Voter List Controversy Rocks Bihar: Opposition Alleges ‘Theft’ as EC Defends Revision
A fierce political storm has erupted in Bihar over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi launching a ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ and accusing the Election Commission (EC) of orchestrating ‘vote theft’ to manipulate upcoming elections. While the Supreme Court has intervened, directing the EC to publish a searchable…
New Horizons for Connectivity: Major Infrastructure Projects Nearing Completion in Bihar
Bihar is on the cusp of a major connectivity overhaul as several ambitious infrastructure projects near completion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate the strategically vital Aunta-Simaria six-lane bridge over the Ganga, along with a newly constructed four-lane road network connecting Bakhtiyarpur and Mokama. This multi-crore initiative, alongside Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s recent…
Bihar Unveils Mega Investment Push: Special Economic Packages to Lure Industry
In a decisive move to accelerate industrial growth and job creation, the Bihar government has greenlit a comprehensive set of proposals, including the establishment of new industrial corridors in key regions like Bhagalpur and Gopalganj. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar personally announced a ‘special economic package’ designed to double incentives for capital and interest subsidies, alongside…
Monsoon Fury Grips Bihar: Widespread Flooding and Waterlogging Impact Daily Life
Bihar finds itself battling the relentless onslaught of the monsoon, with heavy rainfall triggering widespread flooding and waterlogging across over a dozen districts. The rising water levels in the Ganga and its tributaries have submerged vast low-lying areas, severely impacting transportation, agriculture, and daily routines for millions. Authorities are on high alert, deploying rescue teams…
Supreme Court Orders Public Disclosure of Deleted Bihar Voter Names
The Supreme Court has issued a crucial interim order directing the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publicly release a searchable list of over 65 lakh voter names deleted from Bihar’s draft electoral rolls. The directive, aimed at ensuring transparency, also mandates that reasons for each deletion must be provided, following widespread concerns and petitions…
Bihar Government Doubles Pension for JP Movement Veterans
In a move to honor the historical contributions of those who participated in the Jayaprakash (JP) Movement, the Bihar government has announced a significant increase in the pension provided to its veterans. Individuals imprisoned during the Emergency period (1975-77) for their support of Jayaprakash Narayan’s movement will now receive double the previous pension amount under…
Bihar Unveils Ambitious Economic Package to Ignite Industrial Growth
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a significant “special economic package” aimed at dramatically boosting industrial investment and creating employment opportunities for one crore youths over the next five years. The package includes doubled incentives for capital, interest, and GST subsidies, alongside provisions for free land for industries generating substantial employment. [3, 8, 18]
Bihar Cabinet Greenlights Major Industrial and Airport Expansion
In a significant boost to the state’s economy, the Bihar cabinet has given its nod to the acquisition of 2,627 acres of land at a cost of ₹812 crore for the development of five new industrial areas. This move aims to attract investment and foster industrial growth across districts like Begusarai and Patna. Additionally, the…
Bihar Unveils Massive Infrastructure Boost with New Road Projects
Bihar is witnessing a significant push in infrastructure development as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar recently inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple high-value road projects totaling over ₹766 crore in Patna. These initiatives, announced during the ‘Pragati Yatra,’ include the widening of key roads, construction of new flyovers, and an underground drainage-cum-road system, all…
Supreme Court Demands Transparency in Bihar Voter List Deletions
In a significant intervention, the Supreme Court has issued a directive to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publicly disclose a searchable list of over 6.5 million voters removed from Bihar’s draft electoral rolls. This ruling, delivered amidst a batch of petitions challenging the ECI’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, aims to ensure accountability…
