Patna, Feb 17 (IANS) In a major anti-corruption action, the Special Vigilance Unit on Tuesday caught the District Agriculture Officer of Muzaffarpur, Bihar, and his driver red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.The operation has sent shockwaves in the district’s administrative machinery.According to an official of vigilance unit, the action was taken following a written complaint submitted to the Vigilance Department.The complainant alleged that Himanshu Kumar, Sub-Divisional Agricultur…
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Bhagalpur (Bihar), Jan 13 (IANS) The traditional ‘Katarni chura’ (flattened rice) of Bihar’s Bhagalpur has witnessed a remarkable resurgence after receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Government of India. The recognition has not only enhanced its market demand but has also led to a significant expansion in cultivation area and a steady rise in farmers’ incomes. With the festival of Makar Sankranti being celebrated across Bihar, dahi–chura feasts are in full swing, es…