New Delhi/IBNS: While focusing on employment generation and rural development, the two components that supposedly cost the Narendra Modi government an absolute majority in its third consecutive term, the historic seventh Union Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spent a considerable pie for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, the two states ruled by major allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA, which returned to power with coalition strings attached.
Budget 2024: Sitharaman announces financial aid for Andhra Pradesh, major support for Bihar
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday made major announcements for two states, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, which are ruled by the Modi government's key allies, Telugu Desam Party and Janata Dal (United) respectively.
ICC hosts Bihar Business Connect 2024 in Kolkata to showcase state's growth and investment potential
Kolkata/IBNS: The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on Monday (July 1) hosted Bihar Business Connect 2024, a global investors’ summit along with Kolkata investors’ meet at Taj Bengal in the city.
ITI Ltd bags LoIs worth Rs 37.5 cr for Solar Street light Systems in Bihar
Bengaluru/Naini: ITI Limited, the country’s first PSU post-independence and premier telecom manufacturing company has received LoIs worth Rs. 37.5 Crores from Bihar Renewable Energy Development Authority (BREDA) for the installation of Solar Street light Systems.
Adani Group plans to invest Rs 8,700 cr in Bihar; will add 10,000 jobs
Patna: The Adani Group plans to invest Rs 8,700 crore in Bihar across various sectors, generating employment opportunities for approximately 10,000 people, said Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani.
LIC gets notice to pay Rs 290 cr GST with interest and fine
New Delhi: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has received an order under the BGST and CGST Act 2017 from the Additional Commissioner State Tax of Bihar, demanding Rs 290 crore in goods and service tax, along with interest and penalty, ET reported.
Patna/UNI: Reliance Jio, leading digital service provider of Bihar-Jharkhand, has successfully completed deployment of the additional 15 MHz spectrum acquired in the recent spectrum auction.
Flipkart Wholesale launches digital platform in Bihar
Kolkata: Flipkart Wholesale, the digital B2B marketplace of India’s homegrown Flipkart Group, on Monday announced the expansion of its operations across seven cities in Bihar with an aim to offer local fashion retailers a safe and seamless platform to buy apparel and footwear with doorstep delivery.
Nitish plays down controversy over Bihar tableau not getting space in Republic Day function
Khagaria/UNI: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today downplayed the controversy over the Centre's refusal to include the tableau of Bihar in the Republic Day function in New Delhi on January 26.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): The Government of India and The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $84 million loan today for improvement and expansion of water supply in Bhagalpur and Gaya towns in Bihar.
Cinépolis opens four-screen multiplex in The Grand Mall in Bihar's Muzzaffarpur
Kolkata, May 26 (IBNS): Cinépolis on Friday inaugurated its four screen multiplex in the The Grand Mall of Muzzaffarpur city.
Bihar's Sudha brand launches low cholesterol ghee for health conscious citizens
Patna, Jan 4 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The Bihar State Milk Cooperative Federation Ltd (COMFED) which owns Suddha brand has finally launched low-cholesterol ghee for the diet conscious consumers.
Residents of Bihar can now pay their Electricity bill 'On the Go' with Vodafone M-Pesa
Patna, Nov 30 (IBNS): Vodafone M-Pesa, a Digital Wallet service from Vodafone that offers Money Transfer, Bill & Utility Pay, Merchant Payments and Business Solutions, has partnered with two Bihar State Electricity Distribution Companies-North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL) and Southern Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL), offering the residents of Bihar a simple, easy-to-use option to pay their electricity bills instantly.
Bihar gets a big boost as IR signs Rs 40000 crore pacts with Alstom and GE
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) The decade long stalled projects of setting up locomotives factories in Bihar is about to begin as the Indian Railways signed up deals worth Rs 40000 Crore with French company Alstom and US company GE, according to reports.