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Challan For Vehicle Parked At Home? Traffic Scam Exposed In Bihar's Bhagalpur
Traffic cameras, intended to improve the system, were instead issuing fines to individuals whose vehicles are parked safely at home.
JD(U) attacks Lalu for pursuing communal politics, honouring Bhagalpur rioter
JD(U) attacks Lalu for pursuing communal politics, honouring Bhagalpur rioter Patna: Ahead of the Assembly bypolls in four Bihar constituencies, JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar on Tuesday attacked RJD supremo and former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav for pursuing communal politics. Lalu Prasad Yadav was the biggest promoter of communal practices, particularly during the 1989 Bhagalpur [] The post JD(U) attacks Lalu for pursuing communal politics, honouring Bhagalpur rioter appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Sultanganj railway station in Bihar to be renamed after Ajgaibinath Dham
Patna: Sultanganj railway station in Bihars Bhagalpur district is set to be renamed after the revered Hindu shrine Ajgaibinath Dham. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary announced on Monday that a proposal regarding the change of name has been passed by the municipal council of Bhagalpur. Speaking at an event in Bhagalpur, the Deputy Chief Minister stated that the proposal passed by the municipal council will soon be forwarded to the appropriate authority for further action. He added, The name of Sultanganj railway station will be changed after approval from the authorities concerned. The renaming of the railway station aims to enhance the importance of the shrine and promote tourism in the region. Choudhary mentioned, It will also connect to the cultural roots of the area concerned, reiterating that the state government is committed to promoting tourism in Bihar. The Ajgaibinath temple, an ancient site dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located in Sultanganj and is known for its carvings and stone inscriptions. Situated along the banks of the Ganga River, the temple attracts a large number of devotees of Lord Shiva. Choudhary also claimed that since 2007, various communities, including the chief Mahant of the Juna Akhara Committee, local residents, and the Panda community, have advocated for renaming the Sultanganj railway station after Ajgaibinath Dham. Earlier, the BJP had proposed changing the name of Bakhtiyarpur railway station, which is named after Akhtiyar al-Din Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khilji, the founder of the Khilji dynasty of Bengal, which ruled Bengal from 1203 to 1227 CE. However, the proposal was discarded after opposition leaders opposed the renaming of the railway station.
Bihar's Sultanganj railway station will be renamed as Ajgaibinath Dham: DyCM Samrat Choudhary
Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary, revealed plans to rename Sultanganj railway station in Bhagalpur district. The station will be renamed after the Ajgaibinath Dham, a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The proposal, already approved by the local municipal council, will be forwarded to the relevant authorities for final approval.
Will it reduce unemployment or spread hatred?, RJD questions Giriraj Singhs Yatra
Patna: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Misa Bharti on Sunday, October 20 posed pointed questions at Union minister Giriraj Singhs Hindu Swabhiman Yatra and asked what good was intended to serve. Giriraj Singh, who represents the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency, initiated the Yatra from Bhagalpur on Friday, aiming to unite the Hindu community in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Protests in Bihar's Bhagalpur after idols found vandalised in temple
BIHAR: People staged protests in Bihar's Bhagalpur district on Sunday after idols in a temple were found vandalised, police said. One person has been arrested in connection with the incident in the Sanhaula police station area. Security forces staged a flag march in the area as people staged protests and burnt tyres on the roads. The incident took place at a temple near a pond in the Sanhaula police station area last night where idols of different deities were vandalised by some unidentified persons. The matter was brought to the notice of the local police station, a statement issued by the district police on Sunday said. It also said that a case had been registered and police arrested a suspect in connection with the incident A large number of people gathered outside Sanhaula police station in the morning to protest the incident. Locals also blocked roads and burnt tyres to vent their anger. The situation is completely under control and a flag march was staged by the security personnel in the locality. We request people not to pay attention to rumours, the statement added.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh accuses Congress, RJD of temple vandalism in Bihar
Union Minister Giriraj Singh alleged that Congress and RJD members vandalised a temple in Sanhaula, Bhagalpur. He claimed their aim was to incite riots and criticized Rahul Gandhi. Singh assured that Hindus from various political parties support his 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra' despite opposition from JD(U) leader Khalid Anwar.
