Saturday 31 December 2011

Wishing You a Grand New Year 2012


Dear Friends and Well Wishers,

As the Clock strikes 12 at midnight, we close a chapter in the chronology to start a new one.This year was  a memorable one in the light of development in the politics, technology  and sports.

In our life, we made new friends, gained many things, lost several things but at the end, there is always a balance in our life. We feel satisfied with what we have done. This is the way life goes on and we must learn to be happy under all these circumstances. I wish 2012 would be much better than 2011 and life would offer you more opportunities and successes in the new annum.

With regards to Biharprabha , it gained the actual momentum in 2011. Hundreds of appreciation emails in our inbox is a live testimony of  this fact. We set feet on couple of new ventures in 2011 and launched www.jobs.biharprabha.com, www.local.biharprabha.com. In Bihar, it has become a brand and a synonym of development. I personally thank you for your active cooperation. 
With the new beginning we are ready to kick-start a Hindi news portal  tomorrow  www.hindi.biharprabha.com


Wishing You a Grand New Year ahead. 

Regards
Abhishek Bharadwaj
Co-Founder


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Saturday 24 September 2011

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Bihar hosts national 12 day trade festival

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 12:48 AM PDT

Patna: Patna Consumer Trade Fair-2011, A national level trade festival has started at Sinha Library Ground with an aim to encourage the business in Bihar for another 12 days. Traders from all over the country viz. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Punjab and other states will be putting up their stalls here.

Over 100 stalls here would be offering more than 5,000 items, including cars, bikes, consumer goods, garments, food products, handloom products, beauty care products, ornaments, medical equipment, farming equipment, stationery, kitchen wares, decorative products and many more.

A major emphasis has been given to the handicrafts and cottage industries of Bihar. The centre of attraction at this fair will be Madhubani paintings and a wide range of aesthetically manufactured Saharanpur furniture. Handloom and handicraft products from UP, Rajasthan and Gujarat will also be on offer. All of them would be available with special offers.

Friday 23 September 2011

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Bihar gives go ahead to 35 new industrial units

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 06:47 PM PDT

PATNA:Bihar Industrial Development Authority BIADA has approved the proposal of setting up of 33 industrial units in the state.This step is seen as a major break-through in the industrial development of the state.Out of 74 applications for land received by the Authority, 35 have been given a Green Signal

Additionally, several small land units at Purnia, Bhagalpur,Katihar and Forbesganj shall be allotted to setup units related to food processing, print media, poultry feed, textile, detergent powder etc.A total of 10.82 acres of land shall be allotted .

These industrial units would invest Rs 41.35 crore, which would create job opportunities for hundreds of people.

Bihar launches electronic postal services

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 03:03 AM PDT

PATNA:In a major reform to the postal services in the state, Bihar Postal Department has launched e-Post corporate service. This will be a combination of e-mail and snail mail(traditional postal service)
It was inaugurated by Acharya Kishore Kunal, Chairman of Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts and a retired IPS officer.

Under this service, any corporate customer of department of post can send e-Mail to 9,999 recipients with a single click on computer, and this will be delivered at their doorsteps through postmen of the respective post offices where the e-mail is received. The hard copy of the mail is sent in cover to their destinations.

Director, postal services, business development, Anil Kumar said the department of post has started training the staff of Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts in using the e-Post corporate service. He said the e-Post corporate service had become imperative in the age of digital divide as a large number of people do not have access to computer and Internet, particularly in areas where electricity supply is scarce or not available.

Wednesday 21 September 2011

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Bihar brings law to prevent neglect of old aged people

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 02:51 AM PDT

Bihar Government is all set to incorporate a path-breaking law which would safeguard the welfare of senior citizens.Usually neglected by children and relatives,now old-people can breathe a sigh of relief. A new law is coming with a provision of up to three months in jail and a fine of Rs 5000 if someone is found guilty of neglecting parents.

The state government has decided to implement a new law to protect the rights of senior citizens. The Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act  also looks out for the needs of those who don’t have children. In their cases, legal heirs are responsible for maintenance which includes food, clothing, housing and medical expenses.

