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Courts to get advanced X-ray security cover

PATNA, Feb. 26 -- Worried over frequent bomb threats targeting court premises across Bihar, the state home department has decided to bolster technology based security measures significantly. According... Read More


J'khand seeks clarification in water-sharing MoU with Bihar

PATNA, Feb. 26 -- A small but significant step towards unlocking irrigation potential in Bihar has hit a temporary speed bump, as Jharkhand has sought additional clarity on certain clauses in the draf... Read More


Bihar: policy to curb screen time of kids on anvil

PATNA, Feb. 24 -- The Bihar government is mulling a comprehensive policy to curb screen time and social media exposure for minors, describing it as a silent threat to the next generation. Deputy chief... Read More


Bihar shuts down open meat sale near schools, temples

PATNA, Feb. 24 -- Barely a week after announcing a statewide ban on meat, fish and poultry from unlicensed outlets, Bihar deputy chief minister Vijay Kumar Sinha - who also looks after urban developme... Read More


Bihar: policy to curb screen time of kids on anvil

PATNA, Feb. 24 -- The Bihar government is mulling a comprehensive policy to curb screen time and social media exposure for minors, describing it as a silent threat to the next generation. Deputy chief... Read More


Bihar RS polls: NDA in seat sharing bind

PATNA, Feb. 23 -- The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar is caught in a familiar bind of ally management as it scrambles to finalise its nominees for the five Rajya Sabha (RS) seats falling v... Read More


Legislators to have greater say in school construction, renovation

PATNA, Feb. 22 -- Now legislators will have their say in construction and renovation of the school buildings located in their constituencies. Replying to a call attention motion moved by Rahui MLA Sun... Read More


UGC rules: NDA, Oppn spar over 'casteist' jibe

PATNA, Feb. 21 -- Tempers boiled over in the state Assembly on Friday during zero hour when CPI (ML) MLA Sandeep Saurav made a remark in context with the Supreme Court-stayed UGC equity regulations wh... Read More


Govt vows to boost Arjun plant-based herbal industry: Min

PATNA, Feb. 21 -- Bihar health minister Mangal Pandey said on Friday that the government plans to harness the abundant Arjun trees of North Bihar as a major driver of rural employment and herbal medic... Read More


'State's ethanol quota from Centre to be raised soon'

PATNA, Feb. 20 -- The Bihar Legislative Council witnessed a flurry of policy announcements on Thursday as ministers outlined steps to strengthen industry, reclaim public land, regulate noisy vehicles ... Read More