, November 9, 2021 5:13:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “All people would have to work unitedly on the issue of enforcement of prohibition. It is not my private concern, it is a public issue. It is in the interest of all,”

timesofindia Tuesday, November 9, 2021 5:13:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "We (all political parties) unitedly decided in favour of total prohibition in the state. But these days, it deeply pains me when some people issue different sorts of statements. Why do you issue only statements? Why do you not get the wrong people caught? If something wrong is happening somewhere, give information about it to the proper authorities,"

timesofindia Monday, November 8, 2021 8:28:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “People engaged in construction and preparation of the Chhath ghats have laboured hard. The dangerous ghats have been barricaded. Whatever works had to be done as a precautionary measures around the ghats, all such works have been completed. I am immensely satisfied overseeing the works,”

timesofindia Monday, November 8, 2021 6:52:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Set-up sufficient number of control rooms on the bank of Ganga and ensure continuous vigil on the ghats from watch-towers during the Chhath Puja. Also barricade the ghats through bamboo keeping in mind the water level in the river,”

timesofindia Monday, November 8, 2021 6:52:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Activities of all districts with respect to action taken to check liquor flow will be reviewed. The DGP (director general of police) and the chief secretary have been asked to keep watch on all issues and take action against all those found guilty,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 8, 2021 5:35:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Initially, it was believed the ban will result in a loss of about 5,000 crore to the state exchequer. The next year, the loss came down to 1,200-1,300 crore. The same was compensated. However, the ban worked effectively to check violence within the family,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 8, 2021 5:35:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : “Transportation between Delhi and Bihar by road will become easier. We already have a good road between Buxar and Patna and the widening of four-lanes is underway,”

india Monday, November 8, 2021 11:02:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We will take action. Some people are doing bad work by making spurious liquor. Raids are on and I am going to review the entire scenario...,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, November 6, 2021 3:46:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "State government has enforced a complete ban on liquor with all strictness. Whosoever is trying to weaken the existing prohibition law, identify them and take tough action against such persons,"

timesofindia Friday, November 5, 2021 7:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : "Top officers will ensure that no person involved in the wrongdoings are saved. Wherever the incidents of hooch deaths occurred in the recent days, strict actions must be taken against the guilty persons,"

timesofindia Friday, November 5, 2021 7:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "All government and semi-government officers and employees would once again have to take pledge in favour of the total prohibition,"

timesofindia Friday, November 5, 2021 7:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “In democracy, people are the masters and they have pronounced their verdict,”

timesofindia Wednesday, November 3, 2021 5:09:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “If you drink a wrong thing, such incidents (hooch death) are bound to happen,”

timesofindia Monday, November 1, 2021 6:57:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The matter is related not only to Bihar, but it is a country-wide phenomenon. The prices of diesel and petrol are increasing or decreasing across the country. It is not a Bihar specific issue,”

timesofindia Monday, November 1, 2021 6:57:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “In 2005, when we took over, we had brainstorming sessions with the heads of several hospitals. No one was ready to take it over. Then Medanta came forward,”

timesofindia Sunday, October 31, 2021 5:28:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Don't talk to me about such drivel. It was a party meeting, with a lot on the agenda. The cadre choose to speak as they please on such occasions,"

news-yahoo-in Thursday, October 28, 2021 6:29:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “This year, the level of Ganga water is high due to heavy rainfall in its upper catchment areas. In such a scenario, there is a need for proper security at all Chhath ghats,”

timesofindia Thursday, October 28, 2021 4:55:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “This year, the level of water in Ganga is high due to heavy rainfall in its upper catchment areas. In such a scenario, there is a need for proper security at all Chhath Ghats,”

timesofindia Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:10:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Wo chahen to goli marwa de sakte hain. Isase jyada aur kuchh nahi kar sakte hain,”

timesofindia Wednesday, October 27, 2021 5:02:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “But majority of the promises have been fulfilled and remaining works were underway,”

timesofindia Wednesday, October 27, 2021 5:02:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “If he wants, he can get me shot. But he cannot do anything else,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, October 26, 2021 6:17:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar contou : “Fui de um canto a outro, mas cada crematório tinha uma desculpa… um disse que estava sem madeira”

istoe Friday, April 23, 2021 12:29:00 AM 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