In an effort to prepare for the monsoon season, the Patna Municipal Corporation has intensified its focus on sanitation and drainage management. Zonal inspectors are now under strict orders to maintain accountability for waste disposal efforts, which include utilizing an online portal to clear construction debris and conducting proactive night operations. Patna: The Patna Municipal…
Patna: JD(U) may elect its legislature party leader next week, probably on April 20.The JD(U) legislature party meeting was scheduled for the very day party supremo Nitish Kumar resigned as the CM on April 14, but it was postponed. Later, Nitish “garlanded” BJP legislature party leader Samrat Choudhary as his successor at the NDA meeting…
Gaya: Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar on Friday ruled out any possibility of lifting state’s prohibition policy, asserting that the liquor ban has yielded positive results and will continue.Speaking here, Kumar said there was no question of revoking prohibition, even as a fresh political debate has emerged after JD(U) MLA Anant Singh and RLM MLA Madhav…
Patna’s Census 2027 self-enumeration phase has begun, with citizens able to submit data online until May 1, 2026. The house listing and housing census follows in May 2026. Extensive training for enumerators is underway, utilizing a mobile app for digital data collection. Over 14,000 personnel are involved in this crucial exercise for policy formulation. Patna:…
In a significant transition, JD(U) figurehead Nitish Kumar plans to shift to his new residence in Patna next week. Accompanied by his son, he recently toured the 7, Circular Road bungalow. Additionally, Kumar is to receive a Type 8 bungalow in the prestigious Sunehri Bagh locality of Delhi. Patna: JD(U) supremo and former CM Nitish…
In a recent declaration, Bihar’s new Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary, has reaffirmed the state’s stringent liquor ban, emphasizing its historical importance and the backing it receives from key figures like Nitish Kumar and PM Modi. Patna: The decade-long ban on the manufacturing, sale and consumption of liquor will continue in Bihar. The newly appointed CM…
In a proactive move, Patna’s District Magistrate conducted an in-depth review of traffic management and anti-encroachment initiatives. With over ₹2 crore gathered in fines, a significant portion attributed to traffic and encroachment violations, officials have been directed to pinpoint areas of congestion, ensure that all CCTV systems are operational, and remove blockages on critical thoroughfares….
Patna: The BJP and other NDA partners lashed out at the Congress and other opposition parties after the govt failed to pass the Constitution (131st) Amendment Bill, related to the 33% quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies on Friday.In strong criticism, senior JD(U) leader and deputy CM Vijay Kumar Choudhary…
Exciting news for aspiring high school students in Bihar! The secondary education directorate has announced that model schools across all state blocks are now accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic year. Admission to Grade 9 will be determined by merit, based on scores from the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship exam, requiring a minimum cut-off of 50%….
Patna: The academic council of Patliputra University (PPU) on Thursday approved several key academic and administrative decisions, including the introduction of new undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses from the upcoming academic sessions, changes in examination patterns under the four-year CBCS programme and measures to strengthen transparency in research.The decisions were taken at a meeting…
