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May 8, 2026 4:36 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan orders expert panel to address litchi crop crisis in Bihar

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered the formation of a special expert task force to tackle the growing crisis affecting litchi farmers in Bihar, where crops are reportedly suffering extensive damage due to the litchi stink bug. The decision comes after farmers raised concerns about the pest attack during an interaction programme held on May 7 at the Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture in Lucknow. Taking immediate cognisance of the issue...

April 15, 2026 3:39 PM

PM Modi congratulates Samrat Choudhary on taking oath as Bihar chief minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Samrat Choudhary on taking oath as Bihar chief minister, expressing confidence in his leadership and commitment to public service. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Shri Samrat Chaudhary on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar! His energy, dedication to public service, and grassroots experience will prove extremely beneficial for the state. I am fully confident that under his cap...

April 15, 2026 12:32 PM

BJP’s Samrat Choudhary sworn in as Bihar chief minister

Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday, becoming the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to head the government in the state. He was administered the oath of office by Governor Syed Ata Hasnain at Lok Bhavan. Choudhary succeeds Nitish Kumar, who led Bihar for over a decade before deciding to move to the Rajya Sabha. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by several senior leaders of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which includes ...

April 4, 2026 3:36 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan addresses convocation ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in Bihar’s Motihari

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday called upon students to adopt “Nation First” as their guiding principle while addressing the third convocation ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in Motihari, East Champaran. Addressing graduating students, the Vice-President said that a convocation marks not the end of education but the beginning of a lifelong journey of learning. He urged the youth to use emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and data science respon...

April 1, 2026 4:26 PM

Centre for Southeast Asian Studies inaugurated at Nalanda University

The Centre for Southeast Asian Studies was inaugurated at Nalanda University on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s academic and strategic engagement with Southeast Asia. The Centre was inaugurated by P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in the presence of ambassadors, high commissioners, representatives from partner countries, vice chancellors, and faculty members. The initiative follows an announcement by Prime Minister Naren...

March 29, 2026 12:06 PM

BiharOne project set to transform digital governance in Bihar; Rs 87 crore contract awarded to CIPL

Bihar government has launched the ambitious BiharOne Project aimed at transforming service delivery through a unified digital platform, marking a major step towards citizen-centric governance in the state. Under the project, a contract worth ₹87 crore has been awarded to Corporate Infotech Pvt. Ltd. (CIPL), with the platform expected to go live by July this year. Single-Window Platform for Government Services BiharOne seeks to simplify access to public services by integrating multiple gover...

March 24, 2026 12:12 PM

Indian Railways approves Rs 647.58 crore projects in Gujarat and Bihar to boost connectivity and ease congestion

The Ministry of Railways has approved two key infrastructure projects in Gujarat and Bihar aimed at strengthening rail connectivity, reducing congestion, and improving operational efficiency. The combined cost of the projects is ₹647.58 crore. One of the projects involves the construction of a Rail Over Rail (RoR) flyover at Kosamba under the Western Railway. The 9.20-km Kosamba-Umrapada Gauge Conversion section will be integrated with the Mumbai-Vadodara main line through this flyover, at an...

March 1, 2026 12:56 PM

‘Tirelessly working for Bihar’s progress’: PM Modi extends birthday wishes to CM Nitish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm birthday wishes to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, praising his sustained efforts toward the state’s development. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Birthday greetings to Bihar CM Shri Nitish Kumar Ji. He has been tirelessly working for Bihar’s progress over the last several years. His vision and development schemes have positively impacted countless lives. Praying for his long and healthy life.” Union Home Minister Amit Sh...

February 24, 2026 4:06 PM

Cabinet approves three railway multitracking projects worth ₹9,072 Crore

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved three multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways at an estimated cost of ₹9,072 crore. The projects will expand the Indian Railways network by about 307 kilometres across eight districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. The approved projects include the Gondia-Jabalpur doubling, Punarakh-Kiul third and fourth line, and Gamharia-Chandil third and fourth line. Once...

February 21, 2026 11:06 AM

Nitish Kumar issues five-point directive to improve pedestrian safety in Bihar

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday issued five -point directive to improve pedestrian safety in Bihar. In a detailed post on social media, the Chief Minister issued five key instructions to the state's Transport Department, keeping in mind the daily difficulties faced by pedestrians. In his post, the Chief Minister said that after the formation of the new government on November 20, 2025, the programmes under 'Saat Nischay-3' are being implemented. Under the seventh resolution of Saat Nis...