Ara: The indefinite hunger strike planned by Bhojpur encounter victim Bharat Bhushan Tiwari’s mother from July 9 has been postponed after she fell ill on Thursday.After examining her, Shahpur primary health centre doctor Munna Prasad said, “Her blood pressure suddenly dropped. She has minor fever too.”Bharat’s brother Chandan Tiwari said, “The proposed indefinite hunger strike…
Patna: A special investigation team (SIT) of the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) on Thursday took 30 accused lodged in Lakhisarai jail on a 72-hour remand in connection with the NEET re-exam fraud case.EOU ADG Amit Kumar Jain said, “The accused have been taken on a 72-hour remand after seeking permission of the special EOU court….
CM Samrat Chaudhary at a review meeting in Patna on Thursday Patna: CM Samrat Chaudhary on Thursday asked officials concerned to prepare one crore new ration cards across Bihar at the earliest, saying the state govt’s top priority is to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve of “Garib Kalyan with Dignity” with full commitment on…
Patna: Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH) is set to operationalise the state’s first research-based MRI machine and two advanced CT scan machines this month, aiming to strengthen diagnostic and research facilities. Health minister Nishant Kumar said the new installations would provide high-quality and affordable diagnostic services, reducing the need for patients to travel to other…
Patna: Police on Thursday arrested two men for allegedly gang-raping a 14-year-old girl in Nalanda district after abducting her from a field where she had gone with her aunt on Wednesday evening.According to police, the incident occurred around 8pm when the minor and her aunt had gone to an agricultural field near their village to…
Patna: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Patna on Thursday inaugurated a two-day national master training programme aimed at reducing preventable healthcare risks for newborns.The workshop on the ‘Safe newborn and child care patient safety module’ has brought together 57 faculty members, medical officers and nursing officers working in neonatal intensive care units across…
Patna: Contractor Rishu Shree, lodged in jail in connection with the tender scam, suffered a major setback on Thursday after the Patna vigilance court rejected his regular bail plea.Rejecting the plea, Special Vigilance Judge Atul Kumar Singh said that, after hearing both sides and examining the case diary and investigation reports, the evidence on record…
Patna: With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall across Bihar over the next three days, the state govt on Thursday issued a flood alert and directed officials to step up preparedness measures.The IMD issued an orange alert for thunderstorms, lightning and heavy rain on Friday in West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran,…
PATNA: A collapsed lung. Bandaged body. Over 70% vision impairment requiring glasses with a power of 9.5. Clock ticking towards one of India’s toughest tests.When Gunjan Kumar from Bihar’s Sitamarhi could no longer keep pace with JEE preparation, his mother picked up pen and paper — refusing to let his dream slip away.Months later, the…
Patna: The state govt on Thursday set a one-year deadline for completing all preliminary clearances for proposed nuclear power projects in Bihar, even as it dropped the Rajauli site in Nawada after NTPC flagged its proximity to an active fault line. The remaining three sites — Bhitiya and Shambhuganj in Banka district, and Darauli in…
