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Bihar fast-tracks two key NH projects to link religious sites, improve Nalanda connectivity

PATNA, Jan. 30 -- The road construction department (RCD) is pushing hard to start work on two major national highway projects - Masrakh-Chapra-Chakiya-Bhithamore (NH-227 and 227A) and Arwal-Jehanabad-... Read More


Cong launches drive to revamp Bihar unit, set to rejig district chiefs first

PATNA, Jan. 27 -- In a bid to rebuild the organisation after its poll debacle in the last Assembly elections, the Congress high command has initiated a major restructuring of its state unit, beginning... Read More


Tejashwi appointed RJD working president amid sister's sharp sarcasm

PATNA, Jan. 25 -- In a move that formally anoints him as the heir apparent of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad, Leader of the Opposition in Bihar assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav was unanimo... Read More


Nitish lays foundation, launches dev schemes worth rRs.r152-cr in Vaishali

PATNA, Jan. 24 -- Chief minister Nitish Kumar gave a boost to the Vaishali's developmental initiatives by inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 128 projects worth Rs.152 crore as part of hi... Read More


Congress vows aggressive drive for Bihar revival

PATNA, Jan. 24 -- In a clear display of unity amid swirling rumours of defections, the Bihar unit of the Congress party presented a detailed report of its recent activities and future plans to party p... Read More


Bihar's Congress MLAs reaffirm loyalty amid persistent defection rumours

PATNA, Jan. 24 -- In a clear effort to scotch weeks of speculation about possible defections, all six of the Congress party's MLAs from Bihar met with national president Mallikarjun Kharge at his Delh... Read More


Cong summons Bihar MLAs to Delhi over defection threats

PATNA, Jan. 22 -- The Congress party has switched into crisis management mode to keep its handful of MLAs intact from poaching, amidst open declarations by rival parties about their mass desertion aft... Read More


Doubling of job opportunities, income major focus of Saat Nischaya-3: CM

PATNA, Jan. 22 -- Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that the 'Saat Nischay-3', a new seven-point development framework, would accelerate the state's progress over the next five years till 20... Read More


Cong torches CM's effigy over NEET aspirant's death

PATNA, Jan. 19 -- The Congress party launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar over the deteriorating safety of girls, especially those preparing for competitive exams... Read More


Industries dept proposes hike in startup seed fund to rRs.r25 lakh

PATNA, Jan. 17 -- Industries minister Dilip Jaiswal on Friday said that the department has proposed raising seed fund for startups to Rs.25 lakh in place of the existing amount of Rs.10 lakh to augmen... Read More