Patna Diary | Many yatras of Tejashwi incomplete
RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav is known for his action-packed politics, even addressing more than a dozen election campaigns in a single day. But his track record is not as impressive as his uncle and his political rival Nitish Kumar. Whereas Nitish is known for completing a number of yatras during his 19-year long stint as chief minister, although sometimes even facing hostile crowds, the young RJD leader has not been able to complete his yatra. Everybody was expecting he would break his Yatra jinx when he embarked on his Karyakarta Samvad Yatra. He completed his first leg but the second leg hit a bump again. Hindu Swabhiman Yatra leaves Giriraj isolated Hindu Swabhiman Yatra launched by union minister and BJP Begusarai MP Giriraj Singh from Bhagalpur has created a political turmoil in Bihar. Giriraj became a soft target of not only opposition parties but also his own party. BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal was quick to respond that BJP had nothing to do with Hindu Swabhiman Yatra as Singh launched it on his own. BJP distanced itself from Yatra. JD(U), a major ally of BJP-led NDA, had raised serious objections over it and said there is peace and harmony in the state where people from all religious faiths were living without any fear. FM to inaugurate credit outreach programme Preparations are in full swing for union governments credit outreach programme to be held in Darbhanga, Bihar on November 18 and 19. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the programme aimed at on-the-spot disbursement of loans. She will disburse loans of `1,000 crore at the programme. It will be second such programme in the state. At Chapra in Saran district, Sitharaman had disbursed loans of `1,350 crore under different central government schemes. M Nagraju, secretary in Finance Ministry, wrote a letter to the Bihar government stressing the need for better coordination among departments that will provide loans to the needy. Ramashankar Our correspondent in Bihar ramashankar@newindianexpress.com
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Union Minister Giriraj Singhs Hindu Swabhiman Yatra, which passes through some of the minority-dominated districts of Bihar, has caused concerns among the BJP allies and the opposition parties, who have questioned the need for such a yatra. Singh, known as a vocal Hindutva leader, sparked off controversy when he announced his decision to undertake the yatra centred on uniting the Hindu community beyond caste differences. Singh, who started the yatra from Bhagalpur, which in the past had a chequered history of Hindu-Muslim riots, has been referring to the threats to the Hindus owing to the demographic change and attacks on religious processions of the majority community. I believe that the demography of the entire country has completely changed. It is under a well-thought-out strategy. This has happened due to vote traders. It is not only Sahebganj, Purnia, and Katihar. The demography of 400 districts has changed drastically, Giriraj Singh told a news agency. The BJP has distanced itself from the yatra, saying Giriraj Singh was doing it in his personal capacity, but leaders were free to join in their individual capacities. The first phase of the yatra started from Bhagalpur, will cover Katihar and Purnia Araria, and culminate in Kishanganj on October 22. The yatra is being held a year ahead of the scheduled assembly polls in Bihar. The BJP has not been able to overcome the caste divisions in the state as voters pick up candidates and parties based on caste lines. The resultant polarisation owing to the yatra may help create a sentiment in favour of the BJP. These minorities dominated districts bordering West Bengal. As the yatra is centred on the theme of demographic change, it finds resonance in Bengal and even in Jharkhand which is going to polls next month. The BJP has vociferously raised the issue of changing the demographic profile of the Jharkhand where tribals were now losing their edge owing to population imbalance. The BJP has already talked about bringing NRC in the state if voted to power. All eyes will be on the conduct of the yatra and its intended goal.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh kicks-off 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra' from Bihar's Bhagalpur
Union Minister Giriraj Singh emphasised the need for Hindus to organize to ensure their safety amid communal tensions. His 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra' from Bhagalpur aims to address threats faced by Hindus as highlighted by recent violence in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. Opposition parties have criticized this move, warning of potential communal unrest.
