Patna: Amid rising cases of high blood pressure among younger people, cardiologists in Patna on Saturday urged the public to undergo regular health check-ups, reduce stress and adopt healthier lifestyles, warning that hypertension continues to remain a major but often unnoticed health threat.The appeal was made at a press conference organised by the Cardiological Society…
Patna: Stepping up his push to accelerate industrialisation in Bihar after taking charge, chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday announced approval for major cement projects by Dalmia Cement and Ambuja Cement in Muzaffarpur and Kishanganj, saying the investments marked the beginning of “a new chapter in industrial investment” in the state.The approvals were granted during…
Ara: A 22-year-old pregnant woman allegedly ended her life by consuming poison after her husband refused to give her his smartphone to watch videos and reels, exposing how deeply phone addiction has spread across society. The woman, mother of two children, died in Ara on Saturday, police said.The deceased, Parvati Devi, wife of Govind Mahto,…
Image used for representation Patna: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted five persons, including absconding mastermind Anand Kumar Singh alias Munna Singh from Bihar, in a human trafficking and cyber slavery case linked to Cambodia.The chargesheet was filed before the NIA Special Court in Patna on Friday under relevant sections of the Indian Penal…
Patna: Panic buying swept across fuel stations in Bihar on Saturday, triggering chaotic scenes, massive queues, traffic snarls and frayed tempers as anxious motorists rushed to refill their vehicles amid fears of further price hikes and possible supply disruptions. The panic followed a nationwide increase of Rs 3 per litre in petrol and diesel prices…
Image used for representation Patna: Expressing displeasure over the absence of faculty members during working hours, Patliputra University (PPU) vice-chancellor Upendra Prasad Singh issued show-cause notices to a college principal and several teachers found absent during surprise inspections on Friday. They have been directed to explain the reasons for their absence during the inspection and…
A violent clash broke out between two tribal factions over a land dispute in Anditola village under Dhamdaha police station in Purnea on Saturday, leaving multiple people, including police personnel, injured and damaging several vehicles. Patna: A violent clash erupted between residents of Adivasi Tola and Andi Tola in Dhokwa village under Dhamdaha police station…
Patna: RJD national working president Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Saturday accused the NDA govt in Bihar of failing to provide even basic food to women visiting govt health institutions for childbirth, alleging that gas shortages at Jeevika’s “Didi Ki Rasoi” had disrupted meals for postpartum mothers.Sharpening his attack on the ruling alliance, Tejashwi claimed women…
Patna: The Patna district administration on Saturday issued a stern warning against arbitrary fare hikes by autorickshaws, e-rickshaws and city service buses, stating that no increase in passenger fares would be allowed without prior approval from the divisional-level Fare Determination Committee.The clarification came after reports emerged of several operators independently increasing fares following the recent…
Patna: The panchayati raj department’s ‘Women Friendly Gram Panchayat’ initiative is emerging as a major effort to create safer, inclusive and gender-sensitive spaces for women and adolescent girls across rural Bihar. Implemented with technical support from the Centre for Catalyzing Change (C3), the campaign aims to strengthen women’s participation in local governance and grassroots decision-making.Talking…
