Jaipur, March 10 (IANS) Rajasthan Police on Tuesday achieved a breakthrough by arresting an interstate fraudster accused of cheating thousands of people under the pretext of providing work-from-home jobs. The accused, Kumar Sanu alias Deepak Singh (25), son of Vijay Kumar and a resident of Baurna village under Gogri Police Station in Khagaria district of Bihar, was arrested in Bihar.The Inspector General of Police, Kota Range, had earlier announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for his arrest. Kot…
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Bhagalpur (Bihar), March 10 (IANS) The traditional Manjusha art of Bihar’s Bhagalpur, which received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag five years ago, has emerged as a major source of livelihood for women and helped the folk art gain wider national and international recognition.On September 14, 2021, the centuries-old Manjusha art of Bhagalpur was granted the GI tag. Since then, awareness and demand for products based on the art form have increased significantly. The Art and Culture Departmen…
Patna, March 7 (IANS) Amid rising political tensions in Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, along with former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, arrived in Patna from New Delhi. While Lalu Prasad avoided responding to questions from the media at the airport, Rabri Devi made serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and demanded that Nitish Kumar continue as the Chief Minister of Bihar.Rabri Devi claimed that the BJP was conspiring against Nitish Kumar to remov…
Bhagalpur, March 2 (IANS) Traditional Indian sweets have remained the staple in every household during the festive season, be it Holi, Diwali, or any other festivity; however, the flavour of the season this year is ‘Millet Malpua’. In Bihar’s Bhagalpur district, the unique recipe has become a runaway hit with residents, as hundreds from the vicinity are making a beeline to place orders for Holi.Interestingly, the one-of-a-kind dessert didn’t come out of the blue. A woman entreprene…
Bhagalpur, Feb 23 (IANS) Aromatherapy-based gulal is being prepared in Bihar’s Bhagalpur, Bihar, for the upcoming festival of Holi and women associated with self-help groups (SHGs) are leading this unique initiative. Priya Soni, Director of the self-help group and entrepreneurship organisation, told IANS that this year, Holi colours will reflect a beautiful blend of fragrance and health. A special variety of gulal, prepared with aromatherapy in mind, is being introduced in the market, she said.A…
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday reviewed major power projects of the group in eastern India.During his visit to Godda in Jharkhand, Gautam Adani inspected the 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant built with an investment of over Rs 16,000 crore.The project, located in a tribal-dominated area, has created thousands of direct and indirect jobs and improved rail connectivity in the region.The power plant supplies electricity exclusively to Bangladesh…
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) A Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was held on Friday amid the ongoing budget session of the Bihar Assembly. After the conclusion of Assembly proceedings, the state Cabinet met at 5:30 p.m. and approved 35 important proposals, including major infrastructure and flood-control projects.The Bihar Cabinet has approved the construction of a Greenfield International Airport in Sonpur, located in the Saran district.Funds amounting to Rs 1,302 crore have been s…
Patna, Feb 19 (IANS) Panic has spread across Bihar’s Bhagalpur after the sudden death of crows at the city’s prominent public space, Sandis Compound. Morning walkers on Thursday were shocked to find a large number of dead crows lying near the swimming pool area, triggering fear and anxiety among residents.According to residents, incidents of bird deaths have been reported in multiple areas of the district over the past few days.Local worker Ashok Das said the situation was frighteni…
Prayagraj, Feb 1 (IANS) Lakhs of devotees gathered at river ghats nationwide on Maghi Purnima, amid chants, drumbeats, and a vast display of faith, expressing their joy and spiritual satisfaction after taking a dip. The Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, saw an extraordinary turnout from the early hours, amid elaborate security and administrative measures.At Prayagraj, pilgrims began arriving at the Sangam and other ghats from the previous night to take part in the sacred snan at the confluence…
Patna, Jan 28 (IANS) Panic gripped the Samastipur court premises on Wednesday after a bomb threat was sent to the official email address of the District Judge. Police and administration launched immediate action.Following the threat, Samastipur District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Sadar DSP, and a large contingent of police personnel rushed to the court complex. The entire campus was evacuated, and an extensive search operation was conducted using metal detectors and a dog squad.Althou…