Patna: The Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) arrested two govt officials while they were allegedly accepting bribes in separate incidents on Tuesday.In the first case, Vikram Kumar Ram, survey “amin” at Marauna circle in Supaul district, was arrested while accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 at his rented accommodation in Ward Number 1 under Nirmali Nagar…
PATNA: Bihar govt has decided to ban sale of meat and fish near educational institutions, places of worship and in crowded areas, deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha said Monday, citing public health risks and concerns that such environments could encourage violent behaviour among children.Authorities flagged shops operating close to temples, mosques, schools, colleges, and other…
Gaya: Markandey Prasad Chandrawanshi, representative of Union MSME minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, died shortly after the conclusion of the Bodh Gaya Temple Advisory Board meeting held at a hotel in Bodh Gaya on Monday.Manjhi, who is the Gaya MP, serves as an ex officio member of the advisory board. As he had other engagements, he…
Patna: Senior scientist of the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN) at Geneva, Archana Sharma, speaking at the inauguration of a three-day national conference at the Central University of South Bihar, said nuclear physics has helped unravel atomic structure and energy, enabling technologies like radiotherapy. She highlighted that high-energy physics has deepened understanding of matter…
Buxar: A six-day Short-Term Faculty Development Programme (FDP) started at Government Engineering College (GEC), Buxar, from Monday. The programme is being conducted by the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, IIT-Patna, in collaboration with Bihar Engineering University.The FDP was inaugurated by chief guest T N Singh, director IIT-Patna. In his address, he highlighted the importance of…
Patna: Muzaffarpur police on Sunday claimed to have solved a theft committed on Feb 9 at a ply factory in Sidhoul under Garaha OP. Two members of an inter-district gang were arrested in this connection. The accused had stolen 51 aluminium plates and other valuables from the factory. Acting on a complaint by factory owner…
PATNA: An IG-rank officer from Bihar was arrested on Monday by Andhra Pradesh Police in connection with a five-year-old case of alleged custodial torture of a senior Telugu Desam Party leader.Currently serving as IG of Fire and Homeguards, Sunil Kumar Naik, a 2005-batch IPS officer, who had previously served in Andhra Pradesh on an inter-cadre…
Bhagalpur: District police have initiated action after a video went viral showing a youth dancing on stage while brandishing a country-made firearm during a cultural event under Nathnagar police station area.The incident reportedly took place at Bairia village, during the Maha Shivratri festival, police sources said. The footage surfaced on social media on Saturday, prompting…
Patna: The Bihar Police Week celebrations began on Sunday with the inauguration ceremony held at Mithilesh Stadium, Patna, by deputy CM and home minister Samrat Choudhary.The weeklong event, which started in 1958 and was held annually since 2007, aims to raise awareness of social issues and promote community engagement. The programme includes various events such…
PATNA: Two brothers were shot dead by unidentified assailants at a wedding reception in Bihar’s Shahpur village late Sunday evening, police said.Preliminary investigations suggest that Manjeet Kumar and Manish Kumar, aged 25 and 27, were killed over an old dispute, authorities added.The incident took place in Shahpur village, under the jurisdiction of Gopalpur police station.“Police…
