Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar Raises Anganwadi Workers’ Pay by Rs 2,000 Monthly
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced substantial pay increases for frontline childcare workers on Monday, boosting monthly honorariums for Anganwadi workers from Rs 7,000...
Supreme Court: EC to Accept Aadhaar for Bihar Voter Verification
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission to include Aadhaar cards as valid identity proof for voter re-verification ahead of Bihar's upcoming...
Centre okays ₹675 crore CRIF package for 10 road works in Bihar; eight districts to get widening, strengthening and a key border link
Projects span Araria, Bhagalpur, Buxar, East Champaran, Madhubani, Nawada, Purnia and Saran; approval under the Central Road & Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) follows the state’s pitch in late August and adds momentum to Bihar’s highway pipeline.
Bihar’s ‘Divyang Marriage Incentive’ pivots from ceremony support to seed capital for livelihoods
A state grant of up to ₹1 lakh—available when at least one spouse has ≥40% disability—can now be used to start tiny businesses, buy work tools or essentials; new entrepreneurship loans and a higher disability pension strengthen the safety net.
Bihar to start work on 704 rural bridges from Sept 10 under CM Gramin Setu Yojana
Contractors face strict start-by orders with blacklisting for delays; East Champaran leads the district tally. The drive follows July’s ₹21,406-crore launch of 11,346 roads and 730 small bridges, signalling a sustained last-mile connectivity push.