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New Delhi, March 23 The government on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that 10,000 air-conditioned electric buses would be provided to 116 cities across 26 states/UTs by the end of 2027 under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, and a new scheme would be launched thereafter to provide another 35,000 electric...

Patna, March 23 – At least four people were killed in two separate accidents in Bihar's Gaya and Begusarai districts, officials said on Monday.In the first tragic road accident in Begusarai, a married couple died after being hit by a speeding car with "Police" markings on Monday morning. The...

Jaipur, March 22 Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday termed the recent cross-voting by Congress MLAs in the Rajya Sabha elections in Haryana, Odisha, and Bihar as "unfortunate and condemnable".In a post on X, Gehlot said that at a time when Congress leaders like Rahul Gandhi...

Kolkata, March 22 West Bengal Governor R N Ravi on Sunday observed Bihar Day at Lok Bhavan here and said the creation of states was aimed at ensuring better administration and governance.Ravi also highlighted the historical context of the formation of Bihar, which was carved out of the Bengal...

Bhagalpur, March 22 Two teenagers drowned while taking a bath in the Ganga river in Bihar's Bhagalpur district on Sunday, police said.The incident occurred around 4:30 pm at Bateshwar Sthan, under the Antichak Police Station limits, an officer said.The deceased have been identified as...

Patna, March 22 Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the three-day Bihar Diwas celebrations in Patna on Sunday.Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency in British India on March 22, 1912.The state government has organized a series of events as part of a three-day program, featuring...

Kolkata, March 22 A BJP candidate canvassed on Sunday, carrying a fish – a staple in the Bengali diet – as part of his strategy to counter the ruling TMC's campaign that the saffron camp would ban non-vegetarian food if they were voted into power in West Bengal.The unusual campaign of Dr...

Jalaun (UP), March 22 A man from Bihar was arrested on Sunday for allegedly defiling idols at a temple on the Jhansi-Kanpur Highway here, police said.The incident occurred around 9:30 am at a Shiva temple near the Chaurasi crossing. According to Additional Superintendent of Police Prem Kumar...

Surat, March 22 Two boys, both 17 years old, were apprehended in Surat with cannabis worth approximately ₹4.54 lakh, police said on Sunday.Acting on a tip-off, police on Saturday intercepted the duo, who had come from Bihar, near L N Park Society in the Udhana Bhathena area while they were...

Lucknow, March 22 Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said on Sunday that whenever and wherever her party has gained strength, Dalits, tribals, OBCs, and minority communities have greatly benefited.In a statement issued here on Sunday, Mayawati said that it is necessary to take control of power...

Patna, March 22 Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar extended their greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of 'Bihar Diwas'.The 114th foundation day of Bihar is being celebrated here. Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency in British India on...

Bihar is celebrating its 114th Foundation Day today. On this day in 1912, Bihar was separated from Bengal and granted the status of a separate state. A three-day state-level event is being organized at Gandhi Maidan in Patna to mark Bihar Divas.The theme of this day is "Progressive Bihar...

New Delhi, March 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the occasion of Bihar Day, extending his greetings and highlighting the state's rich historical and cultural legacy, as well as its growing contribution to India's development.In his letter dated...

New Delhi, March 22 A man who allegedly posed as a property dealer, gained the trust of buyers and sellers, collected advance payments, and then absconded has been arrested by the Delhi Police, officials said on Sunday.The accused, Rahul Paswan, a resident of Laxmi Nagar in Delhi and...

Patna, March 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday, congratulating him and the people of the state on "Bihar Diwas", the day when the province, which was previously part of the Bengal Presidency, came into being over a century ago.Kumar, the...

Lucknow, March 22 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak extended greetings to the people of Bihar on the occasion of the state's formation day.In a post on X in Hindi, Adityanath said, "Congratulations and best wishes to...

New Delhi, March 22 Three men were arrested in southwest Delhi's Mahipalpur for allegedly hoarding LPG cylinders to sell them at a higher price, police said on Sunday.They were identified as Krishna, Dinesh Sahu, and Mithilesh, aged 33, 46, and 39, all from Bihar but living in Delhi.The...

New Delhi, March 22 The Congress extended greetings to the people on Bihar Day, with Rahul Gandhi describing the state as India's repository of knowledge."Bihar is India's treasure trove of knowledge and our pride – a state that has always guided the nation with its rich history and culture."...

New Delhi, March 22 – The Delhi Police announced on Sunday that they had uncovered an illegal LPG hoarding and black-marketing racket operating in the Mahipalpur area and arrested three individuals in connection with the case.During the operation, police recovered a total of 74 LPG cylinders...

New Delhi, March 22 President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted the people of Bihar on the state's foundation day, saying they will play a crucial role in the development of Bihar and the entire country with their boundless talent and hard work.Bihar was separated from Bengal on March 22, 1912...