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8 pillars of razed Dutch-era Patna Collectorate building displayed at new complex

Published on Dec 10, 2024 08:09 PM IST

8 pillars of razed Dutch-era Patna Collectorate building displayed at new complex

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Mamata should head INDIA bloc, says Lalu; triggers ‘unity vs division’ debate

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav backs Mamata Banerjee to lead the opposition INDIA bloc, criticizing Congress’ objections amid growing tensions among allies.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee speaks in state assembly in Kolkata on Monday. (ANI)

Updated on Dec 10, 2024 06:14 PM IST

ByAnirban Guha Roy, Patna

Lalu takes swipe at CM’s yatra; BJP, JD(U) hit back calling remarks ‘lewd’

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's comments on CM Nitish Kumar's Mahila Samvad yatra spark outrage from BJP and JD(U), labeling them vulgar and objectionable.

Updated on Dec 10, 2024 05:53 PM IST

ByAnirban Guha Roy, Patna

New complex of Patna Collectorate to be inaugurated on Tuesday

Published on Dec 09, 2024 09:24 PM IST

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33,000 teachers request transfer in Bihar: Edu dept

Over 33,000 transfer applications from Bihar teachers have been received in just eight days, as the government reopens the application window.

Updated on Dec 09, 2024 06:44 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

BPSC exam protest: Police arrest leader, book Khan Sir’s coaching centre

Police arrested Dilip Kumar for leading BPSC exam protests and filed an FIR against Khan Global Studies for sharing misleading arrest claims.

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 06:23 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar, Patna

Shot in stomach, Bihar driver keeps driving to get 15 passengers to safety

Initial police investigations revealed that the two accused had targeted another vehicle in the area on the same day.

(Representative image) Despite the unbearable pain, Singh mustered the courage to drive the jeep for a few more kilometres to escape armed miscreants and ensure the safety of his passengers.(HT Print)

Published on Dec 07, 2024 03:00 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ex-DGP Ojha, who attacked criminal-politician nexus in Bihar, dies at 82

Former Bihar DGP DP Ojha, known for his integrity and anti-corruption stance, passed away at 82. He bravely challenged political criminalization during his tenure.

Updated on Dec 06, 2024 06:36 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar, Patna

Bihar cop tried to have sex with woman for clean chit in 2022 case; suspended: SP

Samastipur SP Ashok Mishra said a FIR was filed against the sub inspector after a probe substantiated the woman’s allegations

Published on Dec 04, 2024 05:50 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

7 IPS officers reshuffled in Bihar

The state government reshuffled senior IPS officers, appointing Kundan Krishnan as ADG (headquarters) and transferring several others in key roles.

Updated on Dec 03, 2024 05:44 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar, Patna

NGT seeks environment dept’s reply on Ganga pollution

NGT has summoned Bihar's environment secretary to report on Ganga river pollution, criticizing NMCG for inaction and demanding effective measures to address untreated sewage discharge.

Updated on Dec 01, 2024 07:14 PM IST

BySubhash Pathak, Patna

Road to 2025: Nitish, Tejashwi take Yatra route to voters

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Opp leader Tejashwi Yadav will embark on political yatras in December to gauge public sentiment ahead of the 2025 polls.

Updated on Dec 01, 2024 05:46 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

ASI to reopen portion of 80-pillared assembly hall of Mauryan emperors in Patna on Sunday

Published on Nov 30, 2024 09:32 PM IST

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Patna Metro will start running from August 15 next year: Bihar DyCM Samrat Choudhary

Published on Nov 28, 2024 08:01 PM IST

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Bihar headmaster dies, 3 teachers hurt in head-on collision between auto, tanker

SHO Manish Kumar attributed the head-on collision between the oil tanker and the autorickshaw to dense fog in the area

AcPolice identified the deceased as Naresh Kumar, a 55-year-old headmaster of the Rajkiya Utkramit Madhya Vidyalaya at Bhelwa (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Nov 27, 2024 05:55 PM IST

BySandeep Baskar

Bihar govt to take over 15K acres of Bettiah Raj land

Bihar government passes a bill to take over 15,215 acres of Bettiah Raj property for public welfare amid concerns over land encroachment.