The government will also open an old-age home in every district headquarter that will be able to accommodate 150 senior citizens. Preference will be given to those below the poverty line or to seniors who have no children or legal heirs to look after them

Tuesday 20 September 2011

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Love in Bihar to feature in Bollywood Screens next month

Posted: 20 Sep 2011 02:54 AM PDT

Bihar is going to be on the Bollywood screen again.Not for any political or regional issues, but due to Love in Bihar. The Bheja Fry hit jodi of Vinay Pathak and Rajat Kapoor are coming in their new movie,Jo Dooba so Pyar – It’s Love in Bihar.
The film has been shot on the streets of Bihar and is supposed to be released on October 14.The Director of the movie,also hails from Bihar.
“I’ve made a film drawing upon memories of both growing up in Bihar and falling in love. It has been an enjoyable, if sometimes strenuous experience… I believe, these experiences of violence and love are universal,” said the director who has moved to Mumbai to make films.

Monday 19 September 2011

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Bihar dominates in sending Sailors to Indian Navy

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 05:44 AM PDT

Indian Navy

Indian Navy

Bihar still continues to dominate when it comes  to Forces.Be it Army, Navy or Airforce, the people of Bihar have dedicated their lives whole-heartedly for the nation.
As per a latest report, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh continue to lead in the number of Sailors in Navy followed by other north-Indian States.Delhi did not send anyone to the navy in 2008 but its contribution increased marginally to 11 in 2009, 13 in 2010 and seven this year so far. In the last three years, Chandigarh has not sent a single person to the navy.

Every year, the navy receives around 2.8 lakh applications from boys aged between 17 and 21 with science at the higher secondary level, from across the country for non-officer positions out of which around 1.4 lakh are found ineligible. Of the rest, around 40,000 clear the exam. From these, the navy selects 4,000 on merit.

Last year, the Navy recruited 4,469 boys, out of which 949 were from Uttar Pradesh (570) and Bihar (379). Together, Rajasthan and Haryana sent 938 boys to the navy.
Among the coastal states, Orissa and Kerala are major contributors. The total number of recruits has also increased from 2,314 in 2008 to 4,469 in 2010. This year, it has already crossed the 2,161-mark.

IIT Roorkee students organize Bihar Cultural Meet

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 05:33 AM PDT

Yes, there is a mini Bihar in IIT Roorkee, which is still linked to its roots. Few of the future Technocrats from Bihar and Jharkhand have taken this noble cause to revamp the glory of Bihar and portray the vivid culture of United Bihar(including Jharkhand) through Amrapali-Munda Samanvaya.

The 2011 edition of Amrapali Munda Samanvaya shall witness a vivid cultural program followed by a grand Dinner with Bihari Cuisine. The whole set of activities are scheduled to start at O P Jain Auditorium, IIT Roorkee on September 24th.The program will be attended by Students and Faculty of IITR.
The program will start by Deep Prajwalan followed by cultural performances and regional Zaika of Bihar-Jharkhand. The special attraction of the meet is the traditional Litti Chokha to be served to all guests.To remain posted you can visit this page

This Samanvaya was started 2 years ago and has been repeated every year showcasing the tradition and culture of Bihar and Jharkhand.

Saturday 17 September 2011

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Bihar boy invents Air Sensor Keyboard

Posted: 17 Sep 2011 05:44 AM PDT

Pururaj with his keyboard

Pururaj with his keyboard

Muzaffarpur: Another Sixer from the Talented Gems of Bihar. Pururaj Gupta , a resident of Muzaffarpur has taken the World by storms after inventing the  first-of-its kind Air-Sensor Keyboard for Computers. This allows a user to type anything without using a Physical Keyboard. Based on Optical Signals, this keyboard is portable and can also be used in devices like ATMs, Rail Enquiry System,Projectors etc.

Pururaj, son of Sri Naval Kishore Gupta lives at Ward 8 of Nagar Panchayat.He is a student of local Langat Singh College.This invention has gained him much popularity and people are flocking to have a first look of it.
According to him,an optical lens and Sensor Light Dedication Resistance is fitted in between Transmitter and Receiver.The Alphabetical Code of Computer is encoded via Micro Controller.When the Device is turned on, the sensor detects any optical signal and the same is reflected on the screen. Different keys on the keyboard correspond to different frequencies in this optical system.

