Patna, April 28 (IANS) Following the murder of a youth from Bihar in New Delhi and injuries to another, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) National Working President, Tejashwi Yadav, launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government, under whose jurisdiction the Delhi Police operates.In a post on social media platform X, Tejashwi Yadav alleged that “being a Bihari has become a crime” under the current regime.He claimed that 23-year-old Pandav Kumar, a resident of Khagaria district in Bihar, …
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Patna, April 27 (IANS) Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary on Monday evening chaired a high-level review meeting at ‘Samvad’ in the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, assessing the progress of major schemes under the Departments of Urban Development and Housing, Panchayati Raj, and Tourism. He directed officials to ensure accelerated execution, transparency, and quality in all ongoing projects.During the meeting, Vinay Kumar, principal secretary of urban development and housing, presented a compreh…
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 27 (IANS) Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary visited his ancestral village, Kewta, in Samastipur district on Monday, marking his first visit since assuming office. The occasion turned into a celebratory event as villagers extended a grand welcome, raising slogans in his support and creating an atmosphere of a festival across the locality.Addressing the gathering, Vijay Kumar Choudhary stated that despite the change in leadership, the NDA government under Chief Min…
Patna, April 27 (IANS) A tragic road accident in Bihar’s Saran district claimed the lives of three people and left four others critically injured after a speeding SUV rammed into an auto-rickshaw.The incident occurred near Manopur village under the Dighwara police station limits on a National Highway on Sunday night.According to an official, the victims were returning to their native village, Jhauwa Basant, under Garkha police station, after attending a ‘Shiv Charcha’ religious gathering i…
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Actress Neetu Chandra, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, has opened up about her journey from being a simple girl in Bihar to Hollywood.The actress highlighted that her focus has always been on meaningful work rather than other razzmatazz and ‘unnecessary’ superficial aspects of stardom.Addressing the perception around her taking a break, she clarified, “I didn’t take any break. I keep looking for good films. It takes time.”She added, “You don’t realis…
Patna, April 26 (IANS) After days of intense heat, the weather in Katihar took a dramatic turn on Sunday as a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rainfall swept across the district.While the sudden change brought temporary relief from the scorching temperatures, it also led to tragedy, with three people losing their lives due to lightning strikes at different locations.The deceased have been identified as Md. Abbas (65), a resident of Shitalmani Panchayat in Azamnagar, Manglesh Kumar (27), from …
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India’s peak power demand soared to a record high of 256.11 GW on Saturday as the heat wave intensified across the country, which forced both domestic and commercial consumers to step up the use of air conditioners and other cooling devices, data compiled by the Power Ministry showed.The peak power demand on Saturday shot past the previous day’s consumption of 252.07 GW, which was also an all-time high. Senior officials said that there were no outages as electricity …
Patna, April 25 (IANS) The upcoming edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is scheduled to be broadcast on Sunday (April 26), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar has intensified preparations to ensure its wide outreach. A preparatory meeting was held at the state BJP office in Patna, with Mandal presidents and programme coordinators participating virtually to plan for the 133rd edition of the programme.Addressing the meeting, state BJP Presiden…
Patna, April 25 (IANS) Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday stirred debate with his remarks on population while addressing the media in Gaya. He asserted that society should not adopt a narrow-minded approach toward population growth or having children.His statement came in response to remarks attributed to Dhirendra Krishna Shastri alias Bageshwar Baba, who, during a recent visit to Nagpur, had reportedly urged people to have four children…