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New Delhi, March 11 The Supreme Court has struck down a law in Bihar that allowed the state government to take over the Patna library, a heritage institution, saying the provision for a token compensation of Rs 1 for such acquisition was "illusory" and lacked the basic attributes of fairness...

New Delhi, March 11 Delhi was the most polluted city during 2024-25, recording the highest annual PM2.5 levels and extended periods of "severe" air quality in winter, while Patna was the second-most polluted city, according to a new analysis by Climate Trends.Climate Trends is a research-based...

Patna, March 11 – Nishant Kumar visited the state office of the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Wednesday for the first time after formally joining the party. A large number of party workers gathered at the office to enthusiastically welcome him.As Nishant Kumar arrived, young workers greeted him...

Patna, March 10 – The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Patna Zonal Office has filed a charge sheet before the Special Court here under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in Patna, in connection with a money laundering case linked to illegal sand mining and corruption, ED...

Patna, March 10 – A three-day trade fair is underway in the city, under the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana. Around 60 stalls have been set up at the fair, where traditional artisans and beneficiaries of the scheme are displaying and selling their handmade products.The fair is...

Patna, March 10 – A crucial meeting of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) was held on Tuesday in Patna, the state capital of Bihar, to finalize the party's strategy for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.Speaking to the media before the meeting, RJD MLA Bhai Virendra expressed confidence about the...

Patna, March 10 – Indian cricketer and son of Bihar, Ishan Kishan, received a grand welcome in Patna on Tuesday after returning from the victorious campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.The wicketkeeper-batsman arrived at Patna Airport, where he was warmly received by Bihar Sports...

Patna, March 10 Indian top-order batsman Ishan Kishan arrived in his hometown on Tuesday to a grand welcome after playing a key role in his team's triumphant campaign in the T20 World Cup.Kishan's return was particularly inspiring, as he was not even part of the national team just a few months...

Patna, March 10 RJD national working president Tejashwi Yadav convened a meeting of party legislators and MLAs from other constituents of the 'Mahagathbandhan' on Tuesday to devise a strategy ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar on March 16, a party leader said.The meeting will be held...

Patna, March 9 A vehicle carrying BJP MLA Niraj Kumar Singh (Bablu) and his wife was hit by a tractor in Patna's Barh region on Monday afternoon, officials said.The incident occurred when the couple was heading towards Supaul to participate in a programme to be addressed by Bihar Chief...

Patna, March 9 A ULTraPOD Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system will be constructed at a cost of ₹296 crore to improve connectivity among major government and administrative buildings in Patna, officials said on Monday.The ULTraPOD (urban light transit pod) is an automated transit network that...

Patna, March 9 – Ahead of his likely move to the Rajya Sabha, Nitish Kumar has been actively reviewing development projects across Bihar.On Monday, the Chief Minister visited Malsalami in Patna, where he inspected the construction work on the approach road.During the visit, he reviewed the...

Patna, March 9 A day after formally joining the JD(U), Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, said on Monday that he will embark on a statewide tour of all 38 districts of the state in the coming days.Speaking to reporters after paying tribute to the statue of his mother...

Patna, March 8 The Bihar police announced on Sunday that they had arrested three individuals and seized a large quantity of "dry drugs," including narcotic tablets and injectable substances, in the state capital.The arrests were made during an anti-drug operation in the Agamkuan police station...

Patna, March 8 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched the construction of a ₹542-crore underground tunnel on Sunday that will connect the Bihar Museum and Patna Museum, officials said.During his visit to the site, Kumar formally initiated the construction work by pressing a button to start...

Patna, March 8 Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, joined the JD(U) on Sunday and said he would work to strengthen the party's organization.Nishant, an engineering graduate in his 40s, was inducted into the party at its headquarters here in the presence of top leaders...

New Delhi, March 8 – As Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, prepares to formally enter active politics, leaders of the Janata Dal (United) have welcomed the move, saying it reflects the sentiments of party workers.Nishant Kumar is scheduled to join the party on Sunday...

Patna, March 8 – Nishant Kumar, the son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is set to formally join the Janata Dal(United) on Sunday afternoon in Patna, marking his entry into active politics.The joining ceremony is scheduled at 1 p.m. at the party office in the presence of senior leaders...

Patna, March 7 A controversy has emerged following the announcement of UPSC results, with two women from different states claiming the same rank.The dispute centers around the 301st rank, with both candidates named Akanksha Singh staking claim to the position.On one hand, Akanksha Singh from...

Patna, March 7 – After Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha, former Janata Dal (United) Bihar president Vashistha Narain Singh said that party workers across Bihar would miss the veteran leader.Speaking to IANS, Singh said that sometimes political situations demand major...