Bihar

Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Friday targeted former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the BJP over dynastic politics following Bihar's cabinet expansion. He also condemned police action against teaching job aspirants protesting in Patna. The remarks came a day after the new ministers took oath.

04 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

A span of the Vikramshila Setu bridge over the Ganga in Bhagalpur, Bihar, collapsed in two stages late Sunday night. No casualties were reported due to timely alerts. The state government has requested assistance from the Army and Border Roads Organisation for reconstruction and ordered a probe.

Amid LPG shortages across India, residents of Batspur village in Bihar's Gaya district remain self-reliant using a biogas plant from cow dung. Around 40-50 homes receive gas via pipelines, unaffected by the crisis. Established under the Lohia Swachh Abhiyan and Gobardhan Yojana, the plant serves as an inspiring model for rural areas.

26 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

India's Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has reported revenue arrears of ₹4,884.86 crore to the Bihar government as of March 31, 2023. Of this amount, ₹1,430.32 crore has been outstanding for more than five years. The report, tabled in the Bihar Legislature on February 26, 2026, also points to financial mismanagements across several departments.

The BJP has appointed Bihar cabinet minister Nitin Nabin as its national working president. He arrived in Delhi on December 15, 2025, receiving a grand welcome at the party headquarters. This appointment is part of the party's major organizational change.

19 de novembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar's chief minister for a record tenth time on November 20, 2025, at 11:30 am in Patna's Gandhi Maidan following the NDA's landslide victory. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior leaders attended the ceremony. The alliance secured 202 out of 243 seats, with BJP winning 89 and JD(U) 85.