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Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) is the new Governor of Bihar
Key Takeaways
- He was appointed by the President of India on March 5, 2026.
- He took oath as Biharβs 43rd Governor on March 14, 2026.
- He succeeded Arif Mohammed Khan as Governor of Bihar.
- The Governor is the constitutional head of the state.
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Maithili is now Included in CBSE Revised Language Plan
Key Takeaways
- The change starts from the 2026-27 academic session.
- CBSE has listed Maithili among 19 languages for R3 textbooks.
- Class IX students must study three languages from July 1, 2026.
- The third language will be school-based, not a Class X board exam.
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Farmer ID for Bihar Sugarcane Farmers: New Rule
Key Takeaways
- Farmer ID is now mandatory for sugarcane farmers in West Champaran, Bihar.
- Farmers without registration may not get a sugar mill code or cane supply slip.
- Special camps will be held at sugar mills to help farmers register.
- West Champaran has over 1.70 lakh sugarcane growers.
- Farmer ID is linked to smoother access to farm services and government benefits.
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Bihar Water Stations: 21 Jetties in 11 Districts
Key Takeaways
- Bihar is expanding inland water transport through 21 water stations across 11 districts.
- Patna has five identified jetty locations, including Digha, Panapur, Nasiriganj, Barh, and Nakta Diara.
- The network is meant to improve passenger movement, local trade, and river tourism.
- Most locations are on the Ganga, while some development is also linked to the Gandak river.
- The project could give Bihar a new travel option beyond road, rail, and air.
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Bihar Semiconductor Policy 2026: Key Benefits
Key Takeaways
- Bihar Semiconductor Policy 2026 aims to make the state a new electronics and chip manufacturing hub.
- The policy offers low-cost power and water support for 10 years to eligible semiconductor units.
- It also includes patent reimbursement and interest subsidy on term loans to lower investor costs.
- Bihar is targeting around βΉ25,000 crore in investment and more than 2 lakh jobs by 2030.
- The policy fits into Indiaβs wider semiconductor push through the India Semiconductor Mission.
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Bihar Census 2027: Self-Enumeration Begins
Key Takeaways
- Bihar started the self-enumeration phase of Census 2027 on April 17, 2026.
- Residents can submit their details online until May 1, 2026.
- House listing and housing census visits will take place from May 2 to May 31, 2026.
- This is part of Indiaβs first fully digital census, but door-to-door verification will still happen.
- People who complete the form online should save their Self-Enumeration ID and share it with the enumerator.
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Bihar to Fill 45,000 Teacher Posts Through BPSC TRE-4 Exam
Key Takeaways
- Bihar plans a fresh teacher recruitment drive for about 45,000 posts through BPSC.
- The state says teacher hiring has already crossed 2.58 lakh through BPSC since 2023.
- Total government teacher strength has now reached about 5.24 lakh, which shows the scale of Bihar teacher recruitment.
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Bihar to Get 25 Lakh Free LPG Connections Under Ujjwala
Key Takeaways
- Bihar will receive 25 lakh free LPG connections under PM Ujjwala Yojana.
- The aim is to move families from firewood and coal to clean cooking fuel.
- Bihar still has a big rural gap in clean fuel use.
- Clean cooking can cut harmful kitchen smoke and save womenβs time.
- Fast rollout needs simple paperwork, quick checks, and safe use training.
- Long-term success depends on affordable LPG refills.
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Bihar to Build 14,000 Zebra Crossings Statewide by April 30
Key Takeaways
- Bihar has picked about 14,000 new spots for zebra crossings and fresh paint.
- The state already has about 9,500 zebra crossings, so the total could reach about 23,500.
- Most proposed spots come from the Rural Works Department (12,858), plus 342 from the Road Construction Department and 88 from NHAI.
- The focus areas include schools, hospitals, markets, busy junctions, and crash βblack spotsβ.
- Official crash data shows pedestrians face very high risk, so better crossings can save lives.
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ISRO to Install Doppler Weather Radars in West Champaran and Bhagalpur
ISRO is installing Doppler Weather Radars in West Champaran and Bhagalpur. Hereβs what it changes for floods, lightning alerts, and Biharβs readiness.