Patna, July 4 (IANS) A 37-year-old healthcare worker was allegedly stabbed to death after being called out of his home in Bihar’s Nalanda district, triggering protests by his family and residents. The incident occurred in Mudhari village under the Harnaut police station area. The deceased has been identified as Sonu Kumar, a resident of Cheran village, who was employed as a pathology staff member. His killing has once again raised concerns over law and order in the region.According to the victim…
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Patna, June 18 (IANS) A protest demanding the establishment of a degree college in Nagarnausa, Nalanda district, turned violent on Thursday after clashes broke out between demonstrators and police during a road blockade. The confrontation resulted in injuries to three police personnel, damage to government vehicles, and the arrest of ten people.According to local residents, the demand for a degree college in Nagarnausa has been pending for several years.On Thursday, a large number of students, p…
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 …
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that around 60 students fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal at a government-run school in Bihar’s Nalanda district. Observing that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights of the students, the apex human rights body has issued a notice to the Nalanda District Magistrate, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.According …
Patna, May 14 (IANS) On the death anniversary of his wife, Manju Sinha, former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accompanied by his son, Nishant Kumar, visited his native village, Kalyan Bigha in Nalanda district, and paid floral tributes to her. Upon arrival, he first offered prayers at a local temple and paid homage to his late wife, Manju Devi.Nitish Kumar appeared visibly emotional during the tribute ceremony at the memorial garden (Smriti Vatika), where he offered flowers and garlands with…
Nalanda, May 6 (IANS) To connect residents of Bihar’s Nalanda district with the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and spread awareness about its benefits, a Solar Loan Mela was organised on Wednesday at the Electricity Division Office in Biharsharif.The event was jointly inaugurated by District Magistrate Kundan Kumar, Deputy Development Commissioner Shubham Kumar and Superintending Engineer Manish Kant.A large number of people applied under the scheme during the mela, with officials highlightin…
Patna, May 1 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday offered prayers at the famous Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, marking the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. He performed rituals inside the sanctum sanctorum and later reviewed key infrastructure and development projects in the region.After the temple visit, the Chief Minister inspected the Falgu River and the Gaya Rubber Dam, taking stock of ongoing works and local conditions. He also sought detailed updates from offic…
Patna, April 18 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Railway Police in Bihar’s Rohtas district have arrested a key accused in a sensational robbery case from Madhya Pradesh, recovering cash and gold worth lakhs during the operation. The arrest was made at Dehri-on-Sone railway station by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), which apprehended Kamlesh Kumar while he was allegedly attempting to flee on Saturday.According to Railway ASP Alok Kumar Singh, the accused tried to escape after spott…
Patna, April 10 (IANS) In a heart-wrenching incident, a minor girl committed suicide by hanging herself inside her home after allegedly being raped at gunpoint in Bihar’s Nalanda district. The Class XII student took the extreme step, almost twelve hours after the incident, as she purportedly failed to overcome the distress and trauma of violation.The victim, among the youngest of five sisters, recently passed her Intermediate Examinations, while her tormentor is said to be a person from…
Patna, April 1 (IANS) In a swift crackdown following the alleged molestation and attempted sexual assault of a married woman in Nalanda district, Bihar Police have arrested eight accused so far, said SP Bharat Soni on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred in a village under the Noorsarai police station area, came to light after a disturbing video of the assault went viral on social media.Confirming the development, Nalanda Superintendent of Police Bharat Soni stated that six more accused…