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
Century-old Bihar Research Society, gold mine for Buddhist studies, a haunted place now
The state government had sanctioned eight posts, including that of research assistants and research and publication officer, to carry out its routine functions in 2009, when it was taken over and merged with Patna Museum. The director of Patna Museum was given the additional charge the BRS.
Updated on Jan 02, 2023 09:49 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
Civic polls: Sita Sahu re-elected Patna mayor
The second phase of polls for 96 urban local bodies across 23 districts in Bihar was held on December 28.
Updated on Dec 30, 2022 09:48 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
2nd phase of ULB polls witnesses over 57% turnout
A total of 14 ward councillors, out of the total 1,529 posts, have been elected unopposed, while the counting of votes will be conducted on December 30
Updated on Dec 28, 2022 10:17 PM IST
Bihar govt to purchase new jet plane, helicopter for VIPs
The process to purchase the new jet engine plane and a helicopter will start once the committee submit its report to the government.
Updated on Dec 27, 2022 09:58 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
Bihar cabinet nod to buy new jet, chopper; sets up panel to work out details
Oficial said the state cabinet in its meeting chaired by chief minister Nitish Kumar here on Tuesday approved the civil aviation department’s proposal to purchase the new aircraft for long-distance travel and a helicopter in place of the outdated aircraft and faulty chopper for the government’s use
Published on Dec 27, 2022 08:42 PM IST
Subhash Pathak/HT Correspondent
Campaigning ends for urban local bodies; polls on Dec 28
As many as 61,94,826 electors are expected to exercise their franchise in 1,529 wards across 23 districts, including Patna, Gaya, Ara, Purnia, Bhagalpur and Muzaffarpur, officials said.
Published on Dec 26, 2022 10:16 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
Nitish govt likely to reconstitute boards, corporations to dislodge BJP nominees
A hint of this was dropped by deputy chief minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav at the legislature party meeting held on Friday.
Published on Dec 25, 2022 10:37 PM IST
Buying urea at a premium, say Bihar farmers. BJP blames state govt machinery
Bihar agriculture minister Kumar Sarvajit said urea was about 30% and 36% short in supply in the months of November and October respectively
Published on Dec 22, 2022 09:24 AM IST
1st phase of polling for ULBs passes off peacefully with 59.20% electors’ turn out
Addressing media persons, state election commissioner (SEC) Deepak Prasad said that four EVMs were reported to have developed technical snags and were replaced; elections in eight out of the 3,346 wards have been postponed due to the deaths of contestants
Published on Dec 18, 2022 10:48 PM IST
State poll body gears up to conduct polling in 156 urban local bodies today
About 52.60 lakh electors are likely to exercise their franchise during the first phase of polling to elect 3,346 ward councillors, 156 chief councillors, or an equal number of deputy chief councillors.
Updated on Dec 17, 2022 10:21 PM IST
Fake challans for scooters, cars issued to carry sand in Bihar: CAG report
Auditor general (audit) Ramawatar Sharma said that 46,935 e-challans out of the 2,43,811 issued in 14 districts were generated for unrealistic vehicles, having registration numbers of ambulances, buses, auto rickshaws, cars, motorcycles etc.
Published on Dec 16, 2022 11:02 PM IST
‘Civic polls in Bihar on Dec 18, 28’
BJP leader Sushil Modi questioned the validity of the dedicated commission notified by the state government, as per an earlier order of the apex court, to ascertain caste-based backwardness of each constituency and accordingly provide of reservations in the polls.
Published on Nov 30, 2022 10:18 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
Bihar liquor prohibition: Cabinet approves proposals for better implementation
The proposals were among 31 others the Cabinet considered at a meeting chief minister Nitish Kumar presided over on Tuesday
Published on Nov 30, 2022 09:03 AM IST
Urban poor in Bihar to get ₹1 lakh as liquor law rehab programme
Earlier, the scheme was valid only for those traditionally associated with the profession. Families of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes were covered under the scheme, which was introduced since the strict prohibition law came in force in April 2016.
