By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Hotel operator Mohd Shakeel Ahmed was fatally shot on 20 October in broad daylight in the Pirbahor area of Patna. In a major breakthrough, Patna police have arrested the primary suspect, Majid Khan, also known as DD, who had been on the run since the incident. Central Patna SP Sweety Sahrawat…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Preparations are underway for the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) elections in Patna district, with voting scheduled to begin on 26 November. This year, the election will be conducted in three phases across 609 polling stations, electing the managing executive committee, including the president, in 227 PACS. District Magistrate Dr. Chandrashekhar…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: By-elections are underway for four assembly seats in Bihar, alongside assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, with results scheduled for 23 November. As campaigning reaches its final phase, the NDA has intensified its efforts across all regions. Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed confidence on Sunday, stating that the NDA would secure…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: On the occasion of former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav’s birthday, his father and RJD chief, Lalu Prasad Yadav, posted a heartfelt message on the social media platform X, commending his son’s dedication to public service. Lalu wrote, “Dear Tejashwi, on your birthday, I pray to God that you are…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar farmers will now benefit from government subsidies on 75 different types of agricultural machinery. General category beneficiaries will receive a 40% subsidy on these machines, while beneficiaries from SC, ST, and extremely backward classes will receive subsidies ranging from 50% to 80%, depending on the equipment. Subsidised equipment includes a…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: With the conclusion of Chhath Mahaparva, Biharis who travelled home for the festival are now set to return to their workplaces from Saturday. To support returning travellers, Patna Mahavir Temple has organised a special initiative to distribute free snack packets at Patna Junction. According to Acharya Kishore Kunal, Secretary of Patna…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A major theft took place at the home of mobile shop owner Neelkamal Singh in Shishi Botal Gali, Mohar Tola, Dariyapur Gola, under the Kadamkuan police station area in Patna. Thieves broke the locks and stole jewellery worth around Rs 40 lakh and cash worth Rs 5 lakh from a locker….
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar participated in the Chhath Puja celebrations at his residence, where his sister and other family members performed the rituals. The Chief Minister’s family offered Arghya (offerings) to Lord Bhaskar (the Sun God) at a specially built pond on the CM residence premises. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A few hours before devotees offered prayers to the setting sun, the mortal remains of folk singer Sharda Sinha—celebrated as the face of Chhath—were consigned to flames at Gulbi Ghat in Patna. People paid tribute to her with tearful eyes. On Thursday at 10:30 am, her body was cremated with full…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Preparations for Chhath Puja are nearing completion across all districts of Bihar, with 550 ghats and 63 ponds designated in Patna district for devotees to offer arghya. Within Patna city, from Danapur to Didarganj, 102 ghats have been readied for the festivities. However, 12 ghats in Patna have been classified as…
