By Neeraj Kumar Patna, May 20: In many trains across Bihar, women-only coaches are frequently occupied by male passengers, causing significant inconvenience to female travelers. Despite the efforts of the railway administration to arrest and fine men traveling in women’s coaches, this issue persists. Here, we outline the penalties men can face for traveling in…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna, May 20: A boat laden with vegetables overturned in the River Ganga at Mahavir Ghat in Maner, near Patna, on Sunday. There were 12 people on board. As the boat overturned, everyone began to drown. Fortunately, 10 people managed to swim to safety, but two remain missing. Upon receiving information about…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna, May 18: In the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections, a number of Independent candidates have emerged as strong contenders, posing a challenge to the nominees of prominent political parties such as the RJD, BJP, and chief minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) in Bihar. These Independent candidates are proving to be formidable opponents,…
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…
