Latest Road Construction Department News & Updates

Bihar Cabinet Approves Key Proposals Ahead of Expansion

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Patna, May 6 (IANS) Ahead of the expansion of the Bihar Cabinet led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, a meeting of the Council of Ministers was held at the Main Secretariat on Wednesday, during which 20 key proposals were approved.The meeting, which lasted for around half an hour, was attended by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav.Among the major decisions, the Cabinet granted administrative approval of Rs 15,967.03 crore …

Political Tensions Rise in Bihar After Bridge Collapse

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Patna, May 4 (IANS) Political tensions have escalated in Bihar following the collapse of a portion of the Vikramshila Bridge in Bhagalpur, with Opposition leaders launching sharp attacks on the ruling NDA government and making allegations of corruption.Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, took to social media platform X to criticise the government, alleging large-scale corruption in the construction and maintenance of the bridge.Sharing images of the damaged structure,…

Bihar Government Acts Swiftly After Vikramshila Setu Damage

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Patna, May 4 (IANS) Following the damage to Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur, the Bihar government has moved swiftly, initiating administrative action and seeking central assistance to fast-track repairs.The state’s Road Construction Department has suspended an Executive Engineer on charges of negligence.Given the seriousness of the situation, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary held discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and senior military leadership.The government is now preparing to seek…

Road Construction Department Secretary Conducts Inspections to Enhance Urban Mobility in Patna

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Patna, May 1 (IANS) In a decisive push to improve urban mobility, Road Construction Department Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal conducted extensive on-site inspections of key roads and flyovers across Patna.The inspection focused on riding quality, technical defects and traffic bottlenecks, with strict timelines issued for corrective action.During the inspection of major corridors, including JP Ganga Path, Atal Path and Patli Path, the Secretary issued clear instructions that negligence in maintenance…