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Bihar to Launch 299 Inter-State Buses Ahead of Festivals
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced via social media platform ‘X’ that the Bihar government will soon launch 299 buses, including both AC and non-AC types, on interstate routes. This move aims to help migrants from Bihar travel home easily during major festivals like Chhath, Holi, Diwali, and Durga Puja.
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Bihar to Approve Renewable Energy and Pumped Storage Policies Within 15 Days
Bihar is set to take a big step toward clean energy. The state’s Renewable Energy Policy and Pumped Storage Policy will be passed by the cabinet within 15 days, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Energy Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav announced at the Bihar Renewable Energy Expo 2025 held at Patna’s Taramandal Auditorium.
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Muzaffarpur Zero Mile Auto Stand to Get Revamp, Traffic Jam Relief in Sight
Big changes are coming to the Zero Mile Auto Stand in Muzaffarpur. The parking system will be restructured as part of a new development plan aimed at easing traffic congestion. The Road Construction Department (RCD) has finalized a fresh proposal and will soon send it to headquarters for approval.
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Bihar’s Power Consumption Rises 12 Times in 20 Years
In a remarkable transformation, Bihar has seen a 12-fold increase in power consumption over the last two decades. From just 700 megawatts in 2005, the state’s electricity demand has soared to 8428 megawatts in 2025. This surge reflects better infrastructure, improved rural electrification, and the growing energy needs of a developing population.
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Relief for Bihar Residents: No Extra Cost for Electric Poles and Wires
In a major relief to consumers across Bihar, the Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has revised its earlier decision regarding electricity connection charges. Now, residents applying for a new connection will no longer have to pay for the installation of electric poles and wires. The burden of these infrastructure costs will now be borne by the electricity company.
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Vande Bharat Patliputra–Gorakhpur Train Starts, Runs 6 Days a Week
The much-awaited Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra and Gorakhpur begins its special inaugural journey today. Starting June 22, this semi-high-speed train will operate six days a week, excluding Saturdays.
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Bihar’s First Double-Decker Flyover Inaugurated
Bihar marked a historic step in infrastructure development with the inauguration of its first-ever double-decker flyover. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the two-tier flyover stretching from Kargil Chowk (Gandhi Maidan) to PMCH and Science College via Ashok Rajpath.
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Bihar is Constructing Largest Clean Power Project
To boost renewable energy in the state, Bihar is gearing up to construct its largest clean power project — a 2480 MW pumped storage power plant in Nawada district. This project will be a game changer in Bihar’s shift toward sustainable and non-conventional energy sources.
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Bihar's Inflation Rate Lower Than National Average
The cost of living in Bihar remains more stable than the national average, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released for April 2025 by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The state’s combined CPI stands at 188.2, which means that goods and services that cost ₹100 in 2012 now cost ₹188.2 in Bihar. In comparison, the national average CPI is 192.6.
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Bihar to Appoint 6,500 School Librarians After 14 Years
The Bihar government is all set to appoint 6,500 librarians in high schools across the state — the first major recruitment in this category since 2010. The Department of Education has finalized the new school librarian recruitment rules and sent the draft to the Finance Department for approval.