Patna, March 26 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar continued his ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ on Thursday with visits to Nalanda and Patna, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a large number of development projects.During his visit to Nalanda, the Chief Minister highlighted the district’s progress under his leadership and unveiled a series of new initiatives.He inaugurated 110 projects worth Rs 316 crore and laid the foundation stones for 106 projects valued at Rs 494 crore, mar…
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Patna, March 21 (IANS) The festival of Eid al-Fitr was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, including Bihar, with large congregations gathering for prayers despite light rainfall in several areas. In the state capital Patna, the main Eid prayer was offered at Gandhi Maidan, where an estimated 20,000 people, including children and the elderly, participated in the congregational namaz. In a surprise move, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar arrived at the venue to wish …
Patna, March 18 (IANS) A protest organised by students in Patna turned violent on Wednesday, leading to clashes with police and disruption in key parts of the city. A large number of students had gathered near Gate No. 10 of Gandhi Maidan before marching towards the Lok Bhavan (Governor’s House).The protesters were demanding the implementation of University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations and a 65 per cent reservation quota.Initially, the demonstration remained peaceful, but tensions escalat…
Patna, Jan 26 (IANS) As the entire country is celebrating the 77th Republic Day with great enthusiasm and pride, in Bihar, the state-level event was held with grandeur at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, where Governor Arif Mohammad Khan hoisted the national flag.Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, along with several Cabinet ministers, senior administrative and police officials, were present on the dais during the ceremony.Before hoisting the Tricol…
Patna, Jan 26 (IANS) Bihar, along with the rest of the country, celebrated the 77th Republic Day on Monday with patriotic fervour and elaborate ceremonies across the state.A grand Republic Day event was organised at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, where thousands gathered to witness the celebrations.Before heading to Gandhi Maidan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hoisted the national flag at his official residence. He saluted the tricolour and extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Bihar on this …
Patna, Jan 18 (IANS) On January 16, Acharya Prashant’s first Patna dialogue at the historic Bapu Auditorium near Gandhi Maidan proved unforgettable. The programme ran far beyond its scheduled time and concluded nearly four hours later. Despite the biting cold, close to five thousand listeners remained seated until late at night. After the session, a kilometre-long queue formed for book signings and continued past midnight. Thousands of attendees received signed copies of Truth Without Apology …
Patna, Jan 17 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Day 2 of the Samridhi Yatra, reached Motihari in East Champaran district on Saturday, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several major development projects.The Chief Minister said the Samridhi Yatra (Prosperity Journey) has been launched to review the progress of development works and public welfare schemes across the state.“As part of the Samridhi Yatra, I visited East Champaran district today and inspected various…
Patna, Jan 9 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday visited the JP Ganga Path, also known as Patna’s Marine Drive, and reviewed the ongoing plantation, landscaping, and beautification work along the stretch.During the inspection, the Chief Minister directed officials to expedite the work and ensure its completion within the stipulated timeframe.”On Friday, I inspected the landscaping, tree plantation, and beautification work being carried out on the JP Ganga Path. I instructed the au…
Patna, Dec 30 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday inspected the different sections of the newly constructed Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City in Patna.The facility spreads across 21 acres in Rajendra Nagar, Patna. During the visit, the Chief Minister thoroughly reviewed the entire complex, including its galleries and scientific exhibits, and interacted with children present at the facility, encouraging them to explore science with curiosity and enthusiasm.During the inspection, …