New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) In a significant step towards boosting industrial development and skill creation in Bihar, Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will lay the foundation stone of a new Technology Centre at Khizarsarai in Gaya on June 15, it was announced on Sunday.The centre, being developed with an investment of Rs 170 crore, is expected to strengthen the MSME ecosystem in southern Bihar by providing advanced manufacturing facilities, industry-oriente…
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Patna, June 12 (IANS) Madan Sahani, the Minister for Prohibition in the Bihar government, on Friday announced that the state government is preparing to further tighten the liquor prohibition law. Sahani, who reached Darbhanga for an event, reiterated that there is no proposal under consideration to repeal the prohibition policy in Bihar.Speaking to the media after attending an event, Sahani said the liquor ban law is being made more stringent and informed that a recent review meeting on prohibit…
Patna, June 11 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary highlighted the state’s growth story and sought major financial and institutional assistance from the Centre during the 11th meeting of NITI Aayog, held in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of states and Union Territories across the country.Addressing the gathering, the Bihar Chief Minister said the state has made remarkable progress …
Patna, June 10 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav travelled on the streets of Patna without a visible police escort or security convoy on Wednesday. This has triggered a fresh political debate over the Bihar government’s recent decision to scale down security arrangements of opposition leaders.Videos of the incident quickly went viral on social media and in political circles, showing Lalu Prasad Yadav travelling in a vehicle without his us…
Patna, June 8 (IANS) Under the chairmanship of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, a Cabinet meeting was held on Monday during which 25 agenda items were approved. The meeting took place in the Cabinet Hall of the Main Secretariat and was attended by all ministers.Among the key decisions, the Cabinet approved a revision in the survey and measurement charges for raiyati (plot) land.In Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat areas, the survey fee has been fixed at a minimum…
Patna, June 6 (IANS) Bihar Agriculture Minister and Gopalganj district in-charge minister Vijay Kumar Sinha visited Gopalganj on Saturday, where he participated in a meeting of the district’s 20-Point Programme Implementation Committee at the Collectorate and reviewed the progress of various development projects and public welfare schemes. Following the meeting, the minister interacted with the media and outlined the state government’s priorities for strengthening the agriculture and horticultur…
Patna, June 6 (IANS) Union MSME Minister and founder of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), Jitan Ram Manjhi, on Saturday reacted to the Bihar government’s decision to withdraw the ‘Z-plus’ security cover earlier provided to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Chief Minister Rabri Devi. Speaking to reporters, Manjhi said that matters relating to security fall within the government’s authority and are decided after considering overall security requirements.”The governm…
Patna, June 6 (IANS) Political tensions in Bihar have intensified after former Chief Minister Rabri Devi sent back all security personnel deployed at her official residence following the Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary government’s decision to withdraw the Z+ security cover provided to her and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav.According to party sources, Rabri Devi, expressing her displeasure over the decision, directed that all security personnel assigned to both her and Lalu Prasad Yadav be withdr…
Patna, June 1 (IANS) The political controversy surrounding the allotment of government residences in Bihar intensified on Monday after the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary over the ongoing dispute involving former Chief Minister Rabri Devi’s residence at 10 Circular Road.Addressing a press conference at the Karpoori Auditorium of the RJD State Office, National Principal General Secretary, Abdul Bari Siddiqui, accompanied by State President, Ma…
Patna, May 28 (IANS) Former MP and ‘Bahubali’ leader, Anand Mohan, has once again publicly expressed dissatisfaction with the leadership of Janata Dal (United), even after the Bihar government granted Deputy Minister status to his son, Chetan Anand.Speaking to the media in Patna, Anand Mohan asserted that he stands firmly by every statement he makes and accused sections of the media of selectively presenting his remarks.“I speak with deliberation and forethought. I stand by every statement I m…