Patna, May 22 (IANS) Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has expressed support for the idea of forming an Indian Premier League (IPL) team representing Bihar, stating that the government is working in “mission mode” to strengthen cricket infrastructure and opportunities for young players in the state. The statement came in response to a social media post by a cricket enthusiast who highlighted the achievements of several cricketers from Bihar and questioned why the state still does not have its …
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Patna, May 22 (IANS) The recovery of an empty liquor bottle near the residence of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has created a stir among police and security agencies in the state capital on Friday.The incident occurred in the VVIP zone of Patna, considered one of the most heavily secured areas in Bihar.According to an official, security personnel deployed near the Chief Minister’s residence noticed a suspicious bag lying along the roadside during routine surveillance.Upon inspection, a…
Patna, May 21 (IANS) The Patna High Court has taken a major technological step towards modernising judicial proceedings by introducing virtual hearings during the summer vacation period through a dedicated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).The initiative is being viewed as a significant move towards ensuring continuity in judicial functioning even during court holidays, while also helping reduce the backlog of pending cases.Traditionally, the functioning of courts remains limited during the sum…
Patna, May 21 (IANS) With Bihar continuing to reel under intense heatwave conditions and soaring temperatures, the district administrations of Patna and Arwal have announced restrictions on school operations to safeguard the health and safety of children.Thiyagarajan S.M., the District Magistrate of Patna, has ordered the suspension of academic activities for students up to Class 5 in all government and private schools, including pre-schools and Anganwadi centres, till May 26, 2026.The order fur…
Patna, May 21 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday issued a strong statement on law and order, asserting that any criminal challenging the police should face strict action within 48 hours.The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government remained fully committed to eliminating crime and strengthening good governance in Bihar.Speaking at an event held at the Sardar Patel Bhawan auditorium at the Bihar Police Headquarters in Patna, the Chief Minister said that the governm…
Patna, May 21 (IANS) A tragic incident sent shockwaves across Bihar’s East Champaran district after the body of a female engineering student was found hanging inside her hostel room on Thursday.The deceased was identified as Rimi Kumari, a fifth-semester student at an engineering college located under the jurisdiction of the Mufassil police station area in Motihari.According to preliminary information, the hostel room had reportedly remained locked from inside for a prolonged period, raising s…
Lucknow, May 21 (IANS) In a horrifying suspected honour killing case, the Government Railway Police (GRP) have arrested three people, including the father of a 16-year-old girl, whose mutilated body was found stuffed inside a box in the S1 coach of the Chhapra-Gomti Nagar Express at Gomti Nagar Railway Station in Lucknow.The accused have been identified as the victim’s father Viggan Ansari (44), her aunt Noorjahan (55), and her uncle Mojibulla Ansari (65). All three were arrested from Kushinagar…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The decision of the West Bengal government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to launch a massive crackdown on illegal migrants and infiltrators, is being seen as a necessary and welcome move by India’s national security planners. Though the security agencies welcome the crackdown on illegal immigrants, they also warn of a push to other states in times to come.The BJP government in West Bengal announced a strict, ‘detect, detain and deport’ protocol. The DGP and…
Patna, May 21 (IANS) A local Janata Dal(United) leader was killed in Bihar’s Supaul district on Thursday after an overspeeding car allegedly carrying illicit liquor from Nepal ran over him while attempting to escape from police.The deceased, identified as Manoj Kumar, was a local grocery shop owner and associated with Janata Dal (United).The incident occurred in the Ratanpura police station area, triggering outrage and tension in the locality.According to eyewitnesses, police were pursuing a v…
Patna, May 21 (IANS) Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday sharply criticised the NDA government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary over police action on candidates protesting for the release of vacancies under the TRE‑4 teacher recruitment drive.In a social media post, Tejashwi accused the government of betraying and unjustly treating Bihar’s youth and questioned the use of police force against job aspirants.The RJD leader said the youth were merely reminding the gov…