Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for six major infrastructure projects worth ₹766.73 crore under the “Pragati Yatra” initiatives for the western urban region of Patna district. The ceremonies were held at multiple locations, with a strong emphasis on easing traffic congestion, boosting connectivity, and accelerating socio-economic growth.

On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan and ‘Bihar Tree Protection Day’, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar tied a raksha sutra (sacred protection thread) to a tree and planted a sapling at Rajdhani Vatika in Patna. The gesture was aimed at spreading awareness about environmental conservation and inspiring citizens to plant and protect trees.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today unveiled the official logo of Bihar Museum Biennale 2025 through remote launch. The event marks the beginning of an international cultural celebration, where the CM also inaugurated several temporary exhibitions set up by various countries. Following the inauguration, CM Kumar visited the thematic exhibitions which highlighted global heritage under themes like "Festivals and Performances," "Symbolism and Celebrations," "Initiation Ceremonies," "Excavations in Chirand," "Aesthetics and Beauty," and "Health and Wellness." Participating nations included Thailand, Indonesia, Zambia, Mexico, Korea, Sri Lanka, and others.