Patna, 29 October 2025: In a landmark step towards inclusive democracy, elderly and disabled voters in Patna began casting their votes from home on Wednesday, ahead of the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 scheduled for November 6. The two-day “home voting service,” launched by the Election Commission…
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62% Bihar Election Candidates Hold Graduate Degrees
Patna, October 28, 2025: Bihar’s upcoming Assembly elections are witnessing a remarkable shift a growing number of candidates come armed with higher educational qualifications, reflecting a changing trend in state politics. According to affidavits and nomination documents filed by contestants, around 62% of Bihar Assembly election candidates hold a graduate…
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Brig (Retd) Dr Raju Agrawal Takes Charge as AIIMS Patna Chief
Patna witnessed a significant leadership transition on Friday as Brigadier (Retd) Dr Raju Agrawal formally took charge as the new executive director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna. He succeeds Dr Saurabh Varshney, who completed his tenure as the institute’s head. Farewell and Welcome Ceremony The…
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Amit Shah Charts BJP’s Bihar Poll Strategy in Bettiah, Patna
Patna: Union Home Minister Amit Shah began his two-day visit to Bihar on Friday, holding a series of meetings in Bettiah and Patna to sharpen the BJP’s poll strategy for the state assembly elections scheduled in November. Meetings in Bettiah with Grassroots Leaders Shah first addressed a gathering at the…
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Nitish Kumar Meets Amit Shah in Patna Ahead of Bihar Polls
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar surprised political circles on Thursday when he drove to a Patna hotel to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The meeting, held as Shah was in Bihar to finalize the BJP’s election strategy, signaled a renewed show of unity within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)…
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Bihar Board Directs Temples to Set Up Akharas, Promote Pujas
Patna: The Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts (BSBRT) has issued new directions for temples and mutts across the state, mandating the establishment of dedicated spaces for akharas and the promotion of regular puja activities. The initiative aims to merge religious traditions with physical culture and social reforms. Focus on…