Patna

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…

In a tragic incident that has left the community in shock, 18-year-old Ananya Kumari, a Class XII student from Bhojpur district, was found deceased in her home, hanging from a ceiling fan. A note discovered at the scene revealed she was battling health issues and stress related to her impending exams. Ara: A Class XII…

In a surprising twist, the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) has called on the BJP to reinstate its leader, Upendra Kushwaha, in the Rajya Sabha. With the upcoming vacancies of five seats in April, RLM is optimistic about Kushwaha’s reintegration, lauding his impactful leadership. Patna: Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), a key ally of the NDA in…

In a significant legal move, the Patna High Court has summoned 42 MLAs from Bihar over serious allegations of electoral misconduct and alleged inconsistencies in their sworn affidavits. This action follows petitions lodged by rival candidates contesting the electoral wins of these incumbents. PATNA: Patna high court has issued notices to 42 members of the…

Patna: From fish in Sitamarhi to grapes in Darbhanga, Bihar has witnessed a troubling trend — locals rushing to loot goods from accident sites while victims lie injured or dying. The latest incident occurred on the Aterbel bridge, where a grape-laden truck toppled into a river on Thursday.The accident took place in Darbhanga’s Singhwara police…

Patna: Industries minister Dilip Jaiswal and food and consumer protection minister Leshi Singh on Thursday inaugurated the Mahila Udyami Phagunotsav 2026, organised by the Bihar Mahila Udyog Sangh at Gyan Bhawan in Patna.Running from Feb 19 to 23, the event features 225 stalls showcasing products from Bihar and several other states. The exhibits include silk…

Maithili Thakur attacks Lalu-Rabri regime in Assembly PATNA: BJP MLA and singer Maithili Thakur launched a sharp attack on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav during her maiden speech in the Bihar Assembly on Friday, invoking references from the Mahabharata to contrast past and present governance in the state. Drawing an analogy without directly naming individuals…

Motihari: Vice President of India C P Radhakrishnan will attend the 3rd convocation ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU), Motihari, on April 4, 2026. The ceremony will be held at the Gandhi Auditorium, where the VP will be the chief guest and will confer degrees upon graduating students.MGCU vice chancellor Prof Sanjay Srivastava said…

Patna: As many as six examinees were expelled for adopting unfair means on the second day of the 2026 annual Matric examination. Besides, three were arrested for impersonating others, sources in the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) said.The mathematics paper examination passed off peacefully at all centres across the state on Wednesday. Visually challenged students…

Patna: Four persons were arrested in Saran district on Wednesday in connection with the assault of a woman by a mob on suspicion of child theft. She was brutally beaten and her clothes were torn at Dhanuki Dalit Tola in the Panapur police station area.The woman was caught by locals and attacked with sticks and…