Patna, July 21 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts across several parts of Bihar, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning over the next 24 to 48 hours, with Patna among the districts expected to be affected.The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for districts expected to receive heavy rainfall, including Patna, Rohtas, Nawada, and Kaimur (Bhabua). These areas may experience intense rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, with the possi…
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Patna, July 17 (IANS) Amid growing political speculation over his alleged proximity to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP from Aurangabad, Abhay Kushwaha, has categorically denied rumours of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing a press conference, Kushwaha reaffirmed his commitment to the RJD and its leadership, stating that he remains firmly with Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav.Clarifying the controversy surrounding his recent meeting with …
Patna, July 2 (IANS) Two teenage girls were killed in a tragic road accident on Thursday morning near Bhatari Mod under the Pauthu police station area of Aurangabad district after a speeding vehicle lost control and struck them while they were returning from coaching classes, officials said.The deceased have been identified as Afsari (15), daughter of Mohammad Riyazuddin, and Ashiya (15), daughter of Rustam Ali. Both were residents of Naraula village under the Obra police station area and were c…
Jaipur, July 2 (IANS) The Rajasthan Police’s CID (Intelligence) has unearthed a major network involved in anti-national activities by arresting a man accused of operating a funding channel for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, officials said on Thursday. According to officials, the accused, identified as Rafiq Chand Shaikh, son of Chand Miyan Shaikh and a resident of Harsul in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district, facilitated the transfer of funds from ISI handlers to individuals suspected o…
Bhopal, June 25 (IANS) Four persons were killed and two others seriously injured after a speeding car crashed into the rear of a truck on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur district on Thursday, police said.The accident occurred near Titrod village under Sitamau police station limits when the car, carrying six occupants from Maharashtra’s Aurangabad, allegedly lost control and rammed into a truck moving ahead of it.According to police, the victims were travelling to Delhi t…
Patna, June 24 (IANS) A meeting of the Bihar Cabinet was held on Wednesday at the Cabinet Hall of the Main Secretariat in Patna under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. During the meeting, the Council of Ministers approved 45 important proposals related to higher education, judicial infrastructure, urban development, and tourism.The Cabinet approved the establishment and operation of five private universities in different districts of Bihar.The new institutions include Shanja U…
Bratislava/New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted traditional artefacts, ancient texts, and regional delicacies to Slovak leaders during his historic visit to Slovakia, underscoring India’s rich cultural heritage and centuries-old traditions. The gift presented by PM Modi to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini included handcrafted Thewa motif cufflinks, a Himroo silk tie, a pocket square and a brass Dokra antelope set.The handcrafted Thewa motif cufflinks showcase the trad…
Amaravati, June 8 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Monday expressed grief over the accident involving a tourist bus carrying pilgrims from the state’s Nellore district to Varanasi, leaving three dead. Naidu described the death of three individuals in the accident near Bihar’s Aurangabad on late Sunday as deeply distressing and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families.He spoke with officials regarding the incident and inquired about the medical treatment bei…
Patna, May 28 (IANS) In a major anti-narcotics operation in Rohtas district, district police seized nearly 500 kilograms of cannabis concealed beneath a load of jackfruits in a pickup van on Thursday. The recovered narcotics are estimated to be worth around Rs 2.5 crore in the international market.The operation was carried out by the police in Dehri after they received confidential intelligence regarding a white pickup vehicle transporting a large consignment of cannabis from Odisha towards Dehr…
Patna, May 25 (IANS) Amid continuing heatwave conditions in Vaishali, the district administration has ordered the suspension of all academic and non-academic activities for children up to Class 8 till May 31.Varsha Singh, the District Magistrate of Vaishali, issued the directive citing concerns over children’s health and safety as temperatures and heatwave conditions continue to intensify across the district.According to the order, all government and private schools up to Class 8, along with p…