Education Minister on 551 model schools Patna: Education minister Mithilesh Tiwari on Sunday described the launch of 551 model schools across Bihar as a historic step towards providing quality education to all sections of society. Speaking at a function at IOC stadium in Barauni, he said the state had made significant progress in learning outcomes…

Construction work going on Amas-Darbhanga Expressway Patna: Construction of Bihar’s first access-controlled greenfield expressway, Amas-Darbhanga Expressway, is progressing at fast pace. According to the latest progress report, around 30% of the work has been completed, and target has been set to complete the entire 189-km project by Dec 2026.Construction is underway simultaneously across all four…

Buxar: District administration will launch the Prabhakiran Abhiyan on July 20 to accelerate the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana by promoting rooftop solar panel installations among domestic consumers.The campaign, to be launched under direction of DM Sahila, aims to connect the maximum number of households with rooftop solar systems, helping consumers…

One of the contentious proposals is the merger of the Patna University Act, 1976, with the Bihar State Universities Act, 1976, into a single framework Patna: A proposed law to restructure Bihar’s higher education system has triggered strong opposition from teachers, students and university employees, who fear it will erode institutional autonomy and weaken the…

Bettiah: Once a common sight in the wetlands around the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, the Sarus crane, the world’s tallest flying bird, is now on the verge of disappearing from West Champaran. Conservationists say the decline reflects the rapid degradation of wetlands and changing farming patterns in north Bihar.Recognised for its long legs, red head and…