Reena has been a journalist for over two decades. She has the experience of covering wide range of issues, including art, culture, archaeology, tourism, forest and women issues. She has also authored a book and is a recipient of the ‘Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Award’, given by the government of Bihar.
Articles by Reena Sopam
BJP aims 2019 repeat in Patna Sahib as Cong pins hope on Jagjivan Ram’s grandson
In the last three Lok Sabha polls since 2009, BJP has won Patna Sahib thrice while in Patliputra, the party succeeded only twice in 2014 and 2019
Published on May 29, 2024 04:07 PM IST
LS polls: Few women in fray in Bihar
Bihar's upcoming parliamentary elections lack female representation. Out of 80 key candidates, only a few are women. Parties field mostly male candidates.
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 09:38 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Women’s candidacy in coming Lok Sabha polls marginal in Bihar
The Bharatiya Janata Party, which portrays itself as the champion of women’s rights, has not fielded a single woman candidate from any Lok Sabha seat in Bihar
Published on Apr 07, 2024 01:01 PM IST
Why Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh declined the BJP ticket in West Bengal
BJP leaders familiar with the matter said that Singh’s withdrawal had to do with the party’s clear stand over the Sandeshkhali incident.
Published on Mar 07, 2024 05:49 PM IST
Demands made for UNESCO World Heritage Site status for Maner Khanquah and Dargah
The Maner Khanquah is known for its rich library. Among manuscript collections, the library has a copy of the manuscript of 'Padmavat' by Malik Muhammad Jayasi
Published on Feb 19, 2024 05:17 PM IST
Two cemeteries in Patna, shut for 100 years, to reopen
Following demands made by the Christian community, which cited shortage of space for such rituals, the local administration, after a spot survey of the sites, issued no-objection certificates on December 15.
Published on Dec 16, 2023 09:00 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
ASI to start excavation at Rajgir’s Qila Maidan from Dec 15
Exercise is to unearth the human settlements and structures from the time of ancient Magadh rulers Bimbisar and Ajatshatru.
Updated on Dec 08, 2023 09:45 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
After Rajgir and Gaya, Ganga water set to reach Nawada
The project is a a part of the Nitish Kumar government’s ambitious Ganga Water Lift Scheme (GWLS), conceived under “Jal Jivan Haryali Abhiyaan” to supply clean and safe drinking water to the water deficient places like Rajgir (Nalanda), Gaya and Nawada through pipelines from Hathidah at Mokama in Patna district.
Published on Dec 02, 2023 09:06 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Bihar to check Ganga water quality before and after idol immersion during Dussehra
The Bihar pollution control board has directed the Puja organisers to perform immersion in the artificial ponds and to remove decoration items and synthetic materials before idol immersion
Updated on Oct 22, 2023 01:39 PM IST
Draft bye-laws released for three monuments in Bihar
The three centrally protected sites and monuments are “Vapiyaka cave” and “Vada Thika cave” (Nagarjuni hill, Jehanabad), “Buddhist Stupa” (Kesariya, East Champaran) and “excavated remains of the stupa on 18 plots in two villages Harpur Basant and Chakramdas” (Vaishali).
Published on Sep 13, 2023 09:34 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Bihar: Efforts on to reintroduce rhinos in Valmiki Tiger Reserve
The process of the reintroduction of rhinos in VTR will start on the basis of recommendations of the task force, Bihar’s chief wildlife warden PK Gupta said
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 01:12 PM IST
VTR records 75% jump in tiger count, has 54 now
Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve has seen a 75% increase in tiger count, from 31 in 2018 to 54 in 2022, and has been declared "very good" by the National Tiger Conservation Authority. The reserve is the only one in Bihar and is located in West Champaran district. The increase in tiger population is seen as an indicator of the health of the forests. The NTCA report also praised the reserve for its management of human-animal conflicts and efforts to stop poaching and wildlife trafficking.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 09:22 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
New chief of Bihar State Women Commission, 5 other members take charge
The commission had been defunct since October 2020, when the three-year term of its members and the chairperson ended, till it was reconstituted earlier this week.
