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Anti-filariasis drive to cover 8.97 crore people

PATNA, Feb. 10 -- Bihar is preparing for a massive public health exercise aimed at eliminating lymphatic filariasis, with authorities targeting nearly 8.97 crore people across 34 of the state's 38 dis... Read More


AI-powered smart meters help Bihar detect power thefts, generate Rs.1.46cr

PATNA, Feb. 9 -- The Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) will put to use the AI-driven electricity theft detection system in smart prepaid energy meters across the state after a pilot s... Read More


'Denying hearse to family of dead to invite action'

PATNA, Feb. 7 -- The government on Friday warned of suspension and disciplinary action against health personnel found guilty of failing to provide hearse or ambulance services to families of the decea... Read More


Bihar govt sets Feb deadline for doctors' HPR registration

PATNA, Feb. 6 -- The Bihar government has set February as the deadline for all government doctors to complete registration on the Health Professional Registry (HPR) dashboard under the Ayushman Bharat... Read More


Bihar signs MoU to procure power from solar-battery project at Kajra

PATNA, Feb. 5 -- The Bihar State Power Generation Company Limited (BSPGCL) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the North and the South Bihar Power Distribution Companies Limited (di... Read More


Govt docs oppose proposed ban on pvt practice

PATNA, Feb. 2 -- Government doctors under the banner of Bihar Health Services Association (BHSA) on Sunday strongly opposed the state government's proposed move to ban private practice, asserting that... Read More


With two new additions, all five aerobridges now go operational at Patna's JPNI airport

PATNA, Feb. 2 -- Two additional passenger boarding bridges (aerobridges) became operational at Patna's Jay Prakash Narayan International (JPNI) Airport on Saturday, completing the commissioning of all... Read More


Bihar cabinet tightens social media code for govt servants

PATNA, Jan. 30 -- The state cabinet on Thursday approved the Bihar Government Servants Conduct (Amendment) Rules, 2026, laying down a comprehensive code of conduct for government employees on the use ... Read More


cabinet clears semiconductor, GCC policies to woo investors

PATNA, Jan. 30 -- The cabinet on Thursday approved Bihar Semiconductor Policy 2026 and the Bihar Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2026, marking a major push to attract high-value investment. The ... Read More


Consultative panel formed to ban pvt practice by govt docs

PATNA, Jan. 29 -- The health department has constituted a six-member committee to hold consultations with key stakeholders on implementing the state government's proposed policy to ban private practic... Read More