Patna Metro Rail construction to begin in few months

Posted: 17 Sep 2011 04:20 AM PDT

Patna Metro Rail

Finally Metro rails will hit Patna. The Planning Commission has given its Green Signal for this. A separate body named as Patna Metro Rail Corporation ( PMRC ) will be constituted for this purpose. If things go as planned, Patnites can enjoy the Metro rides in another 5 years.This news has been confirmed by Bihar Urban Development Minister Prem Kumar

As per the plans, initially there will be two routes, Dak bunglow Square to Saguna Morh and Danapur to Patna city. The construction will be made on Public Private Partnership model.A pilot meeting of Planning Commission Officials with the Bihar Government was held on September 14,  in which they finalised the proposal and also decided the preliminary routes

Friday 16 September 2011

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Bihar Government initiates bidding for 3 new thermal power plants

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 02:57 AM PDT

Bihar Government has started the process of developing three Coal Based Power Plants with the total capacity of 4000 Megawatts.Bihar Power Infrastructure Company has invited bids for this purpose.Each thermal power project will have a capacity around 1,320 megawatts. The projects will come at Chausa village at Buxar district, Kajra in Lakhisarai and Pirpainti in Bhagalpur.

Out of 1320 Megawatts of power, 1,125 megawatts will be purchased by the Bihar State Electricity Board (BSEB), while the rest can be sold to a third party.Land Acquisitions have been made for these plants.The water required for these projects will be sourced from the Ganga.

Procurement of coal for these plants can be a difficult task with the decrease in the annual Coal Produce of Coal India Limited.The Bidders will also face several concern like rising interest rates and delayed financial closures for power projects

Kalam no longer the Visitor of Nalanda International University

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 02:40 AM PDT

Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam has refused to associate himself with the historical Nalanda International University. This is said to have occurred some three months back. Dr. Kalam is not in agreement with few of the decisions made by the Nalanda Mentor Group. As per reports published in several dailies, Dr. Kalam was initially offered the Role of Visitor in the University, however later it was said that he would teach and have other engagements, but not as a visitor. The visitor has the power to inspect the university and appoint one or more people to review its work and progress.

The University is expected to begin in 2013 with two schools – the school of historical sciences and the school of environment and ecology. The state government had acquired nearly 500 acres of land and infrastructure work was on at the site. The university will be fully residential, like the ancient Nalanda. It will have courses in science, philosophy and spiritualism along with other subjects.

Thursday 15 September 2011

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Flood Situation in Bihar improving now

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 03:16 AM PDT

Flood situation in Bihar has improved in past 2 days after the major rivers receding to their course of flow.The water level of Ganges receded though the river continued to flow 44 cm and 36 cm above the danger mark at Gandhi Ghat (Patna) and Hathidah, respectively. The Sone river also maintained receding trend but is is still flowing 44 cm above the danger mark at Maner in Patna district.
Over 2 lakh people have been affected by this season of Flood causing loss of property to the tune of crores.

Rohtas has been the worst-hit district because of floods where several villages under Nauhatta, Rohtas, Tilathu, Dehri And Akodhi Gola blocks were inundated due to flood following discharge of 2.22 lakh cusec water from Indrapuri Barrage at Tilauthu in river Sone. Aurangabad and Saran have also been deeply affected by it.

Rivers like Burhi Gandak, Gandak, Kosi and Bagmati are however flowing below the danger mark along their course in Bihar.

Dhoni’s Cricket Academy to start in Bihar soon

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 03:03 AM PDT

Captain Cool of Team India is all ready to start a cricket Academy in Bihar.The government has asked him to send a Detailed Project Report (DPR) in support of his proposal.
Last month, Mahendra Singh Dhoni had sent a proposal so setting up such a academy. The Governemnt has acted positively and has welcomed the initiative.This will greatly bloom the spirit of Cricket in the province and will definitely churn out more Dhonis in future.
The Bihar government is also searching for land to establish a world-class Sports Training Academy, as announced by the chief minister Nitish Kumar earlier. Another hockey stadium is being setup in the campus of Physical Training College at Rajendra Nagar and in the second phase an astro-turf will be laid there.

Wednesday 14 September 2011

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US ranks Bihar on top for good Governance and Development

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 12:06 AM PDT

US Congressional Research Service has lauded the efforts of Bihar in bringing good Governance streamlining economic development. Bihar has been placed next only to Gujrat in the index of better governance and has been marked as a role-model for the entire nation.