Updated on Nov 26, 2024 10:23 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

Prashant Kishor reacts as his party candidates lose deposits in Bihar bypolls

Jan Suraaj failed to make an impact in assembly bypolls, as all its four candidates lost the contest, with three of them forfeiting security deposits.

Jan Suraj Party chief Prashant Kishor addresses a press conference at his residence in Patna on Saturday. (Santosh Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Nov 23, 2024 07:50 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Bihar bypoll: Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj party fails to open account

Kishore said that he will continue his efforts to increase their vote share to 40% adding that he will ensure it happens

The party had announced that it would contest all four assembly seats marking their debut in the electoral battle. (Jan Suraaj Official X account)

Updated on Nov 23, 2024 06:33 PM IST

ByVijay Swaroop

Woman, two children charred to death in Bihar after house catches fire: Police

Though the cause behind the fire is not yet known, it appears the candle fire spread in the village quickly and they could not come out of it

The husband of the deceased woman also sustained burn injuries and is critical. (Representative file photo)

Published on Nov 22, 2024 11:23 AM IST

ByAditya Nath Jha

Relief for lakhs of old teachers as CM Nitish Kumar rules out transfers, for now

Kumar made the announcement during a function organised for the distribution of appointment letters to already working teachers who cleared the competency test.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 04:01 PM IST

ByArun Kumar

Lakhs of acres locked in Bihar land survey stir row

Bihar's government locks land records, sparking fears of litigation and claims of ownership issues, while officials assert it's to prevent misuse.

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 09:40 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

Bihar cabinet approves ₹225 crore for Nitish’s Mahila Samvad yatra

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar plans a Mahila Samvad yatra to engage women voters ahead of 2025 assembly elections, with a budget of ₹225 crore.

Bihar cabinet approves <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>225 crore for Nitish’s Mahila Samvad yatra

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 07:03 PM IST

ByVijay Swaroop, Patna

Bihar puts on hold transfer/posting of lakhs of teachers

Bihar government halts new teacher transfer policy amid concerns and court hearings, planning to address issues after competency tests completion.

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 06:48 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

Student found dead inside hostel room in Bihar; suicide suspected: Police

Police said the student who was found dead in her hostel room was a resident of Velasingarmoti village

The body has been sent for postmortem and a probe is underway in the case. (Representative file photo)

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 10:37 PM IST

ByAditya Nath Jha

Couple killed, set on fire in Bihar’s Nalanda: Police

The matter came to light when the couple’s son reached his paternal house around 7am where the parents stayed and found that the main door was open, and blood was flowing in drain

Police have registered a case of murder and destruction of evidence. (Representative file photo)

Published on Nov 18, 2024 03:56 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

Tractor breaks down near Patna airport runway, holds up Indigo flight in sky

Dr Satyajit Sinha, who was on the Indigo flight from Kolkata, said the flight landed at about 7:50am and was about 40 minutes behind schedule.

Updated on Nov 15, 2024 10:38 PM IST

ByRuchir Kumar

Bihar: 1 dead, 2 critical in yet another hooch tragedy in Siwan

Police said that around five friends consumed illicit alcohol on Thursday evening and hours later, they started vomiting and complained of headache, uneasiness, and loss of vision.

Family members mourn the death of hooch tragedy victims in Bihar’s Saran last month. (HT Photo)

Published on Nov 15, 2024 05:18 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

Contributions of tribals to freedom movement ignored, says PM targeting past govts

PM Modi asserted that he worshipped the ‘Adivasi Samaj’ and his govt took the decision to celebrate Munda’s birth anniversary as ‘Janjaatiya Gaurav Divas’ because the community never got its due

PM Modi was addressing a function organised on the 150th birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter Birsa Munda. (HT photo)

Published on Nov 15, 2024 03:33 PM IST

ByArun Kumar

Bihar cabinet approves 3% rise in DA for its employees, pensioners

According to the cabinet decision, employees and pensioners will get the arrears of increased dearness allowance from July 1, 2024

The decision to increase DA will benefit 11 lakh government employees and pensioners. (Representative file photo)

Published on Nov 14, 2024 04:34 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Two suspended for death of railway pointsman during shunting

ECR suspended two employees after a pointsman was killed during a train engine detachment. An investigation and compensation for the victim's family are underway.

