By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A massive fire broke out late on Thursday night at Alankar Jewellers in the Sonar Mandi area of Bihta market, Patna district, reportedly caused by an electrical short circuit. The flames quickly spread, engulfing two adjacent shops—a jewellery store named Ganpati Jewellery and a cosmetic shop. The devastating blaze reduced the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A devastating road accident occurred in Bihta near Patna when an auto carrying school children collided head-on with a truck. The collision resulted in the tragic death of four children on the spot, while six others sustained serious injuries. The incident took place near Bishanpura Garden as the auto, travelling from…
Patna: The Baidyanath Prasad Memorial Under-13 Inter-School Cricket Tournament is set to begin on 8 December at the Cricket Academy of Bihar (CAB) ground. The event is being organised in memory of the late Baidyanath Prasad, husband of Patna Mayor Mrs Sita Sahu. Shishir Kumar, the son of the late Baidyanath Prasad and the event’s…
Patna: Jharkhand secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Bihar on the third day of the Cooch Behar Trophy match at the Moinul Haq Stadium on Friday. This win marked Jharkhand’s first success in the tournament, while Bihar is set to face Rajasthan in Patna from 28 December. Bihar, batting first, scored 154 runs in their…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Amidst a surge in land disputes across Bihar, Patna District Magistrate (DM) Dr Chandrashekhar Singh has introduced a comprehensive plan to tackle the issue effectively. In a meeting held on Thursday, the DM and the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) assigned new responsibilities to police station in-charges and Circle Officers (COs)…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Revenue and Land Reforms Department in Bihar has taken unprecedented action against negligence and corruption within its ranks during the ongoing land survey. In a decisive move, 12 Circle Officers (COs) involved in corrupt practices have been suspended, and the salaries of 189 underperforming COs have been withheld. Revenue and…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The industrial landscape of Bihar is undergoing a significant transformation. Alongside small and medium enterprises, major industry players are now expressing keen interest in investing in the state. The government is actively encouraging this trend, taking robust measures to promote investment. The second Bihar Business Connect Summit, scheduled for 19–20 December…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Indian women’s hockey team, fresh off their victory in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024, received a grand welcome at Gaya Airport on Thursday as they departed for Delhi. India secured the championship by defeating Olympic silver medallists China 1-0 in the final, held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Additional Director General of Police and Chairman of the Central Selection Board, Jitendra Kumar, has announced the schedule for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Bihar Police Constable Recruitment. The tests will take place from 9 December 2024 to 10 March 2025. Admit cards for the PET are being downloaded…
