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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 4 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday took a jibe at the Bihar government for appointing principals to five colleges in Patna University via a draw of lots. She alleged that the principals have not been appointed based on their expertise in a subject. Sharing an X post, Mayawati wrote, "The issue of appointing principals through a new 'lottery' system in five prestigious colleges of the renowned Patna University in Bihar has become qui ...Read More >
Patna: In an unprecedented move, five colleges of Patna University got their principals through draw of lots with Bihar Governor and varsity chancellor Arif Mohammed Khan defending the move on Thursday saying, "we have adopted a system in which a principal's appointment is not guided by personal likes and dislikes".According to a notification by the varsity registrar, the appointments of new principals were made on the recommendation of the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC).Those ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 3 (PTI) In an unprecedented move, five colleges of Patna University got their principals through draw of lots with Bihar Governor and varsity chancellor Arif Mohammed Khan defending the move on Thursday saying, "we have adopted a system in which a principal's appointment is not guided by personal likes and dislikes". According to a notification by the varsity registrar, the appointments of new principals were made on the recommendation of the Bihar State University Service Commission ...Read More >
Patna, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan at Raj Bhavan on Thursday, and reportedly discussed key issues. CM Nitish reached Raj Bhavan around 11 a.m., and the meeting lasted for about 30 minutes, during which several important administrative issues were discussed. According to sources, the meeting primarily focused on the appointments of Vice Chancellors in universities across Bihar. "This meeting wa ...Read More >
Patna, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) As preparations for the Bihar Assembly elections intensify, the state government has banned the transfer of personnel involved in the Special Intensive Voter List Revision Programme 2025 to ensure its effective implementation. On the instructions of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Bihar government has issued directives to all Divisional Commissioners and District Magistrates, emphasising the national importance of the programme, which is being implemen ...Read More >
Patna, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday made 15 major poll announcements for the disabled community during a program held at Patna's Bapu auditorium. Tejashwi promised that if his government comes to power in Bihar, a separate commission and department for disabled people will be formed. He said that the disability certificate process will be simplified to ensure easier access to government benefits, and disabled individuals will receive a pens ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 2 (PTI) The BJP's Bihar unit on Wednesday passed a resolution criticising the "appeasement politics" of the Mahagathbandhan helmed by Lalu Prasad's RJD, which has been opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Act that came into force in April. At the state executive meeting here, held in the presence of Defence Minister and former national president Rajnath Singh, the party passed a two-page political resolution, besides a 'Vijay Sankalp Prastav' that declared "Lalu (Prasad) and his allies cann ...Read More >
Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav alleged on Tuesday that the ongoing 'special intensive revision' of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar was a move to cut votes from the strong booths and constituencies of the Opposition, and add votes to the booths at which the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was stronger. Punching holes in the entire exercise, the RJD leader denounced it as being "full of confusion, uncertainty and repression", and demanded that the Ele ...Read More >
Patna: The Bihar government decided on Tuesday to develop Goddess Sita's birthplace at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi district, around 140km north of the state capital, at a cost of Rs 883 crore. The foundation stone of the project, modelled on the lines of the Ram Temple and pilgrimage area of Ayodhya, would be laid in August. A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gave its nod to the plan provided by the tourism department, which comes in the run-up to the state Assembly election ...Read More >
Srinagar: Ahead of the annual Amaranth Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with various stakeholders here on Saturday to discuss arrangements for the smooth pilgrimage. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was present at the interaction at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here in which members of the civil society, religious leaders, DDC chairpersons, members of business and trade associations, and MLAs also participated. The LG said the administration has made ...Read More >
Patna, June 28: Amid intermittent monsoon rains, lightning strikes claimed the lives of two people and injured two others in Gaya district, Bihar, on Saturday. In the Guraru block, Dinesh Yadav (40), a resident of Daulata village, died after being struck by lightning near Bhaduki village while returning from Rafiganj in Aurangabad. His sudden death has left the family in shock. In a separate incident in Pandey Pokhar village of Guraru, Rohit Kumar (14), son of Ramesh Manjhi, died on the spot af ...Read More >
Patna, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid intermittent monsoon rains, lightning strikes claimed the lives of two people and injured two others in Gaya district, Bihar, on Saturday. In the Guraru block, Dinesh Yadav (40), a resident of Daulata village, died after being struck by lightning near Bhaduki village while returning from Rafiganj in Aurangabad. His sudden death has left the family in shock. In a separate incident in Pandey Pokhar village of Guraru, Rohit Kumar (14), son of Ramesh Manjhi, di ...Read More >
Patna: Four private power companies that included Adani Power, JSW Energy, Torrent Power and Bajaj Energy's Lalitpur Power have shown interest in setting up a 3x800 MW thermal power plant at Pirpainti, Bhagalpur in Bihar. It will be the largest private sector investment in power sector in Bihar with a whopping investment of approx. Rs 28,000 crore rupees for the project. Under the project, three plants- one each of 800 MW capacity totalling 2400 MW- will be set up at Pirpainti as part of the T ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): It was a moment straight out of a fan's dream -- and Alia Bhatt was living it. The actress turned heads at the special screening of Umrao Jaan, dressed in a gorgeous saree inspired by one of Rekha's most iconic looks from the 1981 film Silsila. Dressed in a light pink saree, Alia's look was styled by Rhea Kapoor. Also Read | 'Squid Game 3' Full Series Leaked on Tamilrockers, Movierulz & Telegram Channels for Free Download & Watch Online; Is Lee Jung ...Read More >
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday raised questions over the fresh electoral roll revision guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) ahead of Bihar assembly polls scheduled this year. Expressing apprehensions, Banerjee said that these fresh guidelines might be implemented in Bengal ahead of the assembly polls in 2026. Speaking to ET, Banerjee said that she has apprehensions that these guidelines may be even worse that National Register of Citizens ...Read More >
