Patna University Convocation Organised

 

Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain gave away the medals and certifictaes to gold medalists at the annunal convocation of Patna University in Patna on August 8, 2026. Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui

Seminar on Missing Children and Human Trafficking Held in Patna

Bihar Chief Mnister Samrat Choudhary inaugrated a seminar on Missing Children and Human Trafficking in Patna on August 8, 2026.

Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launches several development projects in Sitamarhi

 

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated several development projects in Sitamarhi on August 8, 2026. Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui

Bihar, NABARD Sign ₹21,000 Crore MoU for Road and Bridge Projects

Patna: The Bihar government and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) have signed an MoU for long-term financing of ₹21,000 crore to strengthen road and bridge infrastructure across the state on August 7, 2026. 

The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary by Road Construction Department Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal and NABARD Chairman Shaji K.V.

Choudhary said the funding would particularly support road and bridge construction in rural areas, improve connectivity and boost economic activity. Shaji K.V. assured continued NABARD support for Bihar’s development.

The Chief Minister also released the NABARD in Bihar booklet and presented GI certificates to traditional artisans from Bhojpur, Gaya and Nalanda.

Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui