Arun Kumar is Senior Assistant Editor with Hindustan Times. He has spent two-and-half decades covering Bihar, including politics, educational and social issues.
Articles by Arun Kumar
Bihar to be first lab to assess political impact of Centre’s caste census
In 2024, Bihar's caste survey impacts political dynamics ahead of Assembly elections, with parties vying for credit amid court rulings and reservation debates.
Updated on May 02, 2025 07:56 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
CBSE crackdown on erring institutions a wake up call for Bihar students, parents
As per CBSE, non-attending students detected in its affiliated schools would be asked to take exams through NIOS. Check details here.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 04:07 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
India won’t back down, will pursue terrorists to the ends of earth: Modi
PM Modi vows to pursue terrorists globally, ensuring justice for the 26 killed in Kashmir, while addressing the nation’s resolve against terrorism.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Arun Kumar, Madhubani
Terrorism will not go unpunished, we will hound them: PM Narendra Modi in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday said that India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers
Published on Apr 24, 2025 02:12 PM IST
PM Modi’s function at Madhubani tomorrow to be sober
PM Modi's visit to Madhubani on National Panchayati Raj Day will include addressing PRIs, inaugurating projects, and responding to recent terror attacks.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 07:02 PM IST
Arun KumarBishnu K Jha
PK's first show of strength in Patna turns out be a damp squib
In what Kishor blamed traffic that stranded people to attend his Bihar Badlaw rally, fewer people attended than a mammoth presence which was expected
Published on Apr 11, 2025 07:50 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
Race to lose? Fringe players out to test Bihar poll waters
In 2020 Assembly election, Bihar had over 125 political parties, apart from the unrecognised ones registered outside the state, and it could get bigger this time.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 05:46 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
SC seeks report from Bihar, Centre on Ganga encroachment, pollution
The court has earlier observed that ’the state shall ensure no further illegal construction or unauthorised encroachment takes place adjacent to the river Ganga, particularly in and around the city of Patna’
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 09:56 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
PUSU general secretary refuses to take oath over hostel issue
Newly-elected PUSU general secretary Saloni Raj refuses to take oath until boys' hostels are reopened, citing student hardships.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 01:57 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
JD(U) turns to Taj to woo back Muslims after Waqf fallout
As anger simmers against the passage of the Waqf Bill and those partis who lent support to it, JD(U) is attempting to assuage its Muslim constituency
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 05:41 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
Pataliputra Univ Registrar, Acting VC showdown reaches Raj Bhawan, edu dept
Pataliputra University Registrar NK Jha lodged a police complaint against Acting VC Sharad Yadav alleging intimidation by some of the university officials.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 02:32 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
PUSU polls: Women, independents steal the show
NSUI made a strong presence, with its candidates winning 2 seats for the first time after a very long period and runners up in for president, VP posts.
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 02:07 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
Patna HC rejects pleas for prelims re-test; asks BPSC to go ahead with schedule
Bihar High Court denies BPSC aspirants' re-examination petitions, orders Mains exam to proceed.
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Bihar’s dream project wiped out from toppers’ list, as lesser-known institutions
There was none in the list of toppers from the Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya (SAV), a dream project of chief minister Nitish Kumar started in 2010.
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 07:48 AM IST
Teacher aspirants mob education minister demanding TRE-3 supplementary results
Bihar education minister Sunil Kumar was caught in the strong mob of teacher aspirants near his house while he was going in his car on Monday.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 10:05 AM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
JD-U skips Patna University student union polls it swept last time
Patna University student union polls slated for March polls will be an opportunity to impress upon the youths in the run up to state assembly polls, but the ruling JD(U)’s decision to caper it is surprising.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 07:33 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
RJD steps up attack on CM for ‘insult of National Anthem’, bedlam in House
A purported disregard for the Natonal Anthem during an international sporing event on Thursday, the CM Nitish Kumar, whom the Opposition alleges is not metally sound, has provided ammo for the RJD-led Grand Alliance target CM and his JD(U)-led state government as momentum for the state polls is gathering fast.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 06:22 PM IST
Arun Kumar andVijay Swaroop, Patna
CUSB convocation: Governor tells students to take care of deprived sections
Bihar Governor said that the students should look beyond degrees & jobs & also take care of those who have never seen the face of school, college or university.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:48 PM IST
Killing of cops rocks Bihar assembly
As incidents of attacks on policemen allegedly by liquor mafia in Bihar are rising, the Opposition is targeting the Nitish govt over deteriorating law and order
Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:39 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
Bihar job push: CM Nitish Kumar gives appointment letters to 51389 teachers
Over 10000 teachers from across the state gathered at the Gandhi Maidan, while for the rest similar programmes were organised in districts and blocks.
Updated on Mar 09, 2025 01:38 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
HC indicts 2 Raj Bhavan officials, says they’re ‘unfit’ to hold their positions
Justice Sharan said the two officials, who were summoned along with the original records, failed to provide satisfactory answers posed by the court
Published on Mar 06, 2025 06:36 PM IST
Nitish govt charms women, farmers, youth in pre-poll budget
Bihar's Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary presented a ₹316,895.02 crore budget for 2025-26, focusing on women, farmers, and youth, with significant salary and infrastructure allocations.
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 08:19 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
Nitish’s age, son’s entry become talking points in Bihar politics
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, turning 75, faces opposition attacks on his age and health, while his son Nishant's political entry sparks speculation about party leadership.
Updated on Mar 02, 2025 10:05 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
12 lakh jobs, 34 lakh employment opportunities in Bihar by poll date: Governor
During the Budget session, Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan praised the state's Seven Resolves programme for its commitment to development and job creation.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 03:36 PM IST
Bihar Governor says state to offer 1.2 mn jobs, 3.4 mn other opportunities before polls
Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said the Centre was extending full support to add pace to the state’s developmental journey under chief minister Nitish Kumar.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 03:18 PM IST
7 BJP ministers sworn in as Nitish Kumar expands cabinet ahead of budget session
Bihar governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath of office to the new ministers at the Raj Bhawan
Published on Feb 26, 2025 06:26 PM IST
7 new ministers likely to take oath in expanded Nitish cabinet today
This will be the second Cabinet expansion, following the first in March 2024, just before the Lok Sabha election announcement, when 21 ministers were inducted, adding to the nine already in place
Updated on Feb 26, 2025 03:36 PM IST
Modi makes Bihar pitch with focus on farmers
Modi criticized RJD's "jungle rule" in Bihar, praised NDA's turnaround, launched ₹22,000 crore for farmers, and began assembly election campaigning.
Published on Feb 25, 2025 06:22 AM IST
Modi blows Bihar poll bugle from Bhagalpur with 19th farmers’ incentive
PM Modi released ₹22,000 crore to 9.8 crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme in Bihar, emphasizing farmer welfare and announcing new initiatives for development.
Updated on Feb 24, 2025 07:24 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
Buoyed NDA ready for ‘early’ polls in Bihar
Nitish Kumar concludes his Pragati Yatra, hinting at possible early elections as NDA expresses readiness and highlights positive governance in Bihar.
Updated on Feb 22, 2025 05:51 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna