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The visit of the central team comes amid allegations of negligence and mishandling of COVID-19 situation by the state government. (PTI Photo)

Central team in Bihar to assess COVID19 situation

The central team led by joint secretary Lav Agarwal will hold meetings and provide necessary support to the health department officials

20 Jul 2020 3:00 PM

Patna district administration on Wednesday announced a lockdown in the city. (PTI Photo)

District magistrate announces week-long lockdown in Patna from July 10

Officials said that district administration will review the situation a week later and may increase the period depending upon the situation

09 Jul 2020 9:30 AM

This year, Chhath Puja will be celebrated from the evening of November 13 till the morning of November 14. (Photo: ANI)

Muslim artisans prepares stoves for Chhath Puja with great reverence

Chhath Puja: These Muslim artisans have been in Chulha-making business for decades.

30 Oct 2019 9:35 AM

As the severe water-logging in Patna has left thousands affected and an outbreak of dengue revealed an apparent rift between the partners of the ruling alliance in Bihar. (Photo: File)

Nitish, BJP engages in blame game over Patna floods

Stung by Singh's latest salvo, leaders of the JD(U) headed by Kumar came out with a barrage of attacks against Singh and his party.

06 Oct 2019 10:23 AM

Several state-run hospitals including the Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, which is one of the largest in Patna, are flooded. (Photo: PTI)

25 dead, boats on streets, hospitals flooded as heavy rains batter Bihar

To evacuate people, 32 boats have been pressed into service in flooded parts of the city.

29 Sep 2019 2:41 PM

A court in Barh has remanded Independent MLA Anant Singh to 14-days judicial custody in connection with the recovery of an AK-47 from his residence. (Photo: File)

Anant Singh sent to 14-day judicial custody in connection with recovery of AK-47

The Mokama MLA was on run since an AK-47 rifle with 26 rounds of live ammunition and grenade were recovered from his residence on August 16.

26 Aug 2019 8:23 AM

After being caught by the CISF for possessing a gun, the man was handed over to the local police. (Representational Image)

Bihar: Man arrested for gun possession at Patna airport

The man had hidden the pistol inside the lunch box. He had booked his ticket with IndiGo airlines and was suppose to fly to Delhi.

25 Jul 2019 4:23 PM

‘Will pray for the welfare of the people of Bihar and the entire nation so that everybody lives in peace, in harmony, without any divide or barrier. I will also pray for the health of my father, will pray for his long life,’ he had said. (Photo: ANI)

Patna: Tej Pratap Yadav dresses up as Lord Shiva; offers prayers at temple

Yadav was seen flaunting his long hair to look identical to Lord Shiva. He offered milk and Gangajal to Lord Shiva.

23 Jul 2019 8:32 PM

According to Bhagalpur district administration officials, the matter came to light recently when they were alerted by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). (Photo: File)

‘Parents quarrel, need permission to die’, writes Bihar boy to President

The teenager with roots in Bihar currently resides in Jharkhand, where his father is a government official.

17 Jul 2019 4:30 PM

Hrithik Roshan with Anand Kumar and Vikas Bahl.

Guru Purnima 2019: Super 30 star Hrithik Roshan to visit Anand Kumar's hometown Patna

Hrithik Roshan will pay a visit to Anand Kumar's hometown Patna on the occasion of Guru Purnima.

16 Jul 2019 8:15 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday visited a restaurant in Patna's Maurya Lok Place after a Patna court granted him bail in a defamation case. (Photo: Twitter/ screengrab)

Watch! Rahul Gandhi savours dosa in Patna after getting bail in defamation case

Rahul, the lawmaker from Kerala's Wayanad, was given bail in defamation case filed by Sushil Modi over his 'Saare Modi Chor Hai' remark.

07 Jul 2019 9:30 AM

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi will appear before a court in Patna on Saturday in connection with a defamation suit filed against him by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi granted bail by Patna High Court in defamation case

Gandhi resigned as the Congress chief earlier this week taking moral responsibility for his party's Lok Sabha election debacle.

06 Jul 2019 11:51 AM

“The accident took place because of negligence of the driver. It seems he was sleepy while driving. The car had climbed the about two-feet high footpath,” The Indian Express quoted Addditional SP of Patna. (Photo: For representational purpose only)

Patna: Mob beats driver to death after car mows down 3 children

The driver, a resident of Nawada,was travelling to Fatuha to appear in his graduation examinations.

27 Jun 2019 7:54 PM

"Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to the derailment of coaches of the Seemanchal Express. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. Railways, NDRF, and local authorities are providing all possible assistance in the wake of the accident,” PM Narendra Modi tweeted. (Photo: DC)

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Seemanchal Express mishap

Seven people have lost their lives, two sustained grievous injuries and 27 suffered minor injuries

03 Feb 2019 12:05 PM

The announcement was made on Sunday at a joint press conference held by the JD(U), the BJP and the LJP. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi, Nitish Kumar to share stage in Patna on March 3 ahead of LS elections

This rally is to be held a month after the Congress’ scheduled ‘Jan Akansha Rally’ on February 3, where Rahul Gandhi will be present.

28 Jan 2019 10:51 AM

Senior police officers said the constable had been receiving treatment at a hospital and was never denied leave. (Representational Image)

Angry over death of colleague from dengue, trainee cops in Bihar beat up seniors

Trainee cops attacked seniors, vandalised police lines after their colleague, suffering from dengue, died after being denied medical leave.

02 Nov 2018 9:11 PM

Arjun Kapoor raves about Patna

The actor is delighted to have shot in Bihar for his upcoming film, India’s Most Wanted.

06 Oct 2018 12:10 AM

A constable in Patna was arrested for allegedly uploading an obscene video of a woman police personnel on a porn site, the police said. (Representational Image)

Patna constable arrested for uploading obscene video of lady police on porn site

Woman constable complained that Jha had uploaded an obscene MMS clip on a porn site and alleged that she featured in the same, police said.

05 Oct 2018 3:51 PM

The Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) led by Kushwaha is an ally of the ruling NDA government in Bihar. (Photo: PTI)

Union minister’s ‘kheer recipe’ sparks talk of changes in Bihar alliances

Tejaswi, who has time and again extended invitation to Kushwaha to align with RJD said that 'kheer' is prepared with love and affection.

27 Aug 2018 8:55 AM

A court in Patna has convicted two woman teachers of a renowned English-medium school for 'unnatural sexual act' with a five-year-old girl student. (Representational Image)

Bihar: 2 teachers convicted for 'unnatural sex act' with 5-yr-old girl

Nutan Joseph and Indu Anand were arrested in November, 2016, after the girl's parents filed complaint against them at Mahila Thana in Patna.

14 Jul 2018 8:28 AM

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