Patna, Feb 24 (IANS) Several senior leaders and dignitaries attended the Shradhkarma of Radha Devi Saraogi, the mother of Sanjay Saraogi, and expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family. Arif Mohammad Khan, Nitish Kumar, and BJP National President Nitin Nabin paid floral tributes and offered prayers for the departed soul.The Governor personally conveyed his sympathies to Sanjay Saraogi and his family during this moment of profound grief.Early in the morning, Nitin Nabin arrived at…
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Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Saturday released a crime bulletin strongly attacking the Nitish Kumar–led “double-engine” NDA government over the rising incidents of crime against women and children in the state.In a sharply-worded post on his official X handle, Tejashwi Yadav used sarcasm to criticise the government, writing, “In the so-called Ram Rajya created by the Modi–Nitish government, such ‘auspicious’ inc…
Patna, Feb 14 (IANS) A day after Sunil Kumar Singh, an MLC from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), raised the issue of a missing girl and alleged inappropriate conduct by the police personnel, Vinay Kumar, Bihar Director General of Police (DGP), on Saturday, assured that strict action would be taken against any officer found guilty. The matter was raised on Friday during proceedings of the Bihar Legislative Council, where RJD members questioned the working style of the Bihar Police, alleging insens…
Patna, Feb 12 (IANS) The Bihar government on Thursday assured the Legislative Assembly that concrete and time-bound measures are being taken to permanently resolve land-related disputes in the state.Responding to a question raised by Barauli MLA Manjeet Singh, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Revenue and Land Reforms Vijay Kumar Sinha said that the government will not allow the land disputes to become a burden for future generations.The Deputy Chief Minister informed the House that the sur…
Patna, Feb 11 (IANS) Jan Suraaj convener Prashant Kishor on Wednesday visited the family of the six-year-old minor girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Darbhanga and consoled them.During the visit, Kishor launched a sharp attack on the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government, alleging a complete collapse of law and order in the state and terming the prevailing situation as the “Jungle Raj of officers”.After meeting the victim’s family members, Kishor raised serious concerns ov…
Patna, Feb 10 (IANS) Bihar’s Leader of the Opposition and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) National Working President Tejashwi Yadav returned to Patna from Delhi on Tuesday. He was seen arriving at Patna Airport in a wheelchair, drawing public attention.Speaking to the media, Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, alleging that the Chief Minister’s recent conduct in the Bihar Legislative Council reflects a deteriorating situation in the state.Referring to Nitish Kum…
Patna, Feb 9 (IANS) The Bihar Legislative Council witnessed high drama and sharp exchanges on Monday as opposition MLCs created a ruckus during the proceedings over the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant and an incident in Darbhanga.Amid the uproar, Leader of the House and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stood up and strongly reprimanded the opposition, particularly targeting members of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), including former Chief Minister Rabri Devi.Addressing the House, Chief Minister N…
Patna, Feb 9 (IANS) The Bihar Assembly witnessed protests on Monday, the fifth day of the Budget Session, as opposition parties raised strong objections over the rape and murder of a minor girl in Darbhanga, the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant, and the arrest of Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav.Congress MLA Abhishek Ranjan arrived at the Assembly portico wearing a T-shirt bearing the slogan, “Today there will be jail, tomorrow there will be bail, and the day after tomorrow the sam…
Patna, Jan 31 (IANS) After more than three decades, a district court in Darbhanga has sentenced five individuals to life imprisonment for the Patori massacre of August 8, 1994, which resulted in two deaths and eight injuries. Even after 31 years, the people of Darbhanga recall the episode with distress.Locals note that the conflict was not between nations but among neighbors, triggered by a land dispute that escalated into large-scale violence, an unforeseen outcome at the time.According to Publ…
Patna, Jan 30 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Revenue and Land Reforms, Vijay Kumar Sinha, has intensified his campaign against the land mafia and corruption within the department, making it clear that he will not bow to pressure or threats.Speaking firmly on the issue, Sinha on Friday said he has begun this mission with complete resolve.“I have set out with a shroud wrapped around my head. I fear no one,” he said, underlining his determination to act decisively against co…