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
Women to get free entry, coaching at govt sports complexes in Bihar
In a bid to increase participation of women in sports, the state government has decided to offer free coaching and guidance to them for all indoor games
Published on Jul 14, 2021 10:15 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Ban obnoxious display of women in vulgar videos: Sushil Modi to state govt
Former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi has reacted sharply against the obnoxious videos created in Bhojpuri and Magahi languages and asked the government to ban such materials to maintain the dignity of women in the state
Published on Jul 13, 2021 09:53 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Bihar’s artists seek help from Lalit Kala Akademi to tide over Covid crisis
The visual artists in Bihar last month gave a memorandum to the state government seeking monthly pension among other assistance but have not heard yet from the state.
Published on Jul 12, 2021 09:47 AM IST
Open shops five-day a week: Traders’ body seeks support from Guv
Deputy chief minister Renu Devi on Friday said the disaster management committee will hold a meeting on Monday to look into traders’ repeated requests of allowing shops and business establishments to open for five days a week instead of the current odd-even system
Published on Jul 09, 2021 09:33 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Initiative by Dadhichi Dehdaan Samiti: 582 Covid orphans in Bihar to get financial aid, edu for three years
Altogether 582 children in the state, who lost their parents during the first or the second wave of the pandemic, will be given ₹500 a month for sustenance, besides education for three years, announced Dadhichi Dehdaan Samiti, a group of social activists, here on Tuesday
Published on Jul 06, 2021 09:25 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Bihar: Free hotel stay, cinema ticket discounts aim to boost vaccination & sales
Cinema halls like Mona and Elphinstone in Patna are also preparing to offer a 30% rebate on movie tickets for patrons who produce a Covid-19 vaccination certificate when the halls reopen.
Published on Jul 05, 2021 10:35 AM IST
Take special care of pregnant women, senior citizens during floods: Bihar dy CM to officials
Deputy chief minister Renu Devi, who also holds a disaster management department portfolio, has directed the officials to take special care of pregnant women, lactating mothers, senior citizens and persons with disabilities during flood situations
Published on Jul 03, 2021 09:55 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Weavers worried as stocks made for govt remain unsold
More than 5,000 weavers associated with Bihar State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Union Limited, a registered society also known as BISHCOTEX, are worried about fate of products they prepared on the state government’s request in 2019
Published on Jul 02, 2021 10:07 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
No demand for handloom curtains despite govt order, 5k Bihar weavers left in lurch
Over 84,000 pieces of handloom curtains have been lying at the BISHCOTEX office in the state for nearly two years
Published on Jul 02, 2021 07:25 PM IST
Persons with disabilities in Bihar demand representation in panchayats
They said they want 5% reservations in panchayat elections as per the provisions of the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Published on Jul 01, 2021 08:02 PM IST
Famous archaeological site in Bihar faces threat of erosion
Chirand, an archaeological site located on the banks of the river Ganga in Bihar’s Saran district, is once again under the threat of erosion and losing its existence as the water level in the river is rising due to heavy rains, officials said
Updated on Jun 27, 2021 07:21 PM IST
17 children ‘rescued’ from Delhi-bound buses
Seventeen children were rescued on Friday from two Delhi-bound luxury buses in Gaya district, officials said
Published on Jun 25, 2021 10:17 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Bihar asks Centre to help generate funds for Heritage Corridor
Bihar is home to a number of monuments and sites related to Lord Buddha, frequented by foreign and domestic tourists and the government aims to connect all major Buddhist sites in the state.
Updated on Jun 24, 2021 01:33 PM IST
Bihar traders oppose odd-even for shops, minister says system to stay for now
Deputy chief minister Renu Devi, who heads the disaster management department, on Tuesday shot down a request from traders and businessmen to allow establishments to open on all working days of the week instead of the current odd-even day rule, saying the system was in place for “safety of people”
Published on Jun 22, 2021 10:22 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Bihar artists demand pension, life insurance citing poor financial status
Birendra Kumar, a painter, said the need for economic support for artists has been felt intensely during the Covid pandemic induced lockdown.
