Patna: Nine people, including a woman, were arrested in Siwan district on Monday for attacking a police team and damaging a govt vehicle after a fatal accident involving an illegal sand-laden tractor on June 28. The incident occurred at Narayanpur Toka village under Darouli police station. The Darouli SHO was also suspended for negligence.Siwan SP…
Patna: With over 70% of women in India engaged in agriculture, their role in policymaking and technological advancement remains negligible, Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) vice-chancellor P S Pandey said on Monday, stressing that treating women as agents of change is essential to achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat.Addressing the valedictory session of the…
Patna: A district-level inquiry has found prima facie evidence of financial irregularities against Saran district programme officer (DPO) (secondary education, planning and accounts) Ajit Kumar Harijan, with investigators alleging that he accumulated assets nearly ten times higher than his known income.The five-member committee has submitted its report to the district magistrate, who has forwarded it…
Patna University was established on Oct 1, 1917 under the Patna University Act, 1917 passed by the Imperial Legislative Council Patna: The state govt’s proposal to replace separate laws governing state universities with a single unified legislation has triggered strong opposition from academics at the 108-year-old Patna University (PU), who fear the move will erode…
PATNA: Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi has begun vacating her official residence at Patna’s 10 Circular Road, with CCTV cameras removed and personal belongings shifted ahead of the deadline ending on Monday.Shifting of household items began late on Sunday evening, with workers moving goods from the bungalow.“Most of Rabri Devi’s belongings are currently being…
Patna: The two-day camp for the training of the newly appointed block presidents of the state Congress began at its state headquarters here on Sunday. It was inaugurated by the party’s state chief Rajesh Ram. The block Congress committee presidents were appointed under the framework of the central unit’s Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan.While the state has…
Patna: Siwan Police has arrested a man accused of circulating a video on social media, allegedly containing objectionable and misleading remarks against chief minister Samrat Choudhary. Police said the content was intended to disturb social harmony and create a law-and-order situation.According to the office of superintendent of police, the accused has been identified as Rupesh…
Patna: A man was killed after being run over by a sand-laden tractor in Siwan district on Sunday, triggering violent protests during which two police personnel were injured and a police vehicle was vandalised. The incident occurred around 10.15am in Toka Narayanpur village under Darauli police station.According to locals, the tractor was passing through the…
RJD’s Tejashwi Prasad Yadav addresses mediapersons in Patna on Sunday Patna: RJD’s Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Sunday accused the NDA govt of shielding corruption and failing to act against those allegedly involved in irregularities in govt tenders, while the JD(U) dismissed the allegations as an attempt to malign Bihar and defended the state’s financial management.Addressing…
Patna: The investigation into the June 2 firing incident near institute of educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, has taken a fresh turn after Patna Police’s verification of the weapons and licences of his two bodyguards. According to police sources, the updated case diary contains several new findings that could have a bearing…
