Nitish Kumar said ( about Arun Jaitley ) : "He attained great heights in his political life while strictly adhering to values and ideals and was respected by people cutting across political affiliations. I had a personal friendship with Jaitley and am shocked by his death. His demise is an irreparable loss,"

business-standard Saturday, August 24, 2019 1:14:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Babulal Gaur ) : "Babulal Gaur was a popular leader and acclaimed social worker. His death has aggrieved not just Madhya Pradesh but the entire country and it is an irreparable loss,"

business-standard Wednesday, August 21, 2019 2:02:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "His death is an irreparable loss in the field of politics, society, and education,"

news-yahoo-in Monday, August 19, 2019 2:47:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Jagannath Mishra was a famous leader and educationist. He made an invaluable contribution to the politics of Bihar and India. His death is an irreparable loss in the field of politics, society, and education,"

asianage Monday, August 19, 2019 11:48:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Jagannath Mishra was a famous leader and educationist. He made an invaluable contribution to the politics of Bihar and India. His death is an irreparable loss in the field of politics, society, and education,"

dnaindia Monday, August 19, 2019 10:52:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Jagannath Mishra was a famous leader and educationist. He made an invaluable contribution to the politics of Bihar and India. His death is an irreparable loss in the field of politics, society, and education,”

HindustanTimes Monday, August 19, 2019 10:26:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Jagannath Mishra was a famous leader and educationist. He made an invaluable contribution to the politics of Bihar and India. His death is an irreparable loss in the field of politics, society, and education,"

business-standard Monday, August 19, 2019 9:44:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "I got associated with Ganesh Galli pandal last year. I have been working in this art field for a long time. I know this is an emotional issue for everyone so I am keeping everything in mind and working accordingly,"

business-standard Saturday, August 17, 2019 2:29:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar asserted : “Serving people is my religion. And my government’s main motto is 'Nayay ke Saath Vikas’ (development with justice). The government is working to ensure development with justice to all people. We are also committed to ensuring and maintaining ‘zero tolerance’ on corruption. Maintaining communal harmony in the society is our another top priority. …. .. We are never going to compromise on the issues of , corruption and communalism ,”

timesofindia Friday, August 16, 2019 11:21:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “All diesel-run auto-rickshaws of the state capital will be replaced by the CNG-fitted vehicles. This arrangement will also be implemented in other urban areas after opening of CNG stations there,”

timesofindia Friday, August 16, 2019 11:21:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Robert Vadra ) : "The job of grabbing land cannot be done better than by you (Congress) and if you don't believe it, you can ask Robert Vadra,"

business-standard Wednesday, August 14, 2019 6:58:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The UP government is committed to ensuring the security of journalists,"

business-standard Wednesday, August 14, 2019 6:58:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The UP government is committed to ensuring security of journalist,”

thehindu Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:40:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The UP government is committed to ensuring security of journalist,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:15:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The UP government is committed to ensuring security of journalist,”

Hindu Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:01:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “You people do it (rainwater harvesting) first at your office buildings. Common people will follow it,”

timesofindia Sunday, August 11, 2019 6:47:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Lack of trees means less rainfall,”

timesofindia Sunday, August 11, 2019 6:47:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "People are still stranded in Hasur village. The situation is such that as soon as people see the rescue boat coming towards them, they start panicking. So, we have to take the help of civil police and the administration to conduct the rescue operation,"

polandsun Saturday, August 10, 2019 10:04:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "She was a great leader, a brilliant speaker. The country will always remember the work done by her in the field of country interest and public welfare. I pray to God for the peace of the departed soul. May God give patience and courage to their families in this hour of grief,"

outlookindia Wednesday, August 7, 2019 2:45:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "She was a great leader, a brilliant speaker. The country will always remember the work done by her in the field of country interest and public welfare. I pray to God for the peace of the departed soul. May God give patience and courage to their families in this hour of grief,"

