Patna, May 25 (IANS) In a major anti-corruption action in Bihar, the Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) arrested a government employee in Begusarai while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 for the renewal of a licence related to weights and measures.The accused, Pushkar Kumar, was working as a clerk in the office of the Assistant Controller of the Weights and Measures Department.According to a DSP-rank officer, he had allegedly demanded illegal gratification from an applicant in exchange …
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Patna, May 16 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted in Bihar after reports emerged of LPG cylinders not being available at a community kitchen in a government health facility in Begusarai. The incident was reported from a Community Health Centre (CHC) in Bachwara block, where the ‘Jeevika Didi Ki Rasoi’ allegedly failed to provide cooked meals due to the unavailability of LPG cylinders.As a result, pregnant and recently delivered women admitted at the facility were reportedly forced to cons…
Patna, May 14 (IANS) Darkness descended upon Patna, the capital of Bihar, as sirens pierced the evening air, bringing the city to a sudden standstill on Thursday. People froze in place, and even on the bustling roads, vehicles halted exactly where they were when the alarms began.The civil defence blackout and mock drill exercise commenced at 7 p.m. to evaluate the government’s emergency response systems and prepare citizens for potential crises, including aerial attacks.Sirens were so…
Patna, May 13 (IANS) In line with the directives of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, a large-scale mock drill simulating an air raid and blackout will be conducted on May 14 in Patna and six other districts — Kishanganj, Begusarai, Purnea, Araria and Katihar.At the state level, the Directorate of Civil Defence, Bihar, has been designated as the nodal agency for the successful execution of the exercise.To ensure seamless implementation, a Table Top Exercise was conducted on May…
Patna, May 1 (IANS) For the past several days, intense heatwave conditions have made life extremely difficult across Bihar, with temperatures soaring above 40 degree Celsius in multiple districts and hot winds relentlessly sweeping through the region. However, a sudden change in weather has brought much-needed relief, as cooler conditions now prevail in many parts of the state.According to the Meteorological Centre, this shift is driven by the onset of pre-monsoon activity.Moisture-laden winds f…
Patna, April 30 (IANS) The weather across Bihar took a sudden and severe turn on Wednesday (April 29) evening, triggering widespread disruption and damage in several districts across the state. The adverse weather conditions have claimed five lives across the state in the last 24 hours, an official said on Thursday.Reports indicate casualties from multiple districts, with five deaths reported from Patna (2), Bettiah (2), and Begusarai (1) combined, according to preliminary information received f…
Patna, April 27 (IANS) The political atmosphere in Begusarai intensified during the observance of Bhamashah Jayanti, as Bihar’s former Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha attended the event as the chief guest.While the occasion was meant to honour the legacy of sacrifice, philanthropy and patriotism associated with Bhamashah, it soon turned into a platform for sharp political exchanges.Addressing the gathering, Sinha urged citizens to imbibe Bhamashah’s spirit of selflessness and dedicat…
Patna, April 4 (IANS) A fierce encounter broke out between the police and criminals on Saturday in Bihar’s Begusarai district, triggering a large scale security operation in the region. The joint team eventually arrested four criminals, suspected of being involved in the jewellery shop loot case, which took place on Friday.The incident took place at Narayan Chowk under the Mansurchak Police Station area, which lies along the border of Begusarai and Samastipur.Acting on specific intelligence inpu…
Patna, March 23 (IANS) At least four persons were killed in two separate accidents in Bihar’s Gaya and Begusarai districts, officials said on Monday.In the first tragic road accident in Begusarai, a married couple lost their lives after being run over by a speeding car bearing “Police” markings on Monday morning. The incident occurred near the Srinagar Dhala area under the jurisdiction of Sahebpur Kamal Police Station.The deceased have been identified as Nathuni Yadav (60) and his wife Indu …
Patna, March 20 (IANS) The weather pattern in Bihar has taken a sudden turn, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a ‘Red Alert’ for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across 16 districts of the state. According to the IMD, severe weather activity, including intense thunderstorms, lightning strikes, heavy rainfall, and strong winds with gusts of 50–60 km/h, is expected over the next 24 hours in several districts, including Araria, Begusarai, Darbhanga, Katihar, K…