By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The revered four-day Chhath Puja festival has begun with the traditional Nahai-Khai ritual today, November 5, 2024. This significant festival is celebrated primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Uttarakhand, and it is also observed with devotion in other Indian states and countries like Mauritius, Fiji, and Guyana. The…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: During the Chhath festival, additional police forces have been deployed throughout the state to ensure security and maintain law and order. Approximately 50 companies of additional forces have been assigned to districts from police headquarters, including 45 companies from the Bihar Special Armed Police Force (B-SAP) and five companies from the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Celebrated folk singer Padma Bhushan Sharda Sinha has been admitted to Delhi AIIMS, where she was placed on a ventilator on the evening of November 4 after her condition became critical. On the morning of November 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired about her health, extending his wishes for her recovery…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Preparations for the world-famous Harihar Kshetra Sonpur Fair 2024 have intensified. This year, the Sonpur Fair will commence on 13 November and conclude on 14 December. A vibrant array of cultural programmes is set to enliven this 32-day event, with the Tourism Department collaborating with other departments to finalise the schedule….
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Chhath festival is set to take place at approximately 550 small and large ghats in Patna, with extensive preparations ongoing at around 102 Ganga Ghats, 45 parks, and 63 ponds across the city. Parking arrangements for over 10,000 vehicles are being established at multiple locations. The festival will commence with the…
Rajgir: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team has arrived in Gaya, marking the start of the first international hockey tournament hosted in Bihar. The Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 will take place from November 11 to November 20, featuring defending champions India alongside Paris Olympics silver medallists China, as well as Japan, Korea, Malaysia,…
Patna: In a proud moment for Bihar cricket, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been selected to represent the Indian Under-19 team in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in the UAE from 29 November. This young talent, known for his exceptional skill and cricketing acumen, will soon showcase his abilities on an…
Patna: Bihar Cricket Academy and High Performance Cricket Academy (HPCA) have reached the quarterfinals of the Abhishek Memorial Under-16 Inter-School Cricket Tournament, following strong wins in their matches on Monday. The tournament is being held at La Martiniere World School in Sampatchak. Bihar Cricket Academy defeated Basawan Park Cricket Academy by 46 runs, while HPCA…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A sensational case of cybercrime has emerged involving the mobile number of former Patna High Court Chief Justice Iqbal Ahmed Ansari, which has reportedly been hacked. Cybercriminals have used his number to solicit money from numerous individuals, including lawyers, by sending fraudulent messages requesting sums of Rs 55,000 from some and…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Approximately 4,000 teachers in Bihar are at risk of losing their jobs following an investigation that revealed serious credential discrepancies. It was found that 80% of these teachers scored below the required 60% in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), while 20% possess fraudulent certificates, including disability, caste, residence, and sports…
