Patna, July 2 (IANS) The investigation into the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak has expanded to Bihar, with the Maharashtra Special Task Force (STF), assisted by Vaishali Police, conducting a late-night raid at a cyber cafe in Hajipur.Three individuals, including the cafe operator, were detained for questioning.According to the police, a team from the Maharashtra STF and the Thane Police, with support from the Vaishali Police, raided a cyber cafe located on Kachhari Road in…
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New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The village of Tajpur in Bihar’s Samastipur district turned into a festive mood on Saturday afternoon as teenaged left-handed batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned a maiden call-up to India’s squads for the T20I tours of Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games in Japan.As soon as Sooryavanshi’s name was announced in all three squads by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia at the board’s headquarters in Mumbai, it sparked jubilant scenes, with neighbours,…
Patna, May 1 (IANS) For the past several days, intense heatwave conditions have made life extremely difficult across Bihar, with temperatures soaring above 40 degree Celsius in multiple districts and hot winds relentlessly sweeping through the region. However, a sudden change in weather has brought much-needed relief, as cooler conditions now prevail in many parts of the state.According to the Meteorological Centre, this shift is driven by the onset of pre-monsoon activity.Moisture-laden winds f…
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 17 (IANS) In a significant move towards tightening prison security and advancing jail reforms, the Bihar administration launched a series of statewide surprise raids across multiple correctional facilities immediately after Samrat Choudhary assumed office as Chief Minister.Conducted early on Friday morning, the coordinated operations involved joint teams of police and civil administration officials.Every ward, barrack, and inmate’s personal belongings were thoroughly searched, trigg…
Patna, April 10 (IANS) Panic gripped Patna on Friday after a bomb threat was reported at the Bihar Assembly premises, prompting immediate action from security agencies. Upon receiving the threatening email, the entire Assembly complex was placed on high alert.Teams from the Bomb Disposal Squad and Dog Squad were swiftly deployed to the spot, while the premises were evacuated as a precautionary measure.A comprehensive search operation is currently underway across the complex.Officials from the Bi…
Guwahati, April 7 (IANS) The start of Rajasthan Royals’ clash with Mumbai Indians has been delayed because of rain, which lashed the city for around three hours since early afternoon, forcing the ground staff to deploy the heavy covers at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium in Barsapara in Guwahati on Tuesday.Though the drizzle had picked up slightly in intensity past 7.30 pm, the scheduled start time of the match, the ground staff has removed covers from the side wickets and are working…
Patna, April 6 (IANS) A tragic incident in Samastipur district has left an entire community in shock after three children from the same family drowned in the Kareh River on Monday.The incident took place in the Shivajinagar block near the Bariyahi Ghat bridge, where the children reportedly ventured into the river but were swept away by strong currents, leaving them unable to return to safety.Soon after receiving information, local administration officials and rescue teams rushed to the spot. An …
Patna, March 28 (IANS) In a major crackdown, a large quantity of brown sugar, including raw materials for making the drug, valued at around Rs 25 crore has been recovered by the police here, police officials said on Saturday.Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya Sharma confirmed the drugs recovery.Speaking to reporters, SSP Sharma said, “We are conducting an investigation on dry intoxication in this area. Yesterday, a raid was conducted regarding this and two people were arrested…
Patna, March 23 (IANS) The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), on Monday, announced the intermediate (Class 12) examination results for 2026, declaring outcomes across all three streams — Science, Commerce, and Arts. This year, the overall pass percentage stood at 85.19 per cent. Female students outperformed their male counterparts, with a pass percentage of 86.23 per cent, compared to 84.09 per cent for male students.Notably, girls dominated the merit list, securing top positions in both th…