Patna: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the NEET-UG 2026 deployment of ‘solvers’ and imposters in re-exam reached Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Nalanda, on Tuesday as part of its investigation. The medical college has once again come under scrutiny, with police planning to seek the remand of Ravi Shankar alias Samrat, a 2022-batch…
Patna: Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday said the govt will take action against anyone found guilty in the police encounter at Bilauti village in Bhojpur district on June 17. He noted that the preliminary investigation revealed lapses or negligence on the part of the local police a day prior to the incident, leading…
Patna: The state is stepping up efforts to build a robust defence manufacturing ecosystem by strengthening industry-academia partnerships, promoting innovation-led skill development and creating opportunities for local enterprises in the sector.The focus emerged at a workshop organised by the industries department as part of preparations for the national-level summit, ‘Atmanirbharata in Defence Manufacturing – Promoting…
Patna: Bihar has recorded a 66% increase in passport issuance over the past four years, with the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Patna, issuing 4,20,828 passports in 2025 compared with 2,52,910 in 2021, reflecting a sharp rise in demand for passport services across the state.The growth has been accompanied by a steady increase in applications. According…
Patna: The southwest monsoon has advanced across most parts of Bihar and is expected to cover the remaining pockets of the state within the next two to three days, bringing relief from prevailing heatwave conditions and boosting rainfall activity, meteorologists said on Tuesday.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Patna recorded a real-feel temperature of…
Patna: Patliputra University (PPU) has issued show-cause notices to seven teachers, including the principal and bursar of BS College, Danapur, after they were found absent during a surprise inspection conducted by vice-chancellor Upendra Prasad Singh on Tuesday.PPU registrar Abu Bakar said the notices sought explanations within 24 hours. The action followed the vice-chancellor’s inspection of…
livelihood through football Patna: In a bid to promote women’s empowerment through sports, JEEViKA on Tuesday partnered with the Centre for Equity and Inclusion (CEQUIN) to launch ‘Kickstart Equality’, a football-based leadership programme for adolescent girls.The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on International Olympic Day. The initiative will be implemented in Dhanarua and Naubatpur…
Patna: In a major push to strengthen Bihar’s sugar cane economy through research, innovation and technology-driven interventions, the sugar cane industry department on Tuesday signed separate MoUs with IIT Patna and the Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, at Vikas Bhavan.Sugar cane industry minister Sanjay Kumar presided over the programme and also launched the Sugarcane Nursery Scheme…
Bettiah: In a shocking incident in West Champaran district on Tuesday, a man allegedly threw his wife and their three minor children into a canal following a domestic dispute, leading to the drowning of all children. The wife managed to survive, while the accused has been arrested, police said.The incident occurred in Bhangaha village under…
Former minister Tej Pratap Yadav Patna: Former Bihar minister and Janshakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav on Tuesday lodged an FIR against his personal assistant, Motilal Rai, alleging theft of Rs20 lakh in cash and valuables from his official residence at 42, Hardinge Road.Police have launched an investigation into the alleged theft. No arrests…
