By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The central government has approved the capacity expansion Stage-2 of the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Station (NSTPS) in Aurangabad, which is wholly owned by NTPC. Under Stage-2, three new units with an 800 MW power generation capacity each will be installed. The tender for this expansion has been issued. If the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna, June 25: The Bihar government has announced the transfer of several IAS officers, including the district magistrate (DM) of Patna. Chandrashekhar Singh, former DM of Patna, has been reinstated as the district magistrate of Patna. The current Patna DM, Shirshat Kapil Ashok, has been transferred, according to a notification issued by…
By Alok Mohit and Neeraj Kumar Patna: Come July 1, 2024, Bihar, along with the rest of India, will witness a significant overhaul of its criminal justice system. Three new laws – Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam – will replace the existing Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In a joint operation by the Patna Police and STF team of Buddha Colony, the absconding main accused, Randhir Yadav, in the contractor Uday Kumar murder case was arrested. Along with Yadav, his accomplices Vikas and Sahil were also apprehended. DSP Law and Order Krishna Murari Prasad stated on Monday that…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The hearing in the NEET paper leak case was held in Patna on Tuesday. The anticipatory bail petition filed by Sanjeev Mukhiya, along with the bail petitions of all 13 accused, was heard in the court of ADJ-5. The court declared that all future hearings in this case will be conducted…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Bihar government is taking renewed steps to operationalize half a dozen airports under its control, aiming to enhance air connectivity across the state. Previous announcements to start flights from these airports did not progress, but the increasing demand for air travel has spurred new initiatives. In a recent pre-budget meeting…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Super Specialty Hospitals in four cities of Bihar are nearing operational status, though delays and partial openings are affecting their readiness. The commissioning date for the Super Specialty Hospital in Darbhanga has been postponed again, while the hospital in Muzaffarpur is expected to start operating on July 15. Despite completing construction,…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The CBI has initiated swift action by registering an FIR in the NEET paper leak case. On Monday morning, a CBI team arrived at the Bihar Economic Offenses Unit (EOU) office. The central government has assigned the investigation to the CBI. On Sunday, the CBI registered the case and formed two…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Due to the stagnant monsoon in Bihar, temperatures have risen once again in the south-western part of the state. On Sunday, a heatwave returned to Dehri, Gopalganj, Bhojpur, Vaishali, Aurangabad, and Arwal. Strong hot winds blew through these areas, causing temperatures to soar five degrees Celsius above normal. Vaishali experienced the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In a significant move during the 53rd GST Council meeting, students staying in private hostels received a major relief as the council decided to grant a tax exemption. This exemption applies to students living in hostels outside educational institutions, provided the rent is less than Rs 20,000 per month. This decision…