An independent and bipartisan wing of the US Congress, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) prepares periodic reports on issues of interest to the US lawmakers.

The 94-page report was released by the CRS for US lawmakers on September 1, a copy of which made public by the Federation of American Scientists.

“Another positive example in 2011 has been Bihar, one of India’s poorest states, where chief minister Nitish Kumar has won national attention through his considerable success in emphasising good governance over caste-based politics”-The Report Says.”He is credited with restoring law and order across much of the state, as well as overseeing infrastructure and educational improvements of direct benefit to common citizens projects”.

The examples set in Bihar and Gujrat have inspired the popular leader of India’s most populous state Uttar Pradesh. “Chief minister Mayawati, who is widely believed to maintain national political ambitions and was at the forefront of a nascent “Third Front” in 2009, has shifted her own focus much more toward infrastructure projects such as road-building and improving the state’s poor energy grid,” the report said.

Tuesday 13 September 2011

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Patna The upcoming metropolis of Eastern India

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 11:45 PM PDT

Patna- The city has emerged to be a prime destination of trade, commerce and metropolitan activities in eastern India next only to Kolkata. With the start of P and M Mall many international and national luxury brands like Biba, Sabhyata, Mufti and Bossini have begun heading to Patna.
No doubt World Bank has ranked Patna as the 2nd best city to start a business, next only to New Delhi.
Bihar is offering tremendous advantages to new businesses in terms of Government Assistance,Easily available lands, cheap labour and proximity to raw materials and power.If this trend continues for another 5-6 years, Patna is destined to be the next metropolis of the country
Patna airport is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Ranchi. It’s categorised as a restricted international airport with customs facilities to receive international chartered flights. The economy of Patna has seen sustained growth. In particular the economy has been spurred by growth in fast moving consumer goods along with Green Revolution businesses.

Lalit Kishore, managing director of Lotto Licensee Sportslifestyle Pvt Lt, says the city’s great business proposition inspired them to take an instant step to open two stores in just a year’s time and one of them is in the mall.

“We had been present in Patna through the distribution network for a few years and we received a good response. Seeing the performance, we opened up two stores subsequently,” he said.

Built in Pataliputra colony, P&M has retail shops, Big Bazaar, a four-screen multiplex, food court and plenty of parking space.

The four-screen multiplex, opened by Cinepolis, a Mexican cinema chain, runs 22 shows a day including Hollywood, Bollywood and regional movies and the tickets are priced at Rs.100 for morning shows and at Rs.160 and Rs.180 for the rest of the day.
The hotspot among youngsters is the Cafe Coffee Day (CCD), an ideal rendezvous for youngsters, especially couples who have a place to sit and spend some quality time.

“The idea behind the mall was to try and bring the best practices here. Malls have been in India for the past 12 years, but in Bihar this was still unknown territory. So the whole idea was to open the mall and bring good things to the place,” said Prakash Jha, who also plans to open one in Jamshedpur in Jharkhand.

“There are a large number of working women emerging and therefore people not only know about fashion but also express themselves in a better way. There are also incomes to back changing tastes.

“We are satisfied with the business. The mall has been well received and we are certainly thinking of increasing the reach. Dussehra and Diwali are termed grand festivals in Patna; so we are going to see business increasing like never before,” Chand said.

“People are really excited about the first mall in the state. During daytime youngsters, mostly students, flock the shopping arena, but after six in the evening, you get to see a lot of family crowd trickling in,” Prashant Kumar said.

“Yes, I feel that business will evolve in cities like Patna because the sense of fashion is really growing. There is a good scope for expansion. Though we do not have an immediate plan to open a store, we will be considering the option sooner,” said Anubhav Jain, director of jewellery brand Silverline.

Bihar is now a Polio free state

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 11:34 PM PDT

Bihar has got rid of Polio cases as per the reports from the State Health Society.This is abig sign of development considering that Bihar had second highest number of Polio cases reported each year, next only to Uttar Pradesh.

Talking to reporters Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Executive Director of State Health Society Bihar claimed that P1 and P3 types of Polio virus have been reported in pat 12 months.

If Bihar continues to maintain this trend for another 24 months, then Polio would be deemed to be eradicated from the state.

The number of Polio cases reported in past years are
2008-300
2009-117
2010-9