Patna: The academic council of Patliputra University (PPU) on Thursday approved several key academic and administrative decisions, including the introduction of new undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses from the upcoming academic sessions, changes in examination patterns under the four-year CBCS programme and measures to strengthen transparency in research.The decisions were taken at a meeting…
In a heart-wrenching incident on the Sheikhpura-Barbigha main road in Nalanda, the life of 20-year-old Mohammad Mijan was tragically cut short. His motorcycle tragically collided with a temple wall near the Ratoiya river bridge. Despite the valiant efforts of a local teacher who rushed him to the hospital, Mijan could not be saved from his…
In Bhagalpur, the education department is transforming the futures of schoolgirls by introducing digital literacy in 25 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas. With the launch of state-of-the-art ICT labs and smart classrooms, young girls from underprivileged rural backgrounds are stepping into the world of computers and the internet, bridging the digital gap. Bhagalpur: In a bid…
In a troubling incident in Biharsharif, a 25-year-old man, the son of a prominent JD(U) figure, has been found dead in a nearby field. His family believes there are sinister circumstances surrounding his untimely demise, pointing towards potential foul play instead of a natural cause. Biharsharif: Son of a senior JD(U) functionary was found dead…
Amidst the financial turmoil gripping three women’s colleges affiliated with Magadh University, critical necessities such as electricity and sanitation hang in the balance. The government’s unfulfilled promise to reimburse expenses accrued from offering free education to female students has left these institutions teetering on the edge, endangering their UGC accreditation. Gaya: Three women’s colleges under…
In a bold statement, a prominent figure from Bihar’s Rashtriya Lok Morcha has called for a critical reassessment of the state’s long-standing liquor ban, highlighting the alarming drop in state revenues. He proposes a comprehensive public awareness initiative to educate citizens instead of maintaining the prohibition, which he argues leads to financial losses to neighboring…
Patna: JD(U) leader Nishant Kumar on Thursday said he would strengthen the party and work towards fulfilling the unfulfilled dream of his father Nitish Kumar.“I will strengthen the party, inform every village about the works carried out by my father and will fulfil his unfulfilled dream,” Nishant, who refused to join the new cabinet, told…
Patna: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued fresh bids for setting up an integrated solid waste management facility, including a waste-to-energy plant, at the Ramchak Bairiya landfill site. The ambitious Rs 514-crore project aims to scientifically process and dispose of 1,600 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily.A key component of the project will be…
In a transformative moment for Bihar’s political arena, Nitin Nabin, Upendra Kushwaha, and Ramnath Thakur took their oaths as newly minted Rajya Sabha members. Nabin, who has recently climbed to the role of BJP national president, was greeted with enthusiastic applause. Patna: BJP national president Nitin Nabin, party member Shivesh Ram, RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha…
In a shocking incident that has stirred strong emotions, the residents of Harpur village in Buxar discovered on Thursday morning that the newly erected statue of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar had been vandalized overnight. The statue’s finger was broken and its spectacles were destroyed, prompting immediate protests from locals who are demanding swift justice. Buxar: Miscreants…
