Samrat Choudhary

September 15, 2026 9:15 AM

Central team to visit Bihar to assess flood situation: CM

A central team led by Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Bihar to assess the flood situation, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said. Choudhary, however, did not specify when the team will arrive in the state. He said the state government was making sustained efforts for a permanent solution to Bihar’s flood problem. The CM also stressed the need for river conservation, better water management and long-term flood-control measures. Around 49.67 lakh people across 15 districts –...

September 14, 2026 12:00 PM

Hindi is a powerful expression of national unity: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended his greetings and best wishes to Hindi lovers and the people of the state on ‘Hindi Diwas’, describing Hindi as a powerful expression of cultural consciousness and national unity. He called for its wider use and enrichment. Taking to X, CM Adityanath said: “Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Hindi lovers and the people of the state on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. Hindi is a powerful expression of our ...

September 5, 2026 2:07 PM

Ganga water level breaches ‘highest flood mark’ at Patna’s Gandhi Ghat amid heavy rain

Amid heavy rain in Bihar, the Ganga water level rose by 10 cm at Gandhi Ghat here on Saturday morning, and the river was flowing 1 cm above the ‘highest flood level’, posing a risk of inundation in low-lying areas in the state’s capital, an official bulletin said. People have been asked to exercise caution in view of the rising water level of the river. According to the latest bulletin issued by the Water Resources Department (WRD), the “Ganga water level at Gandhi Ghat in Patna rose b...

August 14, 2026 1:58 PM

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary flags off Tiranga rally, pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday flagged off a Tiranga rally and participated in the Tiranga Yatra in Haveli Kharagpur, Munger, as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign ahead of Independence Day. During the event, Choudhary paid floral tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar at Ambedkar Chowk and participated in the celebrations centred around the national flag. Earlier in the day, CM Choudhary also hoisted the Tricolour at his official residence as part of the campaign. Sharing a post...

August 13, 2026 5:54 PM

‘Vision 2030’ to Propel Bihar Towards Leading Inland Fisheries State: CM Samrat Choudhary

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday reviewed the ‘Vision 2030 – Bihar Fisheries Priority Projects’ at the ‘Sankalp’ auditorium, Lok Seva Awas in Patna, and instructed officials to work rapidly on the action plan for the state’s overall fisheries development, a press release said. He directed them to prepare a clear, phased, and planned strategy to increase production and emphasised using modern and scientific methods to ensure that the income of fishing families increa...

June 16, 2026 10:40 AM

Bihar gets ₹31.21-crore Integrated Aqua Park, NFDB regional centre to strengthen fisheries sector

Union Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday laid the foundation stone of an Integrated Aqua Park in Bhojpur and inaugurated a regional centre of the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) in Patna. The Integrated Aqua Park, approved under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at a cost of ₹31.21 crore, will serve as a comprehensive aquaculture facility with hatcheries, biofloc tanks, Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) uni...

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 14, 2026 10:06 PM

Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM, Samrat Choudhary set to take over

Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar on Tuesday resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, bringing an end to his long tenure spanning over two decades in the top post. Kumar submitted his resignation to Governor Syed Ata Hasnain following a Cabinet meeting earlier in the day. In a post on X, Kumar said the decision to step down was taken after careful consideration, adding that he would extend full support to the incoming government. “We have served the people of Bihar for many years. Afte...

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...