Patna, July 23 (IANS) Student protests demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leaks turned violent in parts of Bihar on Thursday, leading to clashes with police in Darbhanga and Begusarai.While protesters claimed excessive police action, authorities alleged that force was used only after sections of the crowd turned aggressive and attempted to breach security arrangements.The most serious confrontation took place at Lohia Chowk under Laheriasarai…
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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…
Patna, July 18 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against the illegal manufacture and trafficking of firearms in Bihar, security agencies on Saturday busted a clandestine mini‑gun factory operating in the Barbighi Bahiyar area under Baliya Police Station in Begusarai district. Acting on specific intelligence, a joint team of police and the Special Investigation Team (SIT) raided the premises and arrested three individuals red‑handed, including the alleged operator of the factory and two skilled …
Patna, July 13 (IANS) Former JNU Students’ Union president and Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar surrendered before a local court in Begusarai on Monday in connection with a case alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. After appearing before the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (First) Vivek Chandra Verma, Kumar filed a bail application through his counsel.Following arguments from both the prosecution and the defence, and after complet…
Patna, June 30 (IANS) The investigation into the alleged Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak has gathered pace with the arrest of Suman Kumari, the wife of the alleged mastermind, Bijendra Gupta, from Patna.Police are questioning her over her suspected role in the examination paper leak and related financial transactions.According to information shared by the Maharashtra Police and Patna Police sources, Suman Kumari was arrested in Patna and is currently being interrogated.Inve…
Patna, June 29 (IANS) A tragic road accident near the Angrezi Dhala railway crossing under the Singhaul police station area in Bihar’s Begusarai claimed the lives of three young men and left nine others injured, casting a pall of grief over the Pokharia locality.The two SUVs collided head-on near the railway crossing while travelling from opposite directions late Sunday night.The impact of the collision was so severe that both vehicles were badly mangled, leaving passengers trapped inside and ca…
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…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Tuesday have arrested a cab driver in connection with the abduction, rape, and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Delhi’s Mehrauli area. Authorities managed to track down and apprehend the accused within six hours of the incident. According to the police, the suspect abducted the young girl around 5:00 A.M. on Monday while she was sleeping on the pavement alongside her family.Upon receiving the report, the Delhi Police immediately formed multiple speci…
Patna, June 12 (IANS) A pall of gloom descended over the Bihar Police Department after four people, including three Station House Officers (SHOs) posted in Madhepura district, lost their lives in a horrific road accident in Begusarai early Friday morning.Expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary described the deaths as an irreparable loss for the police fraternity.In a condolence message posted on social media, the Chief Minister said, “The news of the unti…
Patna, June 1 (IANS) A court in Bihar’s Begusarai on Monday continued relief to Union Textile Minister and MP Giriraj Singh in a case linked to his “Do Gaz Zameen” remark during the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign.Hearing the matter, the MP-MLA Court allowed the anticipatory bail earlier granted to Singh to remain in force, while reserving its order on his plea seeking exemption from personal appearance in future proceedings.Singh appeared before the court during his one-day visit to Begu…