New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Delhi Police’s Central District has successfully rescued two kidnapped minor girls from Bihar following an extensive interstate operation involving technical surveillance, intelligence gathering and coordination with local police. With the latest recoveries, the unit has traced and recovered 46 missing persons during the current year.According to a press release issued by the Central District Police on Sunday, the operation le…
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Patna, July 16 (IANS) A viral video circulating on social media has once again drawn attention to the hardships faced by residents of Bihar’s flood-prone regions. The video purportedly shows a father carrying his young son on his shoulders while crossing a fast-flowing river, reportedly to ensure the child reaches school. However, the authenticity of the video and the accompanying claim have not been independently verified.The situation in northern Bihar has worsened after continuous rainfall in…
Patna, July 15 (IANS) Heavy rainfall in Nepal’s catchment and Terai regions has triggered a sharp rise in the water levels of several rivers in north Bihar, pushing floodwaters into low-lying areas of West Champaran, Sitamarhi, and East Champaran. Authorities have been placed on high alert as the Gandak, Bagmati, and Dudhaura rivers continue to swell.The situation deteriorated after nearly 2.32 lakh cusecs of water were released from the Valmikinagar Gandak Barrage, leading to rapid flooding in …
Canberra, July 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his recent visit to Australia, presented a Dhokra boat sculpture, Premium Indian coffee and a vinyl record of the music band ‘Colonial Cousins’ to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.The tribal Dhokra boat sculpture is crafted through the ancient lost-wax casting technique. This Dhokra sculpture depicts a traditional boat carrying tribal men and women, symbolising unity, cooperation, and collective progress.The Indian Premium …
Patna, July 3 (IANS) A high-level review meeting on security, administrative, and developmental issues related to the India-Nepal border was held on Friday at Samvad Hall, located in the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary. District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police from Bihar’s seven border districts participated in the meeting through video conferencing. During the meeting, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit delivered a detailed presentat…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Delhi Police have busted a fraudulent placement agency racket operating under the guise of providing domestic helpers and arrested two accused involved in cheating unsuspecting customers. The accused allegedly duped a complainant of Rs 33,000 on the pretext of providing a housemaid and are suspected of using the same maid to defraud multiple victims across the city.According to police, a complaint was received from Shalini Mehta, who reported that she had contacted Kuma…
Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) Kailash Mishra, a former Trinamool Congress candidate for the Bally Assembly constituency in West Bengal’s Howrah, has been arrested by the West Bengal Police in Madhubani in Bihar, officials said on Sunday. Mishra, a close associate of Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee, had contested the elections from the Bally seat. According to the officials, several criminal cases were registered against him at various police stations in West Bengal during the 2021 Assembly elections. Ac…
Patna, May 26 (IANS) Bihar Police carried out two major anti-narcotics operations in Supaul and Madhubani districts, recovering more than 455 kg of ganja and arresting five alleged smugglers.The first operation was conducted by Pipra Police Station in Supaul district, where police recovered 427.95 kg of cannabis from a pickup vehicle during a special blockade operation.Rajesh Kumar Jha, SHO of Pipra Police Station, said: “We received confidential intelligence that a large consignment of narcot…
New Delhi/Amsterdam, May 21 (IANS) During his State Visit to the Netherlands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented specially curated gifts to Dutch leaders, reflecting India’s rich cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship and folk-art traditions.The gifts included Blue Pottery from Jaipur, Meenakari and Kundan jewellery, and a Madhubani painting, each symbolising distinct aspects of India’s artistic legacy and cultural depth.Prime Minister Modi gifted King Willem-Alexander of the Nethe…
Patna, May 1 (IANS) For the past several days, intense heatwave conditions have made life extremely difficult across Bihar, with temperatures soaring above 40 degree Celsius in multiple districts and hot winds relentlessly sweeping through the region. However, a sudden change in weather has brought much-needed relief, as cooler conditions now prevail in many parts of the state.According to the Meteorological Centre, this shift is driven by the onset of pre-monsoon activity.Moisture-laden winds f…