Punjab floods update: 22,854 evacuated; toll rises to 46 as 48 more villages go under
At a glance (as of Sept 6, evening)Punjab’s flood toll climbed to 46, with three additional fatalities reported in the past 24 hours. Fresh...
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.
Nitish Flags Off Landmark Punpun Suspension Bridge Alongside Multiple Projects in Patna
Nitish Kumar on Friday announced a series of development initiatives in Patna district amounting to nearly ₹1,159.84 crore. One of the key highlights of...
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Launches Women-Centric Schemes Ahead Assembly Polls
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has unveiled a series of welfare schemes targeting women voters in the months leading up to the state assembly...