The Mines and Geology Department, Vaishali announces an e-auction for the 5-year lease settlement of sand ghats along the Gandak and Ganga rivers. Registration closes on 03-09-2026, and the live auction runs on 19-09-2026. Contact the officer at 0612-2523006 / 7542028164, or log on to https://vaishali.nic.in / bihar.gov.in.