Patna, May 13 (IANS) In a major decision benefiting lakhs of state employees and pensioners, the Bihar government has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA), raising it from 58% to 60%. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, where a total of 18 agenda items were cleared.The revised DA will be effective from January 1, 2026, and its financial impact will be visible from June.Around 9 lakh government employees and pensioners will rece…
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New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced a series of measures on Wednesday to slash government spending on fuel and enhance energy conservation efforts, in the wake of the protracted stalemate in West Asia due to the Iran-US war. The slew of announcements by the Bihar Chief Minister comes close on the heels of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public appeal to minimise petrol and diesel dependency, curtail unnecessary expenses and also promote work from home cultur…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Various Union Ministers, Chief Ministers and multiple administrative wings of the Centre and state governments have started adopting fuel-saving measures after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to citizens on reducing fuel consumption, amid the continuing global energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Several ministers and leaders, acting on PM Modi’s appeal, have opted for alternatives such as Metro travel, electric vehicles and have reduced th…
Patna, May 12 (IANS) Senior RJD leader and former Bihar minister Bagi Kumar Verma passed away on Monday night at the age of 77 while undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. His demise has cast a pall of grief across the Jehanabad district and the Arwal district.His mortal remains were brought to the party office of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), where leaders and workers gathered to pay their final respects.The atmosphere turned sombre as party members, …
Patna, May 12 (IANS) A day after launching the “Sahyog” portal and helpline number ‘1100’, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government on Tuesday inaugurated a public hearing programme at the office of Janata Dal-United (JD-U). Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, along with Minister Sheela Kumari Mandal, personally heard grievances from citizens during the programme.Vijay Choudhary said that while public hearings have been conducted in the past, the initiative will now be implemen…
Patna, May 11 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary, on Monday asserted that his government is fully committed to ensuring good governance, strong law and order, and rapid development across the state.Addressing an event during the inauguration of Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha Path in Patna, the Chief Minister emphasised that a robust law and order system is the foundation for industrial growth and investment in Bihar.He stated that without a secure environment, attracting industries would …
Patna, May 11 (IANS) Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday inaugurated a newly constructed four-lane road over the Mandiri drain in Patna, marking a significant addition to the city’s urban infrastructure aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving drainage.The project has been completed at an estimated cost of Rs 115.08 crore.The newly inaugurated stretch — now named Nabin Kishore Sinha Path after Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha — runs approximately 1,289 meters, connecting the Income Tax…
Patna, May 10 (IANS) Samrat Choudhary-led NDA government effected a major bureaucratic reshuffle in Bihar on Sunday, by transferring more than a dozen IPS (Indian Police Service) officers. According to the notification issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), Paresh Saxena, who previously held the post of ADG-cum-Additional Commissioner of Civil Defence, has been appointed as Director General-cum-Commissioner of Civil Defence, while Nirmal Kumar Azad— the ADG of Technical Service…
Patna, May 9 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary extended his congratulations to Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as West Bengal’s Chief Minister, marking the first-ever BJP government in the state. Choudhary, who attended the ceremony held at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, described the occasion as a historic milestone in the BJP’s political journey.He said he had the opportunity to interact with party workers and leaders from across the country during the event, calling it a…
Patna, May 8 (IANS) A day after the expansion of the Bihar Cabinet and the allocation of ministerial portfolios, Samrat Choudhary paid a courtesy visit to former Chief Minister and JD(U) National President, Nitish Kumar, on Friday.The meeting took place at Nitish Kumar’s official residence located at 7 Circular Road and reportedly lasted for nearly 30 minutes.The interaction between Samrat Choudhary and Nitish Kumar is being viewed as politically significant because it came immediately after t…