New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Several candidates who had gathered outside examination centres in various parts of the country for the NEET-UG re-examination, told IANS that they are skeptical about their preparation following the alleged May 3 paper leak. However, the students hoped that the government’s measures to conduct a fair examination will be successful this time.A candidate in the national capital said: “My mental health was impacted (due to the paper leak), still I have worked hard just li…
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New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) With preparations in place for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination in centres across the country and even worldwide on Sunday, BJP leaders asserted that the Central government has taken “great precautions” in order to ensure a smooth and transparent retest.Speaking to IANS, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said: “The Union Education Ministry is conducting this exam with meticulous preparations, both in Delhi and across the country. The government is keeping a close watc…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, political leaders and the general public in Jammu and Kashmir and Bihar emphasised the benefits of yoga, saying that it ensures positivity of mind and body while helping one to remain free of stress, addiction and other health issues.In Jammu and Kashmir, BJP leader Ravinder Raina said, “Yoga is an important part of life. While on one hand it keeps a person healthy and on the other it ensures positivity of mind and …
Patna, June 20 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the police encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar’s Bhojpur district has taken another significant turn, with the matter now reaching both the National and State Human Rights Commissions. Human rights lawyer S.K. Jha has filed separate petitions before the National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi and the State Human Rights Commission in Patna, seeking an independent investigation into the incident.In his petitions, Jha sought several …
Patna, June 20 (IANS) After nearly two years of examinations, protests, and legal and political debates, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has declared the final results of the 70th Combined Competitive Examination. A total of 2,027 candidates have been selected for various prestigious administrative posts in Bihar.Announcing the results, BPSC Chairman Ravi Manubhai Parmar described the 70th Combined Competitive Examination as one of the largest recruitment drives in the commission’s …
Patna, June 20 (IANS) To facilitate students appearing for the NEET UG re-examination on June 21, the Danapur Division of the Railways will operate six special examination trains across key routes in Bihar and Jharkhand. The initiative aims to ensure smooth and hassle-free travel for candidates reaching their examination centres.According to railway officials, special services have been introduced in anticipation of an expected increase in passenger traffic on the examination day.As per…
Patna, June 20 (IANS) The police encounter that took place on June 17 in Bilauti village under the Shahpur police station area of Bhojpur district has taken a significant turn, with the Samrat Choudhary government ordering a judicial inquiry into the incident amid mounting political pressure and public outrage.Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced through social media that a retired High Court judge would conduct an independent inquiry into the encounter.The government stated that the probe …
Patna, June 20 (IANS) The alleged gang-rape of two sisters in the Naubatpur area of Patna has triggered a major political controversy in Bihar. The two women, who had come from Jharkhand to perform at a Tilak ceremony, have accused 13 individuals of gang-rape.Police have initiated an investigation into the allegations.Reacting to the incident, Rohini Acharya, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and daughter of party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Saturday criticised the state government and quest…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Reacting to the gang-rape and brutalisation of a woman in Bihar’s Begusarai district, the Congress on Saturday termed the incident deeply shameful and unfortunate, saying it had crossed all limits of barbarity. Speaking to IANS, Congress MP Manoj Kumar said, “The incident that has occurred there is deeply shameful and unfortunate. The governance and administration in Bihar have failed completely. They are merely making hollow claims and making promises, while the morale…
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the prevailing political culture in Maharashtra, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday targeted the ruling dispensation and turncoat politicians, saying that “only living corpses remain once self-respect is compromised.”Addressing a meeting of MNS office-bearers from Mumbai, Thane, Pune and Nashik, Thackeray expressed deep concern over what he described as the moral decline in state politics and questioned the legac…