Gaya: Setting at rest speculation over the likely impact of the govt order banning construction activities in parts of Gaya town to facilitate the preparation of the master plan and satellite township development project, municipal commissioner Abhishek Palasia said the ban would not affect the execution of the Vishnupad Corridor plan, as its ambit is…
The appointment of new vice-chancellors at four universities in Bihar may hit a snag due to a recent directive limiting the authority of interim leaders. Although search committees were close to finalizing candidates for three of the institutions, the new chancellor’s emphasis on optimizing university functions and compiling detailed data indicates that delays might be…
Patna: Leader of opposition in Bihar assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the ruling NDA, alleging the “current govt is being run by only three people”.“For a fortnight now, only three people have been running Bihar. With an incomplete cabinet and without any consultation, deliberation or reflection, these individuals are…
Patna: Circle officers (COs) and revenue officials called off their indefinite strike (mass leave), which had continued since March 9, after talks with revenue and land reforms department secretary Jai Singh on Thursday.It is learned that a consensus has been reached with the govt following negotiations on their demands. Consequently, the Bihar Joint Revenue Service…
Buxar: Residents of Dumraon town in Buxar faced chaos and hardship on Wednesday after a massive and nearly 150-year-old tree collapsed at the busy Rajgarh Chowk during a powerful thunderstorm accompanied by strong winds. The incident snapped the area’s power supply, and even 24 hours later, electricity had not been restored—sparking widespread anger among locals…
Patna: The state is expected to witness a fluctuating temperature pattern over the next few days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its bulletin on Thursday, stated that the maximum temperatures are likely to drop by two to three degrees Celsius across most parts of the state, providing some relief from the recent heat in…
Bhagalpur: The vice-chancellor of Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) Dr D R Singh has been appointed as the president of the Indian Agricultural Universities Association (IAUA), New Delhi, to represent the agricultural universities.He was appointed following the completion of the term of the previous president and scientist Dr M S Chauhan, vice chancellor of G B…
Patna: BJP nominee Surya Kumar Sharma (Arvind Sharma) filed his nomination papers on Thursday in the presence of CM Samrat Choudhary, the party’s state president Sanjay Saraogi, deputy chief ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, along with senior NDA leaders of the state, for the May 12 byelection to the legislative council seat…
In a remarkable display of efficiency, Nalanda police executed a daring rescue of a 22-year-old kidnapping victim within a mere six hours. The prompt action led to the arrest of a woman who played a pivotal role in the plot to demand a ransom of Rs 6 lakh. Biharsharif: Nalanda police on Thursday cracked a…
In a shocking turn of events in Biharsharif, Nalanda, a group of five to six masked intruders stormed a home, holding a woman at gunpoint during a terrifying robbery. For twenty harrowing minutes, they ransacked the premises, making off with cash and valuables estimated at around Rs 5 lakh. Biharsharif: Armed dacoits looted cash and…