Updated on Jun 21, 2021 11:20 AM IST
200 apply for vacant posts at state women commission in Bihar
The social welfare department, which invited entries for these posts, has received around 200 applications for vacant positions.
Updated on Jun 19, 2021 03:12 PM IST
A monumental tragedy in making at heritage sites in Bihar
PATNA Several monuments in Bihar, including those designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are a picture of dereliction and negligence, which authorities blame on shortage of funds, the Covid-19 pandemic and most recently the flooding caused by heavy rain in parts of the state
Published on Jun 18, 2021 10:00 PM IST
Gold hallmarking becomes mandatory in 13 districts of Bihar
The new hallmarking policy has become effective in 13 districts of the state, including Patna, from Wednesday
Published on Jun 16, 2021 10:08 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Theme park on life of Guru Gobind Singh planned in Patna
The Bihar government on Monday decided to allocate ₹13
Published on Jun 15, 2021 09:12 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Bihar to spend ₹13cr on theme park on life of Guru Gobind Singh
Some articles belonging to Guru Gobind Singh including his costumes, pen and weapons, will also be put on display at the museum and the theme park coming up at Prakash Punj in Patna.
Updated on Jun 15, 2021 10:17 AM IST
Bihar: IAS Officers Association comes forward to help Thalassemia patients
A mega blood donation camp will be held on Monday by the IAS Officers Association and IFS Officers Association with the Vaishno Devi Seva Samiti in Patna for those who need safe blood, especially the Thalassemia patients
Published on Jun 13, 2021 09:48 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Bihar’s Buddhist tourism sector sends SOS to Centre, seeks financial bail out
Tourism activities started getting hit in December 2019 due to the coronavirus and by January 2020, foreign tourists started leaving India, hitting the sector hard.
Published on Jun 10, 2021 02:39 PM IST
Bihar plans to erase Muzaffarpur shelter home blot with modern care centres
Out of the 40 after care institutions for girls in Bihar, the majority have been closed due to poor maintenance and management, and at present, only 11 homes for girls, 23 homes for boys and 25 adoption centres are functional.
Published on Jun 09, 2021 12:30 PM IST
Bodies in Ganga bring back focus on electric crematoria
PATNA The sight of partially decomposed and bloated bodies floating in river Ganga in Buxar last month, which led to a nationwide outrage, has once again turned the spotlight on the need for more electric crematoria in the state, especially for towns situated along the banks of Ganga
Updated on Jun 05, 2021 08:56 PM IST
Rehab for transgenders set to start in Patna
A residential rehabilitation and skill training centre for transgender persons at Khagaul in the state capital is set to start functioning on June 15
Published on Jun 02, 2021 09:29 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Bihar parents giving home to children orphaned by Covid under Parvarish scheme
Earlier, Bihar social welfare department used to give ₹1,000 to families for maintenance of a child under foster care. Now, chief minister Nitish Kumar has announced ₹1,500 for children under foster care.
Published on Jun 02, 2021 10:44 AM IST
‘Only 58.8% of women in Bihar use hygienic methods of protection during menstruation’: Survey
As per the National Family and Health Survey, only 58
Published on May 28, 2021 01:47 PM IST
Patna: Kin of Covid casualties can WhatsApp compensation claim
A Patna district administration official said the kin of Covid victims earlier had to submit the necessary documents to the circle office to claim compensation under the CM’s relief fund.
Published on May 27, 2021 10:54 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to address international Buddhist event on Baisakh Purnima
Vesak or Buddh Purnima marks three key events in Buddha’s life, his birthday, the attainment of enlightenment and the achievement of Nirvana.
Published on May 26, 2021 08:57 AM IST
Bihar Jewellers Federation wants implementation of new hallmarking rule to be extended
The All India Jewellers and Goldsmiths Federation (AIJGF), Bihar, has requested that the implementation of the new hallmarking rule to be extended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, HT has learnt
Updated on May 21, 2021 12:08 PM IST