Patna: Only around 53% of children diagnosed with cancer in Bihar currently have access to treatment, including those referred to hospitals outside the state, prompting the Bihar govt to launch a statewide initiative to strengthen childhood cancer care.The State Health Society, Bihar (SHSB), on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under the Change for…
Patna: The state govt has allowed TRE-3 teachers currently serving their probation period to apply for transfers, reversing its earlier decision excluded them from the process.The education department issued the order on Tuesday following directions from education minister Mithilesh Tiwari. With this change, probationary teachers, headmasters and head teachers will be covered under the Bihar…
Patna: The Patna high court administration on Tuesday decided to establish three fast-track courts (FTCs) to ensure speedy trials in cases related to offences committed during public examinations.The FTCs will be set up in Patna, Lakhisarai and Purnia districts to exclusively hear cases involving paper leaks, impersonation, cheating and other unfair means in public examinations…
Patna: Security was stepped up at the Patna high court on Tuesday after a packet containing 25 live cartridges of 6.35 bore was found lying in the common room of the Lawyers’ Association, located at the south-west corner of the old high court building.A distress call was made to the high court security officer soon….
Cong, ML: Release students: Congress and CPI(ML) on Tuesday demanded withdrawal of FIRs and release of students arrested during protests against alleged NEET paper leaks, accusing the govt of criminalising student movements. CPI(ML) state secretary Kunal said the party’s July 30 district-level demonstrations would continue until the govt fulfils its assurance on the issue. Congress…
Patna: A 20-year-old electrical decorator was stabbed to death allegedly by his neighbour in Patna City’s Khajekalan police station area in the early hours of Tuesday, triggering panic in the locality.The deceased was identified as Suraj Kumar, son of Manohar Lal, a resident of Tikiya Toli in Mogalpura under Khajekalan police station area. According to…
Patna: In one of the largest coordinated crackdowns on an alleged land mafia syndicate in Bihar, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) on Tuesday arrested 17 accused, including the alleged kingpin Guddu Yadav, after conducting simultaneous raids at 25 locations in Jamui and Sheikhpura districts. During the searches, investigators recovered Rs34 lakh in cash, hundreds of…
Patna: The outpatient department (OPD) at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) has witnessed a 30-40% rise in viral fever and influenza-like illness cases over the past two months, according to special medical officer Dr Chandan Kumar Singh.Doctors attribute the seasonal surge to fluctuating temperatures and the onset of the monsoon, with children below five…
BCD secretary Pranav Kumar reviews projects on Tuesday BCD secretary Pranav Kumar reviews projects on Tuesday BCD secretary Pranav Kumar reviews projects on Tuesday BCD secretary Pranav Kumar reviews projects on Tuesday BCD secretary Pranav Kumar reviews projects on Tuesday Patna: Expressing dissatisfaction over delays in some ongoing infrastructure projects, the building construction department has…
Ara: The historic Veer Kunwar Singh Park in Ara has undergone renovation and beautification, with the district administration adding new facilities and upgrading existing infrastructure.Located at Ramna Maidan in Ara, the redeveloped park is set to reopen for residents and visitors with improved amenities and recreational facilities.According to information shared by the Bhojpur district magistrate’s…
