Gaya: With the onset of summer, the health department has started preparations to tackle Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE).According to ANMMCH superintendent Dr K K Sinha, 12 beds in the children’s ward of the hospital have been earmarked for the deadly disease. Besides treatment, the rehabilitation mechanism is also in place, he…
Farmers in Buxar are benefitting from a new initiative providing subsidized seeds for the upcoming summer planting season. Varieties such as moong, hybrid maize, and urad are available to support over 6,800 local farmers who have signed up online. They are encouraged to visit their local block agriculture offices to collect their seeds. Buxar: Distribution…
Patna: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC), to provide relief to people from the scorching summer, has installed drinking water kiosks and mobile ‘Nigam Neer’ (water-on-wheels) units at major intersections, public squares, and high-traffic zones.The Nigam Neer mobile service vehicles are equipped with 200-litre tanks and taps to allow people to refill their water bottles. These…
Patna: More than a month after he joined the JD(U), Nishant Kumar, the son of former CM Nitish Kumar, on Tuesday announced that he is likely to go on a statewide tour of the state from May 3. The move is aimed at boosting the morale of the party rank and file feeling “dejected” after…
A nursing school’s directive forbidding female students from marrying during their studies sparked immediate backlash. The civil surgeon swiftly cancelled the order, asserting education rights aren’t tied to marital status. The principal cited disruptions from marriage proposals and extended leaves, but admitted no official rule existed. The notice has since been withdrawn. Patna: A notification…
The BPSC’s AEDO recruitment exam has been rocked by a staggering fraud scandal involving a biometric company that had previously been blacklisted by the NTA. Reports suggest that conspirators misused biometric technology to capture exam papers and provide answers to candidates who paid for the service. Patna: A major alleged fraud has rocked BPSC’s assistant…
Patna: The transport department is planning a new system in Patna to curb the rising number of passenger vehicles and reduce traffic congestion in the capital. Under the proposed regulations, autos and e-rickshaws registered in other districts will no longer be allowed to operate within the state capital.A decision in this regard was taken in…
Biharsharif: Several lives were lost in separate incidents across Nalanda district in last 24 hours.A wedding in Kasimchak village under Deepnagar police station area turned tragic early Tuesday when a dispute led to a man allegedly driving an SUV into a crowd, killing one Shankar Paswan and injuring Aman Mahto.In another incident, a speeding car…
At a vibrant wedding celebration in Patna, a shocking confrontation erupted over the blaring DJ music, resulting in the tragic death of 18-year-old Vikas Kumar. The incident unfolded when drunken wedding guests clashed with local residents, leading to chaos. In a heroic attempt to shield his brother from the ensuing violence, Vikas lost his life….
Patna: A political storm has erupted after Purnia MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav made an objectionable and derogatory remark targeting women in politics, triggering protests and sharp reactions from across state.Taking suo motu cognisance, the Bihar State Women’s Commission questioned why his Lok Sabha membership should not be cancelled. “Why a recommendation should not…
