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Tragic accident on the IIT-Patna campus claimed the life of 21-year-old BTech student Sadasivuni Harshith Patnaik. PATNA: A 21-year-old BTech student from Telangana died after being electrocuted on the IIT-Patna campus in Bihta on Saturday morning when he accidentally came into contact with a live electric pole at a playground. The fourth-year student had travelled…
PATNA: More than 150 students aged 6–14 fell ill at a govt middle school in Baluaha village in Saharsa district on Thursday after consuming mid-day meal allegedly contaminated by an insect or snake.Saharsa civil surgeon Dr Raj Narayan Prasad said the children were initially taken to Mahishi primary health centre and later referred to Saharsa…
Bihar’s first cabinet expansion under chief minister Samrat Choudhary took place on Thursday at Gandhi Maidan in Patna PATNA: Bihar’s first cabinet expansion under chief minister Samrat Choudhary took place on Thursday at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, with all ministers taking oath in a high-profile ceremony attended by top NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra…
Nitish Kumar, son Nishant Kumar (File Photo) PATNA: Nishant Kumar, son of JD(U) patriarch Nitish Kumar, is tipped to join the Bihar govt in CM Samrat Choudhary’s first cabinet expansion Thursday, barely eight weeks after his entry into politics as the reluctant heir to his father’s decades-long legacy.News of Nishant transitioning from political rookie to…
Patna: Nearly 2,773 women and girls have contacted Shakti Suraksha Dal—a specialised police unit launched by the Patna Police to combat harassment of women and girls in public places—within a month. Two teams were formed last year in July under the guidance of SSP Kartikeya K Sharma to provide safe and responsive support to women,…
Bihar’s street vendors, numbering over 2 lakh, face significant challenges despite some progress. While many hold vending certificates and access loans, institutional gaps and legal protection remain critical issues. Evictions are often arbitrary, with vendors receiving no prior notice. Patna alone has around 40,000 vendors, highlighting the need for designated vending zones across the state….
Patna: The state is expected to witness a fluctuating temperature pattern over the next few days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its bulletin on Thursday, stated that the maximum temperatures are likely to drop by two to three degrees Celsius across most parts of the state, providing some relief from the recent heat in…
In a bold move, Bihar’s Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has announced a stringent zero-tolerance approach towards crime, corruption, and communal strife. He has called on district leaders to respond decisively against anti-social behaviors, prioritizing swift actions in murder investigations. Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Thursday said maintenance of law and order and the rule of…
Harsh was the nephew (bhanja) of former MLC and BJP leader Manoj Kumar Singh. Patna: A road rage incident turned violent in Siwan district on Wednesday evening when a youth, Harsh Kumar Singh, 28, was shot dead, while his father was seriously injured. The incident took place near Laxmipur-Andar Dhala overbridge in the Town police…
Bihar’s registration department has achieved a significant revenue milestone, exceeding its target for 2025-26 and setting an ambitious Rs 10,000 crore goal for 2026-27. The department is embracing technology, aiming for a completely paperless registration process with digital signatures and mobile app integration. This initiative promises increased transparency and convenience, even allowing senior citizens to…
