PATNA, Jan. 2 -- The Bihar government has extended till January 7 the deadline for newly-appointed AYUSH doctors to join service, marking the second such extension in 11 days, an official said on Thursday. Among those who did not report for duty by December 31 was Dr Nusrat Parveen, a young ayurvedic doctor who had come into the spotlight after Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar tugged her 'hijab' (veil) during an appointment-letter distribution ceremony at the CM's secretariat on December 15. A video clip of the moment circulated widely on social media, drew sharp political reactions and debate. An order issued by the State Health Society, Bihar (SHSB) on Wednesday said the joining date for candidates selected for contractual posts of AYUSH...