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BIHAR Just 7 banks per 1 lakh population in Bihar: Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi said in the legislative council that Bihar is far behind national average in terms of number of banks and ATMs in the state. “Though the national average for number of banks per one lakh population … Read more
BIHAR Bihar Mahotsav ends The three-day Bihar Mahotsav in Ahmedabad, aimed at introducing the rich and diverse culture of the state to outsiders. Thousands of people thronged the Tagore Memorial Hall, where the fair-cum-exhibition with 26 stalls was organized. The stalls showcased the popular handicrafts, tourist spots, agricultural innovations, food items and small scale … Read more
BIHAR Home delivery of high-breed seeds to farmers in Bihar soon The state government would ensure home delivery of high-breed seeds of various crops to farmers through Bihar State Seeds Development Corporation (BSSDC). It will start with the ‘garma’ variety of paddy cropping season. The home delivery of high-breed seeds to farmers was implemented successfully as a … Read more
BIHAR Bihar tops in use of injectable contraceptive: Mangal Pandey Health minister Mangal Pandey that Bihar has topped in the use of single shot injectable contraceptive, called Antara, which prevents pregnancy for three months. Pandey said the state’s fertility rate was 4.3 in 2005, which has now come down to 3.2 as per Sample Registration System 2017. … Read more
BIHAR Rs 8,868 crore appropriation bill passed in Bihar assembly The state assembly on Monday passed the appropriation bill pertaining to the third supplementary budget worth slightly over Rs8,868 crore for the 2019-20 fiscal ending March 31. Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi, who moved the bill, said the supplementary budget amount includes Rs6,983 crore as … Read more
BIHAR CM Nitish Kumar demands special status for Bihar at EZC meeting Amid reports of growing bonhomie between leader of opposition in state assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and CM Nitish Kumar, the latter reiterated his demand for special category status to the state at the 24th Eastern Zonal Council (EZC) meeting chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah in Bhubaneswar. … Read more