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 09:25 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Bihar: Valmiki Tiger Reserve on alert to stop poaching amid influx of nomads
A strict vigil is being maintained on poachers who try to enter the forests during the monsoon season in the garb of Kanwariyas or nomadic people (banjaras)
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 01:20 PM IST
Over 205 species of birds found in Bihar, reveals census
The list of bird species recorded during the counting includes water birds, wetland dependent birds and land birds
Updated on Jul 03, 2023 10:06 AM IST
Mufti seeks preservation of tomb of Kashmir’s last indigenous king in Bihar
Kashmir’s last indigenous king Yousuf Shah Chak died in Bihar years after Mughal emperor Akbar exiled him after invading his kingdom in the 16th century
Updated on Jun 23, 2023 11:27 AM IST
Over three dozen rivers in Bihar dry up due to prolonged heatwave: Officials
Officials say these rivers have turned shallow and narrow because of siltation and encroachments with structures can be witnessed over the land in the river bed
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 03:16 PM IST
British-era Patna Museum to be closed from June 1 for renovation
The Patna Museum is the oldest museum in Bihar, which was originally planned by the British-era officials who intended to preserve the antiques and artifacts found scattered in several areas in and around Patna
Updated on May 28, 2023 04:26 PM IST
Bihar to conserve over one crore historical paper documents at State Archives
These files and folio contain Mughal age Firmaans and the land records, including that of Raja Todarmal, one among the Navaratnas of Emperor Akbar, the confidential reports, letters and correspondence and notifications issued during the Colonial era
Updated on May 17, 2023 05:37 PM IST
Shooters kill 13 blue bulls in Madhepura on farmers’ request
Professional shooters from Hyderabad killed 13 blue bulls at Sahugarh panchayat of Madhepura district in Bihar on Wednesday on the request of farmers and will continue the operations after a break of few days, forest officials familiar with the matter said
Updated on Apr 27, 2023 10:11 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Rajgir forest fire under control: Officials
A fire in the forests atop Vyohargiri hills in Bihar was brought under control on Tuesday by a team of firefighters and forest guards. The district administration is monitoring the area with drone cameras and has appealed to locals to report any incidents of fire or smoke. The forests are a source of rare herbal plants and trees and have a good population of wildlife. The cause of the fire is suspected to be visitors leaving behind burning match sticks. The situation is now under control.
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 11:15 PM IST
Bihar forest dept mulls to turn Munger forests into a wildlife sanctuary: Official
The Munger divisional forest officer also said that a Jungle Safari will be developed here to draw attention of the nature and wildlife lovers
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 04:56 PM IST
Hanuman idol freed from ‘police custody’ after 29 years, returned to temple
The Ashtadhaatu (made of eight metals) idol had been lying at malkhana (a designated place to store items seized by police during investigation) of Krishnagarh police station in Barhara block of Bhojpur district since 1994.
Published on Mar 29, 2023 09:51 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Nalanda not to host G-20 meet as city lacks airport, tourism infra: Minister
Union minister of culture and tourism, G Kishan Redyy, said that special arrangements will be made for the delegates if they are interested in visiting Nalanda
Published on Mar 13, 2023 12:59 PM IST
Two days on, no clue of missing NMC doctor
According to police, the doctor, Sanjay Kumar, head of the pharmacology department at the institute, was on his way to inspect the college on Wednesday night when he allegedly went missing.
Published on Mar 03, 2023 10:08 PM IST
Mukesh Kumar Mishra and Reena Sopam
Mercury rising, Bihar farmers fear for their mango, litchi crops
In the past week, the average maximum temperature in Bihar was three to four degrees above normal and the surge in temperature is being recorded at a time when litchi and mango trees are in bloom.
Published on Feb 22, 2023 09:46 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Bangles from liquor bottles — Patna factory makes a spirited start
Chief minister Nitish Kumar had launched the Sabalpur Jeevika Chudi Nirman Kendra through video conferencing in November 2022.
Published on Feb 18, 2023 09:14 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Provisions of POCSO Act in focus for school kids in Bihar, reveals BSCRPC survey
The survey also focussed to ensure children were made aware of the rights they have under the POCSO Act and the process to report such incidents
Updated on Feb 17, 2023 11:08 AM IST
BSCRPC to recommend action against exploiting minor girls for shows, processions
The Bihar State Child Rights Protection Commission (BSCRPC) said it had particularly noticed several reports of exploitation of young girls during weddings in and around the state Capital Patna
Updated on Feb 02, 2023 01:36 PM IST
Enrollment of differently-abled children increased in Bihar govt schools: Report
The BEPC report mentioned that among the districts, Gaya witnessed the highest number of enrollment of children with special needs. 8,311 special children in Gaya district joined schools under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, while in Patna, 7,820 such children were enrolled, according to the report
Published on Feb 01, 2023 01:35 PM IST