Patna, April 20 (IANS) Amid rising temperatures and humid conditions across Bihar, the District Magistrate of Patna, Tyagarajan SM, has issued an order directing all government and private schools, as well as Anganwadi centres, to reschedule academic timings for young students. Citing concerns over children’s health and safety, the District Magistrate stated that the prevailing heat conditions pose a serious risk to life.Exercising powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraks…
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Patna, April 18 (IANS) In a significant verdict, the Nawada Civil Court has sentenced five convicts to life imprisonment in a 21-year-old murder case, bringing long-awaited justice in a matter dating back to 2005. The incident occurred in Mohammadpur village under the jurisdiction of Hisua police station, where a young man, Rakesh Kumar, son of Dinanath Singh, was shot dead following a dispute over a street and drainage issue.A formal complaint was subsequently lodged at the Hisua police s…
Patna, April 11 (IANS) A major mishap occurred on Saturday during a search operation in Vrindavan village under the jurisdiction of the Navkothi Police Station in Begusarai district, when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated, injuring five police personnel. The injured include Assistant Sub-Inspector Vipin Kumar Ojha, trainee Sub-Inspector Gudiya Kumari, and three personnel from the Special Task Force (STF).All were immediately rushed to the Sadar Hospital for treatment.Accord…
Patna, April 10 (IANS) Panic gripped Patna on Friday after a bomb threat was reported at the Bihar Assembly premises, prompting immediate action from security agencies. Upon receiving the threatening email, the entire Assembly complex was placed on high alert.Teams from the Bomb Disposal Squad and Dog Squad were swiftly deployed to the spot, while the premises were evacuated as a precautionary measure.A comprehensive search operation is currently underway across the complex.Officials from the Bi…
Patna, April 4 (IANS) A fierce encounter broke out between the police and criminals on Saturday in Bihar’s Begusarai district, triggering a large scale security operation in the region. The joint team eventually arrested four criminals, suspected of being involved in the jewellery shop loot case, which took place on Friday.The incident took place at Narayan Chowk under the Mansurchak Police Station area, which lies along the border of Begusarai and Samastipur.Acting on specific intelligence inpu…
Patna, March 23 (IANS) The sacred festival of Chaiti Chhath has entered its second day, marked by the observance of the Kharna Puja, after which devotees begin a rigorous 36-hour Nirjala (waterless) fast. On this occasion, devotees prepared Prasad comprising roti and kheer made from milk and jaggery, which was first offered to Surya Dev and then distributed among family members and visitors.After partaking of the Prasad, devotees commenced their strict fast, praying for happiness, prosperi…
Patna, March 20 (IANS) The weather pattern in Bihar has taken a sudden turn, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a ‘Red Alert’ for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across 16 districts of the state. According to the IMD, severe weather activity, including intense thunderstorms, lightning strikes, heavy rainfall, and strong winds with gusts of 50–60 km/h, is expected over the next 24 hours in several districts, including Araria, Begusarai, Darbhanga, Katihar, K…
Patna, March 5 (IANS) Four persons were killed in a road accident on Thursday near Khopa Chowk on NH-27 under the Phulparas police station area in Bihar’s Madhubani district.According to police, a Scorpio bearing a Haryana registration number collided head-on with a truck. The impact of the collision was so severe that the Scorpio was completely mangled.Preliminary investigation suggests that the Scorpio, which was coming from Darbhanga, suddenly crossed the divider near Khopa Chowk and entered …
Patna, March 2 (IANS) In a major crackdown ahead of Holi, the police in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur seized a large consignment of illegal foreign liquor and arrested a pickup truck driver during a special operation in the Gaighat police station area on Monday. According to officials, acting on specific intelligence inputs, police received information that a substantial quantity of foreign liquor was being transported from Darbhanga to Muzaffarpur for illegal distribution during the Holi festival.Followi…
Patna, Feb 28 (IANS) The Bihar Police have announced a zero-tolerance policy against hooliganism during Holi, deploying additional forces across all major cities and sensitive locations in the state.According to an official statement, strict action will be taken against biker gangs, street racers and individuals attempting to disrupt peace under the guise of festivities.Additional police personnel have been deployed in all districts to ensure the maintenance of law and order.Director General of …