business-standard Wednesday, August 7, 2019 8:08:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "But my plea was turned down,"

business-standard Sunday, August 4, 2019 6:54:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "That was, however, a different occasion. Today we are here to celebrate the centenary of the library of Patna University,"

business-standard Sunday, August 4, 2019 6:54:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “When we were students, monsoon would hit the state by mid-June. The state used to receive 1200mm to 1500mm of annual rainfall then. However, it has come down to 900mm in the last 13 years. In fact, the state received just 775mm of rainfall last year,”

timesofindia Friday, August 2, 2019 8:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "There will be participation of all parties in the apex body,"

timesofindia Thursday, August 1, 2019 5:45:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Our basic concept about the 'Jal, Jivan aur Hariyali' campaign is that there will be neither water nor life on the earth if we do not become conscious about environment and climate change. Our life will be saved when there will be water and greenery on the earth,"

timesofindia Thursday, August 1, 2019 5:45:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Make a provision for routine inspection of bridges and ensure regular ‘underwater inspection’ of major bridges built on big rivers,”

timesofindia Sunday, July 28, 2019 6:10:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "He was a renowned social worker who also played an important role in the politics of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He will always remembered for his good deeds,"

business-standard Sunday, July 28, 2019 12:50:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "He was a renowned social worker who also played an important role in the politics of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He will always remembered for his good deeds,"

nampa Sunday, July 28, 2019 11:50:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “For additional support, the state government had raised money from World Bank to undertake the Kosi rehabilitation work. The phase-I work is complete and the phase-II work has been going on,”

timesofindia Saturday, July 27, 2019 5:33:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “But there are also signs of looming drought in south Bihar . A comprehensive report would be submitted to the Centre after which it would send its team of experts to assess the extent of damages before deciding the quantum of assistance to be given to the state,”

timesofindia Saturday, July 27, 2019 5:33:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We will send a memorandum to the centre for additional assistance and a central team to assess the damage. It is in the process,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, July 27, 2019 10:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The central government had sought suggestions from all states on the new education policy. I have written to the prime minister that we will not be able to do it by the end of this month as the state is flooded and a threat of drought looming large in other parts of it,"

business-standard Friday, July 26, 2019 8:43:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Bihar is not yet in the bracket of ‘high cost’ economy. Expenditure can be managed with limited money as well. I am not saying Rs400 is enough, but this amount will get elderly people respect in their families. Now, there is also a law under which you will be punished if you mistreat elderly people”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 24, 2019 1:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Ram Vilas Paswan ) : "Ramchandra Paswan was a good leader and well known social reformer. He was simple, sociable and very popular in his constituency. His demise is an irreplaceable loss for both society and politics. His last rites will be performed with the state honours,"

asianage Monday, July 22, 2019 11:02:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Ram Vilas Paswan ) : "Ramchandra Paswan was a good leader and well known social reformer. He was simple, sociable and very popular in his constituency. His demise is an irreplaceable loss for both society and politics. His last rites will be performed with the state honours,"

business-standard Monday, July 22, 2019 9:28:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “soft mannered and sociable person who was very popular in his constituency”

timesofindia Sunday, July 21, 2019 11:13:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Ram Vilas Paswan ) : "Ramchandra Paswan was a good leader and well known social reformer. He was simple, sociable and very popular in his constituency. His demise is an irreplaceable loss for both society and politics. His last rites will be performed with the state honours,"

business-standard Sunday, July 21, 2019 5:26:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Ram Vilas Paswan ) : "Ramchandra Paswan was a good leader and well known social reformer. He was simple, sociable and very popular in his constituency. His demise is an irreplaceable loss for both society and politics. His last rites will be performed with state honour,"

business-standard Sunday, July 21, 2019 5:26:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "mild mannered and sociable person who was very popular in his constituency"

