Patna witnessed major disruptions on Tuesday as hundreds of Dial-112 emergency service drivers from across Bihar staged protests demanding higher pay and better service conditions. The demonstration, which began at Gardanibagh and culminated at Kargil Chowk, saw drivers carrying the national flag and chanting slogans against the state government. According…
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Bihar CM Flags Off 80 Pink Buses for Women’s Safety
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday flagged off 80 new pink buses in Patna, marking the second phase of the state’s women-centric transport initiative. The rollout aims to provide women safe, affordable, and reliable travel options within cities and adjoining areas. The buses, operated by the Bihar State Road…
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“Railways Run 10 Festival Special Trains This Season”
Patna: To ensure smooth travel for passengers during the upcoming festive season, the East Central Railway (ECR) has announced 10 pairs of festival special trains. The initiative aims to cater to travelers heading home for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath. Key Train Schedules The New Delhi-Darbhanga special will run daily…
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Modi Launches Jeevika Nidhi in Bihar, Transfers ₹105 Cr
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Credit Cooperative Federation Limited and transferred ₹105 crore into its account through videoconference from Delhi. The cooperative fund has been given an approved outlay of ₹1,000 crore, aimed at providing strong financial support to women’s self-help groups…
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Rahul Gandhi Hits Out at BJP Over ‘Vote Chori’ Claim
Madhubani (Bihar): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday sharpened his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the party’s claim of ruling India for the next 40–50 years was linked to “vote chori” (vote theft). He cited past remarks by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to argue that…
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Bihar NDA Seat-Sharing: BJP, JD(U) Equal, LJP May Get 20
As the Bihar Assembly elections draw closer, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is in the final stages of seat-sharing negotiations. Sources within the alliance confirm that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] are likely to contest an equal number of seats, setting the stage for a…
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PM Modi to Open Aunta-Simaria Bridge & Bakhtiyarpur Road
Patna, Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Aunta-Simaria six-lane bridge over the Ganga and the newly constructed four-lane Bakhtiyarpur-Mokama road on August 22, marking a major milestone in Bihar’s infrastructure development. The PM will also address a public gathering at Magadh University, Gaya, and lay the…
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Gyanesh Kumar Denies Misinformation in Bihar Voter List Row
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Denies Misinformation in Bihar Voter List Row Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday dismissed allegations of bias and misinformation surrounding the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing the media at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, he urged political parties to…
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Nitish Kumar Conducts Aerial Survey of Flood-Hit Bihar
Nitish Kumar Conducts Aerial Survey of Flood-Hit Bihar Districts Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday conducted an aerial survey of four flood-affected districts, directing swift relief measures and heightened vigilance as heavy rainfall continues to impact the state. Accompanied by senior officials, including Principal Secretary Deepak Kumar, Secretaries…
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Bihar SIR 2025: Draft Electoral Roll Update
The Bihar State Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025 daily bulletin reports significant activity in the draft electoral roll from 1 August to 13 August 2025. A total of 1,60,813 claims and objections were received from political parties and none have been disposed yet, pending verification and compliance with election rules. The…