People excited over special status to Bihar: Nitish

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 17:21

The Holi this year has brought added joy to the people of Bihar amid heightening excitement and anticipation that the state could be granted special status, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Wednesday.

Centre will have to consider special status for Bihar: Nitish

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 19:37

Buoyed by reports that the Centre was favourbly disposed to consider incentives for Bihar, Nitish Kumar today exuded confidence that it will have to consider his special status demand as it has been `articulated on solid reasons`.

`Special status has entered interesting phase`

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 21:17

The campaign for special status for Bihar has entered an "interesting" phase and the Centre will have to consider the demand now or in future following the successful rally at Delhi, Nitish Kumar said Tuesday.

Bihar`s fight for special status to benefit others states: Nitish

Last Updated: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 21:19

On eve of JD(U)`s rally in Delhi, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said it should not be seen as show of strength ahead of next Lok Sabha elections but was only an "attempt to get the rights" of Bihar.

Fight for Bihar`s special status has reached a decisive stage: Nitish

Last Updated: Friday, March 15, 2013, 22:24

Asserting that fight for special status for Bihar has reached `a decisive stage`, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said faster development of backward state would help the country achieve inclusive growth.

Nitish reiterates demand for special status to Bihar

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 22:57

Observing that the state has huge potential for industrial development, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday urged the Centre to tweak criteria for special status.

Special status criteria: RJD ridicules Nitish Kumar

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 19:04

RJD ridiculed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for praising Finance Minister P Chidambaram for "revisiting criteria for special status during his budget speech" and said there was no such proposal.

Govt to have new criteria for special status, Nitish claims victory

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 21:06

Amid demand from Bihar to revise yardsticks for granting special status to backward states, Centre proposed to evolve new criteria that would reflect in future planning and devolution of funds.

Bihar, Odisha, Rajasthan seek special status

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 21:51

The Planning Commission is examining the requests for Special Category Status made by Bihar, Odisha and Rajasthan, Parliament was informed Wednesday.

Bihar pins hope on Chidambaram`s budget speech

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 18:19

The people of Bihar have pinned their hopes on Union Finance minister P Chidambaram for consideration of the demand for special status, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.