Samrat Choudhary Transfers Rs 579.23 Crore to 8.27 Lakh Flood-Affected Families

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary transfers Rs 579.23 crore to the bank accounts of 8,27,472 flood-affected families through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in Patna on September 15, 2026. Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav were also present on the occasion.

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Daroga candidates stage major protest march in Patna

Patna: Daroga candidates stage major protest march in Patna on September 15, 2026, demanding the cancellation of the 70th BPSC Exam and re-examination of the Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment exam. Police stop the march by putting up barricades, but the candidates engage in a scuffle with the police.

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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary pays tribute to Dr M Visvesvaraya on birth anniversary

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary pay floral tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya on his birth anniversary at a state function organised at the Visvesvaraya Bhawan complex in Patna on September 15, 2026. 

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Hindi Is More Than a Language; It Reflects Our Identity and Culture, Says Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary

Patna: A Hindi Diwas programme, including a Kavi Sammelan, was organised at the auditorium of the Bihar State Archives Building in Patna on September 14, 2026.

Addressing the gathering, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said Hindi was not merely a language of communication but also an expression of the country’s identity, culture, civilisation and rich literary heritage. He stressed the need for continued efforts to promote and popularise Hindi while recognising its importance and legacy.

The Chief Minister said Hindi was among the most widely spoken languages in the world and ranked as the third most-used language globally. He described Hindi as an important part of India’s social and cultural life.

Choudhary highlighted Bihar’s significant contribution to Hindi literature, saying several eminent literary figures from the state had enriched the language through their works. He mentioned poets and writers such as Vidyapati, Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ and Janakavi Nagarjun, who, he said, had taken Hindi literature to new heights and provided direction to society through their writings.

He further announced that a two-day Hindi Sahitya Samagam would be organised in Bihar to promote the literary and cultural expansion of Hindi. Leading Hindi writers, authors, poets and scholars from across the country would be invited to participate in the event.

The Chief Minister directed the concerned officials to complete preparations for the literary gathering within the stipulated timeframe. He said Hindi Day served as a reminder of both the pride and responsibility associated with one’s language.

Referring to the flood situation in Bihar, Samrat Choudhary said the state government was making continuous efforts to find a permanent solution to the state’s recurring flood problems. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had remained sensitive to the flood situation in Bihar despite being engaged with international events such as the BRICS summit.

A central government team, led by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Bihar to assess the situation arising from the floods and evaluate the damage caused by the floods.

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