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

Angry mob torches several vehicles in Patna City

 

Angry mob torched several vehicles in Patna City area on August 7, 2026 after a local youth was crushed to death by a speeding bus.  Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui

Bihar Minister Zama Khan holds Karyakarta Darbar

 

Bihar Minister Zama Khan held Karykarta Darbar at JD(U) office in Patna on August 7, 2026. Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui