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.
Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, finally took oath as a minister in the cabinet of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday.
The NDA staged a major political show in Patna as several leaders, including Nishant Kumar, joined the expanded Bihar cabinet led by Samrat Choudhary.
Patna remains under tight security and traffic restrictions as Bihar’s NDA government prepares for Samrat Choudhary’s first major Cabinet expansion at Gandhi Maidan
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will expand his cabinet on May 7 at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Thursday that the state government has set a target of attracting Rs 5 lakh crore of investment.
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