Patna: The selection trials for the Bihar Sub Junior and Junior Women Kho-Kho teams, who will compete in the Asmita Khelo India Junior and Sub Junior Women Kho-Kho League (East and North East), are scheduled for September 22. The event, organised by the Kho-Kho Association of Bihar, will take place at the Maharishi Vishwamitra Mahavidyalaya…
By Avijit Biswas Bhagalpur: A new Vande Bharat Express train connecting Bhagalpur with Howrah was introduced today. The Bhagalpur-Howrah Vande Bharat Express is one of six such new trains launched virtually across various railway routes in the country by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The new train from Bhagalpur was flagged off by Union Minister of…
Patna: In the final match of the boys’ category of the 30th Bihar State Sub Junior Ball Badminton Championship, held at Radhakrishna Mandir Gulaab Bagh, Barh (Patna), Begusarai emerged victorious against Kilkari with a score of 35-27, 35-25. In the girls’ category final, Siwan defeated Kilkari 35-33, 35-26 to claim the title. The event was…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In the last decade, Bihar has made significant strides in the production of meat, fish, and eggs. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the three-day Bihar Poultry and Aqua Expo at Gyan Bhawan, Bihar’s Agriculture Minister, Mangal Pandey, highlighted that the state, once dependent on fish supplies from Andhra Pradesh, has…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A massive fire broke out on Sunday morning at Bihar’s renowned Marwari Vasa Hotel on Fraser Road in Patna. The blaze caused chaos in the area, especially due to the presence of several major offices, including banks, nearby. Upon receiving the alert, fire brigade personnel swiftly arrived at the scene and…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Since 2016, Bihar has enforced a complete ban on liquor, a policy that has sparked considerable debate. Politicians from various factions have voiced differing opinions on its effectiveness, and now political strategist and Jan Suraaj convenor Prashant Kishore has made a significant announcement. Speaking to journalists in Patna, Kishore declared that,…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Within six months of the formation of the NDA government, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar established a 20-point programme committee, appointing 25 members, including a president and two vice-presidents, in each district. The committee primarily consists of workers from JD(U), BJP, HAM, and LJP (Ram Vilas). Preparations are now underway for the…
Patna: In a major crackdown on illegal sand mining in Bihta, near Patna, police arrested 19 individuals on Saturday and seized numerous boats loaded with sand. The operation, led by Danapur DSP-2, was aimed at curbing the ongoing illegal activities in the area, causing panic among the local sand mafia. Acting on a tip-off, Bihta…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Patna Divisional Commissioner Mayank Warwade has instructed the District Transport Officers (DTOs) of all six districts in the division to hold regular meetings of the District Road Safety Committee and Child Transport Committee in their respective areas. He also announced a campaign to inspect school vehicles across all districts. During a…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The special land survey currently underway in Bihar has sparked numerous controversies, with criticism coming from multiple quarters, including lawyers from the Patna High Court. The survey, aimed at updating land ownership records and resolving disputes in rural areas, is being questioned for its process, with calls for its immediate halt…
