Patna: The Bihar govt has intensified preparations for a special pilgrimage to the Somnath Temple in Gujarat with around 1,100 devotees set to depart on July 20 aboard a fully air-conditioned special train as part of a nationwide campaign marking the 75th anniversary of the temple’s reconstruction.The six-day pilgrimage is being organised by the state’s…

Motihari: A land dispute over the construction of a Rs 15 crore water park at Piprakothi in East Champaran escalated on Friday after police registered an FIR against RJD’s Buxar MP Sudhakar Singh and 27 others for allegedly disrupting work at the project site and attempting to occupy disputed land.The tourism department is developing the…

Patna: The Bihar govt has issued posting orders for newly-appointed 446 senior resident and tutor doctors across govt medical colleges and hospitals in the state.A press release issued by the health dept on Saturday said the doctors, recommended by Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), have been appointed under the provisions of the Bihar…

Patna: Tourists visiting Bihar may soon swap hotel rooms for village homes, traditional meals and immersive cultural experiences under the ‘Mukhyamantri Home-Stay Protshahan Yojana-2026’, a flagship initiative designed to transform local households into certified tourist accommodation. The scheme seeks to promote rural tourism while generating employment, preserving heritage and allowing visitors to experience Bihar’s culture,…