Patna

In a distressing turn of events in Siwan, an 18-year-old student is fighting for her life after being pushed off her rooftop by a police station chief amid a contentious parking dispute. The victim’s family alleges that the officer forcefully entered their home, escalating to a violent confrontation. Patna: An FIR has been registered against…

Patna: The 2027 Census formally began in Patna on Thursday. Announcing this at the district collectorate, principal census officer-cum-district magistrate Thiyagarajan S M said the first phase—house listing and housing enumeration—will be conducted from May 2 to May 31, 2026, preceded by a self-enumeration window from April 17 to May 1.The district magistrate said the…

In a pivotal move for Bihar, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit has called on all departments to secure full engagement from employees for the Census 2027 self-enumeration starting April 17. Highlighting its significance for the nation, he emphasized the need to meticulously follow Indian government protocols. Patna: While reviewing preparations for self-enumeration ahead of Census 2027,…

Patna: Transgender activists organised a torchlight procession at Kargil Chowk here on Wednesday evening to protest the Transgender Persons (Amendment) Act, 2026, which they criticised for mandating them to prove their gender identity before a medical board.Social worker Vishal Kumar said the protest was aimed at opposing what he termed a dehumanising provision that violates…

In a vivid flashback to the 1998 political upheaval, RJD MP Surendra Prasad Yadav recounted how he boldly snatched the Women’s Reservation Bill from L.K. Advani, believing it jeopardized the interests of OBC women. His passionate belief in equal legislative representation for all women still fuels his political agenda. Gaya: As Parliament meets to discuss…

In a significant move to enhance border security, the West Champaran district administration convened a strategic meeting aimed at reinforcing the India-Nepal frontier. Key discussions revolved around fortifying measures against smuggling, addressing drug trafficking, and tightening financial oversight. Bettiah: In a major push to strengthen security and curb cross-border crimes along the India-Nepal border, the…

Patna: It’s rare and historic that top leaders of two political parties with different ideologies strongly back a person for the chief minister’s post in Bihar, former minister and six-time MLA Shakuni Choudhary said after his son Samrat Choudhary took the oath of office as state CM on Wednesday.“Jo mehnat karega wahi aage badhega (one…

Bihar’s political landscape is evolving, as the cabinet expansion on May 6 indicates a mandate for new blood. The JD(U) and BJP are strategically putting younger leaders in the spotlight, with an eye towards the future. Patna: A generational shift in the power structure of Bihar is likely to be seen in the cabinet expansion,…

Patna: BJP workers erupted in celebration outside the party office on Birchand Patel Path here on Wednesday as Samrat Chaudhary took oath as Bihar’s chief minister (CM). Party workers distributed sweets on the office premises amid drumbeats and chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’. BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi welcomed the CM. However, contrast, the JD(U)…