May 2021

BIHAR Bihar government sends Rs one crore to cyclone-hit Lakshadweep   Acting at the directive of chief minister Nitish Kumar, Bihar government sent a financial assistance of Rs one crore to Lakshadweep for accelerating relief and rehabilitation works in the Tauktae cyclone-hit island.   The official said the Bihar government decided to send the money to Lakshadweep after reports began pouring that Tauktae … Read more

BIHAR Shahi Litchi Export to UK from Bihar The first consignment of GI certified Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom. About Shahi Litchi: Shahi litchi was the fourth agricultural product in Bihar to receive GI certification in 2018, following Jardalu mango, Katarni rice, and Magahi paan. The GI registration of Shahi … Read more

BIHAR Bihar: 15 lakh farmers benefited from e-Kisan chaupal In a bid to sensitise the farmers about the modern techniques, the ‘e-Kisan Chaupal’ launched by Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) has already benefited 15 lakh of them in the past three months, vice-chancellor (in-charge) Ravindra Kumar Sohane said. Apart from imparting modern techniques on farming, BAU … Read more

BIHAR Bihar CM launches ‘HIT Covid App’ to ensure regular tracking, monitoring of home isolated patients Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Monday launched an exclusive mobile App to ensure regular monitoring and tracking of all those covid-19 patients who are in home isolation across the state. The App has been named as ‘HIT Covid App’. … Read more

BIHAR Set up community kitchen at every block headquarters, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar CM Nitish Kumar took stock of the arrangement and facilities at community kitchen centres in 22 districts on Monday via a virtual tour through video conferencing from the ‘Sankalp’ hall of his residence. CM also spoke to some of the beneficiaries … Read more

BIHAR Places of worship go virtual, again in Bihar The Mahavir Temple Trust Committee, for instance, has once again started online bookings for religious rituals and offerings. Although the temple gates are shut, shops selling Naivedyam laddoos will remain open for the devotees. Priests and religious heads will also be allowed to carry out their … Read more

BIHAR Farm labour crunch hits agriculture; industry The farm labour crunch has hit harvesting season as migrants are making their way back to their native states again fearing another lockdown in the Tricity. Again, factory owners and farmers are grappling with labour crunch. The exodus this time is said to be driven by fear of … Read more

BIHAR Bihar: Industries minister Shahnawaz Hussain launches 24×7 oxygen bank of BIA   The state industries minister, Shahnawaz Hussain, launched the 24×7 oxygen bank of the Bihar Industries Association (BIA). Addressing the virtual workshop on ‘Oxygen Production and Promotion Policy 2021’ organised by the BIA, he said his department has been working closely with the health department to meet the increased demand for … Read more

BIHAR Bihar to give Rs 1,500 per month to kids orphaned by Covid   Chief minister (CM) Nitish Kumar announced a new scheme, ‘Baal Sahayata Yojana’, to rehabilitate children orphaned by Covid-19. The CM said the state government would provide monthly stipend to the bereaved children and boarding facility to those who have no caretaker besides … Read more