Patna, Feb 11 (IANS) On the seventh day of the Budget Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, political temperatures rose after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Bhai Virendra made serious allegations against the state government and the Bihar Police.Speaking to the media in the Assembly premises on Wednesday, Bhai Virendra alleged that people belonging to a particular caste and religion were being selectively targeted in police encounters.While asserting that action against criminals is necessa…
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Patna, Feb 10 (IANS) The Bihar Assembly witnessed massive disruptions on Tuesday as Opposition parties created an uproar over the rising number of rape cases in the state, during the ongoing Budget Session.Even before the House proceedings began, Opposition MLAs staged protests outside the Assembly premises, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order in Bihar.MLAs of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) were seen raising slogans at the Assembly gate, holding placards and accusing the Bihar governm…
Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) A day after Bihar Police arrested Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav in a 1995 forgery case, he was admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) following health issues.Bihar Police late on Friday night arrested the Purnea MP in connection with an over 30-year-old case, triggering a high-voltage drama at his Mandiri residence in Patna.Police teams reached Pappu Yadav’s residence to execute court orders. Soon after, his supporters gathered at the spot, leadin…
Patna, Feb 3 (IANS) Newly-elected Mokama MLA Anant Singh, who was lodged in Beur jail in connection with a murder case, took the oath of office in the Bihar Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.He was brought from the Beur Central Jail under tight security arrangements.Anant Singh’s oath-taking was made possible following permission granted by the Patna Civil Court.According to the court’s directive, he was transported to the Assembly in an ambulance under heavy security cover, and the entire process…
Patna, Jan 27 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Tuesday visited the residence of the parents of the NEET aspirant who died under mysterious circumstances in Patna’s Shambhu Girls Hostel. The visit was marked by intense emotional scenes as the deceased student’s mother broke down in tears upon seeing the Deputy Chief Minister and pleaded for justice.Moved by the family’s condition, Vijay Kumar Sinha immediately contacted the Director General of Police (DGP) over the ph…
Patna, Jan 24 (IANS) The mysterious death of a female student from Jehanabad, who was preparing for the NEET examination while residing at Shambhu Hostel in Patna, has triggered a major political controversy in Bihar.As the Special Investigation Team (SIT) continues its probe, delays in the submission of the investigation report have fuelled speculation and allegations of a possible cover-up by the government.Amid growing pressure and public scrutiny, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has made a s…
Patna, Jan 22 (IANS) Several women associated with the Jeevika self-help group program staged a protest in Patna on Thursday, alleging that they have not received the Rs 10,000 assistance promised under the Bihar government’s Chief Minister’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Scheme. The protesters gathered outside the Janata Dal (United) office and raised slogans demanding the immediate release of the pending amount.The women said they belonged to the Sultanganj block of Bhagalpur district.The pro…
Patna, Jan 17 (IANS) In a major step towards making revenue administration more people-friendly, efficient and sensitive to public interest, the Department of Revenue and Land Reforms has directed all revenue officers in Bihar to compulsorily remain present in their offices on two working days every week — Monday and Friday — to hear public grievances.The new initiative will come into effect from January 19, 2026.The directive has been issued by Principal Secretary of the Department of Revenue…
Patna, Jan 16 (IANS) The wide range of homegrown millet-made noodles (comprising ragi, bajra and jowar) represent the new age superfood, bringing the focus back on our forgotten culinary traditions and also myriad health benefits associated with it. In a one-of-its-kind initiative, the agricultural scientists at Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) in Bhagalpur have developed ‘noodles’ made from ragi and jowar and are being touted as “Nutri Tiffin Box” for children.Also, with the Central gove…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Janata Dal(U) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Tuesday hit back at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s remarks on the Bihar Assembly elections, asserting that the opposition lacks credibility among the people in this election and should introspect.Speaking on Tejashwi Yadav’s statement, Jha said, “Our commitment spans 20 years, and the people will judge it. We have made commitments to the public. If there is anything on the opposition’s side, they should point it out, …