March 2021

BIHAR Bihar govt likely to make Maoists’ rehab policy more rewarding   Several major proposals are being considered to boost the existing surrender-cum-rehabilitation policy for Maoists in the state in a bid to encourage more rebels to shun the path of violence and join the mainstream of society. Home department sources said there are plans that children … Read more

BIHAR Regional languages to be medium of instruction in Bihar’s elementary schools Regional languages like Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili will be the medium of instruction in elementary schools of Bihar in future, state Education Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary said in the assembly. Replying to a question during a debate on the budgetary demand of Rs 38,035 … Read more

BIHAR Bihar’s traditional toys like ‘Kaniya-Putri’ on display in India Toy Fair   Participants from Bihar are also showcasing their toys in the ongoing virtual event – India Toy Fair. Some participants have come up with traditional doll making art like Kaniya-Putri which is an important part of folk-culture in the state. Kaniya-Putri is an … Read more

BIHAR Rs 842 crore approved for Bihar govt-aided schools   The state cabinet  approved a proposal to allow direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme for disbursement of funds for the students of government schools to purchase uniform and bicycle for the academic year 2020-21 without the rider of minimum 75% attendance. The schools had been closed for more than … Read more

BIHAR Universities in Bihar yet to follow UGC directive on cybercrime   Even as the UGC has directed the universities and colleges to take necessary steps for creating awareness among students and faculty members about cyber security and cybercrime, very few institutions in the state have come forward to take the initiative so far.   Further, the UGC … Read more

BIHAR Bihar’s 2nd zoo to come up in Araria   The government has decided to develop the state’s second zoo on 289 acre land in Raniganj block of Araria district, environment, forest and climate change minister Neeraj Kumar Singh Babloo said in the state assembly. The existing Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park is at Patna. A ‘Monkey House’ will … Read more