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October 8, 2025 1:15 PM

Election Commission issues directions for strict enforcement of Model Code of Conduct in Bihar

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday ordered the immediate enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) across Bihar, two days after announcing the schedule for the state assembly elections. The Commission has emphasized strict compliance with regulations governing election conduct, including the removal of defacement from government, public, and private property, and prohibiting the misuse of official vehicles, government accommodation, or other facilities by political parties...

October 6, 2025 5:09 PM

Election Commission announces Bihar Assembly polls, voting on Nov 6 and 11

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced that the Bihar Assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with counting of votes scheduled for November 14. Addressing the media, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accompanied by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, described the Bihar elections as the “mother of all elections.” He assured voters that the elections will be conducted smoothly and peacefully, with spec...

October 6, 2025 4:22 PM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurates Patna Metro

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday inaugurated the Patna Metro, the state’s first operational metro service, signalling a major milestone in urban mobility. During the ceremony, he also laid the foundation for the underground metro segment connecting Rukunpura to Patna Junction. The flag-off ceremony was held at the ISBT Depot metro station, after which CM Nitish Kumar participated in the maiden ride from the ISBT Depot to Bhootnath metro station. Several state ministers and senior o...

October 5, 2025 5:11 PM

Bihar assembly polls to be held before November 22: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said that the Bihar Assembly elections will be held before November 22, when the term of the current Legislative Assembly ends. Bihar has 243 assembly constituencies, including two reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs) and 38 for Scheduled Castes (SCs). Addressing a press conference in Patna after a two-day review of poll preparedness, the CEC said that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar was completed within t...

October 1, 2025 4:56 PM

A Successful Conclusion for Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has successfully concluded the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, ahead of the assembly elections in the state later this year. The final electoral roll, made available on October 1, has 7.42 electors. While the draft roll had 7.24 electors, the ECI bulletin specifies the addition of 21.53 lakh electors, along with the deletion of 3.66 ineligible electors. The exercise was marred by political interests invested in discrediting the process. However, ...

September 29, 2025 4:00 PM

Seven new trains flagged off in Bihar, including three Amrit Bharat Express

In a boost to railway connectivity in Bihar, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, flagged off seven new trains on Monday. The launch includes three Amrit Bharat Express trains and four passenger services aimed at improving regional and inter-state travel. With this addition, Bihar now has 26 Amrit Bharat Express services in operation out of 30 running across the country. T...

September 29, 2025 10:03 AM

Bihar set to get seven new trains including three Amrit Bharat Express services

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, will flag off seven new trains — three Amrit Bharat and four passenger services — from Bihar on Monday. The inauguration ceremony will be held at Patna Junction, with Vaishnaw joining the event through video conferencing. The Amrit Bharat Express, known for its popularity among the middle class and common passengers, currently operates 12 services nationwide, with 10 of them running from ...

September 26, 2025 5:21 PM

PM Modi interacts with beneficiaries of Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana via video conferencing, marking a major step in empowering women through self-employment and livelihood generation. As part of the launch, PM Modi directly transferred ₹10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar, injecting ₹7,500 crore into the state’s rural economy. Interacting with beneficiaries, PM Modi said the initiative would transform women into “Lakhpati Didis” and...

September 26, 2025 2:48 PM

PM Modi launches Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, transfers Rs 7,500 crore to 75 lakh women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana via video conferencing, marking a major step towards empowering women through self-employment and livelihood opportunities. As part of the launch, the Prime Minister transferred ₹10,000 each directly into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar - a financial infusion totaling ₹7,500 crore. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi extended festive greetings on the occasion of Navratri and said the la...

September 25, 2025 11:10 PM

PM Modi to launch Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana on Sept 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana of Bihar on September 26 at 11 AM via video conferencing, marking a major step toward women’s empowerment and economic self-reliance in the state. During the programme, the Prime Minister will directly transfer ₹10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar under the scheme, amounting to a total disbursement of ₹7,500 crore. An initiative of the Bihar government, the scheme aims to make wome...