Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt over women’s safety, announces agitation
Patna, May 19 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition and RJD National Executive President Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bihar government led by Samrat Choudhary, alleging a complete failure in ensuring women’s safety in the state. Addressing the media at his official residence in Patna, Yadav said that even after […]
Bihar CM announces four-fold compensation for township project landowners
Patna, May 19 (IANS) Samrat Choudhary, the Chief Minister of Bihar, on Tuesday clarified the compensation policy for farmers whose land may be acquired for a proposed township project, assuring that no individual would suffer financial loss. Speaking at the inauguration of a ‘Sahyog Shivir’ (Assistance Camp) in Saran, the Chief Minister addressed concerns raised […]
Bihar: Sudden rain brings respite from heat, disrupts traffic and events
Patna, April 29 (IANS) The weather in Patna witnessed a dramatic shift on Wednesday evening, offering much-needed relief to residents who had been enduring intense heat and scorching sunshine since morning. Strong winds accompanied by rain transformed the atmosphere into a cool and pleasant one. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), alerts have been […]
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 […]
