Patna, July 21 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts across several parts of Bihar, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning over the next 24 to 48 hours, with Patna among the districts expected to be affected.The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for districts expected to receive heavy rainfall, including Patna, Rohtas, Nawada, and Kaimur (Bhabua). These areas may experience intense rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, with the possi…
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Patna, July 1 (IANS) The Bihar Cabinet approved 29 proposals during its latest meeting on Wednesday, clearing a series of measures focused on education, transport infrastructure, religious tourism and public amenities.Among the key decisions are the establishment of five new Kendriya Vidyalayas, the modernisation of 31 bus stands under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the development of the Lord Vaman Temple in Buxar, and the organisation of a state-sponsored pilgrimage to Somnath for…
Patna, June 2 (IANS) Despite Bihar’s prohibition law, liquor smugglers continue to employ innovative methods to transport illegal consignments into the state. However, the vigilance and technical capabilities of the Excise Department have once again foiled a major smuggling attempt. In a significant operation conducted in Buxar, officials seized a large consignment of foreign liquor, worth approximately Rs 20.5 lakh, concealed beneath jute sacks in a goods vehicle. Two alleged smugglers were a…
Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested the sixth accused in connection with the murder of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, from Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh, officials of the central agency confirmed.Officials said the accused has been identified as 35-year-old Navin Kumar Singh, originally hailing from the Zamani area under the Fefna police station limits in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district….
Patna, May 21 (IANS) Bihar continues to reel under an intense heatwave, with scorching temperatures and hot winds severely affecting normal life across the state. The India Meteorological Department has issued a ‘Red Alert’ for heatwave conditions in five districts of southwestern Bihar—Bhojpur, Buxar, Kaimur, Rohtas, and Aurangabad—warning that the situation could become extremely dangerous and life-threatening.According to meteorologists, temperatures in several districts may touch or exce…
Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday paid his respects to his murdered personal assistant Chandranath Rath at his residence. Adhikari met the victim’s mother and assured the family that “justice will be done”.Chandranath’s mother, Hasirani Rath, told media persons: “He (Suvendu Adhikari) also cried. I have faith in the Chief Minister. I hope justice will be done for my son’s murder.”On the night of May 6, Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant was…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out extensive search operations in Delhi’s Swaroop Nagar area in connection with the murder case of Chandranath Rath, the PA of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, officials said on Saturday.Chandranath Rath was killed earlier this month, and the investigation into the case is currently being handled by the CBI.According to officials, the raids were conducted jointly with a team from the Delhi Police Special Cell…
Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) The four-wheeler used in the assassination of Chandranath Rath, the deceased personal assistant (PA) of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, earlier this month, was sourced from neighbouring Jharkhand, preliminary investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has revealed.Sources said that, as per the confessions given by Mayank Raj Mishra, one of the three suspects arrested in the case, he was given the contract by a Jharkhand-based person to deliver …
Patna, May 12 (IANS) Voting for the Bhojpur-Buxar Legislative Council by-election was underway under tight security arrangements across 14 polling stations in Bihar’s Bhojpur district.The otherwise orderly process was, however, briefly disrupted by chaos at a polling booth in Ara.The incident took place at the polling station located within the Ara Sadar Block office, where RJD candidate Sonu Kumar alleged that the magistrate deployed at the entrance was facilitating voting in favour of the NDA …
Patna, April 30 (IANS) The weather across Bihar took a sudden and severe turn on Wednesday (April 29) evening, triggering widespread disruption and damage in several districts across the state. The adverse weather conditions have claimed five lives across the state in the last 24 hours, an official said on Thursday.Reports indicate casualties from multiple districts, with five deaths reported from Patna (2), Bettiah (2), and Begusarai (1) combined, according to preliminary information received f…