Patna, July 25 (IANS) Campaigning for the Bankipur Assembly by-election intensified on Saturday as Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary addressed a public meeting in Patna’s Mandiri area in support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Neeraj Kumar. Urging voters to back the BJP nominee with a decisive mandate, the Chief Minister highlighted the NDA government’s development initiatives and outlined its vision for Bihar.Addressing the gathering, Samrat Choudhary said this was his second visi…
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Patna, July 22 (IANS) Farmers’ issues dominated proceedings on the third day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly’s Monsoon Session, with legislators from both the Opposition and the ruling alliance raising concerns over inadequate electricity supply for irrigation amid deficient rainfall across several parts of the state.During Question Hour, members highlighted that irregular power supply is disrupting irrigation, putting Kharif crops —particularly paddy — at risk.They urged the government to…
Patna, July 21 (IANS) The issue of Bihar’s deteriorating school infrastructure dominated proceedings on the second day of the Monsoon Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, with the Opposition accusing the government of neglecting basic educational facilities.Responding to the criticism, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary assured the House that the NDA government would review the matter and resolve pending land-related issues for schools within six months.RJD MLA Kumar Sarvjeet alleged that nea…
Patna, July 18 (IANS) Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Jitan Ram Manjhi has unveiled statues of his parents and ancestors at his ancestral residence in Mahkar village, under the Atri Assembly constituency in Bihar’s Gaya district. The ceremony turned emotional as the veteran leader on Friday broke down while paying tribute to his family members.The event was attended by his son and Bihar Minister Santosh Kumar Suman, senior leaders of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM)…
Patna, July 16 (IANS) In a major push towards digital education, the Bihar government on Thursday launched the ‘Smart Class’ initiative in 150 government schools across Patna. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the programme at the Government Girls’ Higher Secondary School in Shastri Nagar, describing it as a significant step towards modernising the state’s education system and improving learning outcomes.The state government said the initiative aims to provide students in government sc…
Patna, July 15 (IANS) The Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, approved 25 key agenda items during its meeting on Wednesday, clearing a series of proposals related to local governance, transport, tourism, social welfare, technology, and infrastructure. Among the most significant decisions, the Cabinet approved the Gram Panchayat Tax Rate and Fee Rules, 2026, empowering Gram Panchayats to levy taxes and collect prescribed fees under the new regulatory framework.To strengthen…
Gaya, July 11 (IANS) Emphasising that there can be no ‘Viksit Bharat’ without a ‘Viksit Bihar’, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday inaugurated a two-day Orientation-cum-Training Programme for the members of the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly. Speaking at the inauguration event at the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD) in Gaya, the Vice President said that differences of opinion are natural in a democracy, but commitment to the Constitutio…
Patna, July 8 (IANS) The Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, on Wednesday approved 22 major proposals, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, education, renewable energy, agriculture, employment, and urban development. The meeting was held in the Cabinet Hall of the Chief Secretariat.The Cabinet approved the creation of 76 teaching positions across various faculties in 10 state engineering colleges and the Bihar Engineering University.The move is expected to strengthen te…
Patna, July 4 (IANS) The Bihar government has announced the establishment of 100 new Fast Track Courts as part of its efforts to strengthen law and order and ensure the speedy disposal of criminal cases across the state.Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary shared the decision through a social media post, stating that the government has prepared a comprehensive administrative roadmap to improve crime control and expedite the delivery of justice.He said the initiative is aimed at strengthening the stat…
Patna, July 1 (IANS) The Cyber police station in Bihar’s Kaimur district has arrested two youths in connection with allegedly objectionable social media posts targeting Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The arrests were made after a video containing alleged abusive remarks circulated on social media, according to a press release issued by the police.The accused have been identified as Ajit Paswan, alias Amit Paswan, a resident of Sarewan village under the Bh…