By Alok Mohit Patna: In an interim order, the Patna High Court has stayed the implementation of a recent Bihar government notification banning the operation of diesel school buses in Patna. Justice A. Abhishek Reddy issued the order while hearing a petition filed by the Association of Independent Schools, Bihar, challenging the state government’s directive….
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Metro operations are set to commence soon in Bihar’s capital, Patna, with work progressing rapidly towards completion. Urban Development Minister Nitin Nabin recently instructed the team to expedite the metro project, and if the current pace is maintained, metro services in Patna are expected to start in 2025. The long-awaited dream…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav met at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, sparking significant political speculation in Bihar. This marked the first meeting between the two leaders in eight months. As soon as Tejashwi Yadav entered the chamber in the Main Secretariat, it triggered a sudden…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: According to the Commercial Tax Department, Bihar collected ₹1,491 crore in GST revenue in August 2024, marking an 8% increase compared to the ₹1,379 crore collected in August 2023. However, this figure reflects a decrease from July 2024, when ₹1,569 crore was deposited in the state treasury through GST, surpassing both…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Following the detection of monkeypox cases in several countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern about the potential spread of the infection in India. In response, the Bihar Health Department has heightened its alertness and issued an advisory to the public. Health desks have been established at various locations,…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In preparation for the Hartalika Teej fast, which is observed by married women for unbroken marital bliss, the markets of Patna are bustling with activity. The festival, set for September 6, has seen shops across the city, including those on Kankarbagh Main Road, Boring Road, Bailey Road, Khetan Market, Hathua Market,…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Cyber criminals have swindled Rs 8.52 lakh from the bank accounts of a couple who are lawyers at the Patna High Court. Advocate Sunita Kumari and her husband, Pramod Kumar Singh, residents of Ruknpura, have lodged an FIR at the cyber police station regarding the incident. According to reports, an individual…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Union Minister Chirag Paswan has found himself in the spotlight due to a recent mistake. The Bihar Transport Department has imposed a fine on him for a traffic violation. The incident occurred on 24th August, while Paswan was travelling from Patna to Hajipur. During the journey, a minor error at the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar’s newly appointed Director General of Police (DGP), Alok Raj, met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the first time on Monday after assuming office. The meeting lasted for approximately half an hour, during which the Chief Minister is said to have provided guidelines concerning law and order. Law and order have…
By Avijit Biswas Bhagalpur: In a significant move to boost Geographical Indication (GI) registration for exclusive agricultural products, a NABARD-sponsored Regional GI Facilitation Centre is set to be established at Bihar Agriculture University (BAU), Sabour. The formal approval for the establishment of the regional centre was marked by the handing over of the NABARD sanction…
