Patna, June 3 (IANS) In a major boost to Bihar’s infrastructure development, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the widening and upgradation of the Khagaria–Purnea section of National Highways 31 and 231 into a four-lane corridor. The project, spanning around 143.5 km, will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 3,936.05 crore under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT-Toll) model.The project involves upgrading the exist…
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New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the upgradation of the Khagaria-Purnea section of NH-31 and NH-231 in Bihar to a four-lane highway at a total capital cost of Rs 3,936.05 crore.The 143.529-km project will be developed under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) toll mode and is aimed at improving connectivity, reducing travel time and boosting economic activity across key districts of Bihar.“The…
Patna, June 2 (IANS) Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari has announced that the notification for the fourth phase of the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4) will be issued in July under all circumstances, providing fresh hope to thousands of teacher aspirants across the state. Speaking to journalists during his visit to Khagaria on Tuesday, the minister said the state government remains committed to the teacher recruitment process and is actively working to fill vacancies in the educat…
Patna, May 27 (IANS) Under ‘Operation Langda’, the Patna Police carried out an encounter in Masaurhi block and shot an alleged criminal during a police action near Charma Mor on Wednesday morning.According to an official, the injured accused has been identified as Ajay Paswan, also known as “Badal”, a resident of Darweshpur under the jurisdiction of Maner police station in Patna.He sustained a gunshot injury in his leg during the encounter and was admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment….
Patna, May 15 (IANS) The impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce the use of petrol and diesel is now clearly visible in Bihar’s political landscape, with several leaders adopting alternative modes of transport to promote fuel conservation.Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary marked ‘No Vehicle Day’ by walking from the Chief Minister’s residence to the Secretariat in Patna nearby.He was accompanied by officials from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat and security personne…
Patna, May 6 (IANS) In a significant administrative decision, the Bihar government has renamed the Chief Minister’s official residence-cum-office in Patna as “Lok Sewak Awas”. A formal notification to this effect was issued by the Chief Minister’s Office on Tuesday.The iconic 1 Anne Marg bungalow, long known as the official residence of the Bihar Chief Minister, has now been allocated to the incumbent Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.At present, however, Samrat Choudhary continues to stay at the …
Patna, March 20 (IANS) The weather pattern in Bihar has taken a sudden turn, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a ‘Red Alert’ for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across 16 districts of the state. According to the IMD, severe weather activity, including intense thunderstorms, lightning strikes, heavy rainfall, and strong winds with gusts of 50–60 km/h, is expected over the next 24 hours in several districts, including Araria, Begusarai, Darbhanga, Katihar, K…
Patna, Feb 12 (IANS) The Bihar government on Thursday assured the Legislative Assembly that concrete and time-bound measures are being taken to permanently resolve land-related disputes in the state.Responding to a question raised by Barauli MLA Manjeet Singh, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Revenue and Land Reforms Vijay Kumar Sinha said that the government will not allow the land disputes to become a burden for future generations.The Deputy Chief Minister informed the House that the sur…
Patna, Jan 8 (IANS) The alleged rape and murder of a five-year-old minor girl in Bihar’s Khagaria district has sparked widespread outrage, with angry residents staging a massive protest on Thursday.Protesters forcibly entered the district collectorate, created a ruckus, and blocked the main road, disrupting normal life.The incident occurred in the Gangaur police station area of Khagaria, where the girl was allegedly abducted by unidentified individuals on Wednesday.The family member alleged that…