Bihar Governor chairs meeting with VCs, issues key directives on higher education
Patna, March 30 (IANS) Governor-cum-Chancellor Syed Ata Hasnain held a high-level meeting with Vice-Chancellors of universities across Bihar at Patna Lok Bhawan, focusing on improving the quality of higher education, administrative efficiency, and safeguarding student interests. During the meeting, Syed Ata Hasnain, who was recently appointed as the Governor of Bihar, underscored the critical role […]
Samrat Choudhary could possibly be next Bihar CM, says Jitan Ram Manjhi
Patna, March 19 (IANS) Amid a series of Iftar gatherings across Bihar, a prominent event was hosted on Thursday at the residence of Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) Chief Jitan Ram Manjhi in Patna. The Iftar was attended by several NDA leaders, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his son Nishant Kumar, and Deputy […]
AIMIM to support RJD candidate in Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar
Patna, March 15 (IANS) Voting for five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar is scheduled to take place on Monday, with intense political activity underway between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Mahagathbandhan. Amid the speculation over numbers, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has clarified its stand. The party’s Bihar state president, […]
Gautam Adani reviews Rs 43,000 crore power projects in Jharkhand, Bihar
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday reviewed major power projects of the group in eastern India. During his visit to Godda in Jharkhand, Gautam Adani inspected the 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant built with an investment of over Rs 16,000 crore. The project, located in a tribal-dominated area, has […]
Bihar’s growth rate 3.3 per cent higher than national average: Economic Survey
Patna, Feb 2 (IANS) The Nitish Kumar government on Monday presented the Economic Survey 2025–26 in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, outlining steady growth across sectors and setting an ambitious target of making Bihar a developed state within the next five years. After tabling the survey, Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav said the government is moving […]
Entrepreneurs thrive under PMFME scheme in Bihar’s Sheikhpura
Sheikhpura, (Bihar) Jan 20 (IANS) Prime Minister’s Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, is transforming local food processing businesses in Sheikhpura. The central government’s initiative aims to make food processing industries organised, self-reliant, and a source of sustainable livelihoods. Both in rural and urban areas […]
In Bihar’s Nalanda, 60 beneficiaries honoured for proactiveness in harnessing solar power
Patna, Jan 16 (IANS) The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has achieved remarkable success in Bihar’s Nalanda, with close to one thousand people switching from conventional to solar energy for daily consumption. The district also ranks second in the state in subscribing to the flagship scheme and subsequently adopting solar panel-induced electricity. In a […]
Bihar Board announces STET results; 2,56,301 candidates qualify
Patna, Jan 5 (IANS) Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Chairman Anand Kishore on Monday announced the results of the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025. With the declaration of the results, successful candidates have become eligible to participate in the fourth phase of the teacher recruitment examination. Anand Kishore said that the STET 2025 results […]
Bihar intensifies crackdown on illegal sand and stone mining
Patna, Jan 5 (IANS) The Bihar government has intensified its crackdown on illegal sand and stone mining, launching a comprehensive state-wide enforcement campaign in December last year. During the month-long drive, the Mines and Geology Department conducted raids at 4,582 locations across the state against illegal mining, transportation, and storage activities. As part of the […]
Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin appointed BJP’s National Working President
Patna, Dec 14 (IANS) Making a major organisational change, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday appointed Bihar cabinet minister Nitin Nabin as the party’s National Working President. The decision was approved by the BJP Parliamentary Board. The term of the current BJP National President JP Nadda has ended, and the party has been deliberating […]