business-standard Sunday, July 21, 2019 5:26:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Ram Chandra Paswan was a good leader and well known social reformer. He was simple, sociable and very popular in his constituency. His demise is an irreplaceable loss for both society and politics. His last rites will be performed with state honour,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, July 21, 2019 3:47:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “First, we have listened to every demand of the police and tried to meet them. More than 23,000 additional policemen have been appointed in a phased manner in the last few years. Now, there is a clear instruction to divide the forces on lines of investigation and law and order. We have made it a point to give minimum two years’ posting for either job. This will help them focus”

expressindia Saturday, July 20, 2019 1:09:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “It was flash flood, but the government is ready to tackle the flood that might occur in August and September,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 17, 2019 7:06:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “All flood-affected districts have been allocated sufficient funds. It is being ensured that dependents of those who have lost their lives get ex-gratia within 24 hours of the deaths. It has been a standing principle of our government that those affected by calamities have the first claim to the governments coffers. Funds will not come in the way of rescue, relief and rehabilitation,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 17, 2019 2:25:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Going by the weather pattern so far, I fear Bihar could be in for another drought,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 16, 2019 10:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motor boats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed...it has helped us rescue 125,000 people from the flood-affected areas,"

business-standard Tuesday, July 16, 2019 9:46:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,"

business-standard Tuesday, July 16, 2019 9:46:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motor boats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed...it has helped us rescue 1.25 lakh people from the flood-affected areas,"

timesofindia Tuesday, July 16, 2019 3:24:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,"

timesofindia Tuesday, July 16, 2019 3:24:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about State Disaster ) : "We have instructed to expedite the relief and rescue operation in the flood-affected areas across the state. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) troops have rescued around 1, 25,000 people from the flood-affected regions till now,"

mid-day Tuesday, July 16, 2019 3:08:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Government will provide funds to the families of those who lost their lives during floods, we will begin the fund revolving process across the districts from July 19,"

mid-day Tuesday, July 16, 2019 3:08:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motorboats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed. It has helped us rescue 1.25 lakh people from the flood-affected areas,"

newindianexpress Tuesday, July 16, 2019 1:57:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,"

newindianexpress Tuesday, July 16, 2019 1:57:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check the outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 16, 2019 1:39:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motorboats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed…it has helped us rescue 1.25 lakh people from the flood-affected areas,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 16, 2019 1:39:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : “Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check the outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 16, 2019 1:39:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motor boats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed...it has helped us rescue 1.25 lakh people from the flood-affected areas,"

business-standard Tuesday, July 16, 2019 12:36:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,"

business-standard Tuesday, July 16, 2019 12:36:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motor boats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed...it has helped us rescue 1.25 lakh people from the flood-affected areas,"

risingkashmir Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,"

risingkashmir Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motor boats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed...it has helped us rescue 1.25 lakh people from the flood-affected areas,"

risingkashmir Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,"

risingkashmir Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Bihar does not fall in the category of developed states. Therefore, it has limitation and constraints in raising the old age ,”

timesofindia Sunday, July 14, 2019 2:15:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Abdul Bari Siddiqui ) : “Siddiqui ji, you have also been state’s finance minister and, therefore, you are aware of Bihar’s economy,”

timesofindia Sunday, July 14, 2019 2:15:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : "Moreover, please do keep in mind that Bihar is the first state in the country to have introduced its own universal pension scheme - Mukhyamantri Vriddhajan Pension Yojana,"

business-standard Friday, July 12, 2019 1:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "All men and women, not drawing any other pension, shall be eligible to receive the benefit. This would put an annual burden of Rs 1800 crore and even though we need funds for development works, we are committed to implementing the scheme,"

business-standard Friday, July 12, 2019 1:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "In the year 2006, the state government carried out a survey as per which 8,064 graveyards have been identified as those where there are dispute or could become a matter of dispute in future. Fencing in 75 per cent of these 8,064 graveyards have been completed so far"

