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Motihari City in Bihar to undergo major transformation with Rs 550 crore boost from Centre
Patna, April 19: In a major push for urban development in Bihar, the Central government has approved funding of approximately Rs 550 crore for the rejuvenation and modernisation of Motihari city.
Cabinet decisions to make India 'Aatmanirbhar': PM Modi
New Delhi, March 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the latest Cabinet decisions, emphasising their role in making India 'Aatmanirbhar'.
Cabinet okays Rs 3,712 crore Patna-Sasaram 4-lane highway project
New Delhi, March 28: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the construction of the 4-lane access-controlled greenfield and brownfield Patna-Arrah-Sasaram corridor starting from Patna and stretching across 120 km to Sasaram in Bihar.
Construction for four-lane road between Purnea and Khagaria to start soon, informs Minister
Patna, March 18: Road Construction Minister Nitin Nabin announced in the Bihar Legislative Council on Tuesday that construction for the long-awaited four-lane highway between Purnea and Khagaria will soon start.
CM Nitish Kumar inspects under-construction terminal at Patna Airport
Patna, March 13: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected the under-construction terminal building at Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna on Thursday morning.
Purnea Airport land acquisition sparks protest by villagers
Patna, March 13: The land acquisition process for Purnea Airport construction has triggered massive protests among local villagers, leading to clashes with the police on Wednesday.
CM Nitish Kumar reviews Patna Metro project
Patna, March 11: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday reviewed the construction progress of the Patna Metro Rail Project and inaugurated the third Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) near Patna railway station in front of Buddha Smriti Park.
Bihar govt approves 146 proposals; allocates Rs 30,000cr for development works
Patna, Feb 26: The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government approved 146 proposals during a Cabinet meeting held at the Chief Minister's Secretariat on Tuesday.
Will propose 'Narayani-Ganga Corridor' to Centre: Bihar Dy CM
Patna, Feb 17: In a major infrastructural push, the Bihar government is set to propose the 'Narayani-Ganga Corridor' to the Central government as a new Greenfield High-Speed Corridor.
Bihar Cabinet sanctions Rs 17,266cr for rural roads, development projects
Patna, Feb 13: The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has approved 11,251 rural roads under the Rural Works Department, covering a total length of 19,867 km, during a Cabinet meeting here on Thursday.
Bihar: Union Railway Minister to inaugurate cantonment overbridge in Bettiah
Patna, Feb 8: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is set to visit Bettiah on Sunday for the much-anticipated inauguration of the cantonment overbridge.
Union Budget 2025-26: FM Sitharaman announces launch of modified UDAN Scheme to 120 new destinations
New Delhi, February 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, announced a Modified UDAN scheme aimed at enhancing regional connectivity by adding 120 new destinations and carrying 4 crore additional passengers over the next decade.
PM Modi will inaugurate new Patna airport terminal by April, says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad
Patna, January 13: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new terminal of Patna airport by the month of April, and the new terminal will be capable of handling 4500 passengers.