Subhash Pathak is special correspondent of Hindustan Times with over 15 years of experience in journalism, covering issues related to governance, legislature, police, Maoism, urban and road infrastructure of Bihar and Jharkhand.
Articles by Subhash Pathak
Modi is PM because people found him capable: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said the NDA government should strive for a consensus on the post of President, ahead of incumbent Pranab Mukherjee’s retirement in July.
Updated on May 17, 2017 08:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
‘Dry’ Bihar accuses Jharkhand of helping smugglers push alcohol into its territory
In a letter sent to the home secretary of Jharkhand, the Nitish Kumar government has accused the neighbouring state of not co-operating in its efforts to stop liquor from being smuggled into Bihar.
Updated on Jun 07, 2017 03:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Sceptical Bihar to defy Centre’s decision to ban beacon lights from May 1
Bihar’s transport commissioner says the centre must address the state’s objections to the changes in central motor vehicles rules, before it takes a call on enforcing the ban on this symbol of authority.
Updated on May 14, 2017 02:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Lalu Prasad joins 1million followers club on Twitter
Lalu Prasad, has used the microblogging site to great effect, especially in the wake of burgeoning attacks by his bete noire, BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi over alleged accumulation of ‘unexplained’ wealth by his family.
Published on Apr 25, 2017 05:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Bihar becomes second state after Telangana to adopt bills required for GST rollout
The Bihar legislature, at a special sitting on Monday, unanimously adopted two bills to provide the legal framework for implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) in the state.
Published on Apr 24, 2017 06:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Arun Kumar & Subhash Pathak
Counter attack his defence on family wealth, Lalu targets bete noire SuMo’s realtor kin
With BJP leader Sushil Modi alleging his family had acquired ‘unexplained’ wealth, RJD chief Lalu Prasad has hit back by claiming ex-deputy CM Modi had helped his brother’s companies flourish.
Published on Apr 24, 2017 04:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Take all our ‘high-end’ properties at 50% rebate, Lalu son, Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi, hits back at BJP leader Sushil Modi
Accused by BJP leader Sushil Modi of acquiring valuable properties through ‘dubious’ means, Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav offered them all to Modi ‘at 50% discount’.
Published on Apr 23, 2017 08:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Anil Kumar/Subhash Pathak
PM Modi’s wife Jashodaben on her first Bihar trip, calls for empowerment of girls
Prime minister Narendra Modi’s wife Jashodaben Modi made an appearance in Bihar on Saturday and was felicitated in Patna by her hosts.
Published on Apr 22, 2017 08:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Lalu gets Sonia invite, sparks speculation on opposition unity
RJD chief Lalu Prasad says a Bihar-like grand alliance is required at the national level to check the BJP’s political surge. He says the move can go a long way in containing “radicalisation and communalisation” of politics
Published on Apr 22, 2017 10:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Bihar housing board leased property to become freehold
Housing boards flats, plots and houses offered to individuals on lease for 90-99 years can now be registered as freehold property on payment of 10% of their value as per the prevalent minimum value register .
Published on Apr 13, 2017 11:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Bihar medicos to sign bond: pay Rs 15L for quitting PG courses, Rs 25L for not serving 3 years in state
The Bihar cabinet, on Wednesday, decided to introduce the bond system for PG medical students, in a bid to ensure they served the people of the state as doctors for at least three years.
Published on Apr 12, 2017 09:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Bihar-Jharkhand border police posts ‘overflow’ with seized liquor, vehicles
The premises of Barachatti police station in Bihar’s Gaya district is crammed with vehicles seized while smuggling liquor to the dry state and the record rooms are overflowing with bottles of the banned beverage recovered from bootleggers.
Published on Apr 04, 2017 06:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Gaya/Koderma | Subhash Pathak
BJP MLC’s alleged misconduct with female colleague sparks ruckus in Bihar assembly, council chief takes note
The alleged misconduct of a BJP leader with a woman MLC on the legislative council premises rocked both houses of the Bihar legislature on Thursday, forcing the council chairman to take cognizance of the incident that occurred a day before.
Published on Mar 31, 2017 08:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Work on Ram temple at Ayodhya to start soon, says BJP MP Swamy
Construction of a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya (UP) may start within the ‘next couple of months’, said BJP MP Subramanyan Swamy, at a seminar in Patna on Sunday
Published on Mar 26, 2017 08:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Tax relief for women transport entrepreneurs in Bihar
The Bihar government has decided to waive off registration fee on commercial vehicles purchased and driven by women. The registration fee is approximately 7% of the vehicle cost.
