By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The construction of the underground tunnel on the Danapur-Khemnichak (via Bailey Road-Patna Junction) corridor of Phase One of the Patna Metro has been stalled for an extended period. This corridor features an elevated line from Danapur to Pataliputra station and from Mithapur to Khemnichak, which will be connected by an underground…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In response to significant backlash over the previous year’s academic calendar, which saw the cancellation of holidays for several Hindu festivals, the Bihar government has taken steps to address the issue for the upcoming year. The then Additional Chief Secretary of the Education Department, KK Pathak, had released the academic calendar…
Patna: Officials from various sports associations in Bihar, led by the Bihar Olympic Association, met with Sports Minister Surendra Mehta at Vikas Bhawan. The discussions aimed to establish harmony between the Sports Department and the sports associations. During the meeting, officials apprised the minister of the problems related to their respective sports. They discussed the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar is rapidly advancing in the field of IT. Following the establishment of an office by US analytics and AI consulting company Tiger Analytics, global IT giant HCL Technologies Limited has now inaugurated its first infrastructure delivery center in the state. Located in Udyog Bhawan near Gandhi Maidan, Patna, the center…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha has filed his nomination as the NDA candidate for the by-election to fill a vacant seat in the Bihar Legislative Council. Present during his nomination were Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, and other prominent leaders of the alliance. The Grand Alliance is unlikely to…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: On Monday afternoon, the Pontoon Bridge on the River Ganga, known as the lifeline of the Diara region, was dismantled. As a result, thousands of residents from seven panchayats—Purani Panapur, Hetanpur, Kasimchak, Patlapur, Ganghara, Manas, and Akilpur—are now reliant on boats for commuting. The dismantling has severed their direct connection to…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: This year, Bihar will achieve complete digitization of its land records and district archives, transforming them into digital libraries. This initiative will make all revenue records of the state accessible with a click. In 2024, 274 zones will be converted into digital libraries as part of the fourth agriculture roadmap, with…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: This year, the monsoon may have arrived a little late in Patna compared to previous years, but the city’s markets are now bustling with colorful umbrellas and raincoats. Residents have begun preparing for the rainy season, and shopkeepers are hopeful for a good season of sales. From malls to footpaths and…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The ISKCON temple in Patna is eagerly preparing for the upcoming Jagannath Rath Yatra scheduled for July 7, which is anticipated to draw devotees from both within the country and abroad. This annual event holds great significance, celebrating Lord Jagannath’s divine presence and attracting participants to witness its splendor. Krishna Kripa…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Teachers in schools across Patna district are neglecting to register online attendance. According to daily reports received by the District Education Office, teachers from 1066 schools are failing to log their attendance online. This negligence is prompting the Education Department to prepare for stringent actions against the responsible teachers. The District…
