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 […]
Prakash Parv: Nitish Kumar pays obeisance at Patna Sahib Gurdwara; reviews key development projects
Patna, Dec 27 (IANS) Amid the celebrations of the 359th Prakash Parv in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Takht Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwara, where he bowed his head in reverence and prayed for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of the state. Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, JDU working president Sanjay Jha, and […]
Bihar government approves land acquisition for two airports
Patna, Oct 3 (IANS) Nitish Kumar-led Cabinet on Friday approved a series of major decisions aimed at boosting Bihar’s air connectivity and electoral infrastructure. In a significant step, the cabinet granted administrative approval for land acquisition and compensation for two key airport projects in Saharsa and Bhagalpur. For Saharsa Airport, an additional 1,208.891 acres of […]
Bihar CM launches development projects worth Rs 64.19 crore in Begusarai
Patna, May 9 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Begusarai on Friday, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects. He also participated in welfare programmes and made key announcements aimed at the social and economic upliftment of people in the district. The Chief Minister arrived at Barauni Yamuna Bhagat […]
Nitish Kumar claims he made Lalu Yadav CM in 1990
Patna, March 4 (IANS) During the discussion on the Governor’s address in the Bihar Assembly, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made a historic political claim, stating that he played a key role in making Lalu Prasad Yadav the Chief Minister in 1990. “Even the people of Lalu Yadav’s caste (Yadav) had refused to make him CM, […]
Nitish Kumar celebrates 74th birthday with his family
Patna, March 1 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar celebrated his 74th birthday in his hometown Bakhtiyarpur on Saturday. The day saw a flood of wishes from political leaders, family, and the public. PM Narendra Modi, Bihar Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav, and even opposition leaders extended their greetings. He cut the cake in the […]
Nishant Kumar remains silent on political entry, backs father Nitish’ leadership for another five years
Patna, Feb 26 (IANS) With all parties discussing strategies for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, there is growing speculation that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, will soon enter politics. It is being said that Nishant Kumar will officially join the Janata Dal-United after Holi and might contest in the Assembly elections later this […]
Bihar Cabinet sanctions Rs 17,266cr for rural roads, development projects
Patna, Feb 13 (IANS) The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has approved 11,251 rural roads under the Rural Works Department, covering a total length of 19,867 km, during a Cabinet meeting here on Thursday. The total cost of these projects is estimated at Rs 17,266 crore, aimed at long-term management and maintenance of deteriorated roads across […]
Nitish Kumar inaugurates and lays foundation stones for Rs 554 cr development projects in Aurangabad
Patna, Feb 11 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, as part of his Pragati Yatra, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 195 development projects worth Rs 556 crore in Aurangabad district. The projects include 79 completed schemes worth Rs 127.43 crore and 116 new projects worth Rs 428.76 crore. The Chief Minister inaugurated a […]
‘Political turncoat’: Nitish Kumar betrayed Mahagathbandhan, says Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, Feb 9 (IANS) Bihar Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday slammed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar calling him a political turncoat who betrayed the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) by rejoining the BJP-led NDA. Addressing a Teli community rally at Patna’s Millar School Ground, Tejashwi made it clear that Nitish Kumar will never be […]
