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Patna, April 4 (UNI) Bihar has recorded a total revenue collection of Rs 43,324.79 crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking a significant achievement for the state's commercial taxes department. Bihar Finance minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav said the collection includes revenue from Goods and Services Tax (GST), VAT and other sources, reflecting a 4.09 per cent increase over the previous fiscal. The state had collected Rs 41,623.96 crore in 2024-25. Highlighting the performance, the minister ...Read More >
Patna: In a move to bolster the state's energy infrastructure, the Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL) on Tuesday signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with private developers. The agreements aim to establish pumped storage power projects with a combined capacity of 2,120MW in Nawada district, involving a proposed investment of Rs 13,000 crore.GreenCo Energies Pvt Ltd is set to develop a 1,200MW pumped storage project in Ekamba village with an estimated investment of Rs 7, ...Read More >
The Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) on Tuesday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two private developers for the development of 2,120 MW of pumped storage projects in the state, marking a major step towards strengthening Bihar's energy security and renewable energy integration. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Samrat Choudhary and Shri Vijay Kumar Sinha, Energy Minister Shri Bijendra Pr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): The Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, on Thursday conveyed his greetings to Nitish Kumar on assuming office as Chief Minister of Bihar once again, marking his 10th term at the helm of the state government. In a message posted on X, the Vice President said, "Heartiest congratulations to Shri Nitish Kumar ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar. Warm wishes to him and all the newly sworn-in ministers as they assume their responsibilities." ...Read More >
New Delhi/Patna: The second and final phase of polling in Bihar will take place on Tuesday when the electoral fortunes of 1,302 candidates, including over half a dozen ministers in the Nitish Kumar government, will be sealed. The incumbent ruling alliance has dubbed the ongoing polls as "development versus jungle raj" while the Opposition Mahagathbandhan are campaigning for "parivartan", or change Around 3.70 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise across 122 Assembly seats on Tue ...Read More >
Patna: The second and final phase of the Bihar assembly elections, to be held on Tuesday, will decide the electoral fate of 1,302 candidates, including top leaders such as state Congress president Rajesh Ram and 12 cabinet ministers of the Nitish Kumar-led coalition govt. It will also determine the future of one former deputy chief minister and 30 former ministers.More than 3.70 crore eligible electors are expected to cast their votes at 45,399 polling stations. The first phase of the elections, ...Read More >
Patna, Nov 10 (PTI) Electoral fortunes of 1,302 candidates, including over half a dozen ministers in the Nitish Kumar government, will be sealed on Tuesday with 3.70 crore voters eligible to exercise their franchise across 122 assembly segments in the second and final phase of the Bihar polls. The districts going to polls on November 11 include West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj, and all these share borders with Nepal. Security has been beefed u ...Read More >
Patna: The JD(U) on Thursday announced its list of 44 candidates for the second phase of the assembly elections scheduled for Nov 11, fielding nine women, including Muslim candidate Shagufta Amin from Araria in the Seemanchal region.With this, the party has declared all 101 candidates under its share of seats in the NDA. The first list of 57 names had been released earlier for the first phase.In its latest list, the JD(U) dropped three sitting MLAs -- Dilip Kumar Ray (Sursand), Veena Bharti (Tri ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 16 (PTI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) made public the names of candidates for all 101 seats it will be contesting in the assembly polls, with more than half of them from the backward and extremely backward classes, besides four Muslims. The party released its second and final list of 44 candidates a day after the first one, even as many of the candidates have been filing their nomination papers, upon receiving the ticket, since Tuesday. The party also came out with a ca ...Read More >
Patna: The Janata Dal (United) on Thursday released its second list of 44 candidates for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. With this, the party has declared its candidates for all 101 seats allotted to it in the final seat-sharing distribution within the NDA. The list comprises four Muslims and nine women candidates. Saba Zafar has been fielded from Amour, Manzar Alam from Jokihat, Shagufta Azim from Araria and Mohd Zama Khan from Chainpur. The nine women who find mention on the list are: Sha ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full ...Read More >
Patna: The state cabinet at its specially convened sitting, chaired by CM Nitish Kumar, on Friday approved the govt's proposal to provide 125 units of free electricity to 1.67 crore domestic power consumers, which is 90% of the total consumers.Even the consumers who use more than 125 units of power will get relief, as usual tariff rate adjusted with the existing power subsidy will be applicable on the excess power used.In another major decision, the cabinet okayed a proposal to promote the use o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's smartphone and electronics industry has raised serious concerns over what it describes as informal but targeted trade restrictions imposed by China. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), in a letter to the government, sought swift policy measures to address these unofficial restrictions, which could derail the country's $32 billion export-driven manufacturing ambitions. As per the ICEA letter, India's electronics manufacturing sector remains heavily reliant o ...Read More >
The Bihar Cabinet on Friday (July 18, 2025) gave its nod to provide up to 125 units of free electricity to 1.67 crore domestic consumers of the State a day after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's announcement. It was the only agenda to be taken up in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Mr. Kumar. The Janata Dal (United) leader had on Thursday (July 17, 2025) made the announcement to give free power up to 125 units. The decision will come into effect from August 1 this year. Also read: Nitish Kumar prom ...Read More >
Patna: The state cabinet on Tuesday approved the Bihar Renewable Energy Policy 2025, setting a new direction for the state's transition towards clean and sustainable energy."This policy is a significant milestone in Bihar's journey towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. It reflects the CM's deep commitment to environmentally responsible development that safeguards future generations," energy minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav said.Energy secretary Manoj Kumar Singh said the policy would ...Read More >
Bihar News: Bihar Cabinet Greenlights Renewable Energy Policy 2025 to Power a Greener, Self-Reliant Future The Bihar Cabinet has approved the Renewable Energy Policy 2025, targeting 23,968 MW of renewable energy capacity. This policy aims to enhance clean energy adoption and aligns with India's net zero emissions goal. In a major step towards achieving clean energy goals and enhancing energy self-sufficiency, the state Cabinet today approved the Bihar Renewable Energy Policy-2025. The policy s ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana), June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign in the 48-51kg category with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here on Saturday. In another bout, Haryana's Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of In ...Read More >
Patna: The state govt will soon recruit 64,000 additional constables for the Bihar Police, CM Nitish Kumar announced on Saturday after handing out appointment letters to 21,391 newly inducted constables, including a large number of women."Our govt introduced 35% reservation for women in the state police back in 2013. A total of 55,000 posts are being filled through promotions. The recruitment process for another 64,000 posts is underway," Nitish said.He praised the performance of women in the fo ...Read More >
Patna, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 21,391 newly-appointed Constables at an event held in Bapu Auditorium, Patna, signaling a continued push to strengthen the Bihar Police force ahead of the Assembly elections after coming into the Opposition's line of fire for the law and order situation in the state. Addressing the gathering, CM Nitish emphasised the government's commitment to filling all vacant posts in the police d ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 21,391 newly-appointed Constables at an event held in Bapu Auditorium, Patna, signaling a continued push to strengthen the Bihar Police force ahead of the Assembly elections after coming into the Opposition's line of fire for the law and order situation in the state. Addressing the gathering, CM Nitish emphasised the government's commitment to filling all vacant posts in the police department. "We now have ...Read More >
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