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Bihar Congress MLA’s son found dead in Patna flat, suicide suspected: Police
Published on Feb 03, 2025 02:05 PM IST
Police said the teenager was found dead in his room at the legislator’s Patna flat on Monday morning
Clad in Madhubani art saree, Nirmala wins heart of Mithila
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wore a Madhubani saree gifted by artist Dulari Devi during her Budget speech, honoring Mithila's rich art heritage.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 06:59 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
‘Locked out’: Mahakumbh devotees, passengers pelt stones at Kalka Mail in Gaya
Led by the passengers who had reserved seats in the train but could not enter, the mob reached the engine room and blocked the tracks.
Published on Jan 28, 2025 04:48 PM IST
Prasun K Mishra
Anant Singh surrenders, Mokama remains tense after 2nd firing incident
Mokama constituency faces renewed violence as Anant Singh surrenders after gang clashes. Arrests made amid fears of escalating gang wars in Patna.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 06:21 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
‘Karpoori Thakur was a true statesman, ahead of his time’: V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar
Describing Karpoori as a people’s leader who never encouraged ‘dynastic politics’, Dhankhar said the socialist icon was conferred with Bharat Ratna 36 years after his demise, though he deserved it much earlier.
Published on Jan 24, 2025 04:01 PM IST
Over ₹1.2 cr cash seized from Bihar education officer’s house, wife’s school
West Champaran’s now-suspended DEO Rajnikanth Praveen joined government service in 2005 and has been posted in Darbhanga, and Madhubani as well
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:38 PM IST
Legacy line-up: Bihar parties vie for marking subaltern icon Karpoori’s 101th birthday on Friday
In Bihar, political parties are celebrating Karpoori Thakur's 101st birth anniversary to claim his legacy ahead of upcoming assembly polls.
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 05:54 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
Manjhi threatens to quit Union cabinet, then vows to be with Modi till death
Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular leader Jitan Ram Manjhi reversed his threat to resign from Modi's cabinet, clarifying he won't leave BJP despite seat disputes.
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 07:21 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
Two tunes in NDA: Chirag backs BPSC agitation, Manjhi sees politics in it
Bihar's BPSC aspirants' agitation intensifies political tensions ahead of elections, with Dalit leaders split on demands for re-examinations.
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 06:32 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
Decline in sittings of legislatures a matter of concern: Om Birla in Patna
Birla said the legislatures should be a place for meaningful and result-oriented discussions and for that all the political parties should come together to have a code of conduct for their respective parties
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 04:02 PM IST
3 dead, 7 missing as boat carrying 18 from Bihar to Jharkhand capsizes in Ganga
An officer monitoring the rescue operation said that the death toll is likely to go up as search operation has not yet yielded any result
Published on Jan 19, 2025 05:15 PM IST
Aditya Nath Jha
Tejashwi elevated as ‘de facto’ RJD chief, gets powers at par with Lalu
RJD empowers Tejashwi Yadav as de facto head, granting him election ticket authority ahead of 2025 polls; Lalu Yadav likely to retain party presidency.
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 07:43 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Delhi assembly polls: JD (U) likely to contest on two seats
The party is set to field a candidate from Sangam Vihar, while talks are underway for Burari assembly seat
Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:38 PM IST
BPSC protest: Guv meets student delegation in bid to break impasse
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan met with BPSC aspirants, promising to relay their grievances as students await Patna HC's decision on exam retest.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 07:00 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
ED raids 19 locations in probe against Bihar bank linked to RJD leader for fraud
The federal agency is probing money laundering allegations in connection with loan fraud at Vaishali Shahari Vikas Cooperative Bank
Published on Jan 10, 2025 06:27 PM IST
Bihar govt initiates process for construction of 3 five-star hotels in Patna
Bihar govt initiates process for construction of 3 five-star hotels in Patna
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 05:20 PM IST
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Ara woman becomes first in Bihar to get citizenship under CAA
Bihar issued its first citizenship certificate under the CAA to Sumitra Rani Saha, marking a historic step in implementing the Act.
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 06:50 PM IST
Avinash KumarPrashant Ranjan, Patna
BPSC re-exam for 1 centre today, protest spruces up
Bihar PSC denies full re-exam despite protests; only one centre's test rescheduled for January 4. Opposition parties support candidates' demands.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 07:16 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
3 boys playing online game on tracks mowed down by train in Bihar
Locals present during the accident said that the boys were playing PUBG, a popular online game, on the train tracks
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 12:44 PM IST
Arif Mohammad Khan sworn in as Governor of poll-bound Bihar
Arif Mohammad Khan, a former union minister who has held several portfolios ranging from energy to civil aviation, arrived in Patna on December 30
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 02:07 PM IST
Police use water cannons, mild force to disperse BPSC protesters in Patna
Police use water cannons, mild force to disperse BPSC protesters in Patna
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 10:19 PM IST
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Patna administration offers to facilitate protestors' meeting with BPSC
Patna administration offers to facilitate protestors' meeting with BPSC
Published on Dec 28, 2024 03:30 PM IST
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Bihar elections: BJP panel puts stamp on Nitish’s name as CM face
Bihar BJP confirmed NDA will contest 2025 elections under Nitish Kumar's leadership, ending speculation about a change in leadership.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 07:58 PM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
NIA conducts raids in Bihar in connection with recovery of AK-47 parts
The NIA conducted searches at 17 locations in Bihar linked to a case of illegal arms trade, recovering documents and cash amid ongoing investigations.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 05:59 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
CM Nitish to embark on Pragati Yatra from Dec 23
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will start his 15th yatra, Pragati Yatra, from December 23 to review development projects and interact with women.
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 06:59 PM IST
Vijay Swaroop, Patna
8 pillars of razed Dutch-era Patna Collectorate building displayed at new complex
8 pillars of razed Dutch-era Patna Collectorate building displayed at new complex
Published on Dec 10, 2024 08:09 PM IST
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Mamata should head INDIA bloc, says Lalu; triggers ‘unity vs division’ debate
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav backs Mamata Banerjee to lead the opposition INDIA bloc, criticizing Congress’ objections amid growing tensions among allies.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 06:14 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Lalu takes swipe at CM’s yatra; BJP, JD(U) hit back calling remarks ‘lewd’
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's comments on CM Nitish Kumar's Mahila Samvad yatra spark outrage from BJP and JD(U), labeling them vulgar and objectionable.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 05:53 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
New complex of Patna Collectorate to be inaugurated on Tuesday
New complex of Patna Collectorate to be inaugurated on Tuesday
Published on Dec 09, 2024 09:24 PM IST
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33,000 teachers request transfer in Bihar: Edu dept
Over 33,000 transfer applications from Bihar teachers have been received in just eight days, as the government reopens the application window.
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 06:44 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna