Patna: Dairy, fisheries and animal resource department has proposed the formation of panchayat-level fisheries cooperative societies across 8,053 panchayats in the state. The department aims to establish these societies in a phased manner, with the first phase targeting more than 1,000 panchayats after receiving approval from the state cabinet.The cooperative societies will be registered through…
Patna: The energy department on Wednesday issued a comprehensive advisory to ensure safe, uninterrupted power supply during Muharram. It appealed to citizens, organisers and participants in tazia processions to strictly follow electricity safety norms and cooperate with authorities to prevent accidents.According to the advisory, tazias and other tall structures should be carried at a safe…
Patna: The higher education department has intensified preparations to begin academic sessions in 211 newly established degree colleges across Bihar from July 1 under the govt’s Saat Nishchay-3 programme.The initiative aims to expand access to higher education in blocks that currently do not have degree colleges. Of the state’s 534 blocks, 211 lack affiliated or…
Patna: Energy minister Shailesh Kumar on Thursday inspected the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) and reviewed key aspects of power management, including electricity demand and supply, grid operations and real-time load handling across the state. He directed officials to remain prepared to meet rising demand and ensure uninterrupted power supply to consumers.Officials briefed him on…
Education minister Mithilesh Tiwari Patna: Education minister Mithilesh Tiwari on Tuesday met Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi and apprised him of Bihar’s ongoing education reforms and upcoming initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s education system.During the meeting, Mithilesh said that under the state govt’s 7 Nischay-3 programme and the vision of ‘Unnat…
Patna: Energy minister Shailesh Kumar on Monday visited the SCADA building to inspect the functioning of the state’s modern 1912 toll-free customer care centre and review consumer service mechanisms, maintenance activities, and ongoing development projects under the department.During the inspection, the minister interacted with electricity consumers from districts including Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Banka, Naugachia, and Purnia…
Patna: The state education department has decided to conduct a comprehensive inspection of all non-govt recognised aided Madrassas and Sanskrit schools across Bihar. The education department has issued instructions to district magistrates of all 38 districts to submit detailed inspection reports within 10 days. The initiative aims to assess the quality of education and the…
