Subhash Pathak

Lalu, Cong blame officials for boat tragedy, SuMo wants all-party inquiry

RJD chief says tourism minister Anita Devi should have been taken in the loop before hosting such a big event. BJP questions probe panel, says it is meant to protect guilty officers

JD (U)’s invite to BJP draws Congress’ ire

Congress is an ally of the ruling GA in Bihar. It’s already peeved at JD (U)’s deferment of plan to review demonetisation impact and its silence in the party’s invite to campaign for in Punjab

Patna most polluted Bihar city, Muzaffarpur next

Patna has figured at the 12th position on the list of the 20 most polluted cities in India

Patna's quest smart city quest goes national

Bihar taps central government website to push its case for securing the ‘smart city’ tag for state capital, Patna 

Punjab polls: Congress piqued by Nitish’s silence on Captain’s invite for campaigning

The growing bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar seems to have upset the Congress’ calculations in poll-bound Punjab.

Lalu’s son Tej Pratap plays Lord Krishna on New Year’s day

Bihar health minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad’s son Tej Pratap Yadav decided to usher the new year by dressing up as Hindu deity Lord Krishna and playing the flute to greet his father.

Bihar introduces 50% quota in judicial services

As per the new rules of appointments, which were approved by the cabinet, 21% seats will be reserved for extremely backward castes (EBCs), 12% for backward castes (BCs), 16% for SCs and 1% for ST candidates.

Rs 2,000 note stopgap arrangement, says the man behind PM’s note ban idea..

Anil Bokil said the Rs 2,000 note was only a stopgap arrangement and it would be withdrawn once availability of cash normalises in banks.

JD(U) MLA gets show cause for meeting Shahabuddin

Nitish govt may face tough time over revisions to Bihar’s liquor law

The Nitish Kumar government is likely to face a tough time over the passage of the new excise bill, to be tabled in the ongoing monsoon session of assembly, with the opposition calling its proposals “draconian” and allies of the ruling party divided over it.

BPSC to use jammers to curb cheating in exams

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will install mobile jammers near examination centres in an effort to check malpractices during the preliminary test of the 29th judicial service examination, officials said on Wednesday.

Bihar’s rehab centres empty out as tipplers fall off the wagon

Since the imposition of prohibition in Bihar, there has been a growing number of deaths related to alcohol addiction even as attendance at de-addiction centres dip. In cutting of the head, the state seems to have left its body of alcoholics writhing in withdrawal misery.

With over 10 lakh cases in 2 years, dog bites Bihar’s fourth largest health menace

More than 10 lakh people in Bihar have suffered dog bites in the last couple of years.

Bihar’s answer to famed Netarhat Vidyalaya

Among the many bounties that Bihar lost after its bifurcation to form Jharkhand was the Netarhat Awasiya Vidyalaya, an institution that has produced many luminaries — from academicians to top bureaucrats.

Boys outshine girls in Bihar matric results

Boys outperformed girls in the Class 10 exam conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) this year.

Overcoming trauma, Nalanda rape victim scores 67% in Class 10

In the result announced by the Bihar school examination board on Sunday, the 15-year-old, a resident of Nalanda, secured 335 marks out of 500, getting 76% marks in maths.

Bihar boards: SAV students dominate Class 10 results

Simultala Awasiya Vidyalay (SAV), Jamui, again fully dominated the class 10th results, announced by the Bihar school examination board (BSEB) on Sunday.

Bihar students sweating bullets hours before Class 10 results are declared

With Bihar board Class 10 exam results set to be announced within a few hours, it is anxious moments for the students.

Bihar board intermediate arts (IA) results declared, check it here

Girls outperformed the boys in the intermediate arts (IA) examination conducted by Bihar school examination board (BSEB), the results of which were announce in Patna on Saturday.

Bihar netas become ‘homeless’ as govt fails to build official residences

Lawmakers in Bihar are homeless and struggling to find even rented accommodation in Patna

CM Nitish orders CBI probe into Bihar journalist’s killing

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar recommended on Monday a CBI probe into a senior journalist’s murder that has mounted pressure on his coalition government amidst allegations of a jailed politician’s involvement.

Land lease of Patna mall owned by filmmaker Prakash Jha cancelled

The state government had allotted the land to Jha in 2006 soon after the JD(U)-BJP combine had come to power in Bihar.

Not in race for PM but have credentials to be one: Nitish Kumar

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar denied being in the race for prime ministership on Monday, but said he had the credentials required for the post.

Bihar govt releases Rs 1,137 cr towards teacher salaries

The opposition cornered the state government over making customary gifts to MLAs at a time when teachers have been going unpaid since December last year

Nitish Kumar pulls up mayor for ‘unclean’ Patna

Just a few days after Patna was ranked among the dirtiest cities of India, it was left to chief minister Nitish Kumar to publicly acknowledge he hung his head in shame after seeing the extent of filth on Patna’s roads.

Bihar: RJD suspends Nawada MLA over rape charges

The ruling Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Sunday suspended from the party its Nawada MLA and former minister Raj Ballabh Yadav, who has been accused of raping a minor on February 6.

Bihar: RJD suspends Nawada MLA accused of raping a minor

Bihar’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Sunday suspended its Nawada MLA and former minister Raj Ballabh Yadav who has been charged with raping a minor in his home on February 6.

Sweets, samosas and saris to cost more in Bihar

Sweets may soon ‘taste’ sour in Bihar. Cloths, use of cosmetics, lighting of houses and driving mosquitoes out of house are also set to become ‘costly affairs’.

Bihar road firm seeks Rs 1 crore for murdered engineers’ kin

A construction company has sought a compensation of Rs 1 crore from the Bihar government for the families of two of its engineers who were murdered while supervising a state highway project in Darbhanga last year.

Bihar Congress to evict encroached party land

Harried by incidences of encroachments on its properties, the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) has stepped up efforts to secure its land and assets across the state.