Updated on Nov 12, 2024 05:43 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar, Patna

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8 pillars of razed Dutch-era Patna Collectorate building displayed at new complex

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav backs Mamata Banerjee to lead the opposition INDIA bloc, criticizing Congress’ objections amid growing tensions among allies.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's comments on CM Nitish Kumar's Mahila Samvad yatra spark outrage from BJP and JD(U), labeling them vulgar and objectionable.

New complex of Patna Collectorate to be inaugurated on Tuesday

Over 33,000 transfer applications from Bihar teachers have been received in just eight days, as the government reopens the application window.

Police arrested Dilip Kumar for leading BPSC exam protests and filed an FIR against Khan Global Studies for sharing misleading arrest claims.

Initial police investigations revealed that the two accused had targeted another vehicle in the area on the same day.

Former Bihar DGP DP Ojha, known for his integrity and anti-corruption stance, passed away at 82. He bravely challenged political criminalization during his tenure.

Samastipur SP Ashok Mishra said a FIR was filed against the sub inspector after a probe substantiated the woman’s allegations

The state government reshuffled senior IPS officers, appointing Kundan Krishnan as ADG (headquarters) and transferring several others in key roles.

NGT has summoned Bihar's environment secretary to report on Ganga river pollution, criticizing NMCG for inaction and demanding effective measures to address untreated sewage discharge.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Opp leader Tejashwi Yadav will embark on political yatras in December to gauge public sentiment ahead of the 2025 polls.

ASI to reopen portion of 80-pillared assembly hall of Mauryan emperors in Patna on Sunday

Patna Metro will start running from August 15 next year: Bihar DyCM Samrat Choudhary

SHO Manish Kumar attributed the head-on collision between the oil tanker and the autorickshaw to dense fog in the area

Bihar government passes a bill to take over 15,215 acres of Bettiah Raj property for public welfare amid concerns over land encroachment.

Jan Suraaj failed to make an impact in assembly bypolls, as all its four candidates lost the contest, with three of them forfeiting security deposits.

Kishore said that he will continue his efforts to increase their vote share to 40% adding that he will ensure it happens

Though the cause behind the fire is not yet known, it appears the candle fire spread in the village quickly and they could not come out of it

Kumar made the announcement during a function organised for the distribution of appointment letters to already working teachers who cleared the competency test.

Bihar's government locks land records, sparking fears of litigation and claims of ownership issues, while officials assert it's to prevent misuse.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar plans a Mahila Samvad yatra to engage women voters ahead of 2025 assembly elections, with a budget of ₹225 crore.

Bihar government halts new teacher transfer policy amid concerns and court hearings, planning to address issues after competency tests completion.

Police said the student who was found dead in her hostel room was a resident of Velasingarmoti village

The matter came to light when the couple’s son reached his paternal house around 7am where the parents stayed and found that the main door was open, and blood was flowing in drain

Dr Satyajit Sinha, who was on the Indigo flight from Kolkata, said the flight landed at about 7:50am and was about 40 minutes behind schedule.

Police said that around five friends consumed illicit alcohol on Thursday evening and hours later, they started vomiting and complained of headache, uneasiness, and loss of vision.

PM Modi asserted that he worshipped the ‘Adivasi Samaj’ and his govt took the decision to celebrate Munda’s birth anniversary as ‘Janjaatiya Gaurav Divas’ because the community never got its due

According to the cabinet decision, employees and pensioners will get the arrears of increased dearness allowance from July 1, 2024

ECR suspended two employees after a pointsman was killed during a train engine detachment. An investigation and compensation for the victim's family are underway.

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