By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The long-pending construction of Purnia Airport has seen renewed activity, with significant progress reported recently. JD(U) National Executive President and Member of Parliament Sanjay Jha shared updates on social media, announcing two major developments: the tender for constructing the interim terminal building has been issued, and an MoU has been signed…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is currently touring Bihar. On Thursday morning, he cycled 10 km along the roads of Patna, accompanied by Bihar’s Sports Minister Surendra Mehta, Director General of the Bihar State Sports Authority Raveendran Sankaran, and Principal Secretary of the Sports Department B Rajendran. Several local cyclists and…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Preparations are in full swing to restart the toy train, which has been non-operational for nine years at Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park (Patna Zoo). A recent survey conducted by the Danapur Railway Division revealed that significant structural modifications are required on the track and route to resume operations. Planned Changes and…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The elderly population of Bihar will no longer face hurdles in accessing medical treatment. The state government has introduced the Ayushman Vay Vandan Yojana, a scheme ensuring free treatment for residents aged 70 years and above. On Wednesday, Health Minister Mangal Pandey and Urban Development Minister Nitin Nabin formally inaugurated the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In a significant move aimed at alleviating concerns among educators, the Bihar government has announced a temporary halt to its teacher transfer policy. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, addressing an appointment letter distribution programme in Patna on Wednesday, assured teachers recently designated as “special teachers” that they would remain in their current…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar Chief Minister (CM) Nitish Kumar distributed appointment letters to 1,14,138 special teachers at a programme held in the Convention Hall, Patna, on Wednesday. The event saw the presence of key dignitaries, including Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, Education Minister Sunil Kumar, Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In a move to nurture rural talent and promote sports at the grassroots level, the Bihar government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to build playgrounds in every panchayat of the state. The project, initiated under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), aims to provide state-of-the-art sports facilities to…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A Bihar cabinet meeting chaired by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar approved nine agendas spanning education, infrastructure, and welfare schemes. Key decisions included significant funding allocations and administrative approvals for various projects. Key Approvals: Minority Residential Schools: Under the Bihar State Minority Residential School Scheme, administrative approval was granted for: ₹56.6542…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In a significant setback for teachers awaiting transfers in Bihar, the Patna High Court has temporarily halted the state’s teacher transfer and posting policy. The court, led by Justice Prabhat Kumar Singh, has directed the state government to clarify its transfer policy within three weeks, stating that a final decision will…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Meteorological Department has forecast a sharp drop in temperatures across Bihar by 23 November, with the minimum temperature likely to fall to around 13°C. Additionally, foggy conditions are expected from midnight to morning over the next two to three days. The state has already experienced a noticeable chill over the…
