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Bihar PU ‘wall of fame’ to display star alumni names Patna University (PU) will construct a “wall of fame” with names of 25 distinguished alumni engraved on it as well as a centenary pillar on the main campus to mark its centenary celebrations. It was decided to hold a series of functions … Read more 21.07.17 Bihar (BPSC) Current Affairs
Bihar Earth Heroes Award’ for Valmiki Tiger Reserve. Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) has brought laurels to the state by winning the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Earth Heroes Award for 2017. The tiger reserve, selected in the category ‘RBS earth guardian’, will be given a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh at Makenshaw Centre … Read more 20.07.17 BPSC (Bihar) Current Affairs
Bihar Met: Monsoon revival in state by July 22 After heavy rainfall in early July leading to rise in water level of different rivers, hot and dry weather is being witnessed in most parts of the state, especially the state capital, for the last few days. Weathermen said the state is unlikely to … Read more 19.07.17 BPSC (Bihar) Current Affairs
Bihar Guv to open renovated PU library on July 26 Even as the 98-year-old Patna University Central Library had earned the dubious distinction of becoming a “rain basera” (night shelter) for the local youth during the last 10 to 15 years, it is likely to hum with academic activities soon. The library … Read more 18.07.17 BPSC (Bihar) Current Affairs
Bihar Japan keen to invest in Bihar A Japanese business delegation led by economic, trade and industries minister Yosuke Takago called on CM Nitish Kumar and expressed interest in the state’s food processing and tourism sectors in the light of their growth potential and expansion. Takago held detailed discussion with the CM on the two sectors and … Read more 17.07.17 Bihar Current Affairs
Bihar Govt sanctions Rs 10.76 crore to acquire land for film city. Dreams of a film city in Bihar will soon be realized as the state government has sanctioned Rs10. 76 crore to Bihar Infrastructure Department Authority for acquiring 20 acre land close to the Ratnagiri Hills near Peelki in Nalanda district. The film city … Read more 16.07.17 Bihar Current Affairs
Bihar MoU signed to promote regional air connectivity. The Centre and the state government on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote regional air connectivity in the state by expanding and strengthening the existing seven airports under the Regional Air Connectivity Scheme (RACS). The seven existing airports are Patna, Bihta, Gaya, Purnia, Raxaul, Darbhanga … Read more 15.07.17 Bihar Current Affairs
Bihar Zoo to name cubs on International Tiger Day The Patna zooauthorities have decided to showcase the four-month old tiger cubs, kept with their mother Swarna in special care, on the occasion of International Tiger Day on July 29. The two tiger cabs were born on March 13 this year. The zoo will also … Read more 14.07.17 Bihar Current Affairs
Bihar 10% surplus rain in Bihar, rivers above danger mark The disaster management department(DMD) on Tuesday issued an alert as incessant rain has increased the water level of several rivers in Bihar. The state has received 320.8mm rainfall from June 1 to 11 and it’s 10% above normal. Kosi and Mahananda riverswere flowing above the … Read more 13.07.17 Bihar Current Affairs
Bihar State to highlight CM’s seven resolves The state government will give a presentation on the success of Grievance Redressal Act launched by chief minister Nitish Kumar last year and his seven resolves to bring quality change in the lives of people at a meeting organised by Niti Aayog in New Delhi on Monday. Other states … Read more 12.07.17 Bihar Current Affairs