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PATNA: In a suspected case of suicide, four Jain pilgrims from Karnataka— a woman, her two daughters and a son — were found dead under mysterious circumstances at a Jain ‘dharamshala’ at Rajgir in Nalanda district on Friday morning.The bodies were found inside their room that had been locked from inside. Patna: 1409 Special Trains…
In the aftermath of the recent Union Budget announcement, economic analysts and business leaders in Bihar have voiced their dissatisfaction, lamenting the lack of vibrant initiatives or tailored investments for the state. Unlike previous fiscal plans that were often designed with electoral incentives in mind, this budget appears to overlook Bihar’s unique challenges. Patna: Economic…
PATNA: Dalit villagers in Bihar’s Vaishali lit the pyre of a 91-year-old woman in the middle of a public road after allegedly being prevented from accessing the local cremation ground, sparking tensions and an inquiry.According to villagers and police, the funeral procession of Jhapsi Devi, a resident of Sondho-Vashudeo village in Goraul area, was on…
In response to the tragic case involving the alleged rape and murder of a medical hopeful, Bihar’s Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary called for an urgent meeting with top police officials. He emphasized the need for a prompt arrest of the suspects and insisted on a thorough, transparent investigation to secure justice for the victim. Patna:…
DARBHANGA: A storyteller, Shravan Das, from the Mithilanchal region has been arrested in connection with an alleged minor rape case, police said on Monday.Darbhanga senior superintendent of police (SSP) Jagunath Reddy said the arrest was made by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Rajiv Kumar.“A joint team from the Women’s…
A woman and her three children were found dead in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Police suspect an illicit affair as a motive, arresting the woman’s alleged lover. The husband also faces questioning over alleged domestic abuse. Investigations are ongoing to determine if the deaths were suicide or murder, with the viscera report awaited for confirmation. Patna: The…
Inspired by his mother’s vision to make hospitals and medical services affordable to all, Khan Sir’s hospitals in Patna offer services and tests at minimal prices.Reports suggest the hospital offers blood tests at Rs 7 and ECG at Rs 25. “Our aim is to make healthcare accessible to everyone. Treatment here will be cheaper than…
Gold prices climbed to a fresh lifetime high in the domestic market on Thursday amid sustained buying by jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.Gold advanced by Rs 800 to hit a new peak of Rs 1,47,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), extending gains for the fifth consecutive session. The…
PATNA: A cybercrime gang was busted in Nawada district on Friday for running a fraudulent scheme that promised young men Rs 10 lakh to impregnate women. The gang, operating under the guise of “All India Pregnant Job” and “Playboy Service,” lured victims into paying a registration fee before disappearing with the money. Police arrested two…
In a significant legal development, a Delhi court has officially charged RJD chief Lalu Prasad, along with his family and 41 others, in connection with the railway land-for-jobs scandal. The ruling NDA coalition, comprising the BJP and JD(U), has ramped up its criticism, labeling the actions of Lalu’s family as a ‘criminal enterprise. PATNA: The…
