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family alleges custodial assault after prisoner's death

SAMASTIPUR, June 4 -- A 28-year-old under trial prisoner lodged in Samastipur divisional jail died during treatment at Sadar Hospital, triggering protests by his family who alleged that he succumbed t... Read More


CM hails Centre's nod to upgrade Khagaria-Purnea Highway

PURNEA, June 4 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved upgrading of the Khagaria-Purnea Section of NH-31 and NH-231 to 4-lane standard (143. 52... Read More


Death of migrant workers on return from Andhra reveals plight; several critically ill

PURNEA, June 4 -- Four migrant workers died and several others fell critically ill in Bihar's Purnea district days after returning from Andhra Pradesh where they worked at a factory, officials said on... Read More


505 litres of foreign liquor seized

DARBHANGA, June 4 -- The excise department in Darbhanga has seized more than 505 litres of foreign liquor concealed inside courier parcels and arrested three alleged smugglers, including the purported... Read More


Maha govt buys iconic Air India building forRs.1,601-cr, aims to cut annual expenses

MUMBAI, June 4 -- Nearly two years after the centre gave the green light, the Maharashtra government officially signed a Rs.1,601 crore deal to acquire the iconic Air India building. The agreement was... Read More


What next? RJD MP flags delay in FIR after suspension of babus

PATNA, June 4 -- The continued crackdown on corruption in Bihar since the installation of the Samrat Choudhary government has raised as much curiosity among the people as the officials, as everyone is... Read More


Bihar panchayats to get Rs.51,923 cr boost

PATNA, June 3 -- Panchayat institutions across the state are set to receive Rs.51,923 crore from the Centre over the next five years (2026-27 to 2030-31), following recommendations of the 16th Finance... Read More


AIMIM seeks one seat from RJD; JD(U) holds imp meet

PATNA, June 3 -- As discussions among parties to select candidates for upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections gain momentum, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Tuesday made th... Read More


17-year-old law aspirant dies by suicide in Patna

PATNA, June 3 -- A 17-year-old law aspirant died allegedly by suicide at a hostel in Sachiwalaya Colony under Patrakar Nagar police station in Patna on Tuesday morning, police said. According to polic... Read More


CM attacks Rabri, Tejashwi in oblique dig over housing

PATNA, June 3 -- Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders over the ongoing row involving government bungalows, particularly tar... Read More