First Budget Session of new Bihar govt begins, leaders trade barbs

February 2, 2026 2:24 PM

First Budget Session of new Bihar govt begins, leaders trade barbs

The Budget Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly began on Monday with Governor Arif Mohammed Khan addressing the House, marking the formal start of proceedings for what the ruling alliance has described as a crucial and forward-looking session for the state. This is the first Budget Session of the current state government, and leaders from the ruling dispensation expressed optimism, calling it an important step toward strengthening governance and development in Bihar. Bihar Deputy Chief Mi...

CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 1,000 monthly allowance for each unemployed graduate in Bihar

September 18, 2025 12:44 PM

CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 1,000 monthly allowance for each unemployed graduate in Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced a Rs 1,000 monthly allowance for each unemployed youth, in a move seen as a major outreach to young and first-time voters ahead of the Assembly elections. In a post on X, CM Kumar reiterated his government’s commitment to youth empowerment, noting that since 2005, job creation and employment have been a top priority. He stated that the state has set a target of providing government jobs and employment to one crore youth in the next five...