To boost international tourism, the Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, officially approved direct Indigo flights connecting Gaya and Bangkok. The government sanctioned ₹10.40 crore in Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to support two weekly non-stop flights for the next year.  This direct air corridor aims to seamlessly connect international Buddhist pilgrims and tourists from Thailand directly to major heritage destinations like Bodh Gaya. Officials expect the...

Bihar is emerging as a massive hotspot on India’s mineral map. The state government announced the discovery of critical rare earth elements, including cobalt in Banka and titanium and glauconite in Bhagalpur.  State Mines and Geology Minister Pramod Kumar confirmed that commercial mining operations are on the horizon, with the Centre initiating auctions for 14 essential mineral blocks.  These high-value discoveries are expected to exponentially boost Bihar's industrial...

Patna: To drastically cut down carbon emissions and save an estimated 10 crore liters of fuel annually by 2030, the Bihar cabinet has approved the "Bihar Electric Vehicle (Amendment) Policy, 2026." Backed by a ₹110 crore allocation for the upcoming fiscal year, the policy offers major financial incentives. Women purchasing electric cars will receive a direct subsidy of ₹1 lakh, while electric two-wheeler buyers get up to ₹12,000. All registered EVs will also enjoy a 50% exemption on motor...

Patna: Marking exactly one month since taking the oath of office, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary’s administration unveiled a massive development blueprint for Bihar.  Key initiatives include the creation of 11 satellite townships across 10 districts to relieve urban pressure. For governance and safety, the state launched the "Police Didi" scheme—equipping female officers with 1,500 scooters for school patrolling—and a 3-tier grievance redressal helpline called "Sahyog...

Patna: In a striking display of austerity, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary walked 500 meters from his official residence to the state secretariat on Friday. The move directly responds to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s global appeal to curtail fuel consumption amidst the ongoing West Asia crisis. Following his lead, Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash walked nearly a kilometer, urging government employees to adopt public transport, e-vehicles, or bicycles every Friday. The...

Agriculture Update | Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha today unveiled a robust roadmap to transform Bihar into an organic farming hub. The state has sanctioned a 50% subsidy for establishing 100 new biogas units and plans to set up 7,500 vermicompost units this fiscal year. To combat the soil degradation caused by erratic winters and heatwaves, the government is offering ₹4,000 per acre to farmers adopting natural techniques.  The initiative specifically targets tech-savvy...

Bhojpur-Buxar | The political landscape in Bihar shifted today as the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) secured a morale-boosting victory in the Bhojpur-Buxar Legislative Council byelection. RJD candidate Sonu Rai defeated the JD(U)’s Kanhaiya Prasad by 340 votes. This marks the first electoral setback for the NDA since Samrat Choudhary assumed the Chief Minister's office.  While the ruling alliance focuses on its recent cabinet expansion, this win signals a resurgence...

Patna | In a significant push for environmental sustainability, Bihar’s Environment and Forest Minister, Ramchandra Prasad, announced today that the state aims to increase its green cover to 17%. Since the state’s bifurcation, Bihar has doubled its greenery from 7% to 15%.  To bridge the final gap, the government will launch a massive monsoon drive this July to plant 50 million saplings. This "Green Mission" will involve Jeevika Didis and local students, blending...

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