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…
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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…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The best performance in the CBSE Class 12 Board examination results has been recorded by the Trivandrum region of Kerala. Trivandrum secured the top position in the country in terms of pass percentage.Notably, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday declared the Class 12 Board examination results.According to the CBSE Board, in the region-wise results across the country, Trivandrum secured first place with a pass percentage of 95.62 per cent. Tamil N…
Patna, May 13 (IANS) The police on Wednesday apprehended two criminals following an encounter that took place near the Anandpur embankment within the jurisdiction of the Bihta police station in Patna, Bihar.During the exchange of fire, which erupted at around 2:30 a.m., the two accused sustained bullet injuries to their legs and were subsequently arrested in an injured condition.They were initially admitted to the government hospital in Bihta and later referred to AIIMS Patna for advanced treatm…
Patna, May 11 (IANS) Following an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reduce the consumption of petrol and diesel amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, Union Textile Minister and Begusarai Lok Sabha MP Giriraj Singh has taken a notable step by purchasing a brand-new electric vehicle. Singh was seen travelling in the newly bought electric car to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, where he boarded a flight.Sharing his move on the social media platform X, Giriraj Singh wrote, “The conf…
Patna, May 11 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary, on Monday asserted that his government is fully committed to ensuring good governance, strong law and order, and rapid development across the state.Addressing an event during the inauguration of Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha Path in Patna, the Chief Minister emphasised that a robust law and order system is the foundation for industrial growth and investment in Bihar.He stated that without a secure environment, attracting industries would …
Patna, May 11 (IANS) If you had entered this ‘ATM’ in Patna’s Danapur seeking to withdraw money, you would have found it sporting chairs, mirrors, combs, scissors and other grooming tools instead of the cash dispenser!The former ATM of the State Bank of India had been converted into a fully functioning barbershop — even while still appearing like an ATM from the outside.Although the cash machine was removed some time ago, the ATM branding, signage, and external structure were left unchanged, ev…