Bettiah: A woman allegedly strangled her husband with the help of her paramour at Matiyariya village under Lauria police station area in West Champaran on Sunday night. Police have arrested both accused and launched an investigation.According to police, the deceased was identified as Amit Kumar Namodas (35), a resident of Matiyaria Bengali colony under Gobraura…
Patna’s Ganga Research Centre-cum-Museum is now under district administration, set to house the District Ganga Committee office and become a hub for research and public awareness. The facility will undergo development with essential amenities. A recent meeting reviewed conservation efforts for the Ganga and its tributaries, focusing on pollution control, river flow, community engagement, water…
Patna Metro’s elevated stretch from Bhoothnath to Malahi Pakri, a crucial part of Corridor II, has successfully passed a safety inspection by the Chief Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety. This 2.75 km section, including Khemnichak station, is set to open soon, completing the priority elevated corridor and boosting urban mobility. Patna: In a major step…
Patna: In a major step towards expanding the Patna metro rail network, the chief commissioner of metro railway safety, Nilebhra Sengupta, along with his team, conducted a detailed inspection on Monday of the elevated stretch from Bhoothnath to Malahi Pakri on the Blue Line, part of Corridor II.The inspection was carried out using a trolley…
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…
Patna: Drawing a comparison with Britain and the United States, deputy chief minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav on Monday defended Bihar’s prohibition law, arguing no legislation can completely eliminate crime and laws are meant for the larger public good.Responding to questions on continued liquor smuggling despite the ban, Bijendra said anti-criminal laws enacted by the British…
A botched daylight jewellery store robbery in Gopalganj ended tragically with two accused succumbing to injuries. Golu Mishra, critically injured by villagers after the failed heist, died in Patna. The incident, which saw locals thwarting armed criminals, also resulted in the death of an innocent bystander. Another accused, Vishal Yadav, died on the spot. Patna:…
Patna: RJD working president Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Monday said the NDA govt in Bihar has failed to fulfil its poll promise of transferring the second instalment of the total Rs 2 lakh under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana (MMRY) into the personal accounts of registered women, claiming the state’s coffers are empty.“Only 1.81 crore…
Buxar swelters under a severe heatwave, with temperatures hitting 42°C. The health department is on high alert, establishing dedicated heatstroke wards in hospitals and health centers. Rapid response teams are deployed for round-the-clock monitoring. Authorities urge residents to take precautions, with revised school timings implemented for younger students. Buxar: Buxar continued to reel under an…
Patna: Muzaffarpur cyber police has busted a cyberfraud gang involved in running a large-scale ‘digital arrest’ scam, cheating victims of Rs67 lakh by impersonating central agency officials. Two key accused — Priyaranjan Sharma (62) and his son Anant Abhishek — were arrested from the Rajiv Nagar area in Patna on Sunday evening.The arrests followed a…