Updated on Nov 29, 2022 10:15 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
In talks with BJP for tie-up, says Chirag Paswan
Five LJP Members of Parliament rebelled against Paswan, a Lok Sabha member, in June 2021 and formed Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP), which is in alliance with the BJP
Published on Nov 29, 2022 08:42 AM IST
Work on Bihar portion of Varanasi-Kolkata eway to begin soon
Central government had this year announced the 610-km long expressway from Varanasi to Kolkata via Bihar and Jharkhand in the annual budget at an estimated cost of ₹28,500 crore.
Published on Nov 27, 2022 10:06 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
Centre must share fuel cess, surcharge collection with states: Bihar FM
Chaudhary said the central government has reduced the excise duty on petrol and diesel and increased the cess and surcharge on them instead, so as to ensure that the lion’s share of the revenue is kept in the indivisible pool and remains with the centre only.
Published on Nov 26, 2022 09:35 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
Bihar wants Delhi to share 90% of fund burden in central schemes
Bihar’s finance minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary on Friday reiterated the demand for grant of special status to the state
Published on Nov 25, 2022 09:26 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
BSPCB slaps closure notices on 18,000 medical facilities over bio-medical waste disposal
Beginning last week, the BSPCB had identified more than 18,000 medical colleges, nursing homes, pathological centres, blood banks, etc., and served closure notices on them for their failure to adhere to the bio-medical waste management rules 2016, officials said.
Published on Nov 21, 2022 10:45 PM IST
BJP leaders cry foul over house eviction notices, minister cites rules
The Bharaitya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar, which found itself stripped of power in August this year, has alleged vendetta in eviction notices issued to the leader of opposition in assembly and two former deputy chief ministers by the building construction department (BCD)
Published on Nov 19, 2022 09:41 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
Bihar Cabinet extends deadline for report on caste census by 3 months
Chief minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) and all constituents of the ruling Mahagathbandhan have long been demanding that the exercise be undertaken at the earliest.
Published on Nov 15, 2022 10:54 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
Bihar Cabinet grants 3-month extension for caste-based census
Earlier, the general administrative department (GAD) of Bihar was asked to complete the caste-based census by February next year
Published on Nov 15, 2022 08:10 PM IST
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asks officials to act against irregular school teachers
A petitioner from Katihar alleged teachers in a middle school of the district generally remain absent and teach in a casual manner whenever they are present in the school
Updated on Nov 15, 2022 11:44 AM IST
Bihar Cong to embark on Bharat Jodo Yatra on Dec 28
The yatra, to be launched from the legendary Mandar Parwat in Banka on December 28, will conclude at Bodh Gaya after covering 1,200km and 17 districts.
Published on Nov 13, 2022 09:54 PM IST
Bihar set to rejoin league of coal producing states
The coal ministry has started the auctioning of solitary coal block discovered in Kahalgaon area of Bhagalpur district.
Updated on Nov 12, 2022 10:25 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna
Bihar’s wait for Central fund to execute infra projects lingers on
According to officials, as many as seven departments, including road construction, energy, health, water resources, industries, rural workers department, and science & tech departments, have been waiting for their allocated funds to the tune of ₹8046 crores to carry out their pending works.
Published on Nov 08, 2022 10:57 PM IST
Bihar govt hikes legislators’ pay & perks; ₹3,475-cr for execution of pending projects
Though officials are tight-lipped about the exact details, it’s reliably learnt that the total monthly emoluments of MLAs and MLCs would be raised by ₹25,000-30,000.
Published on Nov 08, 2022 10:57 PM IST
Bihar’s wait for central funds to execute infrastructural projects lingers on
As many as seven departments including road construction, energy, health, water resources, industries, rural workers department have been waiting for their allocated funds
Published on Nov 08, 2022 09:15 AM IST
Bihar bypolls end in draw; RJD, BJP retain seats with dip in margin
Gopalganj had a nail-biting finish with candidates of both the parties, Kusum Devi of the BJP and Mohan Kumar Gupta of the RJD leading the counts in different rounds. At the end, however, Kusum, wife of deceased BJP legislator Subash Singh, managed to wrest the seat with a margin of 1,794 votes.
Updated on Nov 07, 2022 02:04 AM IST
‘Dry’ Bihar plans Aadhaar verification to turn heat on ‘habitual drinkers’
At present, most of the people caught drinking claim they have violated the prohibition law for the first time and have to be let off on payment of fine of ₹2,000-5,000.
Published on Nov 04, 2022 10:14 PM IST
Subhash Pathak, Patna