Category: Regional

In a heartbreaking incident, 9 Kanwariyas lost their lives due to electrocution after their DJ-mounted trolley made contact with a high-tension electric wire in Hajipur, Bihar. The accident occurred as the group was heading to perform Jalabhishek at Baba Hariharnath temple on Monday. Several others sustained injuries and were promptly…

Bihar Police have filed a case in response to an email threatening to bomb the Chief Minister’s office in Patna, according to a senior officer. Based on the statement from Sachivalaya Police Station SHO Sanjeev Kumar, the threatening email was sent to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on July 16….

Adani Group’s Ambuja Cements Limited is set to make its debut in Bihar with a significant investment of ₹1,600 crore for a new cement grinding unit. Announced on August 3, this venture marks the largest investment by a cement company in the state. The new Warisaliganj Cement grinding unit will…

In a startling turn of events on July 31, a five-year-old boy in Bihar carried a handgun to school and accidentally shot a fellow student. The incident, which occurred in Supaul district, involved a nursery student who had concealed the firearm in his school bag. According to Superintendent of Police…

In response to a recent tragedy in Delhi, Patna authorities have ramped up their crackdown on coaching institutes flouting regulations. The district administration and Patna Municipal Corporation are now focusing on centers that are operating without proper licenses. In light of the Delhi incident, which highlighted serious safety lapses, Bihar…

In a significant blow to the Bihar government, the Supreme Court on Monday declined to stay the Patna High Court’s order that overturned amended reservation laws. These laws, introduced by the Nitish Kumar administration, sought to increase quotas for Dalits, tribals, and backward classes from 50 percent to 65 percent….

Karpoori Thakur’s Granddaughter Joins Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj in Patna Dr. Jagriti, the granddaughter of Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur, officially joined Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj movement at Patna’s Gyan Bhawan on Sunday. Alongside her, two other prominent leaders, former RJD MLC Professor Rambali Singh Chandravanshi and retired IPS officer Anand…

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj to Contest All 243 Seats in Bihar Assembly Elections, Transforming into Political Party on October 2 Renowned political strategist Prashant Kishor has announced that his grassroots campaign, Jan Suraaj Abhiyan, will evolve into a formal political party on October 2, ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly…

In a significant move to exam malpractices, Bihar Police arrested twelve individuals, including two women, on Sunday for their involvement in a cheating scandal during the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2024. These individuals were allegedly impersonating legitimate candidates across various exam centers in Darbhanga district. Darbhanga’s Senior Superintendent of…