By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Damaged rural roads will be repaired before the Bihar assembly elections. On the initiative of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the Rural Works Department has prepared an action plan for the repair of dilapidated rural roads. At present, the department is working on a plan to improve 8,332 km of rural roads….
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Students studying in Patna colleges are increasingly turning their skills into sources of income alongside their studies. Some are earning pocket money, while others receive significant financial support. During this time, they not only learn to make informed life decisions but also prepare themselves for the future. For example, students at…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna, June 27: Bihar is set to embark on significant infrastructure developments with the construction of four roads and bridges, amounting to Rs 7000 crore. Work on these projects will commence post-monsoon, with the tender process currently underway and expected to conclude during the rainy season. These projects are crucial for the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna, June 26: Anju Devi has been elected as the president of the Patna Zila Parishad in the election held on Wednesday at the Collectorate building. Anju Devi secured 33 votes, defeating her rival Rehana Parveen, the member representing area number 38 from Athmal Gola, who received 5 votes. Outgoing Zila Parishad…
By Alok Mohit and Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar-born Syed Naqvi, who later became a Pakistani national, is facing a major dilemma after the Patna High Court ordered his release from detention and waived the remainder of his sentence. Despite being his adopted country, Pakistan refuses to accept him, and he cannot stay in Bihar’s Arwal…
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…
