By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Bihar government has announced plans to construct five pontoon bridges at a total cost of ₹104.37 crore. These projects, aimed at enhancing road connectivity, include bridges on the Ganga and Kosi rivers. Key Details of the Projects: Pontoon Bridge on Ganga River (Buxar-Ballia) A 732-metre-long pontoon bridge will be constructed…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Land acquisition for the Mokama-Munger four-lane road project will commence shortly, with the Road Construction Department aiming to issue tenders within three months. The ambitious project, worth ₹5,013 crore, is set to begin construction next year. Deputy Chief Minister and Road Construction Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha expressed gratitude to the Central…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In a significant move to combat corruption within the engineering department, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Road Construction Minister, Vijay Kumar Sinha, launched the Public Grievance Redressal System on Wednesday, aimed at improving road and bridge maintenance. This new system allows citizens to report defects in roads and bridges directly, increasing…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: From October 15, sand mining operations in Bihar will be monitored using drones. To ensure transparency, banners will be displayed at all district offices, including all sand ghats. The boundaries of the settlement ghats will be marked before mining begins. Government banners will be put up at unsanctioned ghats to enable…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Cervical cancer is a serious disease, and its incidence is rapidly increasing in India. In response, Bihar has launched a free HPV vaccination campaign to fight cervical cancer, initially targeting five districts: Patna, Nalanda, Siwan, Purnia, and Muzaffarpur. The campaign commenced at IGIMS campus in Patna, where 100 girls received the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: After an eight-month wait, Bihar’s Leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, is set to relocate to his new official residence. On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, 12 October, Yadav will move to 1 Polo Road, the residence officially allotted to the Leader of the Opposition. The house Tejashwi Yadav previously occupied…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In the 21st century, everything is becoming hi-tech, and the Bihar government is keeping pace with these advancements. Addressing the concerns of its citizens regarding sand availability, the Bihar government is now set to offer home delivery of sand. Furthermore, if the delivered sand does not meet the customer’s expectations, it…
By Avijit Biswas Bhagalpur: The renowned Shrawani Mela officially commenced today with a grand inauguration ceremony at Sidhi Ghat in Sultanganj. The event was inaugurated by Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister, Smarat Choudhury. Joining him were Vijay Kumar Sinha, also Deputy Chief Minister, Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, Minister for Revenue and Land Reforms, and Lalit Kumar Mandal,…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Patna witnessed the grand Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra on Sunday, with the procession starting from the ISKCON temple. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha inaugurated the event by performing aarti of Lord Jagannath, Lord Baldev, and Goddess Subhadra. In a display of humility and devotion, he also cleaned the road…
By Our Correspondent Patna, June 22: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar flagged off 117 police vehicles from 1 Anne Marg on Friday to enhance road safety, improve traffic management, and combat human trafficking. Prior to the inauguration, the Chief Minister inspected the vehicles and discussed their functions with officials. The event began with Additional Director…
