bihar diwas

As bihar diwas is celebrated, President Droupadi Murmu and Governor Syed Ata Hasnain conveyed heartfelt greetings, emphasizing the state's profound heritage. Murmu praised the indomitable spirit and potential of Biharis, believing they will play a pivotal role in advancing the nation. Meanwhile, Governor Hasnain called for a united dedication to nurturing the state's comprehensive progress while honoring its illustrious past.

bihar diwas celebrations unfolded across districts with vibrant events like marathons, cultural shows, and sports. Buxar's "Run for Fit" marathon saw enthusiastic participation, while Sitamarhi planned a three-day festival including sanitation drives and competitions. Ara's Veer Kunwar Singh Stadium buzzed with sports and performances, highlighting the state's heritage and development.

Gandhi Maidan in Patna is now closed to the public until March 24th. This temporary closure allows for preparations for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers and the upcoming bihar diwas celebrations. Extensive security measures, including CCTV surveillance and a temporary police station, are in place. The district administration is ensuring all arrangements are finalized for these significant events.

In a heartfelt three-page letter, Prime Minister Modi commended Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his exemplary governance and the remarkable changes in the state. The message underscored the contributions from the central government towards Bihar's progress while acknowledging the significant influence Biharis have made on the global stage.

Magadh University has been designated the nodal agency for bihar diwas cultural events in Patna from March 22-24. Five state universities will participate, showcasing co-curricular activities like debates on Artificial Intelligence and extra-curricular performances including classical and folk dance, drama, and music. Rangoli and Mehandi competitions will also be held, with themes focusing on Bihar's progress and prosperity.

bihar diwas 2026 celebrations are set to dazzle from March 22-24 at Gandhi Maidan, featuring a star-studded lineup. Sona Mohapatra and Shaan will perform, with Papon closing the event. The festival also includes classical music, dance, poetry, and local artist showcases, alongside educational and heritage pavilions.

In anticipation of bihar diwas from March 22-24, Patna's District Magistrate conducted a detailed assessment of Gandhi Maidan's event preparations. The focus is on ensuring seamless logistics, effective traffic flow, and adept crowd management. Nine specialized teams have been assembled, supported by a state-of-the-art control room alongside police presence and assistance desks.

Preparations for the111th bihar diwas celebrations have begun. Several events to mark the day will take place at Gandhi Maidan, SK Memorial Hall, Ravindra Bhavan and Bihar Museum here from March 22 to 24. The theme for this year’s bihar diwas is Saat Nischay Part-2- ‘Yuva Shakti Bihar Ki Pragati’.

The stage is set for the three-day grand celebration of bihar diwas from Wednesday with a variety of activities on the theme of 'Yuva Shakti, Bihar ki Pragati'.

‘bihar diwas’ celebration is reflecting the changing image of Bihar globally.

Bihar Day, also known as bihar diwas, marks the creation of Bihar and Orissa as separate states on March 22, 1912. bihar diwas 2023 will be celebrated from March 22 - 24 and has a "Yuva Shakti Bihar Ki Pragati" theme, focused on the progress of Bihar through youth power. The event will feature various cultural and entertainment programs by popular musicians like Javed Ali, Maithili Thakur and Indian Ocean.

The sprawling Gandhi Maidan was like a fairyland with plethora of activities and cultural programmes to mark the 111th foundation day of Bihar on Wednesday.

The 110th bihar diwas is set to be celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm, here at Gandhi Maidan and Shri Krishna Memorial (SKM) Hall this year. The theme for this year’s bihar diwas is ‘Jal, Jeevan, Hariyali’.

The state government will celebrate bihar diwas at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on March 22 by showcasing the historical and cultural heritage of the state.

The annual bihar diwas is no more restricted to events organised by the state government only as people from the state living across the country and abroad have started celebrating the day with pride.

The absence of RJD president Lalu Prasad and his sons -- deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and health minister Tej Pratap Yadav -- from the inaugural bihar diwas function at Gandhi Maidan on Wednesday, has prompted the opposition to say that all was not well within the ruling grand alliance.

The state government has designated Patliputra University (PPU) as the nodal university to organize a three-day inter-varsity cultural meet to mark celebration of the ‘bihar diwas’ here from March 22-24. All the 13 universities of the state are likely to participate in the cultural meet. PPU VC Prof R K Singh has set up several committees to oversee preparations for the function to celebrate bihar diwas.

Amid preparations to celebrate bihar diwas from March 22 to 24, Vidhan Parishad Chairman Devesh Chandra Thakur tells TOI's Sheezan Nezami how the idea was formulated and helped Biharis across the globe to celebrate their identity.