Bihar
Bihar is Constructing Largest Clean Power Project
Bihar's Inflation Rate Lower Than National Average
Bihar to Appoint 6,500 School Librarians After 14 Years
PM Modi to Visit Bihar on May 30: Major Inaugurations and Announcements Expected
Bihar Smart Prepaid Meter Services to Be Temporarily Disrupted from May 13-15
In an effort to enhance service quality for smart prepaid electricity consumers, both South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) and North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL) have announced a temporary upgrade of the prepaid meter system.
🗓️ Upgrade Dates: May 13 to May 15
⚡ Electricity Supply: Will remain uninterrupted
💡 Balance Display: May be temporarily disrupted
Bihar’s Tallest Building to Rise in Patna: 34 Floors, 120 Meters High
Patna is set to rewrite its skyline with the launch of Bihar’s tallest building — Venus Capital Heights. This upcoming skyscraper will be 120 meters (394 feet) tall, with a total of 34 floors. It will surpass the current tallest structure, the Biscomaun Tower, by nearly 50 meters.
The high-rise will be constructed in Sandalpur, located in the southwest region of Patna. The project has already received approval from Bihar Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).
Pink Buses to Start from June in Bihar, Permits Already Underway
Bihar is set to launch women-only Pink Bus services across four major cities starting mid-June 2025. The Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) has confirmed that permit distribution is currently in progress and will continue through May.
All the pink buses have been brought from Ropar, Punjab, and are fully ready for operations. In the first phase, 20 pink buses will begin service — 10 in Patna and the remaining 10 in Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, and Purnia.
Bihar's Women are more Cheerful than Men
A recent study by the National Women and Child Development Department reveals that Bihar’s women are more cheerful than men — and children are the main reason for their joy. Over 20 lakh women in the state credited their children for keeping them smiling, even during stressful times.
The study, conducted in March 2025, included over 5 lakh people, of which more than 30 lakh were women. It found that 65% of women spend two to three hours daily laughing or joking, while only 35% of men engage in such behavior for even 30 minutes.
Bihar Home to 35% of India’s River Dolphins, Ranks Second Nationwide
Bihar has emerged as the second-highest river dolphin habitat in India, holding nearly 35% of the country’s dolphin population. According to a report released by the National Board for Wildlife, Bihar has 2,220 dolphins — just 177 less than Uttar Pradesh, which tops the list with 2,397 dolphins.
The first-ever River Dolphin Population Estimation Report was published by the central government, covering 8 states and 28 rivers across 8,507 km of survey distance.
Bihar to Launch Bus Services for All Major Religious Sites
The Transport Department of Bihar has decided to launch dedicated bus services to connect all major religious sites across the state. This move aims to make travel more accessible and affordable for pilgrims and devotees, especially those living in remote areas.
To begin with, the department has asked all districts to share details of religious places where access remains a challenge. In the first phase, bus operations will start on routes where people face the most difficulty reaching holy destinations.