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Patna: The Bihar government has come up with a practical solution for men whose bank accounts mistakenly received ₹10,000 under the Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme, Jeevika. Instead of demanding repayment, the government has offered a hassle-free way to adjust the funds. Government’s OfferAccording to Himanshu Sharma, CEO of Bihar Jeevika, out of 70 reported cases from Darbhanga, 12 men were notified to either return the money or transfer it to a female family member’s account. The government has clarified that no action will be taken against recipients, ensuring they face no inconvenience. The suggested solution is simple: the mistakenly received amount can be applied under Jeevika through a female family member, effectively adjusting the funds in the right name. Joint Acco...

Speculation over the political entry of Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has intensified once again, stirring fresh debate in the state’s political circles. The discussions gained momentum following Nitish Kumar’s recent meeting in New Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, after which talk of a succession plan within the Janata Dal (United) resurfaced strongly. According to sources within the JD(U), the high-level meeting also included deliberations on Nishant Kumar’s possible political debut. Although such speculation has surfaced in the past, this time it is being viewed as more serious, given the broader political context and strategic considerations ahead of upcoming elections. Strategic Churning Within the Alliance ...

Patna:Mushroom farmers and entrepreneurs in Bihar have received a major year-end gift from the state government, bringing significant relief to thousands engaged in this fast-growing agricultural sector. The Bihar government has announced that mushroom cultivation will now be treated as agricultural activity rather than a commercial one, allowing producers to avail electricity at highly subsidized rates. Until now, mushroom growers were categorized under the non-domestic (commercial) consumer category and were required to pay higher electricity tariffs. With the new decision, they will now be charged only 55 paise per unit, the same rate applicable to general farmers. Earlier High Power Tariffs Burdened Farmers Under the previous system, mushroom cultivators had to pay commercial ...