Published on Mar 21, 2017 03:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Bihar boat tragedy: Govt acts against officers for negligence
A two-member inquiry team had pointed to lack of planning and poor crowd management on the part of the tourism department and some officials of the Patna as well as Saran district administration.
Updated on Feb 27, 2017 12:57 PM IST
Bihar farm sector beset with falling output
Although production of potato witnessed marginal improvement that of onion and tomato went down in 2015-16.
Published on Feb 23, 2017 09:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Tardy execution of infra projects spikes Bihar’s urbanisation plans
Urbanisation in Bihar improved marginally to 11.3% as per 2011 census report, but it remained far below the national average of 31.2%.
Published on Feb 23, 2017 08:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Sex scandal takes toll of Bihar Congress
State Cong chief Ashok Choudhary has admitted that the alleged involvement of party leader Brajesh Pandey in a sex scandal was a major blow to the party, but said it would not impact party functioning in Bihar.
Published on Feb 22, 2017 08:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Victim girl fears for life from bigwigs who could be exposed
Sexual harassment case of Patna girl took an interesting turn with Congress functionary Brajesh Pandey resigning following allegations levelled by the victim
Updated on Mar 14, 2017 05:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Avinash Kumar and Subhash Pathak
Council polls: Cong in tight spot in Gaya
The party’s nominees are pitted against not just the sitting NDA candidates but also those of its ruling ‘grand alliance’ partner, the RJD
Published on Feb 20, 2017 06:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Bihar sits over Centre bid to regulate real estate
The new legislation lays down redressal mechanisms for consumers in cases such as delayed delivery of flats. The Act, to come into force from May 1 this year, envisages constitution of authorities to settle real estate sector cases, which otherwise have to be challenged in courts.
Published on Feb 20, 2017 11:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Shahabuddin’s co-passengers face torrid time in transit
Adding to the sufferings of train passengers, who were asked to vacate their confirmed seats and move to other bogeys, were dozens of the former MP’s supporters, who also boarded the train in different compartments sans valid tickets.
Updated on Feb 19, 2017 09:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak and Avinash Kumar
Alliances fall apart in Bihar council polls; cracks in GA, NDA
The ruling ‘grand alliance’ and the opposition NDA have both come under strain as allies have announced candidates against each other, for the March 9 Bihar Legislative Council polls
Updated on Feb 18, 2017 05:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Whiff of booze to land Bihar officers in trouble now
The issue related to consumption of liquor by officials was raised at Bihar chief minister’s ‘Jan Samvad’ recently. It was alleged that action was seldom taken against any officer, even if they were found taking liquor.
Updated on Feb 26, 2017 07:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
CM asks CS, DGP to probe BSSC exam leak
About 4.50 lakh intermediate passed candidates are taking the examination, being conducted by the BSSC to recruit clerks in various government offices in four phases across Bihar.
Updated on Feb 08, 2017 11:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
International artists to give park near Bodh Gaya shrine a new look
Fourteen acclaimed artists from different countries have taken up the task to give the Maya Sarovar Park near the Mahabodhi temple, a UNESCO world heritage site at Bodh Gaya, a new look.
Published on Feb 02, 2017 12:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Patna sans waste disposal infra, but PMC mulls fine over litter
The PMC board has given its nod to the proposal of realising Rs 100-500 fine from those who litter the state capital even as it is yet to streamline its garbage collection system.
Published on Jan 31, 2017 01:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Penalty waiver for holding tax defaulters to benefit 12 lakh people in Bihar
Bihar has 19.74 lakh holdings as per the 2011 census. Officers in urban development department say owners of 60% holdings are defaulters.
Updated on Jan 27, 2017 04:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Subhash Pathak
Delay in alternate route hits Gandhi Setu reconstruction
Repair of the Mahatma Gandhi Setu, which has to be completed in 42 months, may be delayed due to lack of alternate routes to link the areas covered by it. PM Narendra Modi was to launch the repair work on January 15 but the same was postponed following the Patna boat tragedy, which claimed 24 lives on January 14.
Published on Jan 23, 2017 12:47 PM IST