business-standard Monday, July 8, 2019 5:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “As per the survey indications so far, most AES victims belonged to poor families,”

timesofindia Friday, July 5, 2019 6:13:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I talked to several family members at SKMCH and observed that malnutrition and weather conditions are among the factors behind AES. Kids directly admitted to hospitals were cured, while those who got delayed could not survive,”

timesofindia Friday, July 5, 2019 6:13:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “It’s a very sacred moment and I pray for all the pilgrims that their wishes are fulfilled at Mecca. I hope everybody will pray for peace and harmony of the state there. Your prayers will help to move ahead,”

timesofindia Thursday, July 4, 2019 5:35:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Groundwater level is going down in entire state, including in Mithila region, which indicates that this problem has become very serious now,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 3, 2019 10:47:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I held a meeting at AIIMS Patna in 2015 and various experts had different views as to what is the reason of it. A report was even sent to the US to get expert opinion on it and all had different views,"

news-yahoo-in Monday, July 1, 2019 4:24:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "We need to conduct a socio-economic survey to evaluate the reason behind the spread of this disease. I also took stock of the situation at the hospitals and talked to the parents of children suffering from AES. I held a meeting at AIIMS Patna in 2015 and various experts had different views as to what is the reason for it. A report was even sent to the US to get an expert opinion on it and all had different views,"

newindianexpress Monday, July 1, 2019 12:50:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I held a meeting at AIIMS Patna in 2015 and various experts had different views as to what is the reason of it. A report was even sent to the US to get an expert opinion on it and all had different views,”

india Monday, July 1, 2019 12:44:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Our Party ) : “Our party’s stand on this issue (Article 370) is very clear and known to everyone. There is no need of repeating it,”

timesofindia Sunday, June 30, 2019 7:09:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Arun Jaitley ) : "He attained great heights in his political life while strictly adhering to values and ideals and was respected by people cutting across political affiliations. I had a personal friendship with Jaitley and am shocked by his death. His demise is an irreparable loss,"

business-standard Saturday, August 24, 2019 1:14:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Babulal Gaur ) : "Babulal Gaur was a popular leader and acclaimed social worker. His death has aggrieved not just Madhya Pradesh but the entire country and it is an irreparable loss,"

business-standard Wednesday, August 21, 2019 2:02:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "His death is an irreparable loss in the field of politics, society, and education,"

news-yahoo-in Monday, August 19, 2019 2:47:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Jagannath Mishra was a famous leader and educationist. He made an invaluable contribution to the politics of Bihar and India. His death is an irreparable loss in the field of politics, society, and education,"

asianage Monday, August 19, 2019 11:48:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Jagannath Mishra was a famous leader and educationist. He made an invaluable contribution to the politics of Bihar and India. His death is an irreparable loss in the field of politics, society, and education,"

dnaindia Monday, August 19, 2019 10:52:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Jagannath Mishra was a famous leader and educationist. He made an invaluable contribution to the politics of Bihar and India. His death is an irreparable loss in the field of politics, society, and education,”

HindustanTimes Monday, August 19, 2019 10:26:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Jagannath Mishra was a famous leader and educationist. He made an invaluable contribution to the politics of Bihar and India. His death is an irreparable loss in the field of politics, society, and education,"

business-standard Monday, August 19, 2019 9:44:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "I got associated with Ganesh Galli pandal last year. I have been working in this art field for a long time. I know this is an emotional issue for everyone so I am keeping everything in mind and working accordingly,"

business-standard Saturday, August 17, 2019 2:29:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar asserted : “Serving people is my religion. And my government’s main motto is 'Nayay ke Saath Vikas’ (development with justice). The government is working to ensure development with justice to all people. We are also committed to ensuring and maintaining ‘zero tolerance’ on corruption. Maintaining communal harmony in the society is our another top priority. …. .. We are never going to compromise on the issues of , corruption and communalism ,”

