A brutal murder has shocked Patna as an unidentified young man’s bloodied body was found near a lodge. Evidence suggests a violent attack inside the lodge, with blood trails leading to the discovery site. Police are actively searching for a second young man who was seen with the victim, believed to be the prime suspect…
Patna: Two young girls feared drowned while bathing with their family members in the Ganga river during wedding rituals in Chiraiya village, under Bakhtiyarpur police station area in Patna district on Saturday morning.The incident took place around 11am when four cousins entered the deep waters of the river near Ganga Sthan to bathe. While two…
Patna: Since April 2016, when the Nitish Kumar-led govt enforced complete prohibition under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, the state has been locked in an unrelenting, high-stakes battle against liquor smuggling from neighbouring Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal. What began as a policy decision has evolved into a sweeping enforcement campaign, marked by…
Bhagalpur: CM Samrat Choudhary on Saturday announced ex-gratia of Rs4 lakh each to bereaved family whose children got drowned in Ganga river in Jhallu Das Tola under Rangra block in Naugachia subdivision of Bhagalpur district. Three children, including two teenagers, drowned while taking a bath at Ganga ghat during the ‘mundan’ rituals. The deceased were…
Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Saturday said the construction of Maa Janaki temple at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi district would be completed by Dec 31, 2028.Chairing a meeting to review the construction of Punaura Dham temple and developmental works of the entire area in Sitamarhi district, Samrat also said the proposed new township near Sitamarhi…
Buxar: Buxar railway station despite being among top revenue-generating stations continues to fall short in providing essential passenger amenities.The absence of air-conditioned waiting halls and modern passenger lounges forces travellers to spend long hours on crowded platforms. The situation becomes especially harsh during summer, when passengers endure intense heat and humidity with little relief.Regular commuters…
Bhagalpur: Governor-cum-chancellor of universities, Syed Ata Hasnain, conferred degrees on 443 students who completed courses in various agricultural streams at the ninth convocation of Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) on Friday.Of the graduates, 234 were girls and 209 boys, underlining the growing importance of agricultural courses among girls. Among them, 339 were from undergraduate (BSc) agriculture,…
In a striking decision, Buxar’s District Education Officer has faced a hefty fine of Rs 50,000 due to a blatant pattern of ignoring court directives and neglecting responsibilities. The appellate authority pointed to the officer’s repeated failure to address multiple warnings, labeling such behavior as not only arbitrary but also a significant barrier to the…
Attention scholars! Patliputra University is thrilled to announce that online PhD registrations for the 2024-25 academic year are now open! From April 27 to May 2, it’s your chance to take that next step in your academic journey. If you’re an alumnus, be ready to upload your documents. Patna: Patliputra University (PPU) has announced the…
In a fiery address, Bihar’s opposition chief Tejashwi Yadav threw shade at the ruling NDA, accusing them of squandering state resources and destabilizing governance with their frequent leadership changes. With five different governments in just five years, he claimed the rightful mandate of the opposition was stolen through ‘nefarious schemes’ and dubious financing. Patna: Leader…
