Gaya: Uncertainty over relocation of the Gaya district court continues as a site is yet to be selected. Gaya DM Shashank Shubhankar said the Patna high court would take the final decision. Officials favour land near the Bipard premises on the Gaya-Rajgir highway.The search for land began several months ago. About 25 acres are required…
Patna: More than 6,600 students have applied for admission to undergraduate vocational courses at Patliputra University (PPU) for the 2026-29 academic session, with Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) emerging as the most sought-after programme.“Among the courses, BCA has attracted the highest number of applicants, with 3,771 candidates seeking admission, followed by Bachelor of Business Administration…
Patna: A windowpane of coach C 6 of the premier semi-high speed Patna-Gomti Nagar Vande Bharat Express (22345) was shattered after a stone hit the train near Bihta station under Danapur division of the East Central Railway (ECR) on Sunday morning. No passenger was injured in the incident.According to Danapur senior RPF commandant Uday Singh…
Madhepura: Three govt school teachers have been issued show-cause notices for allegedly participating in a Congress-sponsored programme held at Sant Abadh Sports Ground here on Aug 22. District education officer Sanjay Kumar issued the notices on Saturday, seeking their replies within 24 hours.The education department had earlier deputed 16 physical education teachers and instructors for…
The parliamentary standing committee members in Patna on Sunday Patna: A 31-member parliamentary standing committee on transport, tourism and culture arrived in Patna on Sunday on a three-day visit to Bihar to review air and road connectivity, tourism infrastructure and preservation of the state’s art and cultural heritage.The committee, comprising MPs from the Lok Sabha…
Patna: Tourism in Bihar is gradually moving beyond conventional sightseeing, with visitors now getting an opportunity to experience the state capital from the sky. Patna Heli Joyride, launched under the state’s heli tourism initiative, is attracting interest among residents and tourists. According to officials, 476 bookings have been made so far, while 360 people have…
Floodwaters submerge the road connecting Gangauli village in Buxar on Sunday Buxar: The rising Ganga is threatening to worsen the flood situation in Buxar with floodwaters spreading towards villages, roads and agricultural land.Water has reached the road connecting Gangauli village with Janeshwar Mishra Setu on Sunday. The current has submerged the stretch, cutting road connectivity…
Patna: A mother’s desperate bid to save her six-month-old daughter from a house fire ended in tragedy in Bakhtiyarpur on Saturday evening, as the infant and two other family members died despite woman’s attempt to return to the burning building after escaping it.The deceased were identified as six-month-old Sundari Kumari, daughter of Moni Kumari, Geeta…
Patna: With the Ganga rising sharply and threatening low-lying areas, CM Samrat Choudhary on Sunday urged West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to open all gates of the Farakka barrage to facilitate the river’s flow and help ease the flood threat in Bihar.Samrat said he called up Adhikari on Sunday and apprised him of the prevailing…
Devotees at a temple in Valmikinagar Bettiah: Security has been tightened at Valmikinagar in West Chamaparn district for the last Shrawan Somwari, as thousands of devotees are expected to visit Koleshwar Temple, Jatashankar Dham and other religious sites during the annual Shrawan Mela.The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has placed all border outposts along the India-Nepal…
