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Rajasthani writer Hariram Meena chosen for Bihari Puraskar

Famous Rajasthani author Hariram Meena will be conferred with the Bihari Puraskar for 2012 for his Hindi novel ‘Dhooni Tape Teer’. The novel is based on sacrifices of...

March 6, 2013

'Krishi Karman Award' to states with record foodgrain production

President Pranab Mukherjee honored 8 states with ‘Krishi Karman Awards’ in recognition to their special achievements in foodgrain production in 2011-12. The Awardees with their respective achievement category:...

January 17, 2013

Tamil Nadu best to implement NRHM

As per an Evaluation Study of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) done by the Institute of Economic Growth of the University of Delhi, Tamil Nadu stands at top...

January 16, 2013

Bihar overtakes Gujarat as the fastest growing state in India

As per Planning Commission data, Bihar has left Gujarat behind in terms of growth as it emerged as the fastest growing state in the country with figure of...

January 1, 2013

Public grievance redressal website of Bihar gets Silver Icon Web Ratna Award

Bihar was honored with the Silver Icon Web Ratna Award 2012 for its public grievance redressal website. The website: http://bpgrs.in which has been created by the state IT...

December 18, 2012

Fall in the Incidents of Child Marriages in India: Annual Health Survey Report

As per Annual Health Survey (AHS), done by the census authorities, the incidents of child marriage declined considerably over the past few years. The AHS was conducted by...

July 23, 2012

India, ADB inked $ 67.6-m loan agreement to aid agriculture

A loan agreement of $ 67.6-million has been signed b/w India and Asian Development Bank to support agriculture and foster investment for agri-business infrastructure in Bihar. The loan...

July 11, 2012

Bihar to get Rs 560 cr credit from the World Bank for project Jeevika

The Central Govt and the Bihar Government inked pact with the World Bank for $ 100 million additional credit to intensify the ongoing Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project, Jeevika....

July 10, 2012

Rs 28,000 cr Annual Plan outlay for Bihar: Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved an Annual Plan outlay of Rs 28,000 crore for Bihar for the current fiscal. The plan was finalized at a meeting in New Delhi...

June 28, 2012

Why is Bihar Rising?

Even with a lower base, Bihar has emerged as the fastest growing state in India. What are the key factors responsible for the same? The growth of Bihar...

June 5, 2012

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