Patna, May 16 (IANS) The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police on Saturday has launched raids at four locations linked to Gopal Kumar, Executive Engineer of the Rural Works Division in Jhajha, Jamui, in connection with a disproportionate assets case. According to an official statement issued by Bihar Police Headquarters, the EOU registered Case No. 08/26 on May 15, under the Prevention of Corruption Act after a preliminary verification found evidence that Gopal Kumar had allegedly acquire…
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Patna, May 15 (IANS) The Government of Bihar has felicitated cricketer Ishan Kishan with a cash prize of Rs 1 crore for his crucial role in Team India’s triumph at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Taking a break from his IPL commitments, the Patna-born cricketer arrived in the state capital and met Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday.The felicitation ceremony was attended by members of Kishan’s family as well.Congratulating him, the Chief Minister described Ishan as the “Son of Patn…
Patna, May 15 (IANS) Following the formal handover of security responsibilities at Darbhanga Airport, Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Praveer Ranjan, visited the airport to assess operational preparedness and welfare arrangements for deployed personnel. He was accompanied by senior officers, including Binita Thakur and Senthil Avoodai Krishna Raj S.During the visit, the DG inspected barrack accommodations, mess facilities, the Security Hold Area (SHA), and other…
Patna, May 15 (IANS) The impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce the use of petrol and diesel is now clearly visible in Bihar’s political landscape, with several leaders adopting alternative modes of transport to promote fuel conservation.Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary marked ‘No Vehicle Day’ by walking from the Chief Minister’s residence to the Secretariat in Patna nearby.He was accompanied by officials from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat and security personne…
Patna, May 15 (IANS) The brother of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Rahul Kumar became a victim of a chain snatching in the Bihar capital on Friday when two bike-borne assailants attacked him. The incident occurred near Sai Mandir under the jurisdiction of Kankarbagh police station, triggering panic among local residents.According to an official, Rohit Kumar, brother of MLA Rahul Kumar, was targeted by two unidentified criminals. The victim was passing near the temple when the accused, riding on …
Patna, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to reduce the use of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles is beginning to reflect in the administrative decisions in Bihar. Responding to the Prime Minister fuel saving appeal to citizens, Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain on Thursday directed a significant reduction in his official convoy.Going forward, the Governor’s motorcade will be limited to just three vehicles.In addition, officials and staff at the Governor’s Secretariat have been inst…
Patna, May 14 (IANS) Darkness descended upon Patna, the capital of Bihar, as sirens pierced the evening air, bringing the city to a sudden standstill on Thursday. People froze in place, and even on the bustling roads, vehicles halted exactly where they were when the alarms began.The civil defence blackout and mock drill exercise commenced at 7 p.m. to evaluate the government’s emergency response systems and prepare citizens for potential crises, including aerial attacks.Sirens were so…
Patna, May 13 (IANS) In a brazen act that has raised serious concerns over law and order, criminals carried out a daring daylight robbery in Patna, looting Rs 27 lakh from a cash van under the jurisdiction of Gopalpur Police Station, Patna, on Wednesday. According to the initial investigation, unidentified assailants targeted a cash van operated by CMS Info Systems, threatening personnel at gunpoint before fleeing with the cash.The incident triggered panic in the area and prompted an immed…
Patna, May 13 (IANS) In line with the directives of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, a large-scale mock drill simulating an air raid and blackout will be conducted on May 14 in Patna and six other districts — Kishanganj, Begusarai, Purnea, Araria and Katihar.At the state level, the Directorate of Civil Defence, Bihar, has been designated as the nodal agency for the successful execution of the exercise.To ensure seamless implementation, a Table Top Exercise was conducted on May…
Patna, May 13 (IANS) In a major decision benefiting lakhs of state employees and pensioners, the Bihar government has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA), raising it from 58% to 60%. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, where a total of 18 agenda items were cleared.The revised DA will be effective from January 1, 2026, and its financial impact will be visible from June.Around 9 lakh government employees and pensioners will rece…