Dec 2018

BIHAR   70% diesel vehicles in Patna flout pollution norms: Study   More than 70% of diesel vehicles, mostly public fleet, such as buses, taxis and autorickshaws which were tested for pollution control in Patna in June this year, did not possess pollution under control (PUC) certificate.   The study, ‘Assessment of vehicles compliance with the PUC programme … Read more

BIHAR   Patna Zoo closed after deaths of peacocks due to H5N1 Virus   Patna Zoo has been closed for an indefinite period following the confirmation of H5NI virus killing six peacocks in the zoo. the bodies of peacocks were sent to National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal where it was confirmed that … Read more

BIHAR   Bihar History : Saraikela State   The Saraikela State was founded in 1620 by Raja Bikram Singha descendant of the rulers of Porahat, who claimed descent from the Rathore clan of Rajputs. Porahat or Singhbhum Kingdom was a part or feudatory of Ganga Vanshi, Surya Vanshi Gajapati rulers of Orissa.   Former Chief … Read more

BIHAR Authorities gear up for plastic ban from December 14   The state government has geared up for effective implementation of ban on plastic carry bags in urban areas from December 14. Directives have been issued to officials of different departments to take required steps to accomplish the mission. According to sources, the urban development and housing department … Read more

BIHAR   ·        Stubble becomes burning issue in Patna ð  Burning of crop stubble, which is cited as a major reason for New Delhi’s polluted air, is catching up in Bihar and farmers have started adopting the practice in Patna district as well. ð  Nitish has pointed that burning crop stubble to clear agriculture fields … Read more

BIHAR   Centre picks four biotech colleges to boost research   Four colleges of Bihar are among those shortlisted by the department of biotechnology (DBT) for the ‘Star College Scheme’ for promotion of research in biotechnology.   DBT works under the Union ministry of science & technology.   Altogether about 60 institutions from across the … Read more