Patna, April 23 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted in Bihar following the state government’s decision to develop satellite townships in 11 cities, including Patna. As part of the plan, the NDA government has imposed a temporary ban on the purchase and sale of land in the identified areas, triggering sharp reactions from Opposition leaders.Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, strongly criticised the move, calling it shocking and difficult to understand.In a post on…
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Patna, April 22 (IANS) The Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, on Wednesday approved 22 major proposals during a meeting held in Patna, covering key sectors including urban planning, law and order, and infrastructure development.Both Deputy Chief Ministers — Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav — were present at the Cabinet meeting, which reviewed multiple policy and administrative matters concerning the state.This was the second Cabinet meeting since the form…
Patna, April 21 (IANS) In relief for school-going children amid the prevailing heatwave, District Magistrate Dr Thiyagarajan S. M. has revised school timings for classes up to Grade 8 across all government and private schools in Patna district.According to the official order issued on Tuesday, academic activities for students from pre-primary to Class 5 — including those attending Anganwadi centres — must conclude by 11.30 a.m. No classes for these grades will be permitted beyond this time.Sim…
Patna, April 20 (IANS) Amid rising temperatures and humid conditions across Bihar, the District Magistrate of Patna, Tyagarajan SM, has issued an order directing all government and private schools, as well as Anganwadi centres, to reschedule academic timings for young students. Citing concerns over children’s health and safety, the District Magistrate stated that the prevailing heat conditions pose a serious risk to life.Exercising powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraks…
Patna, April 20 (IANS) The Janata Dal (United) on Monday convened its first legislative party meeting since the formation of the new government in Bihar to elect a new leader of the party in the Assembly.The crucial meeting is being held today at the Chief Minister’s official residence, 1 Aney Marg in Patna. The post of JD(U) legislative party leader fell vacant after former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned and moved to the Rajya Sabha.Notably, this is the JD(U)’s first internal meeting …
Patna, April 18 (IANS) A significant political development has emerged in Patna as former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met the incumbent Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday, for the first time since the formation of the new government in the state.According to sources, Nitish Kumar arrived early in the morning at the Chief Minister’s residence at 5 Deshratna Marg, Patna, where the meeting lasted for approximately 20 minutes.Visuals from the meeting showed Samrat Choudhary greeting…
Patna, April 17 (IANS) In a significant push against corruption, Bihar’s Vigilance Investigation Bureau has intensified its crackdown, leading to the surrender of 13 absconding accused in various corruption cases across the state, an official said on Friday. These individuals had been evading judicial proceedings for a prolonged period, prompting courts to issue warrants for their arrest.Under sustained legal pressure and enforcement measures, all 13 accused surrendered before their resp…
Patna, April 16 (IANS) Soon after assuming office, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited Takht Sri Harimandir Sahib in Patna on Thursday, marking his first visit to the revered Sikh shrine as CM.Arriving at around 1 p.m., he entered the Darbar Sahib and bowed his head in reverence before Guru Maharaj, seeking blessings for the prosperity and development of Bihar.A large number of BJP supporters were also present during his visit.Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that Indi…
Patna, April 16 (IANS) An Assistant Engineer in Bihar’s Purnea district has been arrested while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000, officials said on Thursday.The accused, Bhushan Prasad, posted with the Bihar Education Project, was caught red-handed by the Vigilance team. The arrest followed a complaint filed by Nandan Kumar Jha, a resident of Hemnagar village under Sarsi police station limits in Purnea.According to the complaint, Nandan Kumar Jha had undertaken the construction of a scho…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Bihar is witnessing intense political developments as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar steps down, marking the end of a leadership span that has largely defined the state’s governance for nearly two decades, apart from a brief interruption in 2014-15. In what is expected to be his final official engagement as Chief Minister, the Janata Dal (United) leader has called a cabinet meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Soon after, he is likely to resign, clearing the path for a new ad…