By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Relief from traffic congestion is on the horizon for commuters traveling from Gandhi Maidan to Gaighat in Patna. A double-decker flyover, currently under construction to accommodate the increasing vehicle pressure on Ashoka Rajpath, is expected to be completed by January 2025. More than half of the construction work has already been…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Efforts are underway to bring back Hena Shahab, the wife of the late Siwan strongman leader and former MP Shahabuddin, into the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). On Wednesday evening, Hena Shahab met with RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. The meeting took place at the…
By Avijit Biswas Bhagalpur/Deoghar: Despite the ongoing challenges posed by deficient rainfall, the spirit of the lakhs of pilgrims participating in the annual Shrawani Mela remains undiminished. This year, an unprecedented number of devotees have undertaken the 104-kilometer trek from Sultanganj in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district to the Baidyanathdham temple in Deoghar district, Jharkhand, to offer…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has submitted a comprehensive 1000-page supplementary chargesheet in the “land for job” case, implicating 11 individuals, including RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav. The chargesheet will be reviewed by the Rouse Avenue Court on August 13. This development may exacerbate…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In a significant move, the Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has approved the creation of 4315 new posts at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), Bihar’s largest government hospital. These positions are for the new building currently under construction, which will have 5462 beds. After the cabinet meeting,…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The continuous rainfall in the Sone River basin is significantly impacting Bihar, causing a rapid rise in the water level of the Ganga River in Patna. The Ganga is now dangerously close to the red mark, and the Sone River has reached its highest level in 13 years. According to the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Bihar Transport Department is gradually launching bus services from all government hospitals in the state to nearby railway stations and bus stands, aiming to ease the commute for patients and their relatives. Following the introduction of this service at IGIMS in Patna, the department plans to extend it to AIIMS,…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: India’s first nature library is being built in Patna, the capital of Bihar. This library, nearly complete, is located in Patna Zoo next to the nursery near the annexe. It is expected to become a significant attraction for wildlife enthusiasts. Patna Zoo Director Satyajit Kumar stated that the library’s construction cost…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In an ambitious move to develop new urban areas in Bihar, the state government is preparing nine greenfield townships, each spanning 2,000 acres. One township will be established in each division of the state. The government will acquire only 10 percent of the total land needed for these townships, with the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Farmers in Bihar will soon be able to obtain electricity connections from the comfort of their homes, thanks to an upcoming campaign by the state electricity company. Currently, 4.80 lakh farmers in Bihar lack electricity connections. To address this, the company plans to visit farmers’ homes directly and organize special camps…
