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June 17, 2025 12:03 PM

Monsoon to reach Bihar within 48 hours, IMD issues orange alert for northern districts

After days of sweltering heat and high humidity, relief is finally in sight for Bihar, with the southwest monsoon set to arrive via Purnea and Kishanganj within the next 48 hours, according to the Meteorological Centre in Patna. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several districts in North Bihar, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning. Over 20 districts, including Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Munger, East and West Champaran, Siwan, Saran, and K...

June 17, 2025 10:14 AM

Shivraj Singh pays tribute to martyr Buddhu Nonia in Patna

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday paid rich tributes to freedom fighter Buddhu Nonia at his centenary celebrations in Patna. Addressing the gathering, Chouhan recalled his ultimate sacrifice during the Salt Satyagraha. "He was thrown into a boiling salt cauldron by the British, yet continued to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’,” Chouhan said, lauding the courage of the revolutionary. "We earned our f...

May 30, 2025 4:20 PM

There could be no greater injustice: PM Modi accuses opposition of betraying Bihar, promises new era of progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the opposition during a public rally in Bikramganj, Rohtas district of Bihar, accusing them of deceiving the people for decades and misusing the narrative of social justice in a desperate bid to return to power. Speaking to a large gathering, PM Modi said that under previous regimes, Bihar’s poor and marginalized communities—especially Dalits, backward classes, and tribal groups—were denied basic amenities and forced to ...

May 30, 2025 3:24 PM

PM Modi stresses green energy, infrastructure growth and farmer welfare in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, underlined the central government’s commitment to building a modern and self-reliant Bihar, with a strong focus on green energy, infrastructure development, and farmer welfare. Addressing a gathering in Bihar's Karakat, PM Modi highlighted the ongoing construction of a solar park in Kajra as a step towards increasing the state’s renewable energy capacity. He said the initiative aligns with the larger national agenda of clean energy transition and ref...

May 30, 2025 3:04 PM

Era of broken roads and poor connectivity in Bihar is over, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored the crucial role of security and peace in unlocking Bihar’s development potential, recalling that the state’s journey from the days of ‘Jungle Raj’ to prosperity began under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership. Addressing a large public gathering in Bihar, he noted that dilapidated highways, rundown rail networks, and scant air connectivity now belong to the past. PM Modi highlighted the transformation of Bihar’s aviation lands...

May 30, 2025 2:28 PM

Our armed forces turned terror hideouts into ruins: PM Modi on Operation Sindoor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Karakat in Bihar on Friday, laid the foundation stone and dedicated multiple development projects worth over ₹48,520 crore, marking a major step towards boosting infrastructure and economic progress in the state. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister said he felt honoured to accelerate Bihar’s development from its sacred soil. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of the state for their continued support, especially ackno...

May 30, 2025 12:46 PM

Day not far when Maoist violence will be eradicated, says PM Modi in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for infrastructure and development projects worth over ₹48,520 crore in Bihar’s Karakat. Addressing a massive public rally, he affirmed the government’s strong resolve against Maoist violence and hailed the reduction in Naxal-affected districts across the country. “The day is not far when Maoist violence will be completely eradicated from the country,” the Prime Minister declared, crediting the government...

May 30, 2025 10:36 AM

PM Modi to launch ₹48,500 crore development projects in Bihar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil development projects worth ₹48,500 crore during his visit to Bikramganj in Bihar’s Rohtas district on Friday. His address at a large public rally will mark the launch and foundation laying of key infrastructure and welfare initiatives aimed at accelerating Bihar’s growth across sectors like transportation, energy, and connectivity. Ahead of the Prime Minister's arrival, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Governor Arif Mohammad Khan are expected t...

May 28, 2025 12:19 PM

PM Modi to unveil mega infrastructure projects during Bihar visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make a significant visit to Bihar on Thursday and Friday, inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for a slew of major development projects aimed at transforming the state’s infrastructure and boosting economic growth. On 29 May, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the newly constructed passenger terminal at Patna Airport, a state-of-the-art facility built at a cost of approximately Rs 1,200 crore. The new terminal is designed to handle up to one cro...

May 28, 2025 11:02 AM

PM Modi to visit four states on May 29–30, launch projects worth ₹69,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit four states — Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh — on the 29 and 30 of May, where he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple infrastructure and development projects worth over ₹69,000 crore. Sikkim: marking 50 years of statehood On May 29, the Prime Minister will reach Sikkim and take part in the Sikkim@50 celebrations at around 11 AM. The programme, themed "Where Progress Meets Purpose and Nature Nurtures Growt...