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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Sonu Sood Meets Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary to Discuss Social Welfare and Flood Relief

Patna: Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood meets Bihar Chief Minister (CM) Samrat Choudhary at Lok Sevak Awas in Patna on September 22, 2026. During their interaction, Sood discussed various social welfare initiatives and ongoing flood relief efforts with the Chief Minister.

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Bihar Gramin Bank donates Rs 51 lakh to Bihar CM's Relief Fund

Patna: Bihar Gramin Bank gives a cheque of Rs 51 lakh to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary for Bihar Chief Minister's Relief Fund in Patna on September 22, 2026.

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7th State Finance Commission Chairman Ashok Kumar Choudhary submits interim report to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary

Patna: Seventh State Finance Commission Chairman Ashok Kumar Choudhary submits an interim report to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in Patna on September 22, 2026

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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Reviews Development Projects Worth Over ₹100 Crore Under Bihar Gati

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on September 22, 2026, reviewed projects worth over ₹100 crore being implemented across the state, along with other centrally sponsored and state government schemes, under the Bihar Gati initiative at the Sankalp conference hall in Lok Sevak Awas.

The review meeting focused on the progress of key projects identified under Bihar Gati, particularly those related to the Road Construction Department, Water Resources Department, Industries Department and Social Welfare Department.

During the meeting, Road Construction Department Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal, Water Resources Department Secretary Dr Chandra Shekhar Singh, Industries Department Secretary Kundan Kumar and Social Welfare Department Secretary Vinod Singh Gunjiyal briefed the Chief Minister on the latest implementation status of schemes and projects under their respective departments.

The Chief Minister directed officials to expedite the implementation of development projects and ensure that all work is completed within the stipulated deadlines.

He also stressed the need for regular monitoring of projects, better coordination among departments and special attention to the quality of work.

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Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary holds Karyakarta Darbar in Patna

Patna: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary holds Karyakarta Darbar at JD(U) office in Patna on September 22, 2026. The Janata Dal (United) Karyakarta Darbar (public grievance hearing) in Patna is a regular programme where party-quota ministers sit at the state office to listen to and resolve the complaints of common people and party workers.

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Youth Congress workers stage protest over harassment of Jamui girl

Patna: Youth Congress workers stage protest in Patna on September 22, 2026, over the alleged harassment of a girl in Jamui.

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AIPWA workers stage protest over harassment of Jamui girl

Patna: All India Progressive Women's Association (AIPWA) workers stage protest in Patna on September 22, 2026, over the alleged harassment of a girl from Jamui.

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Disha Students’ Organisation Protests Over Alleged Harassment of Jamui Girl

Patna: Members of the Disha Students’ Organisation stage a protest in Patna on September 22, 2026, over the alleged harassment of a girl in Jamui.

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JD(U) Legislators Donate One Month’s Salary to Bihar Chief Minister’s Relief Fund

Patna: Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) legislators have donated their one month’s salary to the Bihar Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support families affected by floods in the state on September 21, 2026.

Deputy Chief Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumar and Planning and Development Minister Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha, along with other JD(U) legislators, handed over a cheque equivalent to one month’s salary to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

A delegation comprising Deputy Chief Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumar, JD(U) state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha, MLC Sanjay Kumar Singh alias Gandhi Ji, MLA Shyam Rajak, MLC Reena Yadav, MLC Neeraj Kumar, MLA Lalit Narayan Mandal, MLA Pappu Kumar Verma, MLC Bharti Mehta, MLC Lalan Prasad, MLA Manjeet Singh, MLA Arun Manjhi and MLA Aditya Kumar met the Chief Minister and handed over a cheque for a total of Rs 17.06 lakh to the relief fund.

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed his gratitude to the JD(U) legislators for their contribution. He said the amount would help people in need during disasters and other difficult circumstances in the state.