Prashant Kishor aims to improve Bankipur constituency within four years (File Phtoto) Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, who recently stormed BJP’s long-held fortress in Bankipur, said that if he succeeds in his endeavour over the next four years, the constituency “will look better than today”. In an exclusive interview with TOI’s Adwitiya Deb, Kishor outlined…
Patna: The state cabinet, at a meeting chaired by chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday, approved the conversion of 300 private BEd institutions into multidisciplinary degree colleges, allowing them to offer degree courses in various subjects alongside BEd education and training.The cabinet in total cleared 10 proposals at the meeting.The decision was taken in line…
Patna: Chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday held a meeting with ministers from the BJP quota at his official residence to review the functioning and performance of their respective departments. It was the first such meeting convened by Choudhary since taking charge as chief minister.Tourism minister Kedar Prasad Gupta said the review meetings would be…
Patna: The East Central Railway (ECR) has enhanced security measures at all major railway stations under its jurisdiction ahead of Independence Day to prevent any untoward incident and ensure safety of passengers.According to ECR principal chief security commissioner-cum-IG RPF Amaresh Kumar, adequate deployment of railway protection force (RPF) and railway protection special force (RPSF) has…
Patna: A study by the economic think tank, National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), proposing the lifting of prohibition in Bihar to generate resources for financing development and citing its failure to curb crime against women has triggered hot debate. The BJP announced a “review” of the various studies regarding liquor ban while RJD…
Patna: A Class X student who allegedly left home due to pressure related to studies and other family issues was rescued safely by Patna Police within 36 hours after she went missing from the Khagaul area. The search operation began from Bihar to West Bengal and back to Patna before the girl was traced near…
JD(U) MP Ajay Kumar Mandal with Union home minister Amit Shah Bhagalpur: JD(U) MP Ajay Kumar Mandal has urged Union home minister Amit Shah to consider establishing units of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in Bhagalpur, citing the region’s strategic location and its vulnerability to natural disasters.Mandal met Shah recently and submitted a memorandum seeking…
JD(U) national president and Rajya Sabha member Nitish Kumar Patna: JD(U) national president and Rajya Sabha member Nitish Kumar on Wednesday held an informal meeting with the party’s MPs in Delhi and discussed topical political issues as well as matters related to the development of Bihar.The state JD(U), describing the interaction as an “important discussion”,…
Patna: Patna traffic police have issued a traffic advisory for the Independence Day celebrations at Gandhi Maidan on Aug 15. Restrictions will remain in force from 7am until the conclusion of the programme to ensure smooth movement of guests and the public.Traffic on Fraser Road between Dak Bungalow Chowk and Gandhi Maidan (Children’s Park) will…
Patna: The health department has directed all district hospitals to ensure the availability of 70 types of surgeries and strengthen their referral mechanisms, with health secretary Kumar Ravi asking hospitals to conduct basic diagnostic tests before referring patients to higher centres.The department has also asked hospitals to make ventilator-equipped ICUs functional and ensure dedicated operation…
