Patna Municipal Corporation has kicked off the 2026-27 fiscal year with a strong Rs30 crore in stamp duty revenue by mid-April, driven by property registrations. This marks a significant increase from the previous year, with funds earmarked for crucial urban infrastructure development and maintenance. Residents can avail a 5% rebate on property tax paid by…
A heritage walk in Patna, organized by INTACH, highlighted the city’s rich architectural past. Retired professor Wasi Ahmad shared insights into the 400-year-old Patna College structure, emphasizing the need for conservation. Discussions also covered the importance of formally classifying heritage sites to ensure their preservation for future generations. The event drew artists, students, and residents….
Bihar’s development achievements need stronger national branding, CM Samrat Choudhary urged. He directed the information department to effectively showcase the state’s progress and governance initiatives. Officials were also tasked with identifying government land for revenue generation and improving tourist information at heritage sites. The CM emphasized technology, including AI, for real-time government work monitoring. Patna:…
A dispute over a thresher turned deadly in Bihar’s Sheikhpura district, claiming two lives. Cousins Puna Yadav and Premranjan Yadav were killed in a violent clash between rival groups in Akauna village. Gunfire erupted after an argument escalated, leading to the fatal shootings. Police have detained five individuals and deployed forces to maintain order. Biharsharif:…
A 17-year-old girl from Sheikhpura was allegedly raped in Patna after being lured with promises of a zoo and metro visit. The 35-year-old accused, a Nalanda native with a prior liquor smuggling conviction, was arrested and remanded to jail. The victim, a Class 12 student, was assaulted on April 13-14. Investigations are ongoing, with medical…
Patna: With temperatures rising sharply across the region, the Danapur division of the East Central Railway (ECR) has initiated precautionary measures to ensure safe and uninterrupted train operations during the peak summer months.According to Danapur senior divisional commercial manager (senior DCM) Abhinav Siddarth, acting on recent directives issued by the Railway Board to all zonal…
Patna: Chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan for the development of airports in all districts of the state, stressing that safety and quality must remain central to every project.Chairing a review meeting of the civil aviation department at the CM secretariat, Choudhary said the state govt is moving…
Patna: Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, security has been tightened in the border district of Kishanganj, with Bihar Police setting up 10 mirror checkpoints to prevent any untoward incident.Superintendent of police (SP) Santosh Kumar on Saturday said the checkpoints have been established to curb illegal infiltration, arms smuggling and the movement of…
Patna: City jewellers have rolled out discounts and special offers to tap festive demand for Akshaya Tritiya on Sunday, with many buyers placing advance orders for gold and silver ornaments to avoid the last-minute rush. Traders said record-high gold prices have failed to dampen the buying sentiment, as the yellow metal continues to be viewed…
Patna: Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, popularly known as Patna Zoo, is set to introduce a new attraction—a treetop walkway, the first of its kind in Bihar. The proposal has been sent to the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) for approval.Additional chief secretary of environment, forest and climate change Anand Kishor said on Saturday that the project…
