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…
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Patna, March 21 (IANS) A sudden change in weather has disrupted normal life across Bihar, with storms, heavy rainfall, hail, and lightning continuing from Friday into Saturday. The severe conditions have caused widespread damage across multiple districts, claiming six lives and leaving at least ten others injured due to lightning strikes.Rainfall has been reported in several districts, including Patna, Bagaha, Bettiah, Banka, Gopalganj, Raxaul, and Khagaria.In Patna, heavy showers were accompani…
Patna, March 20 (IANS) The weather pattern in Bihar has taken a sudden turn, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a ‘Red Alert’ for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across 16 districts of the state. According to the IMD, severe weather activity, including intense thunderstorms, lightning strikes, heavy rainfall, and strong winds with gusts of 50–60 km/h, is expected over the next 24 hours in several districts, including Araria, Begusarai, Darbhanga, Katihar, K…
Patna, March 18 (IANS) Amid the ongoing LPG crisis in Bihar, the state police and civil administration have intensified their crackdown on the black marketing and illegal hoarding of LPG cylinders, launching a statewide enforcement drive. According to official data, a total of 419 LPG cylinders have been seized, 23 FIRs have been registered, and 21 individuals have been arrested so far as part of the campaign.Acting on directives issued by Director General of Police Vinay Kumar, police uni…
Muzaffarpur, March 13 (IANS) A production trade fair for beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma scheme was organised by the MSME Department of the Central Government at the ITI campus in Gannipur, Muzaffarpur, providing a platform for artisans to showcase their skills and products.The fair was inaugurated by District Magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen in the presence of Assistant Director of MSME A. Salemu Rajulu, Regional Director of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship R.C. Mandal, ITI…
Patna, March 13 (IANS) A disruption in LPG cylinder supply has triggered panic among consumers across Patna and several other districts of Bihar, affecting households and the hospitality sector.The situation, which residents link to the war in Iran, has led to shortages and long queues outside gas stations in many parts of the state.The hospitality industry has been among the worst hit, with reports suggesting that the supply of commercial LPG cylinders has almost come to a halt in several areas…
Muzaffarpur, March 2 (IANS) In Bihar’s Muzaffarpur, Holi preparations are in full swing, but this year the festive buzz comes with an unusual twist. At the city’s famous Chhata Bazaar — known as the wholesale hub for colours and pichkaris — one particular item has witnessed exceptional demand-masks featuring the face of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Shopkeepers at the Rang-Pichkari wholesale market say the “Modi mask” is now out of stock.For the past ten days, the mask is not available, lending…
Patna, March 2 (IANS) In a major crackdown ahead of Holi, the police in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur seized a large consignment of illegal foreign liquor and arrested a pickup truck driver during a special operation in the Gaighat police station area on Monday. According to officials, acting on specific intelligence inputs, police received information that a substantial quantity of foreign liquor was being transported from Darbhanga to Muzaffarpur for illegal distribution during the Holi festival.Followi…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Kanishka Narayan, the UK’s AI Minister received a warm welcome in Patna on Saturday during his visit to Bihar after more than two decades. Sanjay Kumar Jha, JD(U) MP, welcomed the visiting minister at his residence in Patna and highlighted the significance of his visit for the state’s technological aspirations.Speaking to IANS, Sanjay Kumar Jha said, “Since he is from Bihar and serves as a minister in the AI department in UK, he is familiar with all these matters. To…
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS)The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against a fifth accused in connection with the 2024 AK-47 rifle seizure case in Bihar, further tightening its investigation into an alleged illegal arms smuggling network linked to extremist and criminal groups.The accused, identified as Manjoor Khan, a resident of Muzaffarpur district, was arrested by the NIA in August 2025 as part of its ongoing probe into the case.According to the NIA, investigat…