Dalit-Led Protests Paralyse Some Parts of Patna During Bharat Bandh; Schools Closed, Highways Blocked

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: During widespread demonstrations across the country over the issue of reservation, members of the Dalit community took to the streets in Patna, raising blue flags in areas such as Khoja Imli Mazar of Phulwari Sharif, Anisabad Golambar, Beur Mor, Ramakrishna Nagar Bypass, Sampatchak Bairiya, and Beldari Chak Gaurichak. The protests saw…

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Silent Revolution: Bicycle Use Among Rural Schoolgirls Soars in Bihar

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A new study by IIT Delhi has revealed a rapid increase in the number of students, especially girls, commuting to school by bicycle in rural Bihar. Girls are at the forefront of this silent revolution, as highlighted in the research. The study found that a significant number of girls in rural…

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Bihar Set to Appoint New DGP as RS Bhatti Opts for Central Deputation

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: IPS officer Rajwinder Singh Bhatti, who became the Director General of Police (DGP) of Bihar on December 18, 2022, had a tenure scheduled to last until September 30, 2025. Bhatti was tasked with the challenging goal of making Bihar crime-free. However, less than two years into his tenure, the search for…

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Bhagalpur Embankment Breach Triggers Flood Threat; Villages Brace for Impact

By Avijit Biswas Bhagalpur: This morning, the Ismailpur-Bindtoli protective embankment along the Ganga River in the Gopalpur block of Naugachia subdivision, Bhagalpur district, was breached due to the river’s increased water pressure. The breach, over 100 feet wide, occurred between spur numbers seven and eight on the approximately ten-kilometer-long embankment. The breach has exposed a…

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Bihar Sub-Junior Kho-Kho Team Selection Trials for National Championship Set for September 8 in Lakhisarai

Patna: The selection trials for the Bihar boys’ and girls’ teams, who will compete in the upcoming 34th Sub-Junior National Kho-Kho Boys and Girls Championship, are scheduled for September 8 in Suryagarha, Lakhisarai. The championship will be held in Simdega, Jharkhand, from September 28 to October 2. Organised under the banner of the Kho-Kho Federation…

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Patna District Begins Land Survey Work from August 20 with Village-Level Gram Sabhas and Camps

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The land survey work in Patna district is set to commence on Tuesday, August 20. On this day, Gram Sabhas will be organised in 1,369 revenue villages to inform residents about the survey process. During these meetings, villagers will be briefed on the necessary documents required for the land survey. The…

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Bihar to Open 15 Organic Vegetable Booths to Provide Affordable Produce and Support Farmers

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar Cooperative Minister Dr Prem Kumar announced that the Cooperative Department will set up 15 booths across the state to sell organic vegetables at affordable prices, similar to Sudha milk booths. One of these booths will be established at Soochna Bhawan in Patna. Additionally, the Nitish Kumar-led government plans to support…

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15th Dhyanchand Memorial Ball Badminton Tournament to be Held in Patna from August 24

Patna: Under the aegis of Kilkari Bihar Bal Bhavan, Patna, and with technical support from the Bihar Ball Badminton Association, the 15th Dhyanchand Memorial Ball Badminton Tournament (Boys and Girls) will be organised from August 24 to August 28 at the ball badminton court at Kilkari Bihar Bal Bhavan, Saidpur, Patna. Providing details about the…

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Inter-School Football Tournament Returns to Patna This November After Covid Hiatus

Patna: Under the aegis of Track Social Welfare Society, an inter-school football tournament will be organized in Patna this November. The announcement was made by Naveen Chandra, Secretary of Track Social Welfare Society. The Society has been organizing this annual tournament since 2013, but it was put on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic. This year,…

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BJP Welcomes Don Turned Politician Sunil Pandey and His Son Amidst Bihar By-Election Preparations

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has traditionally been cautious about aligning with don turned politician often avoiding direct inclusion or ticket distribution to such figures. This internal dilemma delayed the induction of former MLA Sunil Pandey into the party for the past few days. However, on Saturday, BJP state president Dilip…

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