Flood situation remained grim in Bihar where swollen rivers originating in Nepal and flowing through the states northern districts have affected more than 45 lakh people so far, the disaster management department said on Friday.

Bihar floods: Situation remains grim, more than 4.5 million affected

RJD president Lalu Prasad Friday charged Nitish Kumar with remaining cocooned inside his official bungalow in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a criticism that prompted a sharp reaction from Chief Minister's deputy and BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi.

Lalu targets Nitish for not venturing out of home; Sushil Modi hits back

The RJD suffered a big jolt on Tuesday when five of its eight members of the legislative council in Bihar quit the opposition party and joined Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD (U) even as Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, one of its founding members, resigned as the national vice- president.

Massive setback for RJD in Bihar as five of its eight MLCs quit party to join Nitish Kumar's JD(U)

Rajasthan today reported 130 new coronavirus cases with the total number of cases rising to 3,016 in the state. Also Read: Congress to pay for rail tickets of every needy migrant worker, says Sonia Gandhi There have been 6 deaths in the last 24 hours due to the virus with the death toll rising to 77 in the state, health authorities said on Monday.

Nobody will have to pay for train tickets, migrants to be given Rs 1000 after quarantine: CM Nitish Kumar

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled this year, chief minister Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) expelled the poll strategist Prashant Kishor and diplomat-turned politician Pavan Varma, citing 'anti-party activities'.

Why Nitish Kumar's JD(U) expelled Prashant Kishor and Pavan Varma

RJD national president Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is an expert in changing colours and his party supported a law, which will take away the citizenship of the people.

Nitish Kumar supported law which will take away citizenship of people: Lalu Prasad Yadav

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that there is no question of implementing the National Registers of Citizens (NRC) in the state and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clarified his stance on the exercise.

No question of NRC in Bihar, PM has clarified his stand on it: Nitish Kumar

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Friday put up a poster outside its headquarters which hits out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

Rashtriya Janata Dal hits out at Nitish Kumar, Sushil Modi in new poster

Amid the war of words between Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi and Janata Dal (United) vice president Prashant Kishor, state Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday clarified that "all was well" between the two alliance partners in the state.

All is well, says Nitish Kumar on BJP-JDU alliance in Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday defended the decision of President`s rule in Maharashtra saying that there were no other options left with Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari since no party was able to form the government in the state.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar defends President's rule in Maharashtra

"What can I say in this?" said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday as Shiv Sena exited the BJP-led NDA alliance in the Centre following differences over government formation in Maharashtra.

Nitish Kumar dodges question on Shiv Sena leaving NDA

As his party, Janata Dal (United) gears for the elections scheduled for 2020 in Delhi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday vouched for granting full statehood to the national capital.

Nitish Kumar vouches for full statehood for Delhi

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was on Sunday re-elected as the president of the Janata Dal (United) unopposed for the next three years. The last date of filing nomination for the post was October 5 and except the Bihar Chief Minister, no other leader had filed the nomination.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar re-elected as JDU president unopposed

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday filed his nomination for Janata Dal-United (JDU) national president's post. According to top party sources, on Nitish's behalf, his representative JDU MLC Sanjay Gandhi submitted nomination papers to party's national election officer Anil Hegde here.

Nitish Kumar files nomination for Janata Dal (United) national president's post

The death toll due to incessant rainfall and floods in different parts of Bihar rose to 42, officials said on Wednesday. "Ganga river is on the rise in Bhagalpur.

Bihar: BJP president accuses Nitish Kumar of negligence as flood death toll rises to 42

Amid talks of change in leadership in Bihar's ruling NDA, the BJP on Wednesday clarified that the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will continue to lead the alliance in the next Assembly polls scheduled in 2020.

No change in leadership, Nitish to remain captain: Sushil Modi

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Saturday to inquire about former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's health condition.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik visit Arun Jaitley at AIIMS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the flood situation in Bihar as death toll passes 130 in the past few days. ''Spoke to Bihar CM @NitishKumar Ji and Deputy CM @SushilModi Ji and reviewed the situation arising due to floods in various parts of Bihar.

PM Modi reviews Bihar flood situation, death toll rises to 134

As the flood situation in Bihar turns grim, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is scheduled to visit Sitamarhi today to take stock of the rescue and relief operations, government officials said.

Bihar floods: Nitish Kumar to visit Sitamarhi today to take stock of rescue, relief operations

At least 55 people have died in Assam and Bihar as the flood situation has worsened in both states. Total 33 persons have lost their lives due to floods in Bihar and approximately 26 lakhs people remain affected across 12 districts.

Toll climbs to 55 as flood situation worsens in Assam and Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday declared in the State Assembly that at least 25 people have died so far in floods triggered by heavy rains in the state.

Death toll reaches 25 in Bihar due to floods, over 1 lakh rescued

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting over the floods in the state and directed officials to remain alert by keeping an eye on all factors responsible for it.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar chairs meeting to review flood situation

Amid protests over Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) deaths in the state, leaders from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress gave notices for adjournment motion in the Bihar Assembly on Monday.

Protest over Acute Encephalitis Syndrome deaths in Bihar Assembly

After the Toppers’ Scam of 2016, the death of hundreds of people in a matter of few days due to acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) as well as the scorching heatwave have exposed the deplorable conditions of education and health in Bihar.

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