Patna, June 19 (IANS) In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, police in the Phalka police station of Bihar’s Katihar arrested two alleged drug smugglers and seized 102.79 gm of heroin (smack) during a vehicle-checking operation. Among those arrested is Sunil Kumar, who identified himself as the son of former Bihar Minister and former MP Ramji Das Rishi, police said on Thursday.Police said that Sunil Kumar is currently employed as a Rozgar Sevak in Forbesganj.The second accused, Khushilal …
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Patna, June 13 (IANS) At least 35 people were injured in a major road accident on NH-31 in Bihar’s Katihar after a speeding passenger bus collided head-on with a car and overturned early Saturday, officials said.According to an official, the bus, with around 50 passengers, many of them migrant labourers heading for work, was travelling from Nalanda district toward different destinations in West Bengal, when the accident occurred near Jurabganj, within the jurisdiction of Kodha Police Station.As …
Patna, June 3 (IANS) In a major boost to Bihar’s infrastructure development, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the widening and upgradation of the Khagaria–Purnea section of National Highways 31 and 231 into a four-lane corridor. The project, spanning around 143.5 km, will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 3,936.05 crore under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT-Toll) model.The project involves upgrading the exist…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the upgradation of the Khagaria-Purnea section of NH-31 and NH-231 in Bihar to a four-lane highway at a total capital cost of Rs 3,936.05 crore.The 143.529-km project will be developed under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) toll mode and is aimed at improving connectivity, reducing travel time and boosting economic activity across key districts of Bihar.“The…
Guwahati, June 1 (IANS) The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) continued its sustained efforts towards ensuring passenger safety, preventing unlawful activities and safeguarding railway premises through a series of successful operations conducted across the zone, officials said on Sunday.NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said during anti-crime drives and surveillance operations conducted on May 25, 2026, RPF personnel achieved s…
Guwahati, May 17 (IANS) The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has once again reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety and security by successfully carrying out a series of operations at different locations across the zone, officials said on Sunday.NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said three persons were arrested in separate operations and several stolen mobile phones were recovered from their possession.He said a team fro…
Patna, May 14 (IANS) Darkness descended upon Patna, the capital of Bihar, as sirens pierced the evening air, bringing the city to a sudden standstill on Thursday. People froze in place, and even on the bustling roads, vehicles halted exactly where they were when the alarms began.The civil defence blackout and mock drill exercise commenced at 7 p.m. to evaluate the government’s emergency response systems and prepare citizens for potential crises, including aerial attacks.Sirens were so…
Patna, April 26 (IANS) After days of intense heat, the weather in Katihar took a dramatic turn on Sunday as a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rainfall swept across the district.While the sudden change brought temporary relief from the scorching temperatures, it also led to tragedy, with three people losing their lives due to lightning strikes at different locations.The deceased have been identified as Md. Abbas (65), a resident of Shitalmani Panchayat in Azamnagar, Manglesh Kumar (27), from …
Patna, April 11 (IANS) A devastating road accident in Katihar on Saturday claimed the lives of 10 people and left 25 others injured, triggering grief and concern across the state. Expressing deep sorrow over the fatal accident, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and termed the incident extremely tragic.He announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for the families of each deceased from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and Rs 50,000 assistance for each …
Patna, April 11 (IANS) A tragic road accident in Katihar has claimed 10 lives, and over 25 passengers were injured after a head-on collision between a bus and a pickup van on NH-31, sending shockwaves across the region. The accident occurred near Basgada Chowk under the jurisdiction of Korha Police Station.Eyewitnesses stated that the bus, reportedly at high speed, collided head-on with the pickup van.The impact was so intense that both vehicles were reduced to mangled wreckage.The s…