Patna: In the Inter-District School Athletics Championships, Umme Habiba from Patna secured the gold medal in the girls’ under-19 100-metre race, clocking 12.96 seconds and becoming the fastest runner of the event. The silver medal went to Sonam Prakash from Aurangabad (13.06 seconds), while Kusum Kumari of Rohtas claimed the bronze (14.37 seconds). In the…
Patna: In honour of the late Dr Parmeshwar Dayal, former Vice-Chancellor of Magadh University and a distinguished geographer, the Dr Parmeshwar Dayal Memorial Under-13 Inter-School Cricket Tournament will kick off on 23rd September at the Cricket Academy of Bihar (CAB) ground, located at Moinul Haq Stadium. This was confirmed by Amikar Dayal, Director of the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Flood conditions are developing in Patna, with the Diara area experiencing the worst impact. In response, Patna District Magistrate (DM) Dr Chandrashekhar Singh has ordered the closure of 76 schools across the district until 21 September. The half-yearly examinations, which were due to start on 18 September, have also been postponed…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Ganga river is once again in spate, with water levels flowing above the danger mark at several locations. In Patna, the Ganga has surpassed the danger level at Ganga Ghat, Digha Ghat, Gandhi Ghat, Maner, and Hathidah. Officials from the Water Resources Department have warned of a further rise in…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Electricity tariffs are set to increase in Bihar, with new rates established for industrial connections. Industries will soon be required to pay revised charges for electricity connections under the newly fixed rates by the electricity company. These changes have been proposed to the Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission for approval and will…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The water levels of several rivers in Bihar have started rising again. According to the Water Resources Department and the Central Water Commission, the Ganga River at Gandhi Ghat in Patna has reached 49.52 metres, exceeding the danger mark of 48.60 metres by 93 centimetres. At Digha Ghat, the Ganga is…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Patna Railway Police have successfully busted an inter-state gang of mobile phone thieves, arresting three individuals involved in the operation. A total of 25 stolen mobile phones have been recovered, which the gang used to sell at a mobile repair shop in Phulwari Sharif at high prices. According to Patna…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Criminal activity is becoming a daily occurrence in Patna, with incidents such as mobile and chain snatching taking place fearlessly. In addition, auto-lifter gangs have been targeting passengers regularly. On Tuesday, the Patna police from Kotwali, Gandhi Maidan, and Buddha Colony police stations launched a joint operation at Patna Junction, inspecting…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Dengue cases have surged in Bihar, with 48 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. Of these, Patna has recorded 36 cases, with the Kankarbagh zone being the worst affected, accounting for 14 cases, while the Azimabad zone has reported 10 cases. Additionally, three cases each have been found in…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Bihar BJP has launched an extensive membership campaign as part of its efforts to strengthen the party ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections. The campaign is being heavily promoted, with the party setting ambitious targets for membership growth compared to the previous drive. From senior leaders to grassroots workers, everyone…
