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EOU Forms STF to Combat Sand and Land Mafias in Bihar

Representative Image PATNA: The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) has established a Special Task Force dedicated to combating illegal sand mining and land mafia activities in Bihar. Led by EOU DIG Manavjit Singh Dhillon, the task force will investigate illegal assets, perform financial inquiries, and confiscate properties linked to criminal operations. They will also collaborate with government agencies and district administrations for further actions, as stated by a senior EOU official on Wednesday. EOU ADG Nayyar Hasnain Khan revealed that the task force consists of SP Rajesh Kumar, four DSPs, and five inspectors. “The team will investigate how these mafias acquired…

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Full Interest Waiver for Patna Property Tax Defaulters

PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced an important relief initiative, offering a 100% waiver on interest and penalties for property tax defaulters. This measure is effective immediately and will remain in place until March 31, 2026. This initiative is part of the newly approved “Bihar Municipal Property Tax Incentive Scheme for Interest and Penalty Waiver – 2025.” It allows property owners to settle their outstanding property tax for the financial year 2025-26, as well as for previous years, by paying just the principal amount in a single lump sum to fully clear their arrears. The scheme has been…

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Patna to Adopt NCR Model; Metro Operations Set to Start

Representative AI image PATNA: On Wednesday, Urban Development and Housing Department (UDHD) Minister Jibesh Mishra announced plans to develop Greater Patna following the model of Delhi’s National Capital Region (NCR), utilizing a land pooling policy for organized urban expansion. Mishra also confirmed that the Patna Metro Rail project is set for inauguration this month on the priority corridor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to visit Bihar on September 29 and may officially inaugurate the metro service during this visit. Initially, the metro will operate across three stations with the government planning to expand the network by adding more stations…

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Bihar RERA Orders Refund for 18 PK Villa Project Homebuyers

PATNA: On Monday, homebuyers invested in the PK Villa Project by Agrani Homes received some good news, as the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) of Bihar announced that 18 individuals who had lodged complaints against the builder will be eligible for partial refunds of their total payments. The RERA official stated, “These 18 homebuyers will receive a cumulative refund of ₹1 crore, distributed proportionally based on their contributions. Additionally, RERA Bihar is working to auction off seized lands from Agrani Homes and other developers to provide further compensation to homebuyers.” The landowner of the PK Villa Project has complied with…

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Bihar Offers Free Land and ₹40 Crore Interest Support to Investors

PATNA: On Tuesday, the Bihar government unveiled a new policy that offers free land and interest subsidies of up to Rs 40 crore to investors in the industrial sector. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stated that the ‘Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025 (BIPPP-2025)’ aims to enhance industrial development in the agrarian state, generating approximately 1 crore jobs over the next five years. “To encourage industry in Bihar, the government has introduced the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025 (BIPPP-2025) following the BIADA Amnesty Policy 2025. This includes interest subsidies of up to Rs 40 crore for investors,” he shared in…

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Bihar CM Reviews Patna Metro Rail Project Construction

File Photo PATNA: On Tuesday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited the construction site of the Patna Metro Rail Project. He instructed officials to speed up the construction process. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, “During the visit, the CM assessed the Metro Terminal at Bariyarpur and reviewed the metro rail coaches, tracks, yard, power grid, and associated infrastructure.” The CM emphasized the need to expedite the project’s construction. Regular inspections are being conducted to ensure efficient progress on the construction work. During the inspection, the CM engaged with officials to discuss the current status of the…

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Patna civic body collects ₹40 crore in property tax in 3 months

PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has achieved notable success in property tax collection, securing Rs 40 crore in the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, which is over 28% of its annual goal. This achievement follows a 5% rebate for property owners who made timely payments, valid until Monday, June 30. The municipal body has set an ambitious target of Rs 141 crore for this financial year, a significant increase from the Rs 117 crore collected in 2024-25. Ashish Kumar, the additional municipal commissioner, confirmed the figures, stating, “The collection represents over 28.36% of our annual target for…