Patna, June 9 (IANS) In a shocking incident that has once again raised concerns over law and order in Bihar, a progressive farmer and nursery operator was shot dead in broad daylight in Muzaffarpur district on Tuesday. The victim, Raju Kumar Chaudhary (40), a resident of Chakelal village under the Bochaha police station area, had previously been honoured by former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his contributions to the agricultural sector.According to family members and local residents, Chaudha…
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Patna, June 9 (IANS) The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has rejected the resignation of senior party leader Shivchandra Ram, who had stepped down from the post of National President of the party’s Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Cell after expressing dissatisfaction over not being nominated for the Bihar Legislative Council elections. On Tuesday, RJD Chief Spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav announced that the party leadership had not accepted Shivchandra Ram’s resignation.He said that after…
Patna, June 9 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the recent changes to the security arrangements of RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi intensified on Tuesday, with Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav launching a sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary upon his arrival in Patna from Delhi. Tejashwi Yadav arrived at Patna airport along with his father, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Rajya Sabha MP Misa Bharti.The leaders subsequently left for Rabri …
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) On the death anniversary of legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter Birsa Munda, BJP Delhi President Harsh Malhotra on Tuesday paid floral tributes to him along with tribal children and women at Sarai Kale Khan. He described Birsa Munda as a revered figure who dedicated his life to protecting the rights, culture and heritage of tribal communities.Speaking to reporters, Malhotra recalled Birsa Munda’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle and his efforts to safegua…
Patna, June 9 (IANS) A tragic incident occurred in Sitamarhi district when a massive Peepal tree uprooted during a severe storm and collapsed onto a house, killing five members of the same family, sai dofficials on Tuesday.The incident took place in Revasi Dhanushi Tola (Ward No. 1) under the Riga police station area late Monday night.The deceased have been identified as Puja Devi (28), wife of Sikandar Sahani, her daughter Shivani (5), and her three sons — Rajkumar (7), Veerbhadr Kumar (2), an…
Patna, June 8 (IANS) Under the chairmanship of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, a Cabinet meeting was held on Monday during which 25 agenda items were approved. The meeting took place in the Cabinet Hall of the Main Secretariat and was attended by all ministers.Among the key decisions, the Cabinet approved a revision in the survey and measurement charges for raiyati (plot) land.In Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat areas, the survey fee has been fixed at a minimum…
Patna, June 8 (IANS) Senior Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar minister Shivchandra Ram resigned from all his party positions on Monday, expressing disappointment over not being nominated for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) elections. Shivchandra Ram, who was serving as the National President of the RJD’s SC/ST Cell, announced his resignation during a hastily convened press conference in Patna.Visibly emotional, he broke down while addressing the media and accused th…
Patna, June 8 (IANS) A major security breach has come to light in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district after unidentified thieves allegedly broke into the residence of Janata Dal (United) MP Ajay Kumar Mandal and carried out a theft, an official said on Monday.The incident took place at the MP’s house in Bank Colony under the jurisdiction of the Tilkamanjhi police station, triggering concern among local residents and security agencies.According to preliminary information, the burglars entered the residenc…
Patna, June 8 (IANS) Political rhetoric surrounding the Bihar Legislative Council elections and the opposition’s unity has intensified, with Union Minister Chirag Paswan launching a sharp attack on the INDIA bloc and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Monday. Commenting on the meeting of the INDIA bloc, Chirag Paswan described the opposition coalition as an arrangement born out of political compulsions rather than shared ideology.According to him, the alliance has been formed to conceal internal …
Amaravati, June 8 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Monday expressed grief over the accident involving a tourist bus carrying pilgrims from the state’s Nellore district to Varanasi, leaving three dead. Naidu described the death of three individuals in the accident near Bihar’s Aurangabad on late Sunday as deeply distressing and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families.He spoke with officials regarding the incident and inquired about the medical treatment bei…