Patna: In a new initiative to strengthen early childhood development in the state, the Directorate of ICDS, under social welfare department, on Friday launched standard operating procedures (SOPs) for disability screening and early identification, along with a dedicated WhatsApp community platform, “ICDS: Hamare Bacche, Hamara Parivar,” to improve parental awareness and engagement in early childhood…
Patna: Summer continues to remain intense across the state, with the southern region expected to witness temperatures between 40°C and 44°C over the next 48 hours. According to the weather office here, the regional forecast indicates hotdays, heatwave-like conditions, with winds blowing up to 45 kmph across the state over the next 24 hours.Meanwhile, northern…
Sasaram: Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) sleuths on Friday arrested a senior cooperative officer while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs10,000 from a PACS chairman.This is the 44th trap of corrupt officers in the state in 2026, according to director general (VIB) J S Gangwar.The operation was carried out in Rajpur block under leadership…
In the vibrant Bihar assembly, tensions flared as the NDA government celebrated its successful floor test. The ruling coalition championed its agenda for progress while dismissing fears of a financial downturn, yet opposition voices echoed worries over the state’s growing debt burdens. Defenders of the government showcased statistics meant to reassure the public about Bihar’s…
A scandal has erupted in Patna as the BPSC assistant public sanitation exam was plagued by malpractice. Authorities apprehended both a candidate and a biometric staff member after the former was discovered with answer chits, which were reportedly supplied by the staffer. Patna: A case of malpractice has surfaced in the assistant public sanitation and…
In a heart-wrenching incident in Rohtas district, six innocent animals met a tragic end after being left to starve in a sealed home by suspects fleeing a violent land dispute. The horrific events of April 2 saw a fatal shooting, and in the chaos, two cows, two buffaloes, and two goats were abandoned to succumb…
Patna: Amid rise in temperature, Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, popularly known as Patna Zoo, has implemented comprehensive measures to safeguard its wildlife and visitors from the intense summer heat and potential heatstrokes.Following recommendations from the park’s Health Advisory Committee, coolers and fans have been installed in night houses for carnivores, bears and primates, including leopards,…
Patna: Amid rise in temperature, Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, popularly known as Patna Zoo, has implemented comprehensive measures to safeguard its wildlife and visitors from the intense summer heat and potential heatstrokes.Following recommendations from the park’s Health Advisory Committee, coolers and fans have been installed in night houses for carnivores, bears and primates, including leopards,…
The Patna Municipal Corporation kicks off its vital Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 field assessments from April 25 until May 31. Dedicated teams will gauge cleanliness, waste management systems, and gather citizen feedback, adding up to a formidable 12,500 marks. Patna: With an aim to retain its top position in Bihar and improve Patna’s national standing in…
Tragedy struck a village in Jehanabad as 30-year-old Arun Kumar’s lifeless body was discovered in a local field, three days after he vanished. His family fears foul play may be involved due to a recent skirmish over the controversial practice of burning wheat stubble. Patna: The body of a 30-year-old man, who had been missing…
