Michael Neri Development Days Free Nalanda from the prison of its past By Michael Neri Whether the anticipated (or should we be saying promised?) $ 1 billion for the proposed Nalanda International University will ever get raised and invested is more than a little uncertain, but what if it does? Will that have a significant impact on Bihar’s economy and on development in the region, as distinct from what it will do for encouraging cultural integration in Asia, and for India’s reputation for scholarship? Let’s do some back of envelope calculations in an attempt to answer this question. A... 

Bihar Tourism making preparations for tourists from Bhutan arriving this winter Patna: according to latest reports on news channels, the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) has started making preparations for the arrival of tourists from Bhutan this winter with the onset of the tourism season. Tourism Minister Sunil Kumar Pintoo stated that at this point, a six-day and seven-night tour package, including food, accommodation and sight-seeing is being offered to the Bhutanese tourists. This influx of tourists from Bhutan comes in the wake of Bihar CM’s recent visit to Thimphu. Going... 

Fifth phase of panchayat election passes off peacefully: but with 923 arrests Patna: according to reports, although the fifth phase of panchayat elections passed off peacefully in 51 blocks of the 37 districts of Bihar, around 923 arrests were made in the election areas. During this phase, votes were cast at 11,604 polling booth by a total of 49, 55,704 voters. The overall polling percentage was 62.6 – Katihar recorded maximum percentage of 73 and Gaya recorded the minimum at 53. During the fifth phase, 250 vehicles and cash of Rs 2,00,450 was seized. Among the prominent incidents –... 

By 1 pm : Over 40 percent votes, no major incidents Over 40 per cent of the voters had cast their votes by 1 pm  in the 35 constituencies in Bihar where polling is taking place amidst tight security, reports Prasar Bharati. This is the fifth and penultimate phase of voting in the elections to the 243-member Bihar Legislative Assembly. In all, 81.26 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the 35 constituencies that are located in the eight districts of Sheikhpura, Nalanda, Patna, Bhojpur, Arwal, Jehanabad, Gaya and Nawada. Polling is going on peacefully and no major incident... 

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There is a new addition to the list of proposed sites for the new airport in the state and that is Nalanda. And it is most likely to be the chosen one. Other sites proposed were Bihta and Punpun. Patna airport might shift to Nalanda Punpun is a low lying area. It remains quiet inaccessible for nearly four months a year and was rejecedt by Airport Authority of India (AAI). Afzal Amanullah, Airport Authority of Inda (AAI) chairman and Union secretary said that Bihta is an army airbase. It is unlikely to be given for civilian use. He added �After the proposals of Bihta and Punpun were turned...