Bank holiday today, Nov. 6 -- On Thursday, November 6, banks in Bihar and Meghalaya will be closed for the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections and Nongkrem dance, respectively, according to the Reserve Bank of India's region-wise holiday calendar for the fiscal 2025-26.

The Legislative Assembly elections in Bihar are scheduled to be conducted in two phases to elect 243 members in the state assembly. Polling for the first phase, covering 121 seats, will be held today. Voting for the second phase, covering 122 seats, is scheduled for 11 November. The results will be announced on 14 November.

The Nongkrem Dance is a five-day religious celebration held by the Khasi tribe in Meghalaya to honour the Goddess Ka Blei Synshar for a bountiful...