Tag: Bihar

Bihar: SC frowns on disproportionate punishment of opposition legislators & its democratic consequences

In a crucial case involving the summary suspension of the Bihar Legislative Council (BLC) of an RJD member (Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh), the Supreme Court, by distinguishing between "proceedings in the legislature" and "legislative decisions", and held that the latter can be subject to judicial scrutiny, especially when they affect fundamental rights. This creative interpretation of Article 212 of the Constitution also meant that the re-election to the ‘suspended post’ notified by the ECI was struck down

Bihar: Hindutva leaders cry ISIS style murder, police reveal girlfriend real killer

Manoj Kumar Shah, a caretaker at Gopalgunj’s Shiv Temple in Danapur found dead after missing for five days. While BJP leaders initially called it an ISIS style murder, these allegations were busted when the investigation by the police revealed that the victim’s ex-girlfriend killed him because he threatened her with posting compromising images online.

Bihar: How festival holidays become target of fake news

Two days ago, Bihar's Education Department released the list of school holiday, which was then blown out of proportion by the media, sparking a misinformation wave

Manual Scavenging: 4 die cleaning septic tank in Surat

After the motor failed, four migrant workers set to the task of cleaning a septic tank by hand. When one of them failed to respond after venturing into the 25 feet deep tank, the rest of them followed suit - each to his own death.

Caste Census Survey Result: 63% OBCs, 19% SCs and 1.68% STs constitute Bihar’s total population

CM Nitish Kumar, Lalu Yadav called it a “historical moment” while opposition term it as an “eye wash”; demands raised for nation-wide caste census

2nd week, four mob lynchings: Bihar government remains mum

In the last 2 weeks four incidents of mobs beating up men from the Muslim community have emerged.

Muslim man allegedly lynched by cow vigilantes in Bihar, why is CM silent?

Victim, Mohammad Khaleel Alam, was reportedly a JDU member, his body was later burnt and the accused claimed it was to send a message

SC/ST scholarship denied to students in Bihar for three years!

The number of beneficiaries had started dwindling since 2016, due to a cap imposed on fees. But in past 3 years, the state did not receive any applications due to “technical issues” with the portal

Over 1.4 crore children in Bihar don’t have access to digital devices: Centre in LS

The Minister of Education answered questions about how online education has been disrupted due to the Covid-19 lockdown

Bihar: FIR filed against DSP for minor’s rape after four years

Gaya Police said it has acted upon the instructions of the CID

Covid and Cyclone Yaas deal twin blows to Bihar’s crumbling health infrastructure

Even without the onslaught of trials sent in by the storm, Bihar already reported a daily case count that far overwhelms its health facilities

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