Patna, June 26 (IANS) Pooja Kumari from Buxar district in Bihar is an inspiration for students preparing for competitive examinations. While many students give up after repeated failures, Pooja did not lose hope. She secured the 999th rank in the 70th BPSC examination and was selected for the post of DSP. Pooja had previously appeared in the BPSC and UPSC exams six times. However, she could not succeed. Despite this, she did not lose hope. Pooja continued her preparation with strong self-belief …
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Patna, June 18 (IANS) A tragic incident in Bihar’s Buxar district claimed the lives of three teenagers who drowned while bathing in the Thora River in Sarasati village under the Itarhi police station area on Thursday. The incident has plunged the village into mourning, with grieving families and residents gathering at the hospital and the victims’ homes.The deceased have been identified as Samar Kumar Sharma (13), son of Ratnesh Kumar Sharma; Krishna Ram (15), son of Surendra Ram; and Dharmv…
Patna, June 3 (IANS) The Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, approved 13 agenda items during a meeting held at the Main Secretariat on Wednesday. The meeting, convened after a one-week gap, focused on healthcare, industrial development, skill training, fisheries, social welfare, and infrastructure projects.In a major relief measure for patients from economically weaker sections, the Cabinet approved an increase in the financial assistance limit under the Chief Minister’s…
Patna, April 8 (IANS) In a major crackdown the Rohtas Police exposed an alleged ‘bride-buying’ racket, detaining 24 individuals — including eight women — and rescuing a minor girl during a late-night raid on Tuesday in the Bikramganj area of the district in Bihar.Acting on a tip-off, police raided a marriage hall where the wedding of a minor girl was being conducted.The operation led to the seizure of around Rs 1 lakh in cash and jewellery from the spot.According to an official, the case inv…
Patna, Feb 25 (IANS) A shocking incident disrupted a wedding ceremony in Chausa in Bihar’s Buxar district, where a bride was critically injured after being shot at by her alleged former lover during the ‘jaimala (exchange of wedding garlands)’ ceremony.The incident occurred on Tuesday night under the jurisdiction of the Mufassil police station, triggering panic and chaos at the venue.According to preliminary information, the wedding procession had arrived in Chausa from Uttar Pradesh’s Balli…
Patna, Feb 6 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday honoured Anu Kumari, a member of the Indian team that won the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup in 2025, for her outstanding contribution to the historic victory.The Chief Minister presented Anu Kumari with a cheque of Rs 23,43,750 along with a traditional shawl as a mark of recognition.Anu Kumari played a crucial role in India’s triumph in the first-ever Blind Women’s T20 World Cup, delivering an impressive bowling perfor…
Patna, Jan 30 (IANS) Under its zero-tolerance policy against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) has achieved another major success in Bihar. A Block Welfare Officer-cum-Block Education Officer posted in Brahmapur block of Buxar district was caught red-handed on Thursday while accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe from his office.The accused officer, Ekta Bhai alias Lucky, was arrested by a Vigilance Investigation Bureau headquarters team from Patna on January 29, 2026, during a carefully planned t…
Patna, Jan 29 (IANS) The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Thursday approved 31 proposals during a cabinet meeting held in Patna. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was attended by both Deputy Chief Ministers and ministers from various departments.One of the major decisions taken was a significant hike in the Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students, effective from the financial year 2025–26.The revised annual scholarship amo…