Patna: Siwan Police on Monday cracked the Durga temple theft case, arresting a man and a woman and recovering two gold necklaces worth around Rs 6 lakh stolen from the idol.The theft took place on Sunday evening at the Durga Temple near the court on Mahadeva Road.Siwan SP Puran Kumar Jha said a woman entered…
Patna: In view of the continuing heavy passenger rush during the peak summer season, the railways has extended services of several special passenger trains operating under the East Central Railway (ECR) jurisdiction. The decision is aimed at providing relief to passengers and ensuring smoother journey on key long-distance routes across the country.According to ECR chief…
Patna: The Iskcon temple on Buddha Marg in Patna came alive with religious fervour and celebration on Monday as hundreds of devotees gathered to mark ‘Shri Jagannath Snan Utsav’, the sacred bathing festival of Lord Jagannath, observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Jyeshtha.The festivities began with the melodious chanting of…
Patna: A major mishap was averted after a SpiceJet flight from Mumbai suffered a tyre burst while landing at Darbhanga airport on Monday morning. The crew safely brought the aircraft to a halt and all around 150 passengers were evacuated without injury.Airport sources said the incident occurred around 10am, shortly after flight SG-115 touched down….
Patna: An Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) was inaugurated at Dariyapur Bhatthi in ward no. 38 on Monday by health minister Nishant Kumar. Urban development and housing minister Nitish Mishra attended the event as chief guest.After inaugurating the facility, Nishant inspected the premises and reviewed the arrangements. He said the centre has been staffed with…
Gaya: Citing an acute financial crisis, the principals of two of Magadh University’s three women’s colleges have urged governor-cum-chancellor Syed Ata Hasnain to intervene, stating they are struggling to meet even routine expenses.The SOS, sent through the university’s vice-chancellor, was signed by Seema Patel, principal of GBM College, Gaya, and Gayatri Sinha, principal of KSM…
Patna: A key witness in 2024 double murder case of advocates Ram Ayodhya Rai and his son Sunil Kumar Rai was shot dead in Saran district late Sunday night. His younger brother was critically injured in the attack.The incident took place in Methwaliya village under Mufassil police station area of Saran district. Five people were…
Patna: Light rain accompanied by gusty winds in Patna and adjoining areas on Sunday brought much-needed relief from heat and humidity, even as monsoon activity remained active across Bihar. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast continued active monsoon conditions in the state over the next few days.According to the IMD, Supaul recorded very…
Patna: Three women were swept into deep water of the Ganga while bathing at Kachchi Dargah Ganga ghat on the Patna–Vaishali border on Monday morning. Locals rescued one of them, Ranjita Devi (32), who is undergoing treatment. Two others—Meena Devi (60) and Saraswati Devi (65)—went missing in the strong current. SDRF teams, local divers and…
Patna: Two youths died in a road accident late Sunday night near Dhowapul under Fatuha police station area of Patna district after an unidentified vehicle allegedly hit their motorcycle from behind. The deceased were identified as Shalu Kumar (19), son of Vishnudhari Yadav, and Deepak Kumar (20), son of Modir Mistry, both residents of Dumri…
