Patna, May 3 (IANS) Four people were killed, while one person was seriously injured in a road accident in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district. The accident took place on Sunday on National Highway 28 near Ratanpur village under the Motipur police station area. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has expressed deep condolences over the loss of life in the accident and announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the deceased.Describing the incident as extremely tragic and heart-wrenching, …
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Patna, May 3 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders of the NDA in New Delhi on Sunday, amid growing speculation over an imminent cabinet expansion in the state. The meeting with Amit Shah is being seen as particularly significant, as sources indicate that his approval will play a crucial role in finalising the list of ministers.While the interaction was officially described as a courtesy call, political circles believe that discuss…
Patna, May 3 (IANS) Sonu Yadav, one of the accused in the road rage incident in Bihar’s Siwan, was injured in an encounter with police. Later, during the treatment, he was declared dead. On April 29, a minor road dispute near the Laxmipur-Aandar Dhala overbridge in Siwan turned deadly. Harsh Kumar Singh (28), nephew of BJP leader Manoj Singh, was shot dead, while his brother-in-law Chandan Singh sustained critical injuries.The victims were on their way to attend a Tilak ceremony when their parke…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Ahead of the launch of JD(U) leader Nishant Kumar’s statewide outreach programme, senior political leaders in Bihar have voiced strong support, highlighting growing enthusiasm within party ranks and beyond.Backing the initiative, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said, “He has the full support of the party, and all party members are enthusiastic. There is confidence that Nishant’s journey will definitely be successful. People involved in the party ar…
Patna, May 3 (IANS) Two members of a family were killed and another injured in a road accident in Bihar’s Supaul district on Saturday after a speeding truck rammed into a motorcycle near Anant Chowk on NH-27 under the Bhimpur police station limits.The collision, which occurred on the Murliganj branch canal bridge, claimed the lives of a grandmother and her grandson on the spot, while another youth sustained critical injuries.The deceased were identified as Saraswati Devi (60) and Ganesh Kumar …
Patna, May 2 (IANS) Despite a decade-long prohibition in Bihar, illegal liquor smuggling continues to pose a serious challenge. In a fresh crackdown, police in East Champaran have seized a large quantity of spirit and a vehicle allegedly being used for manufacturing illicit liquor.The action took place under the Mehsi police station limits during a routine vehicle inspection drive.Police intercepted a Bolero vehicle and, upon searching it, recovered approximately 200 litres of spirit st…
Patna, May 2 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has left Patna for New Delhi to attend a series of crucial meetings with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s top leadership. During his visit, he is scheduled to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin, and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Bihar in-charge Vinod Tawde.Discussions during these meetings are expected to revolve around the much-anticipated cabinet expansion in Bihar.Sources i…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) In a major crackdown under its zero-tolerance policy against drugs, the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of East District, Delhi Police, has arrested a drug peddler and recovered 1.957 kg of cannabis (ganja) from his possession. The action was carried out on the basis of specific secret information and sustained field Intelligence, officials said on Saturday. Police stated that the operation highlights their continued efforts to curb the spread of narcotics at the local level…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Reacting to the Rs 993 increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said the rise is due to global factors, and more than 50 per cent of India’s LPG dependency is on import.Speaking to reporters Joshi said: “That is an international problem and more than 50 per cent of our LPG dependency is there on import. And because of that, only at present, we are in difficulties.”He added that the government has maintained stability in key …
Patna, May 1 (IANS) A tense situation unfolded on Friday evening at Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station when smoke suddenly began billowing from the power car of train No. 14603 (Up) Jansadharan Express, which was en route from Saharsa to Amritsar. The incident triggered panic among passengers, leading to a brief period of chaos.According to eyewitnesses, thick smoke rose from beneath the power car due to the brakes binding. Alarmed by the situation, passengers immediately pulled the …