News for 'bihar governor'

Flood relief scam: Buta not averse to CBI probe

Flood relief scam: Buta not averse to CBI probe

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

"A state agency is already on the job...let the report come first," he said adding that the state government will order FIRs to be lodged against officials concerned if a case of defalcation or diversion of funds is prima facie made out.

Lalu meets Sonia

Lalu meets Sonia

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

The meeting came as the RJD chief made an attempt to form the government in Bihar.

CBI asked to reply to Buta Singh's petition

CBI asked to reply to Buta Singh's petition

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The Delhi High Court today sought response from the Central Bureau of Investigation on a petition filed by National Commission for Scheduled Castes Chairman Buta Singh accusing the probe agency of illegally summoning him for interrogation in an alleged bribery case involving his son.

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mishra was catapulted to the chief ministership of Bihar following the assassination of his elder brother Lalit Narayan Mishra in 1975.

Joint resolution of 26 Opposition parties says...

Joint resolution of 26 Opposition parties says...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The opposition alliance that will take on the ruling National Democratic Alliance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be called Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and an 11-member committee will be set up for coordination, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced after a meeting of the parties in Bengaluru.

A Busy Weekend For President Murmu

A Busy Weekend For President Murmu

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

Bihar govt to suspend Goswami

Bihar govt to suspend Goswami

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

The Bihar government on Thursday decided to suspend Indian Administrative Service officer and former Patna District Magistrate Gautam Goswami who surrendered before a special court in Patna in connection with the multi-crore flood relief scam.

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The bus was carrying pilgrims from outside Jammu and Kashmir to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Katra is the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the famous shrine atop Trikuta hills.

BJP leader abducted in Bihar

BJP leader abducted in Bihar

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

Some armed men intercepted Sikander Rai's jeep near Paruri village, about 15km from Sasaram, in Rohtas district.

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said the situation in Bihar is one of the reasons behind the Parliament session being cut short by the government.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Bihar minister resigns

Bihar minister resigns

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

Arrest warrants have been issued against Minister of State for Excise and Prohibition Surendra Prasad Yadav.

Manjhi camp claims support of 56 JD-U, RJD MLAs in Bihar

Manjhi camp claims support of 56 JD-U, RJD MLAs in Bihar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The Bihar CM has requested the governor for a secret ballot.

ULFA are petty criminals without morals: Governor

ULFA are petty criminals without morals: Governor

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

"If they think that by violence they can sabotage holding of the National Games then my government would go to any extent to ensure that the games are staged befitting the dignity and pride of the state of Assam," he said.

Buta agrees to appear before CBI in bribery case

Buta agrees to appear before CBI in bribery case

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Buta Singh, chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes, on Monday informed the Delhi High Court about his willingness to be questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the bribery case involving his son.

26 parties to attend Opposition meet, 11 up from last time

26 parties to attend Opposition meet, 11 up from last time

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

On the eve of the meeting hosted by it, the Congress clarified that it will oppose the ordinance on Delhi services in Parliament, a key condition put by the AAP to attend the talks.

'History will remember you for ending corruption in wrestling'

'History will remember you for ending corruption in wrestling'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'This fight is not just theirs -- it is for all women in our country.'

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The prime minister will be part of the launch of several development initiatives on his birthday.

What Kovind said in 2018 on 'one-nation, one-election'

What Kovind said in 2018 on 'one-nation, one-election'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

"Frequent elections not only impose a huge burden on human resources but also impede the development process due to the promulgation of the model code of conduct. Therefore, a sustained debate is required on the subject of simultaneous elections and all political parties need to arrive at a consensus on this issue," he had said.

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Rediff.com24 May 2023

What was the "locus standi" of Sonia Gandhi when she along with the then prime minister Manhoman Singh inaugurated legislative buildings in Manipur and Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party asked on Wednesday while countering the Congress's criticism over the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Jehanabad jailbreak due to intelligence lapses'

'Jehanabad jailbreak due to intelligence lapses'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2007

The report said the first-ever jailbreak involving the escape of such a large number of prisoners, particularly Maoist rebels, could have been avoided.

When A Centenarian Hugged Modi

When A Centenarian Hugged Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party Supremo and Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi is embraced by a 103-year-old supporter in Dahod.

'Recall of Buta must be a collective UPA decision'

'Recall of Buta must be a collective UPA decision'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Soni has said a decision will be taken once copies of the judgement are made available.

Guilty Yet Free: Rajiv 6's Road To Freedom

Guilty Yet Free: Rajiv 6's Road To Freedom

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

A timeline of events in the case.

Kharge's son, Lingayat leader part of Siddaramaiah's govt

Kharge's son, Lingayat leader part of Siddaramaiah's govt

Rediff.com20 May 2023

According to sources in the Congress, eight legislators are likely to be sworn in as ministers along with them.

I am sure horse trading is on: Buta

I am sure horse trading is on: Buta

Rediff.com20 May 2005

Buta under fire for DMs' transfer

Buta under fire for DMs' transfer

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Bihar Governor Buta Singh on Thursday came under attack for transferring Siwan District Magistrate C K Anil and his Gopalganj counterpart K K Pathak.

NDA calls for Bihar bandh tomorrow

NDA calls for Bihar bandh tomorrow

Rediff.com23 May 2005

PM need not resign: Fali Nariman

PM need not resign: Fali Nariman

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

Should Buta Singh quit? Tell us

Should Buta Singh quit? Tell us

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

Buta Singh thinks he need not resign, what do you think?\n\n

What is different about J-K's new governor

What is different about J-K's new governor

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Will Malik's worldview, shaped by his years with the socialists, Charan Singh, the Congress and V P Singh, help him govern the troubled state? Or would his rule have the imprint of the party he joined in the latter years of his chequered political career?

Hours after resignation, Nitish back as CM with Sushil Modi in tow

Hours after resignation, Nitish back as CM with Sushil Modi in tow

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Kumar on being sworn in as the chief minister.

'BJP writing new grammar of electoral politics'

'BJP writing new grammar of electoral politics'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The party is breaking stereotypes by not inviting senior leaders to become chief ministers.' 'No other party has had the guts to do this.'

Bihar poll notification tomorrow

Bihar poll notification tomorrow

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

While the notification for the first phase would be issued on Friday, that for the other three phases would be done on September 28, October 19 and 26.

PIL filed against Buta Singh

PIL filed against Buta Singh

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Modi accused opponents of trying to pit one section against the other while his government is working towards taking all people along

BJP flays Buta Singh's recommendation for transfer

BJP flays Buta Singh's recommendation for transfer

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

BJP condemns Bihar governor for the recommendation letter that he sent to the Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. The party said it would escalate the issue in both houses of the parliament.

Nitish to take oath as Bihar CM on November 20

Nitish to take oath as Bihar CM on November 20

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Nitish Kumar, who along with Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, steered the Grand Secular Alliance to a landslide mandate of over two-thirds majority in Bihar assembly poll, will be sworn in as Chief Minister on Novermber 20 for a third term along with his new cabinet.

Buta Singh summoned to Delhi

Buta Singh summoned to Delhi

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005