By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Two residents of Patna, Akash from Kankarbagh and Ajay from Patrakar Nagar, have fallen victim to cybercrime scams, losing a combined sum of Rs 2.40 lakh. Both individuals have lodged complaints on the National Cyber Crime Portal. Akash reported that he received a call from an unknown number, where the caller…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The revered Chhath Mahaparva begins on Tuesday with the traditional Nahai-Khai ritual, but this year, devotees are facing a sharp rise in costs. Inflation has increased expenses for Chhath-related items by 20 percent compared to last year, adding financial strain for many observants. Grocery shopkeepers have brought in special supplies for…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: As Chhath, one of Bihar’s most cherished festivals, approaches, the influx of migrant Biharis returning to their villages continues in full swing. While some arrived home for Diwali, many awaited Chhath to reunite with family. With the festival beginning on Tuesday with the traditional Nahay Khay ritual, Patna Junction is witnessing…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Bihar Health Department is preparing to privatise the state’s only government-run super-specialty eye hospital, originally built on the vision of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Located in Rajendra Nagar, Patna, this eye hospital was designed to function like a major corporate hospital, but is now likely to be handed over to…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: As Bihar gears up for the Chhath Puja festival, cold weather is set to arrive earlier than usual. From Monday, November 4, minimum temperatures across the state are expected to drop, with a more pronounced chill anticipated by November 15. The Meteorological Department reported a minimum temperature of 22°C over the…
Patna: The Madhya Pradesh cricket team has arrived in Patna ahead of their Ranji Trophy match against Bihar, scheduled to take place at the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium from 6th November. The team was welcomed at Patna Airport by Rupak Kumar, the co-liaison officer appointed by the Bihar Cricket Association. Madhya Pradesh Squad Shubham Sharma (Captain) Kulwant…
Patna: In the Abhishek Memorial Under-16 Inter-School Cricket Tournament, YCC and SCA XI emerged victorious in their respective matches on Sunday, advancing to the quarterfinals. YCC narrowly defeated Jaguar Cricket Academy by 6 runs, while SCA XI secured a convincing 8-wicket win over GCA Blue. First Match YCC, winning the toss and opting to bat,…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Chhath festival is not only a significant celebration of faith but also a symbol of communal harmony. For the past three decades, Muslim women in Patna have been playing a vital role in the festival’s preparations by crafting earthen stoves, which are essential for the festival’s rituals. These women abstain from…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: This year’s Chhath Puja at the historic Surya Mandir, located within the Bihta Air Force campus near Patna, faces disruption due to the presence of a leopard in the area. The leopard’s movement over the past eight days has instilled fear among Air Force personnel, affecting recent festivals like Dhanteras and…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Cybercriminals in Bihar are deploying increasingly deceptive tactics to defraud citizens, with recent cases involving fraudulent use of the Raj Bhavan’s identity. Two distinct scams have emerged: in one, criminals created a fake Facebook account impersonating the Governor, while in another, they used WhatsApp to impersonate a Raj Bhavan official, attempting…
