About Bihar
Bihar is a state in East India, bordering Nepal. It is divided by the River Ganges, which floods its fertile plains. Important Buddhist pilgrimage sites include the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya's Mahabodhi Temple, under which the Buddha allegedly meditated. In the state capital Patna, Mahavir Mandir temple is revered by Hindus, while Sikhs worship at the domed, riverside Gurdwara of Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji.
Public Holidays
Leave Rules For Bihar
Here is a snapshot of various leave rules as per the Bihar Shops & Establishments Act.
| Item | Qty | Remarks |
| Annual / Privileged / Earned Leave (AL/PL/EL) | 18 days | After 240 days of continuous service |
| Casual Leave (CL) | 12 days | full pay every year |
| Sick Leave (SL) | 12 days | half wages on production of medical certificate every year |
| Maximum AL/PL that can be carried forward | 45 Days | |
| Working hours in a day | 9 | |
| Total hours in a week | 48 | |
| Rest Interval | 30 minutes | Rest after 5 hours of work |