Patna: Amid concerns over a drought-like situation triggered by deficient rainfall across state, chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday told the Bihar assembly that the govt has directed officials concerned to ensure power supply to farmers from 6am to 6pm and asked district magistrates to identify draught-affected areas for disbursal of diesel subsidy to farmers.Responding…
Bihar agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha Patna: Agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Tuesday expressed confidence that Bihar would achieve its targets for paddy cultivation and other kharif crops following the revival of monsoon rains over the past week.Reviewing the status of paddy nurseries, transplantation and the sowing of other kharif crops, Sinha said paddy…
Patna: Riding on the successful export of Bihar’s premium mango varieties to international markets this season, agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Friday inaugurated the three-day Aam Mahotsav-2026 in Patna and highlighted the growing potential of horticulture as a profitable avenue for farmers.The festival is being held at the Bihar Agricultural Management & Extension Training…
Patna: Former CM and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar congratulated PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday while BJP ministers, legislators and workers in Bihar organised various religious events to mark the completion of 12 years of the Modi govt at the Centre.Special prayers were offered for PM Modi at different places. Bihar BJP said the people of…
Gaya: Stressing that incorrect land records are blocking benefits under PM Kisan Yojana, agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Thursday promised to fast-track corrections of land records and solve mutation issues in Gaya. He also warned officials concerned of strict action amid concerns over delays affecting farmers and compensation claims.Addressing a review meeting of the…
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary’s statement that he would “pick up his bag and leave” if directed by the party has sparked fresh political debate in the state. The remark came amid the ongoing controversy surrounding government bungalows in Bihar. Speaking at an event in Muzaffarpur on Tuesday, Choudhary said government residences are not personal…
