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…
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Supreme Court Upholds High Court Ruling on 65% Quota in 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….
Bihar
Karpoori Thakur’s Granddaughter Joins Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Movement
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…
Bihar
Prashant Kishor to Launch Jan Suraaj on October 2nd, Gearing Up for 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections
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…
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Bihar: 12 Arrested, Including Two Women, for Impersonating Candidates in CTET Exam
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…
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Inaugurates Third Phase of Patna’s Marine Drive
Today, on July 10, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the third phase of the JP Ganga Pathway, popularly known as the Marine Drive of Patna. This new 4.5 km stretch extends the already operational 12.5 km section from Digha to Gaighat, reaching Patna Ghat. The JP Ganga Pathway is…
Bihar
6 people killed in Begusarai road accident
Six people were killed and eight others critically injured when an auto-rickshaw they were traveling in collided with a car on National Highway-31 near Bihat Ratan Chowk in Bihar’s Begusarai district early Tuesday. Five passengers died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries during treatment at a local hospital….
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Bihar BEd CET result 2024 Declared
The Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU), which conducted the Bihar BEd CET this year, announced the Bihar Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Common Entrance Test (CET) Results 2024 on Monday, July 8, 2024. Candidates who took the Bihar BEd CET 2024 exam can view their scorecards by visiting the official website…
Bihar
Ten Killed in Lightning Strikes Across Multiple Districts in Bihar
In a tragic turn of events, Bihar witnessed ten deaths due to lightning strikes within the last 24 hours. The Chief Minister’s Office confirmed the fatalities on Sunday (July 7), detailing the death count from various districts: Nalanda (2), Vaishali (1), Bhagalpur (1), Saharsa (1), Rohtas (1), Saran (1), Jamui…
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Chirag Paswan and Ravneet Singh Introduce Website and Mobile App for World Food India 2024
On 19 June 2024, at 2:15 PM in Delhi, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan and Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Railways Ravneet Singh unveiled the official website and mobile app for World Food India 2024, marking preparations for its third edition. During his address,…