By Neeraj Kumar Patna, May 17: The body of a four-year-old boy, who had gone missing, was found inside a drain on the premises of a private school in Patna, after which an irate mob on Friday set the school building on fire. Agitated parents, family members and locals also blocked roads and burnt tyres,…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna, May 15: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate from Pataliputra Lok Sabha seat, Misa Bharti, has been actively engaging in an outreach campaign since filing her nomination. On Tuesday, she campaigned in dozens of villages and sought votes. Addressing one of the meetings in Karay panchayat area of Masaurhi, Misa Bharti said…
By Avijit Biswas Bhagalpur, May 14: Arvind Mishra, a renowned bird watcher and conservationist, has recently been appointed to the governing council of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). Mishra, a local resident, is the first from the state to be nominated as a member of the BNHS governing council. The BNHS, established in 1883,…
Mortal remains of Sushil Kumar Modi consigned to flames By Neeraj Kumar Patna, May 14: Sushil Kumar Modi, former Bihar deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader, passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Monday following an eight-month battle with cancer. He was 72. Modi’s mortal remains…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna, May 12: As Sunday evening descended, the streets of Patna reverberated with chants of “Modi-Modi”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, having concluded four election meetings earlier in the day, conducted a roadshow in the evening. Starting from Bhattacharya Road at 7:21 pm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s procession covered a distance of approximately…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna, May 12: Women navigating the streets of the capital face significant challenges in accessing toilet facilities. In response, the Patna Municipal Corporation has taken a groundbreaking step by introducing mobile pink toilets exclusively for women. This initiative marks the first of its kind in Patna, with two toilets slated for installation…
By Neeraj Kumar PATNA: The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police has initiated an investigation into the alleged paper leak of NEET-UG 2024, conducted on May 5. An eight-member EOU team, led by an SP-rank officer, has been assembled for this purpose. Several accused have already been apprehended, including individuals from Patna and various…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna, May 11: the capital city of the state, is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to conduct a roadshow for the first time. The anticipation among BJP workers is palpable, and the administration is fully engaged in the preparatory activities. The entire city is undergoing…
By Avijit Biswas Bhagalpur: Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, is actively engaging in the revival of the local silk industry by addressing the issue of availability of cocoons and silk yarn, which has been a significant constraint in its development. To tackle this challenge, the university plans to train females in rural areas in the…
