Opposition alleges ‘saffronisation’ as Bihar renames, repaints 551 schools
A political controversy has erupted in Bihar over the colour scheme of 551 newly launched Model Schools inaugurated by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday.
A political controversy has erupted in Bihar over the colour scheme of 551 newly launched Model Schools inaugurated by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday.
Lalu Yadav's statement comes days after one of most iconic addresses in Bihar politics - 10 Circular Road in Patna - entered a new chapter when Rabri Devi vacated the government bungalow after staying there for nearly 20 years.
Addressing the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, Choudhary said Bihar is no longer merely a participant in the country’s development journey but is playing a transformative role in promoting inclusive human development.
In a major move to accelerate industrial development in Bihar, the state Cabinet has decided that approvals required for setting up new industries will be granted within 30 days.
For the verification process, three-member committees will be constituted at the block level. These teams will conduct field visits, inspect records and submit detailed reports to the authorities after completing the verification exercise.
The fight over Patna's high-profile 10 Circular Road residence has turned into a political flashpoint, with both the NDA and RJD digging in over the government's eviction notice.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has said that vehicular traffic on the Vikramshila Setu, a vital link connecting Bhagalpur with 16 districts of the Seemanchal and Kosi regions, will resume by 30 November.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday welcomed the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) decision to include Maithili as a native language in the curriculum from Class 1 to the secondary level, terming it “a matter of pride for Mithila’s cultural identity and linguistic heritage.”
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday assured the business community and industrialists of a secure and investor-friendly environment in the state, saying the government is committed to ensuring both trust and safety for investors.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday said that continuous efforts would be made to make Bihar an AI hub and that the state government would soon introduce an AI policy to achieve the goal.
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