KOLKATA, Jun 26: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lashed out at the Election Commission of India (ECI) for allegedly isolating voters born between July 1987 and December 2004 and seeking documentary evidence of their citizenship in the name of 'special intensive revision of electoral rolls'. Alleging that the ECI was "acting like a stooge of the BJP", Banerjee asked whether the move was a backdoor attempt to implement the NRC. Addressing reporters in the coastal town of D ...Read More >
Patna: The state govt has constituted a dedicated trust to oversee the construction and redevelopment of a grand temple dedicated to Goddess Sita at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi district, her birthplace. A govt gazette notification issued on Thursday confirmed the immediate formation of the trust, christened Shree Janaki Janm Bhumi Punaura Dham Mandir Nyas Samiti.The trust will be chaired by the state's chief secretary with the development commissioner serving as vice-chairman. The district magistr ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 7: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Saturday, congratulated the University of Kashmir for getting an A++ grade in the NAAC inspection. The Lt Governor extended his heartiest congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, faculty, staff, and students of the University of Kashmir for attaining the prestigious A++ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and securing an outstanding Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.68 on a seven-point ...Read More >
Gaya: A one-day tour of senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to poll bound Bihar has ignited a debate around the claims of development in the state. Among other things being debated is the construction of a VIP washroom built by the administration at the house of Mountain Man Dashrath Manjhi in Gahlour village of Gaya. Rahul visited Gaya and Nalanda on June 6. Since the washroom was erected minutes before Rahul's arrival, the detractors of the ruling dispensation are claiming that the developme ...Read More >
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his visit to Bihar, challenged the 50 per cent cap on caste-based reservations, promising to remove it in states where his party gains power. He advocated for a caste census, citing its success in Telangana and Karnataka.Rejecting outright the 50 per cent cap on caste-based reservations, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday vowed that "the barrier will be broken" in whichever part of the country his party came to power. The Leader of the Opposition in Lok ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India] June 6 (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi attended the 'Samvidhan Sabha' in Rajgir, Nalanda, on Friday. Addressing the gathering, Gandhi emphasised the need for a caste census and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on the issue. He questioned PM Modi's claim of being an OBC while asserting that the BJP denies the existence of caste in India, emphasising the need for a genuine caste census. 'Narendra Modi used to say in ever ...Read More >
Patna, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a fierce attack on the Bihar government on Friday, accusing it of lawlessness, administrative failure, and turning a blind eye to corruption and public suffering. In his scathing remarks, Yadav alleged that criminals were out of control in Bihar and the government has slipped into what he termed a state of "jungle raj of officers." Tejashwi Yadav did not mince words, saying, "Criminals are on the rampage across Bihar. ...Read More >
Bihar News: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticised the Bihar government, blaming it for rising crime, joblessness and mass migration from the state. His comments came after a video surfaced showing a doctor in Gaya being assaulted for helping the mother of a rape survivor. The video, posted by Bihar Congress on X (formerly Twitter), shows Dr Jitendra Yadav tied to a tree and beaten up. The doctor had gone to the rape survivor's home to provide medical assistance to her mother. He w ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Thursday over a reported incident of a doctor brutally beaten up for treating a rape survivor's mother and said crime, unemployment and migration have become the real identity of the state's ruling dispensation. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha also asserted that the JD(U)-BJP government in Bihar has become a symbol of the politics of "power" and the time has come to break this cycle of ...Read More >
The Bihar government on Thursday (June 5, 2025) sanctioned compensation of ₹8.25 lakh under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, to the family members of the 11-year-old Dalit girl who was raped and brutally assaulted with a knife, and later succumbed to her injuries at the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) on June 1. The State also announced a monthly pension of ₹7,700 for the victim's family, in addition to the allotment of a house under ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday sought a report within three days from the Maharashtra Police chief over a media report alleging abduction, repeated rape, forced abortion of a 15-year-old girl in Thane who was pushed into prostitution. Taking suo motu cognisance of the report, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar also directed the Director General of Police to ensure a swift and fair investigation into the shocking incident. Rahatkar also asked ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Thursday announced that he was beginning a fast unto death demanding cancellation of the recently held Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam. "My demands include cancellation of the exam and holding of fresh tests. I also seek action against corrupt officials who had allegedly put posts, to be filled by the exams, on sale," Kishor said. He made the announcement at the historic Gandhi Maidan, a couple of kilometres from the spot where stude ...Read More >
Patna: The two-day event Bihar Business Connect-2024, providing a platform to explore the scope of investment in the state, would begin on December 19. Officials said representatives of around 80 top companies and 1,200 investors are expected to participate in the event. About 5,000 investors are also expected to join either virtually or physically, they said. Giving details of the event, industry minister Nitish Mishra said on Tuesday that the two-day event, beginning on December 19, would pr ...Read More >
Bihar's infrastructure has seen a 15-fold increase in data consumption over the past five years. Road density is now the third highest in India, electricity generation has increased tenfold, and IT parks and data centers are being developed. Numerous bridges and expanded rail lines are improving connectivity and boosting trade.Bihar has seen a 15-fold jump in data consumption in the last five years as the state goes big on developing infrastructure, investing in connectivity and building rail an ...Read More >
BPSSC Bihar ASI Recruitment 2024: Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Services Commission has released the notification for the Steno Assistant Sub Inspector posts in Home (Police) Dept. Govt. of Bihar. The registration process will start on December 17 and will end on January 17, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at bpssc.bih.gov.in. This recruitment drive will fill up a total of 305 vacant seats in the organsiation. Candidates are advised to read the notification before applying ...Read More >
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