New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Several candidates who had gathered outside examination centres in various parts of the country for the NEET-UG re-examination, told IANS that they are skeptical about their preparation following the alleged May 3 paper leak. However, the students hoped that the government’s measures to conduct a fair examination will be successful this time.A candidate in the national capital said: “My mental health was impacted (due to the paper leak), still I have worked hard just li…
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Patna, June 20 (IANS) Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) Chief and former Bihar Minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Saturday alleged a conspiracy to assassinate him as well as his father and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and has lodged a police complaint against his former aide Akash Yadav and several others. According to the complaint filed at the Secretariat police station in Patna, Tej Pratap alleged that Akash Yadav, his sister Anushka Yadav, and other family members had conspired to kill both him and his …
Patna, June 20 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the police encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar’s Bhojpur district has taken another significant turn, with the matter now reaching both the National and State Human Rights Commissions. Human rights lawyer S.K. Jha has filed separate petitions before the National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi and the State Human Rights Commission in Patna, seeking an independent investigation into the incident.In his petitions, Jha sought several …
Patna, June 20 (IANS) The alleged gang-rape of two sisters in the Naubatpur area of Patna has triggered a major political controversy in Bihar. The two women, who had come from Jharkhand to perform at a Tilak ceremony, have accused 13 individuals of gang-rape.Police have initiated an investigation into the allegations.Reacting to the incident, Rohini Acharya, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and daughter of party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Saturday criticised the state government and quest…
Patna, June 20 (IANS) A court in Patna on Saturday granted interim relief to popular educator and YouTuber Faisal Khan alias Khan Sir in connection with the firing case under investigation in the city.During the hearing, the court ordered that no coercive action be taken against him until further orders.The court’s directive effectively stays Khan Sir’s arrest for the time being.Similar relief has also been extended to three members of his staff, with the court directing that no punitive action …
Patna, June 19 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday inaugurated the new weekly train service between Chhapra Junction railway station and Anand Vihar Terminal. During the event, the Railway Minister also virtually flagged off two additional train services connecting Maul to Delhi and Zahirghat to Varanasi.The inauguration ceremony was attended by Saran MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Maharajganj MP Janardan Singh Sigriwal, among other leader…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said the global semiconductor industry is facing a talent shortage of around 10 lakh professionals, presenting a major opportunity for India to emerge as a key supplier of skilled manpower for the sector.Speaking at the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) centre in Patna, the minister said the global semiconductor industry is currently valued at around $800 billion and is expected…
Patna, June 19 (IANS) A fresh political controversy has emerged in Bihar after an FIR was registered against former Bihar minister and Janshakti Janata Dal national president Tej Pratap Yadav at Patliputra police station in Patna on the directions of a court. The case was filed by Akash Yadav, former state president of the Chhatra RJD and brother of Anushka Yadav, who has been publicly linked to Tej Pratap Yadav.Police have initiated an investigation into the allegations.According to ASP (Law an…
Patna, June 19 (IANS) The convoy of Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh narrowly avoided a major road accident while returning to Patna after attending a wedding ceremony in Badpur village within his Assembly constituency. The incident occurred late on Thursday night near the Sabnima petrol pump in the Athmalgola police station area of the Barh subdivision.According to an official, the convoy was travelling along the four-lane highway when a vehicle at the front of the convoy allegedly lost control and…
Varanasi, June 18 (IANS) Sunit Chowrasia of Kolkata carded a final-round of three-over 73 to secure a four-shot victory at the inaugural INR 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen – Varanasi played at the BLW Greens Golf Course in Varanasi on Thursday.Chowrasia (67-64-73) finished the week at six-under 204 to claim his third consecutive title on the DP World PGTI NexGen. The victory follows his triumphs at the Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship hosted by Patna Golf Club in March and last week’s Vija…