Oct 2019

BIHAR Separate medical university to be set up in Bihar   Bihar government will set up a separate medical university to boost medical education in the state.   In order to boost medical education in the state the government is planning to set up a separate ‘medical science university’.   Rs 9,622 crore has been … Read more

BIHAR   NAAC reality check: Bihar colleges got low ranking   The state universities and colleges were driven to go in for accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and a lot of money was spent on preparation, but the outcome has exposed the harsh reality on quality matrix. Of the six accredited … Read more

      INTERNATIONAL India and Thailand sign trade agreements for Rs 2,400 crore   Thailand and India have signed agreements for Rs 2,400 crores The goal is to boost trade ties between the two countries The pacts were across segments including rubber, construction material, food and beverages, logistics. The breakup of the agreements, Laksana … Read more

BIHAR Chhath sites in state with ‘links’ to Lord Krishna   Some Sun temples and ponds, which are considered as major destinations of Chhath or Surya Shashthi puja in the state these days, are stated to have an ancient origin.   Ancient texts, mythologies and folklore suggest that these structures and sites date back to … Read more

BIHAR Nitish Kumar to distribute Rs 136.58 crore among 2.27 lakh flood-hit families   Chief minister Nitish Kumar  distributed over Rs 136.58 crore through direct benefit transfer (DBT) among 2.27 lakh verified flood-affected families in 15 districts of the state.   As per data provided by the state disaster management department (DMD), 7.22 lakh families were … Read more

BIHAR Survey reveals toxic water in waterlogged areas   A survey of the water quality conducted recently by the State Health Society (SHS), Bihar, has revealed that the water available in the areas around the state capital is unsafe and contaminated, having high Escherichia coli (E.coli) bacteria.   The SHS has been collecting water samples … Read more

BIHAR   After liquor, Bihar bans ‘pan masala’ as well   Keeping in mind health concerns, the Bihar government put in place a ban on ‘pan masala’, which, however, will be applicable for one year.   Under the Indian Constitution, any state government can ban the consumption of products that are injurious to people’s health … Read more

BIHAR President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates Golden Jubilee celebrations of Vishwa Shanti Stupa in Rajgir President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the golden jubilee celebrations of the Vishwa Shanti Stupa here, a peace pagoda situated on the Ratnagiri hills. A Japanese Buddist built the pagoda rattled by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He also … Read more

BIHAR ● Bihar CM lays foundation stones for projects worth Rs 1,359 crore under Jal-Jivan-Hariyali Abhiyan Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar laid foundation stones for altogether 32,781 projects worth Rs 1,359.27 crore under the Jal-Jivan-Hariyali Abhiyan (JJHA) by symbolically pressing the button of a remote control at a colourful event of rural development department. With … Read more

BIHAR South India ready with its own Shahi Litchi in winter   Shahi litchi, the luschious fruit of Bihar, is now readying to get a new home in South India. What’s even better, the litchi from the South will be available in winter.   Litchi cultivation has been started in Wayanad, Idukki and Kalpeta in … Read more