The Bihar Cabinet has approved an allocation of ₹9,169 crore for the state’s urban local bodies (ULBs) for the five-year period from 2026-27 to 2030-31. The funding, linked to the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission, is expected to strengthen municipal finances and support the delivery of essential civic services across urban Bihar. The decision...
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the Bihar government’s decision to allow an unelected individual to continue as a minister, questioning the constitutional validity and governance implications of such an arrangement. The court’s observations came during a hearing where issues related to the appointment and continuation of ministers who do not hold membership in...
In a major welfare initiative aimed at strengthening social security for vulnerable sections of society, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday transferred ₹1,423.94 crore to the bank accounts of 97.84 lakh beneficiaries under various social security pension schemes. The financial assistance was disbursed through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring that eligible recipients...