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…
For the first time since assuming office, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is gearing up to visit Nalanda district. His itinerary includes attending the grand finale of the biennial fair at Pranawa village, where he will pay his respects at the revered Baba Mahto Sahib Temple. Biharsharif: Nalanda district administration on Thursday reviewed preparations for…
In Kankarbagh, an upscale locality in the heart of Patna, ‘pure milk’ does not mean any packet of pasteurized milk. It is a code word for expensive blended Scotch whisky, which comes in a tetra pack to avoid prying eyes.In dry Bihar, where prohibition for the past 10 years has turned ‘sonapapdi’ into code for…
In a distressing turn of events, a 13-year-old boy has been taken into custody in Patna following allegations of raping a 17-year-old girl who lived in the same building. The harrowing incident reportedly took place while both were unaccompanied at home. The victim alerted her family as soon as they returned, prompting a swift response…
Patna: The state govt on Wednesday said it has reached a mutual consensus on several issues after talks with representatives of panchayat secretaries, according to Panchayati Raj department director Naveen Kumar Singh.Singh said, “The secretaries are currently on strike over a five-point charter of demands. Discussions on transfers and postings will continue after consultations with…
In a dramatic turn of events, Ramdhani Yadav, the prime suspect in the shocking murder of a corporate officer and the assault on a local chairperson, has been killed during a police operation. Sadly, three officers were injured in the confrontation. Authorities have detained eight people, including Yadav’s family members, for further inquiry. Bhagalpur: Ramdhani…
Patna: BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi on Wednesday reassured business community and industrialists of the state that criminals will not be spared under the current dispensation.Speaking at the Bhamashah Jayanti function organised by the BJP’s commerce cell, he referred to the recent police encounter in Bhagalpur and said the message to offenders was unambiguous: give…
Bettiah: Forest officials arrested two alleged poachers red-handed on Tuesday night while they were attempting to set up an illegal electrocution trap inside the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) near Thadhi Ratitola village in West Champaran district.The arrested men have been identified as Kundan Kumar, son of Bhadai Ram, and Lav Kumar, son of Mohan Mahto,…
Patna: The Bihar Urban Service Association (BUSA) has threatened a statewide indefinite strike of all executive officers and municipal staff following the murder of Krishna Bhushan Prasad, executive officer of Sultanganj Nagar Parishad.A press release issued by BUSA said that three unidentified individuals entered the premises and fired eight rounds, striking both the EO and…
Patna: Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Choudhary on Wednesday said the outward migration of students from Bihar for higher studies, especially in technical subjects, has almost stopped as they are now getting quality education in their own state.Addressing reporters here, Choudhary who also happens to be the minister for science and technology and technical education, said…
