Nov 2018

BIHAR   Government to boost fishery sector in state: Sushil Kumar Modi   Deputy CM  said fish production in the state had made new strides as it went up from 2.79 lakh metric tonne (MT) in 2005 to 5.87 lakh MT in the last fiscal. He said the state also exported 32,000 MT of fish … Read more

  BIHAR   Only 18% students of Bihar government schools bought new books   A survey conducted by Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC) has revealed that only 18% students of Classes I to VIII in government schools have bought new books while the rest are still using the old books. BEPC is a wing of state education The survey … Read more

BIHAR Air quality remains ‘poor’ in Patna   It’s not the vehicle emission but dust which contributes the most to the air pollution in the state capital, followed by Muzaffarpur and Gaya in the state. According to experts, the dust emanating from damaged roads and ongoing construction works are the biggest contributor (38%) to the total PM … Read more

BIHAR     Rs 100 to Rs 5,000 fine for plastic bag use soon   The Bihar cabinet approved a proposal to impose penalty on users of plastic carry bags of all sizes and thickness.   The ban would come into force 60 days after a government notification on it would be issued. It will cover all … Read more

BIHAR   Bihar govt approves Rs 25,000 to every girl graduating from this year   The Bihar cabinet  approved a proposal to pay Rs 25,000 to every girl graduating in 2018 and onwards.   The cabinet allotted Rs 300 crore for disbursal of this payment to an estimated 1.2 lakh girls expected to clear their graduation … Read more

BIHAR With 5462 beds, Patna Medical College to be world’s largest hospital   The Bihar cabinet gave its nod for the redevelopment of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) into a world’s largest 5462-bedhospital at an estimated cost of Rs 5540.07 crore.   The hospital would be redeveloped by Bihar Medical Services & Infrastructure Corporation Ltd (BMSICL).   The PMCH … Read more