Patna, April 17 (IANS) In a significant move towards tightening prison security and advancing jail reforms, the Bihar administration launched a series of statewide surprise raids across multiple correctional facilities immediately after Samrat Choudhary assumed office as Chief Minister.Conducted early on Friday morning, the coordinated operations involved joint teams of police and civil administration officials.Every ward, barrack, and inmate’s personal belongings were thoroughly searched, trigg…
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Patna, April 8 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, has launched a sharp attack on Bihar’s healthcare system after a disturbing video from Gaya went viral on social media.The video, reportedly from Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College Hospital, shows a youth carrying his elderly grandmother out of a ward on a scooter as no stretcher or wheelchair was available.The footage has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about hospital infrastructure in the s…
Ranchi, April 6 (IANS) In a chilling case that has shocked Jharkhand, Ranchi Police have uncovered the murder of a minor girl who was allegedly killed by a man and his son over what they described as “social stigma”.The accused then secretly transported her body to Gaya in Bihar and cremated it in an attempt to destroy evidence.The case came to light during an investigation into the girl’s sudden disappearance from the Ratu Police Station area. What initially appeared to be a missing perso…
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 23 (IANS) The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), on Monday, announced the intermediate (Class 12) examination results for 2026, declaring outcomes across all three streams — Science, Commerce, and Arts. This year, the overall pass percentage stood at 85.19 per cent. Female students outperformed their male counterparts, with a pass percentage of 86.23 per cent, compared to 84.09 per cent for male students.Notably, girls dominated the merit list, securing top positions in both th…
Patna, March 23 (IANS) At least four persons were killed in two separate accidents in Bihar’s Gaya and Begusarai districts, officials said on Monday.In the first tragic road accident in Begusarai, a married couple lost their lives after being run over by a speeding car bearing “Police” markings on Monday morning. The incident occurred near the Srinagar Dhala area under the jurisdiction of Sahebpur Kamal Police Station.The deceased have been identified as Nathuni Yadav (60) and his wife Indu …
Patna, March 21 (IANS) Deepak Prakash, the Panchayati Raj Minister in the Nitish Kumar government, on Saturday made it clear that the Panchayat elections in Bihar will be held on schedule, with no changes to the delimitation process. The minister emphasised that elections for the posts of Pramukh and Up-Pramukh will follow the existing procedure, just like previous elections.He also announced that a new reservation roster will be implemented for the 2026 Panchayat polls.“The current s…
Patna, March 20 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday visited Gaya and Aurangabad as part of the fourth phase of the ‘Samriddhi Yatra’, launching a series of development projects.In Gaya, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for 140 projects and inaugurated 553 completed schemes, dedicating them to the people of the district.He was received by local MP and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi.During the visit, Kumar inspected stalls set up by various government departments, …
Patna, March 12 (IANS) Jan Suraaj Party Chief Prashant Kishor arrived in Bihar’s Gaya on Thursday, where he held a meeting with party workers at a private hotel and addressed the media. During the interaction, Kishor launched a sharp attack on the politics of Bihar and the state’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.He claimed that Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha was already decided by leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).According to the Jan Suraaj Party Chief, despite the National Democr…
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 …