Patna, July 25 (IANS) The situation turned tense in Patna on Saturday during the Bihar Bandh called by student organisations, as violent clashes erupted between protesters and police at several locations. Stone-pelting, police lathi-charge, and incidents of vandalism were reported, while similar protests were held in several other districts across the state.Large numbers of students and protesters gathered near Gandhi Maidan from Saturday morning in support of the shutdown, raising slogans over …
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Patna, July 25 (IANS) Tension briefly prevailed in Siwan on Saturday during the ‘Bihar Bandh’ called over the alleged NEET paper leak, after an altercation broke out between protesters and the police over attempts to block roads. The situation was brought under control following the intervention of Superintendent of Police (SP) Puran Kumar Jha, who held discussions with the protesters and persuaded them to continue their demonstration peacefully.The impact of the bandh was visible across Siwan, …
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…
Patna, July 18 (IANS) Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Jitan Ram Manjhi has unveiled statues of his parents and ancestors at his ancestral residence in Mahkar village, under the Atri Assembly constituency in Bihar’s Gaya district. The ceremony turned emotional as the veteran leader on Friday broke down while paying tribute to his family members.The event was attended by his son and Bihar Minister Santosh Kumar Suman, senior leaders of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM)…
Patna, July 17 (IANS) Amid growing political speculation over his alleged proximity to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP from Aurangabad, Abhay Kushwaha, has categorically denied rumours of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing a press conference, Kushwaha reaffirmed his commitment to the RJD and its leadership, stating that he remains firmly with Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav.Clarifying the controversy surrounding his recent meeting with …
Gaya, July 11 (IANS) Emphasising that there can be no ‘Viksit Bharat’ without a ‘Viksit Bihar’, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday inaugurated a two-day Orientation-cum-Training Programme for the members of the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly. Speaking at the inauguration event at the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD) in Gaya, the Vice President said that differences of opinion are natural in a democracy, but commitment to the Constitutio…
Patna, July 11 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Gaya on Saturday to attend a two-day orientation and training programme for Members of the Bihar Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The programme is being organised following the constitution of the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly.On his arrival, the Vice President was accorded a warm welcome by senior dignitaries, including Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, B…
Patna, July 8 (IANS) The southwest monsoon has become active across Bihar, prompting the Meteorological Centre in Patna to issue a yellow alert for 24 districts.The department has warned of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds with speeds of 40-50 km/h in several parts of the state.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), adverse weather conditions are likely in Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhepu…
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on his birth anniversary on Sunday, recalling his contributions to the upliftment of weaker and deprived sections of society. Ram Vilas Paswan, born on July 5, 1946, in Bihar’s Khagaria, was the founder of the Lok Janshakti Party and served as a member of both Houses — nine times in Lok Sabha and twice in Rajya Sabha.He served as the Cabinet Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) In a significant step towards boosting industrial development and skill creation in Bihar, Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will lay the foundation stone of a new Technology Centre at Khizarsarai in Gaya on June 15, it was announced on Sunday.The centre, being developed with an investment of Rs 170 crore, is expected to strengthen the MSME ecosystem in southern Bihar by providing advanced manufacturing facilities, industry-oriente…