Patna: Taking serious note of the fire incident that occurred at a private hospital located in Muzaffarpur, the healthdepartment has taken disciplinary action against the concerned govt medical officer who was on duty at the private hospital’s ICU.The department has suspended with immediate effect Dr Pankaj Kumar, the medical officer posted at the primary healthcentre,…
Patna Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena with mayor Sita Sahu during a PMC meeting, at PMC office in Patna, on Tuesday, June 9,2026. Picture by : Ranjeet Kumar Patna: The empowered standing committee of the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) passed the proposal to convert leasehold residential properties into freehold ownership. Residents in areas including Rajendra Nagar,…
Patna: Calling the NDA govt “mad” and accusing it of being driven by hatred, RJD chief Lalu Prasad has brushed aside notices issued by the state govt directing his wife and former CM Rabri Devi to vacate the official bungalow at 10, Circular Road.Returning from Singapore after a routine health check-up, Lalu reacted strongly to…
Bettiah: A homestay initiative launched by the forest department in Santpur under the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) in West Champaran is emerging as a new source of livelihood for local tribal communities while expanding tourism infrastructure in the region.The project, currently in its initial phase, is being operated under the supervision of the Eco-Development Committee…
Patna: Patna University (PU) is likely to develop into a digitally empowered smart campus soon by fully adopting e-governance and paperless administration.In its vision document for 2026-30 displayed on its website, PU aims to strengthen academic standards through modernization of curriculum, introduction of emerging disciplines, and enhancement of student-centriclearning systems. PU also contemplates to adopt…
Patna: Chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday directed the agriculture and disaster management departments to carry out an immediate assessment of crop losses and damage to fruits on trees after sudden storm, rain and hail battered several districts. In a post on X, Choudhary said the survey would help the govt determine the extent of…
Several feared dead after a boat capsized in the Ganga river PATNA: At least two people died and five others are feared missing after a boat carrying around 14 people capsized in the Ganga river near Umanath Ganga Ghat in Barh subdivision of Patna district on Thursday.According to eyewitnesses, strong winds are suspected to have…
Leader of oppositionTejashwi Prasad Yadav Patna: Leader of opposition in state assembly, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, on Sunday alleged that the economic condition of the state was in a “pathetic condition” and added that “Khazana khali hai”. He made the comment a day after CM Samrat Choudhary subtly targeted the RJD with his remark that “AI-enabled…
Bettiah: Students of the ANM Training School hostel at the sub-divisional hospital in Bagaha staged a protest on Thursday, alleging poor quality food and inadequate drinking water facilities. The demonstration, marked by thali-banging, saw two students faint during the agitation.Agitating trainees raised slogans against the mess management, accusing them of serving stale and substandard food.ANM…
Patna: Bihar’s ‘Dial-112’ Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) has provided emergency assistance to more than 55 lakh people since its launch on July 8, 2022, emerging as a major success in emergency policing and citizen support, according to Bihar Police Headquarters (PHQ).Addressing a press conference at PHQ on Wednesday, additional director general (technical services and…