timesofindia Friday, August 16, 2019 11:21:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “All diesel-run auto-rickshaws of the state capital will be replaced by the CNG-fitted vehicles. This arrangement will also be implemented in other urban areas after opening of CNG stations there,”

timesofindia Friday, August 16, 2019 11:21:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Robert Vadra ) : "The job of grabbing land cannot be done better than by you (Congress) and if you don't believe it, you can ask Robert Vadra,"

business-standard Wednesday, August 14, 2019 6:58:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The UP government is committed to ensuring the security of journalists,"

business-standard Wednesday, August 14, 2019 6:58:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The UP government is committed to ensuring security of journalist,”

thehindu Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:40:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The UP government is committed to ensuring security of journalist,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:15:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “The UP government is committed to ensuring security of journalist,”

Hindu Wednesday, August 14, 2019 11:01:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “You people do it (rainwater harvesting) first at your office buildings. Common people will follow it,”

timesofindia Sunday, August 11, 2019 6:47:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Lack of trees means less rainfall,”

timesofindia Sunday, August 11, 2019 6:47:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "People are still stranded in Hasur village. The situation is such that as soon as people see the rescue boat coming towards them, they start panicking. So, we have to take the help of civil police and the administration to conduct the rescue operation,"

polandsun Saturday, August 10, 2019 10:04:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "She was a great leader, a brilliant speaker. The country will always remember the work done by her in the field of country interest and public welfare. I pray to God for the peace of the departed soul. May God give patience and courage to their families in this hour of grief,"

outlookindia Wednesday, August 7, 2019 2:45:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "She was a great leader, a brilliant speaker. The country will always remember the work done by her in the field of country interest and public welfare. I pray to God for the peace of the departed soul. May God give patience and courage to their families in this hour of grief,"

business-standard Wednesday, August 7, 2019 8:08:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "But my plea was turned down,"

business-standard Sunday, August 4, 2019 6:54:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "That was, however, a different occasion. Today we are here to celebrate the centenary of the library of Patna University,"

business-standard Sunday, August 4, 2019 6:54:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “When we were students, monsoon would hit the state by mid-June. The state used to receive 1200mm to 1500mm of annual rainfall then. However, it has come down to 900mm in the last 13 years. In fact, the state received just 775mm of rainfall last year,”

timesofindia Friday, August 2, 2019 8:27:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "There will be participation of all parties in the apex body,"

timesofindia Thursday, August 1, 2019 5:45:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "Our basic concept about the 'Jal, Jivan aur Hariyali' campaign is that there will be neither water nor life on the earth if we do not become conscious about environment and climate change. Our life will be saved when there will be water and greenery on the earth,"

timesofindia Thursday, August 1, 2019 5:45:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar told : “Make a provision for routine inspection of bridges and ensure regular ‘underwater inspection’ of major bridges built on big rivers,”

timesofindia Sunday, July 28, 2019 6:10:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "He was a renowned social worker who also played an important role in the politics of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He will always remembered for his good deeds,"

business-standard Sunday, July 28, 2019 12:50:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "He was a renowned social worker who also played an important role in the politics of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He will always remembered for his good deeds,"

nampa Sunday, July 28, 2019 11:50:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “For additional support, the state government had raised money from World Bank to undertake the Kosi rehabilitation work. The phase-I work is complete and the phase-II work has been going on,”

timesofindia Saturday, July 27, 2019 5:33:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “But there are also signs of looming drought in south Bihar . A comprehensive report would be submitted to the Centre after which it would send its team of experts to assess the extent of damages before deciding the quantum of assistance to be given to the state,”

timesofindia Saturday, July 27, 2019 5:33:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “We will send a memorandum to the centre for additional assistance and a central team to assess the damage. It is in the process,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, July 27, 2019 10:54:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "The central government had sought suggestions from all states on the new education policy. I have written to the prime minister that we will not be able to do it by the end of this month as the state is flooded and a threat of drought looming large in other parts of it,"

business-standard Friday, July 26, 2019 8:43:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Bihar is not yet in the bracket of ‘high cost’ economy. Expenditure can be managed with limited money as well. I am not saying Rs400 is enough, but this amount will get elderly people respect in their families. Now, there is also a law under which you will be punished if you mistreat elderly people”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 24, 2019 1:16:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Ram Vilas Paswan ) : "Ramchandra Paswan was a good leader and well known social reformer. He was simple, sociable and very popular in his constituency. His demise is an irreplaceable loss for both society and politics. His last rites will be performed with the state honours,"

asianage Monday, July 22, 2019 11:02:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Ram Vilas Paswan ) : "Ramchandra Paswan was a good leader and well known social reformer. He was simple, sociable and very popular in his constituency. His demise is an irreplaceable loss for both society and politics. His last rites will be performed with the state honours,"

business-standard Monday, July 22, 2019 9:28:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “soft mannered and sociable person who was very popular in his constituency”

timesofindia Sunday, July 21, 2019 11:13:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Ram Vilas Paswan ) : "Ramchandra Paswan was a good leader and well known social reformer. He was simple, sociable and very popular in his constituency. His demise is an irreplaceable loss for both society and politics. His last rites will be performed with the state honours,"

business-standard Sunday, July 21, 2019 5:26:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Ram Vilas Paswan ) : "Ramchandra Paswan was a good leader and well known social reformer. He was simple, sociable and very popular in his constituency. His demise is an irreplaceable loss for both society and politics. His last rites will be performed with state honour,"

business-standard Sunday, July 21, 2019 5:26:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "mild mannered and sociable person who was very popular in his constituency"

business-standard Sunday, July 21, 2019 5:26:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Ram Chandra Paswan was a good leader and well known social reformer. He was simple, sociable and very popular in his constituency. His demise is an irreplaceable loss for both society and politics. His last rites will be performed with state honour,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, July 21, 2019 3:47:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “First, we have listened to every demand of the police and tried to meet them. More than 23,000 additional policemen have been appointed in a phased manner in the last few years. Now, there is a clear instruction to divide the forces on lines of investigation and law and order. We have made it a point to give minimum two years’ posting for either job. This will help them focus”

expressindia Saturday, July 20, 2019 1:09:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “It was flash flood, but the government is ready to tackle the flood that might occur in August and September,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 17, 2019 7:06:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “All flood-affected districts have been allocated sufficient funds. It is being ensured that dependents of those who have lost their lives get ex-gratia within 24 hours of the deaths. It has been a standing principle of our government that those affected by calamities have the first claim to the governments coffers. Funds will not come in the way of rescue, relief and rehabilitation,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 17, 2019 2:25:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Going by the weather pattern so far, I fear Bihar could be in for another drought,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 16, 2019 10:01:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motor boats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed...it has helped us rescue 125,000 people from the flood-affected areas,"

business-standard Tuesday, July 16, 2019 9:46:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,"

business-standard Tuesday, July 16, 2019 9:46:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motor boats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed...it has helped us rescue 1.25 lakh people from the flood-affected areas,"

timesofindia Tuesday, July 16, 2019 3:24:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,"

timesofindia Tuesday, July 16, 2019 3:24:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about State Disaster ) : "We have instructed to expedite the relief and rescue operation in the flood-affected areas across the state. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) troops have rescued around 1, 25,000 people from the flood-affected regions till now,"

mid-day Tuesday, July 16, 2019 3:08:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Government will provide funds to the families of those who lost their lives during floods, we will begin the fund revolving process across the districts from July 19,"

mid-day Tuesday, July 16, 2019 3:08:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motorboats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed. It has helped us rescue 1.25 lakh people from the flood-affected areas,"

newindianexpress Tuesday, July 16, 2019 1:57:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,"

