Patna: The capital city and several other districts of the state experienced heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Wednesday evening, bringing immediate relief to residents following a week of scorching heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates this trend will continue through the end of the week, with maximum temperatures expected to drop by 2 to…
What started as a blissful wedding celebration descended into heartbreak on the Ara-Patna highway when a reckless pickup truck careened into a motorcycle. Near the Koilwar underpass, this tragic event resulted in the deaths of two dear friends, Sujit Kumar and Amit Kumar, who were joyfully returning home from a family gathering. Ara: The joy…
In a significant diplomatic gathering, India and Nepal will meet in the vibrant city of Kathmandu to delve into pressing matters surrounding the Kosi and Gandak Projects. The focus will be on strategies for flood management, improving irrigation systems, and fostering collaboration between the two nations. Patna: The joint committee on Kosi and Gandak Projects…
Gaya: Amid mounting complaints of irregular water supply during the ongoing heatwave, district magistrate (DM) Shashank Shubhankar on Wednesday conducted a surprise inspection of the Singra Sthan water supply centre. The inspection was carried out along with municipal commissioner Abhishek Palasiya and officials of the Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO).During the visit, the district…
Gaya Municipal Corporation’s standing committee greenlit proposals for enhanced civic services, infrastructure upgrades, and revenue generation. Key decisions include installing 11,000 LED streetlights, procuring 40 new water tankers, and developing commercial complexes on vacant land. Concerns over water supply and cleanliness were also addressed, with officials warned of salary deductions if improvements aren’t seen. Gaya:…
Gaya: Following LPG shortage in the wake of the US-Iran war and subsequent developments, residents of Gaya are looking forward to PNG connections to meet their kitchen fuel requirements. The task of providing PNG connections to cooking gas consumers in Gaya district has been jointly entrusted to Indian Oil Company and Adani Gas. Of late,…
Patna: Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated a transition to a sensor-based, IoT-enabled street lighting system to modernise urban infrastructure and improve energy efficiency across the city. According to the corporation, a tender has been floated to select an agency that will install 25,000 new street lights and automate the existing network through a Centralised…
Patna: The 108-year-old Patna University (PU) is witnessing a marked rise in research output, driven by a growing research-friendly environment on campus and the induction of young faculty members from across the country. The shift has brought a steady increase in research projects under the university’s domain.PU academics said nearly one-fourth of the faculty is…
Madhubani district has topped Bihar in the “Gyan Bharatam Mission” for manuscript digitization, verifying and approving an outstanding 3,96,487 manuscripts. This significant achievement, far surpassing Gaya’s second-place tally, highlights collaborative efforts from the administration, departments, academics, and citizens. District Magistrate Anand Sharma urged continued public involvement in preserving this vital cultural heritage for posterity. Madhubani:…
Patna: Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has secured a no objection certificate (NOC) and is set to develop a well-organised vending zone on a 1.93-acre plot near Loknayak J P Golambar (Digha Golambar) on J P Ganga Path, popularly known as Marine Drive, for relocating roadside vendors.The initiative marks the latest push in the corporation’s long-standing…
