Bihar News

Danapur Railway Division has announced a new stoppage for the Howrah-Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 22347/22348) at Jamui station. 

In Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in on Tuesday for a second consecutive term as chief minister, marking the BJP-led alliance’s third straight term in the state. 

Bihar Cabinet Portfolio Allocation: Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday allocated portfolios to both Deputy Chief Ministers and kept rest of the departments with himself.

Bihar CM top contenders: With his resignation, Nitish has cleared the path for a new administration led by the BJP, a key ally within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). 

Amid the speculations surrounding the next CM of Bihar, the backchannel talks are being held on a marathon level to reach a consensus on the Chief Minister’s face. 

Nalanda Stampede: Around 10 to 12 devotees were injured in the incident. The injured have been taken to the Sadar Hospital for treatment. 

India is famous for its rich culture, traditions, and industries across the world. From food to textiles, the country has built a strong identity in different sectors. All of these industries, including the silk industry, hold an important place in the country. One city in India is only famous for the silk industry.

The JD(U), formed in 2003 with key involvement of George Fernandes, initially had him as its first National President.

The Chicken's neck - a 22km wide narrow land strip has been into focus specially with changing political dynamics in Bangladesh.

Nitish Kumar News: There is intense speculation over what formula the new government in Bihar will adopt. Many political observers believe that Bihar could see its first Chief Minister from the BJP.

In a social media post on X, Nitish Kumar said that it has been his desire to become a member of both Houses of the Bihar Legislature as well as both Houses of Parliament. 

The Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the schedule for the biennial elections to the Council of States, Rajya Sabha, to fill 37 seats falling vacant from 10 states on February 18. 

The Bihar government is set to prohibit the open sale of meat and fish near schools and religious sites, aiming to maintain hygiene, order, and public sentiment.

Independent MP Pappu Yadav questioned the police for arriving in civil clothes, saying he initially feared they had come to kill him.

Jeevika members in Bihar staged a protest outside the JD(U) office, demanding the immediate release of long-pending benefits and accusing authorities of neglecting their concerns.

APY scheme offers flexible minimum guaranteed pension of Rs 1,000, Rs 2,000, Rs 3,000, Rs 4,000 or Rs 5,000 per month, said Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, in Lok Sabha.  

Under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Women’s Employment Scheme, women are provided Rs 10,000 each to start income-generating activities.

In a bizarre turn of events, robbers disguised as police officers allegedly stole goats purchased under Bihar’s CM scheme. 

Longest Bridge of India: Assam’s iconic Dhola-Sadiya or Bhupen Hazarika Setu — currently India’s longest bridge — is set to be dethroned. Bihar’s Bejha-Bakaur bridge over the turbulent Kosi River is nearing completion, and at 10.2 kilometres, it will surpass Dhola-Sadiya to become the longest road bridge over a river in India. The ambitious infrastructure project is seen as a major boost for connectivity in northern Bihar, but it has not been without challenges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union Ministers, and Chief Ministers from various states are scheduled to attend the ceremony, marking a significant political moment in Bihar.

Nitish Kumar arrived at Raj Bhavan with senior alliance leaders, including Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha and others.

Bihar Oath Ceremony: Following the NDA’s sweeping victory in the state elections, attention is now focused on the major promises made by the BJP-JDU alliance during the campaign.