newindianexpress Tuesday, July 16, 2019 1:57:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check the outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 16, 2019 1:39:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motorboats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed…it has helped us rescue 1.25 lakh people from the flood-affected areas,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 16, 2019 1:39:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : “Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check the outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 16, 2019 1:39:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motor boats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed...it has helped us rescue 1.25 lakh people from the flood-affected areas,"

business-standard Tuesday, July 16, 2019 12:36:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,"

business-standard Tuesday, July 16, 2019 12:36:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motor boats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed...it has helped us rescue 1.25 lakh people from the flood-affected areas,"

risingkashmir Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,"

risingkashmir Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I have given instructions for stepping up relief and rescue operations. A total of 125 motor boats have been pressed into service while 26 companies of the NDRF and the SDRF have been deployed...it has helped us rescue 1.25 lakh people from the flood-affected areas,"

risingkashmir Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar added : "Availability of clean drinking water and medicines to check outbreak of water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea is also being ensured,"

risingkashmir Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:58:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Bihar does not fall in the category of developed states. Therefore, it has limitation and constraints in raising the old age ,”

timesofindia Sunday, July 14, 2019 2:15:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Abdul Bari Siddiqui ) : “Siddiqui ji, you have also been state’s finance minister and, therefore, you are aware of Bihar’s economy,”

timesofindia Sunday, July 14, 2019 2:15:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Bihar Chief ) : "Moreover, please do keep in mind that Bihar is the first state in the country to have introduced its own universal pension scheme - Mukhyamantri Vriddhajan Pension Yojana,"

business-standard Friday, July 12, 2019 1:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "All men and women, not drawing any other pension, shall be eligible to receive the benefit. This would put an annual burden of Rs 1800 crore and even though we need funds for development works, we are committed to implementing the scheme,"

business-standard Friday, July 12, 2019 1:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "In the year 2006, the state government carried out a survey as per which 8,064 graveyards have been identified as those where there are dispute or could become a matter of dispute in future. Fencing in 75 per cent of these 8,064 graveyards have been completed so far"

business-standard Monday, July 8, 2019 5:31:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “As per the survey indications so far, most AES victims belonged to poor families,”

timesofindia Friday, July 5, 2019 6:13:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I talked to several family members at SKMCH and observed that malnutrition and weather conditions are among the factors behind AES. Kids directly admitted to hospitals were cured, while those who got delayed could not survive,”

timesofindia Friday, July 5, 2019 6:13:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “It’s a very sacred moment and I pray for all the pilgrims that their wishes are fulfilled at Mecca. I hope everybody will pray for peace and harmony of the state there. Your prayers will help to move ahead,”

timesofindia Thursday, July 4, 2019 5:35:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “Groundwater level is going down in entire state, including in Mithila region, which indicates that this problem has become very serious now,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 3, 2019 10:47:00 AM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "I held a meeting at AIIMS Patna in 2015 and various experts had different views as to what is the reason of it. A report was even sent to the US to get expert opinion on it and all had different views,"

news-yahoo-in Monday, July 1, 2019 4:24:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : "We need to conduct a socio-economic survey to evaluate the reason behind the spread of this disease. I also took stock of the situation at the hospitals and talked to the parents of children suffering from AES. I held a meeting at AIIMS Patna in 2015 and various experts had different views as to what is the reason for it. A report was even sent to the US to get an expert opinion on it and all had different views,"

newindianexpress Monday, July 1, 2019 12:50:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said : “I held a meeting at AIIMS Patna in 2015 and various experts had different views as to what is the reason of it. A report was even sent to the US to get an expert opinion on it and all had different views,”

india Monday, July 1, 2019 12:44:00 PM EAT

Nitish Kumar said ( about Our Party ) : “Our party’s stand on this issue (Article 370) is very clear and known to everyone. There is no need of repeating it,”

timesofindia Sunday, June 30, 2019 7:09:00 PM EAT