Patna, March 25 (IANS) In a major action under the anti-corruption drive in Bihar, the Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) from Patna conducted a raid in Hajipur and caught two employees of the Mining Department red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. The accused include Rahul Kumar Roshan, a Data Entry Operator, and Pramod Kumar, a Class IV employee (attendant).Both were apprehended during a planned trap operation when they accepted chemically treated currency notes from the com…
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New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Centre’s ‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) initiative has expanded to over 2,000 railway stations with around 2,326 outlets, benefiting more than 1.32 lakh people across the country, it was informed on Wednesday.Products showcased under the initiative reflect regional diversity, ranging from Madhubani paintings at Patna station to cane crafts at Tenkasi Junction in Tamil Nadu.Similar trends are visible across stations, with handloom products and artefacts attr…
Patna, March 25 (IANS) A dramatic late-night police encounter in Bihar’s Siwan created panic after an exchange of gunfire between police and criminals on the Siwan-Patna Highway, said officials on Wednesday.According to the police, two bike-borne criminals opened fire at the police as soon as they spotted a checking team near Laheji village under the Basantpur police station area.Acting swiftly, the police took positions and launched a chase. When the accused fired around four rounds in an attem…
Patna, March 24 (IANS) In a major step toward easing urban congestion, authorities have launched a comprehensive initiative to decongest key traffic zones in Patna. The plan includes the installation of traffic signals and high-resolution CCTV cameras across critical points within the Patna Municipal Corporation limits, officials said on Monday.According to Sudhanshu Kumar, Additional Director General (Traffic, Modernisation, and State Crime Records Bureau), more than 20 major congestion hotspot…
Patna, March 23 (IANS) Following his release from Patna’s Beur Central Jail, Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh received a grand welcome at his residence in Patna, where thousands of supporters had gathered to greet him. As soon as his vehicle arrived, supporters erupted in chants of “Chhote Sarkar Zindabad,” showering him with flower garlands.The atmosphere turned celebratory, with fireworks lighting up the sky and slogans echoing across the area.Overwhelmed by the massive turnout, Ana…
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…
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 21 (IANS) On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited several khanqahs (Sufi shrines) across Patna, conveying a message of communal harmony, love, and brotherhood. He began his visit at the Khanqah Mujibiya in Phulwari Sharif, where he met the Sajjada Nashin Syed Shah Ayatullah Qadri, sought his blessings, and extended Eid greetings.The Chief Minister then proceeded to Khanqah-e-Munemia at Mittan Ghat in Patna City, where he met Syed Shah Shamimuddin Ah…
Patna, March 21 (IANS) The Patna district administration has ordered a probe into the collapse of an under-construction bridge on the outskirts of the city, a day after the incident, officials said on Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday in Dhebra village under the Shahpur police station area, trapping two labourers under the debris, officials added. They said both workers were rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital. While one labourer is reported to be in critical condition, the other esc…
Patna, March 21 (IANS) The festival of Eid al-Fitr was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, including Bihar, with large congregations gathering for prayers despite light rainfall in several areas. In the state capital Patna, the main Eid prayer was offered at Gandhi Maidan, where an estimated 20,000 people, including children and the elderly, participated in the congregational namaz. In a surprise move, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar arrived at the venue to wish …