Delays Plague Patna Metro Tunnel Construction While Elevated Routes Progress Rapidly

By Neeraj Kumar  Patna: The construction of the underground tunnel on the Danapur-Khemnichak (via Bailey Road-Patna Junction) corridor of Phase One of the Patna Metro has been stalled for an extended period. This corridor features an elevated line from Danapur to Pataliputra station and from Mithapur to Khemnichak, which will be connected by an underground…

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Dismantling of Pontoon Bridge on River Ganga Disrupts Connectivity for Thousands

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: On Monday afternoon, the Pontoon Bridge on the River Ganga, known as the lifeline of the Diara region, was dismantled. As a result, thousands of residents from seven panchayats—Purani Panapur, Hetanpur, Kasimchak, Patlapur, Ganghara, Manas, and Akilpur—are now reliant on boats for commuting. The dismantling has severed their direct connection to…

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Monsoon Boosts Sales of Umbrellas and Raincoats in Patna

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: This year, the monsoon may have arrived a little late in Patna compared to previous years, but the city’s markets are now bustling with colorful umbrellas and raincoats. Residents have begun preparing for the rainy season, and shopkeepers are hopeful for a good season of sales. From malls to footpaths and…

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ISKCON Patna Gears Up for Grand Jagannath Rath Yatra on July 7

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The ISKCON temple in Patna is eagerly preparing for the upcoming Jagannath Rath Yatra scheduled for July 7, which is anticipated to draw devotees from both within the country and abroad. This annual event holds great significance, celebrating Lord Jagannath’s divine presence and attracting participants to witness its splendor. Krishna Kripa…

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Rising Incidents of Theft and Snatching at Patna Junction Cause Alarm

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: There is a growing terror of thieves and snatchers at Patna Junction. Despite recent arrests of several gang members, incidents of theft and snatching of chains and mobiles continue unabated. On Thursday, on platform number nine at Patna Junction, a miscreant snatched a gold chain worth about Rs 2 lakh from…

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Ganga River to Get Water Sports, Parks, and More in Eco-Tourism Push

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: To promote eco-tourism on the banks of the Ganga, conserve the environment and biodiversity, and increase sustainable development and livelihood opportunities, a meeting was held with officials from various departments. It was decided that water sports will soon be introduced in the Ganga River. Additionally, the riverbanks will be developed as…

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College Students of Patna Turn Skills into Income Sources

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…

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Anju Devi Elected President of Patna Zila Parishad

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…

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19 arrested so far in NEET paper leak case, probe uncovers their roles within network

By Alok Mohit and Neeraj Kumar PATNA: The Economic Offenses Unit (EOU) of Bihar police on Saturday arrested six more persons from Deoghar in Jharkhand in the connection with the NEET paper leak case. With this the number of people arrested by the EOU has gone up to 19. Police said the six arrested persons,…

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Patna Airport Expands Capacity with New Taxi Track and Isolation Parking Bay

By Neeraj Kumar Patna, June 23: The construction of a parallel taxi track and an isolation parking bay at Patna Airport has been completed. The final steps of cleaning and painting are currently underway, and the project is expected to be fully finished by the end of this month. Commissioning is set to begin next…

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