Patna, June 27 (IANS) Several incidents, including electrocution, a fatal stabbing, and clashes during Muharram processions, were reported from different parts of Bihar on Friday, prompting heightened security arrangements in several districts. Three youths sustained severe burn injuries after coming into contact with live electric wires during a Muharram Tazia procession in Dhandhar village under the Wazirganj police station area of Gaya district.The injured have been identified as Mohammad Asg…
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Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) Following the recent detention of a Chinese national by Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) for illegally entering India from Nepal, the Chinese Consulate General in Kolkata has once again advised its nationals to strictly avoid inadvertently crossing into Indian territory without valid travel documents.In a statement issued on Monday, the consulate reminded Chinese nationals that they must obtain an Indian visa before entering India. It noted that the Nepal-India border is an open …
Patna, May 3 (IANS) Two members of a family were killed and another injured in a road accident in Bihar’s Supaul district on Saturday after a speeding truck rammed into a motorcycle near Anant Chowk on NH-27 under the Bhimpur police station limits.The collision, which occurred on the Murliganj branch canal bridge, claimed the lives of a grandmother and her grandson on the spot, while another youth sustained critical injuries.The deceased were identified as Saraswati Devi (60) and Ganesh Kumar …
Patna, April 9 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on the ruling alliance in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the BJP, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order in the state. Citing a brutal murder in Forbesganj under Araria district, Tejashwi Yadav described the current situation in Bihar as “Chopat Raj” (a state of total chaos).“The government is busy with power politics and government formation, while the system in Bihar has com…
Patna, March 18 (IANS) Amid the ongoing LPG crisis in Bihar, the state police and civil administration have intensified their crackdown on the black marketing and illegal hoarding of LPG cylinders, launching a statewide enforcement drive. According to official data, a total of 419 LPG cylinders have been seized, 23 FIRs have been registered, and 21 individuals have been arrested so far as part of the campaign.Acting on directives issued by Director General of Police Vinay Kumar, police uni…
Patna, Feb 26 (IANS) Bihar’s main opposition party, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of promoting a communal agenda during his visit to the Seemanchal region.RJD MLA from Maner, Bhai Virendra, on Thursday, alleged that the Home Minister’s visit was aimed at targeting a particular community. He claimed that whenever Shah tours a region, he seeks to strengthen “communal forces” and acts against a specific religion.“Whenever he comes, he fuels comm…
Patna, Jan 30 (IANS) A tragic road accident in Bihar’s Araria district early Friday claimed the lives of two young men, including an SSB jawan, plunging two families into grief. The incident occurred on the Araria-Raniganj main road near the Girhinda showroom when a speeding Bullet motorcycle collided with a police jeep parked on the roadside.The deceased have been identified as Sudhir Kumar Kushwaha (42), a resident of Araria RS Ward No. 4, and Vicky Kumar Jaiswal (35), a resident of Forbesga…
Patna, Jan 21 (IANS) A day after a revenue official posted at Farhi Panchayat in the Narpatganj block of Bihar’s Araria district was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe for land record correction, the district administration has suspended the accused officer and initiated proceedings for his dismissal from service.The action was taken on the instructions of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Revenue and Land Reforms Vijay Kumar Sinha.The official has been identified as Mohammad Imtia…
Patna, Jan 20 (IANS) The Bihar government’s Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) has intensified its campaign against corruption, taking major action in Araria district. On Tuesday, a revenue employee was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000.The arrested official has been identified as Imteyaz Alam, posted in the Farhi Panchayat of Narpatganj block.According to Additional Director General of Police (SVU), Pankaj Kumar Darad, the action was taken following a complaint filed by Kamleshwa…