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…
Biharsharif: Nalanda district magistrate (DM) Kundan Kumar on Thursday held a review meeting with officials concerned to assess preparedness for Census 2027, which will be conducted in two phases — phase I from May 2 to May 31, 2026, and phase II from Feb 9 to Feb 28, 2027. Madhubani DM Anand Sharma also convened…
In a surprising turn of events, Bhushan Prasad, an assistant engineer with the Bihar Education Project, found himself in hot water after being detained by the Special Vigilance Unit in Purnia. Allegations surfaced that he solicited a bribe of Rs 10,000 to validate a measurement book linked to a government school construction project. Patna: The…
Patna: Even as more than 400 colleges and 12 universities in Bihar await accreditation, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is yet to open its portal for fresh assessments under its proposed new binary accreditation system, causing prolonged uncertainty for higher education institutions across the state.The NAAC portal for receiving applications—either for fresh accreditation…
In a shocking incident on NH-27 early Thursday, a bus traveling from Patna to Udakishunganj flipped after colliding with a truck that was reportedly speeding. The accident resulted in injuries to at least 24 passengers, with eight of them facing serious conditions that required immediate medical attention. Patna: At least 24 passengers sustained injuries after…
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…
