June 2018

BIHAR Penalty on discoms for load shedding from financial year 2019   Union minister of state for power and renewable energy (independent charge) R K Singh said power distribution companies (discoms) would have to pay penalty for load shedding in any area from the next financial year. Singh said the discoms would also have to bear the … Read more

BIHAR New crop insurance scheme gets govt nod   The state cabinet gave its nod to the Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme which will replace the existing system of crop insurance with effect from kharif (monsoon) season this year. Sources said once the new scheme comes into effect, farmers would be paid a compensation of Rs 7,500 per acre … Read more

BIHAR Cloth bags to be given at subsidized rates   The Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) and department of environment and forests are taking a number of measures to pursue this year’s World Environment Day’s motto ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’.   In an effort to curb the usage of polythene bags for buying fruits and vegetables, BSPCB … Read more

BIHAR Bihar likely to ban single-use plastic   Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi said the state government would try to ban single-use plastic within a year.     He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried to enlist the help of developed nations in terms of technology and funds to curb pollution, but countries like the US refused. … Read more

BIHAR New crop insurance scheme gets govt nod   The state cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod to the Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme which will replace the existing system of crop insurance with effect from kharif (monsoon) season this year. Sources said once the new scheme comes into effect, farmers would be paid a compensation of Rs 7,500 … Read more

BIHAR Now, persons with hearing impairment can drive in Bihar   The state transport department has decided to issue driving licences to persons with hearing impairment in the state – both for two-wheelers and four-wheelers.   The Motor Vehicles Act 1988 does not restrict a hearing-impaired person from driving or acquiring licence, they were earlier refused licences as they … Read more