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Patna, July 25, 2025: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced a significant hike in the monthly pension for retired journalists in Bihar, increasing the amount under the 'Bihar Patrakar Samman' scheme from ₹6,000 to ₹15,000. The decision, made public just months ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, is aimed at providing greater financial security to those who have served in the field of journalism.In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said he was pleased to inform that all eligible retired journalists registered with the Bihar government would now receive ₹15,000 per month as part of…