Patna: SDPO, Sanjeet Kumar, who was removed from Jagdishpur after his alleged role in the encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, was given a new posting in Supaul district late Saturday night. Sanjeet, a Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) officer, has now been posted as deputy collector land reforms (DCLR), Supaul Sadar. He had been waiting for…
Hindi Play ‘Kam Se Kam Coffee To Achchi Hai’ Patna: The dreams, disappointments and daily struggles of two aspiring actors trying to break into Mumbai’s film industry took centre stage as ‘Kam Se Kam Coffee To Achchi Hai’ was presented at the House of Variety in Patna on Sunday.The 90-minute Hindi play, presented by Chakravyu…
The thatched structure housing the govt primary school in Hirapatti Tola village, where students have been studying for the past 18 years Students attend classes in the open at the govt primary school in Hirapatti Tola village of Madhepura district The thatched structure housing the govt primary school in Hirapatti Tola village, where students have…
Bettiah: Despite a ban on the operation of small and unregistered boats, residents of Bagaha and Valmikinagar in West Champaran district continue to cross the swellen Gandak river daily to reach their farms and livestock in the diara areas, risking their lives amid rising water levels.The administration issued an alert after the Gandak recorded a…
Hindustani classical vocalist Rajani Ramachandran performs at a music concert in Patna on Saturday Patna: The many moods of the monsoon came alive at Arthshila Patna on Saturday as acclaimed Hindustani classical vocalist Rajani Ramachandran of Santiniketan captivated music lovers with a recital of monsoon ragas.Titled ‘Malhar Rang’, the concert explored the season’s rich musical…
Patna: The devastating floods in Nepal have brought an unusual windfall for fishermen living along the Gandak in Gopalganj district, with the swollen river carrying unusually large fish downstream. Fishermen have been pulling out fish weighing between 15kg and 50kg and above from the river, with some claiming catches of even bigger sizes.Several quintals of…
Buxar: An Army soldier, who had come home on leave, allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself in his home at Dhavchhua village under Nawanagar police station area of the district on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Pankaj Kumar Gupta (48), son of late Brijbihari Sah, a resident of Dhavchhua village. No suicide note…
Patna: From a pond-cum-park in Patliputra to a 60,000-sqft green space in Srikrishnapuri, the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) is giving several parks and water bodies across the city a makeover. The projects, involving total investments of over Rs11 crore, are aimed at creating cleaner, greener public spaces with facilities for walking, fitness, recreation and community…
Patna: Timely screening, identification and treatment of anaemia among pregnant women can help prevent serious complications for mothers and babies, health experts said at a workshop here on Saturday. Global Health Strategies (GHS), in coordination with technical experts, organised the workshop to highlight the growing burden of maternal anaemia and the role of the media…
The swollen Ganga in Patna on Saturday Patna: Barring the turbulent Kosi, most major rivers in Bihar, including the Gandak, Ganga and Mahananda, remained relatively calm and were flowing below the danger level at most places on Saturday, though heavy rainfall in Nepal continued to cause fluctuations in several rivers.According to the flood bulletin issued…
