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…
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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…
Patna, March 21 (IANS) In a major crackdown, a joint operation by the police and the Narcotics Cell in Samastipur district has busted a drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of two accused and the seizure of heroin worth approximately Rs 6 lakh.According to a press release issued by the Superintendent of Police’s office, specific intelligence was received on the morning of March 21, 2026, that members of a narcotics gang would arrive at Shahpur Patori railway station carrying a consi…
Patna, March 21 (IANS) A sudden change in weather has disrupted normal life across Bihar, with storms, heavy rainfall, hail, and lightning continuing from Friday into Saturday. The severe conditions have caused widespread damage across multiple districts, claiming six lives and leaving at least ten others injured due to lightning strikes.Rainfall has been reported in several districts, including Patna, Bagaha, Bettiah, Banka, Gopalganj, Raxaul, and Khagaria.In Patna, heavy showers were accompani…
Patna, March 20 (IANS) The weather pattern in Bihar has taken a sudden turn, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a ‘Red Alert’ for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across 16 districts of the state. According to the IMD, severe weather activity, including intense thunderstorms, lightning strikes, heavy rainfall, and strong winds with gusts of 50–60 km/h, is expected over the next 24 hours in several districts, including Araria, Begusarai, Darbhanga, Katihar, K…
Patna, March 19 (IANS) A tragic road accident in Nalanda, Bihar, claimed the lives of two students and left three others injured on Thursday.The incident occurred near Salepur village under the jurisdiction of Chandi Police Station around 1 PM, when a speeding SUV carrying five students went out of control.The vehicle veered off the road, broke through the railing of a roadside bridge, and plunged nearly 20 feet into a water-filled pit below.Before falling, the SUV also struck a tree, leaving it…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Nepali citizen, absconding since 2014, in a fake Indian currency case involving a Dubai-based Pakistani national, an official said. “Accused Noor Mohammed of district Bara of Nepal, who was carrying a non-bailable warrant (NBW) for his arrest, was apprehended on Sunday from the Police Station Shahpur Patori area in Samastipur, Bihar,” the agency said in a statement on Sunday. NIA had cha…