By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Five individuals, including Principal Income Tax Commissioner Santosh Kumar, were arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹10 lakh. They were presented before the Special Judge of the CBI Court in Patna on Wednesday, where the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) requested their remand. After taking the accused into judicial custody,…
By Avijit Biswas Bhagalpur: In an effort to enhance the local green cover, the Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADJ)-16, Vishwa Vibhuti Gupta, has issued a unique directive. An accused in a case has been instructed to plant twenty-five trees and submit a certificate of compliance to the court. This certificate must be procured from…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In response to the worsening flood situation in the district, Patna District Magistrate Dr Chandrashekhar Singh has ordered the closure of 76 schools. This decision follows the tragic death of a teacher who drowned after falling from a boat into the River Ganges while en route to his school at Nasriganj…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Upendra Kushwaha and Manan Mishra have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Bihar, representing the NDA. Both candidates filed their nominations on August 21, with today, August 27, being the last day for the withdrawal of nominations. Since no other candidates stepped forward, certificates were issued to both Kushwaha…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an inspection of the eye hospital currently under construction at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) in Patna. During his visit, the Chief Minister reviewed the OPD, ward area, operation theatre, and general ward located on the first floor of the facility. The Additional…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In an innovative move, postmen in Bihar will soon be recharging smart meters for residents across both urban and rural areas. This decision comes in response to widespread difficulties faced by people, particularly in rural regions, where many have reported challenges in recharging their smart meters independently. Even in cities, numerous…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with great splendour on Monday. Various programmes, including Bhajan-Kirtan, were held in Shri Radha-Krishna Temple and other temples across the city. Cultural events continued late into the night, with devotees fasting throughout the day and breaking their fast at midnight after ceremoniously swinging…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: On Monday night, a large crowd of devotees gathered at the ISKCON temple in Patna to celebrate Janmashtami 2024. A significant number of Krishna devotees flocked to the temple, eager for a glimpse of Lord Krishna. The situation quickly escalated as devotees began pushing and shoving at the temple gate, causing…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) is aiming for a three-star ranking in this year’s Swachhata Survey. To achieve this goal, it has developed a comprehensive roadmap, with work already underway in a systematic manner. The Corporation has identified three key areas to improve its score: door-to-door garbage collection, segregation of wet…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In the village of Vijaypura, located in the Dhanrua block of Masaurhi subdivision, just 35 kilometres from Patna, the capital of Bihar, villagers claim that the melodious sound of Lord Krishna’s flute can still be heard today. This belief is deeply rooted in the local culture, with residents asserting that those…