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh to take out yatra today
Patna: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, who represents the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency, will launch his Hindu Swabhiman Yatra from Bhagalpur on Friday, with the stated aim of uniting the community in Bihar. Speaking to the media persons in Begusarai on Thursday, Union Minister Singh outlined his itinerary, which includes stops in districts of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Taking out Yatra as Hindu: Giriraj Singh denies BJP, NDA affiliation
PATNA: A day after BJP distanced itself from his Hindu Swabhiman Yatra, union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday contended that he was taking out the Yatra as a Hindu as it was neither affiliated with BJP, JD(U) or NDA. Singh will embark on his much-hyped Hindu Swabhiman Yata from Bhagalpur on Friday. He was talking to newspersons in his Lok Sabha constituency, Begusarai, before leaving for Bhagalpur. While contending that his yatra is non-political, Singh said, I am taking out yatra as a Hindu under the disciple of Swami Dipankar Ji. It is not connected with BJP, JD (U) or NDA. Singh said that his Yatra was aimed at awakening the Hindu community in Bihar, particularly in view of the recent anti-Hindu incidents in Bangladesh. He also targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by alleging that he wanted to push the country into civil war and so he kept making statements without any seriousness. He referred to Rahul`s remark that the formation of a new government in Jammu and Kashmir without statehood was incomplete. Had it been such a case, Rahul should not have participated in the election process in Jammu and Kashmir itself, Singh commented. BJP firebrand leader`s yatra will conclude in Kishanganj on October 22 after passing the Muslim-dominated districts of Katihar, Purnia and Araria in the state`s Seemanchal region. On Wednesday, Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal had made it clear that union minister`s Yatra was not affiliated with and was not taking place under the banner of the BJP. While asserting that the yatra will not affect Chief Minister Nitish Kumars secularism agenda, he said, There is nothing to be worried about the yatra. Earlier, JD (U) chief spokesperson and MLC Neeraj Kumar also objected to Singh`s decision to hold the yatra, alleging that Neeraj Kumar said that the people of Bihar were already awake and watchful and so there was no need for such an act (yatra). He also firmly distanced his party from Singhs yatra and asserted that the Bihar government under Nitish Kumar worked for all communities, including Hindus and Muslims in the Seemanchal region.
Video: Bihar Man Bitten By Snake Walks Into Hospital With Reptile In Hand
A Russell's Viper - one of the most venomous snakes in the world - bit a man in Bihar's Bhagalpur. What he did next was unexpected.
Third Eye: Joining Yatra bandwagon, all set for prestige battles and no scope for quick relief
BJP Union minister Giriraj Singh will start the 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra' on October 18 in Bihar to promote Hindu unity, beginning in Bhagalpur and ending in Kishanganj. Meanwhile, key parliamentary bypolls in Wayanad, Nanded, and Basirhat await, and the Calcutta High Court has declined a fast-track hearing for Sandip Ghosh.
In response, the ISKCON Patna authorities called the Bhagalpur ISKCON saints for a meeting in Patna, however, as they reached the temple, the Bhagalpur ISKCON saints were thrashed by bouncers with sticks, allegedly on the orders of the ISKCON Patna administration.
Seven children injured, three critical after explosion in Bihars Bhagalpur; probe underway
In the blast in Bhagalpurs Khilafat Nagar locality, children appeared to have inadvertently fiddled with an explosive substance, said police
Bihar flood alert sounded as major rivers in spate
PATNA: Flood situation in Bihar is likely to worsen following release of water from Valmikinagar and Birpur barrages on Saturday. In view of the release of water, the state government has also sounded alert. While a total of 5.7 cusecs of water was released from Birpur Barrage on Kosi River, the highest in the recent past, 4.20 lakh cusecs of water was released from Valmikinagar Barrage on Gandak river till noon. All 56 gates of Birpur barrage have been opened. Alert for floods has been sounded in districts along Kosi, Gandak and Ganga rivers in northern and central parts of the state. Principal Secretary of the state water resources department, Santosh Kumar Mall directed officials and employees concerned to remain alert and provide succour to the affected families on war footing. Meanwhile, all measures are being taken for protecting embankments as swollen rivers are exerting tremendous pressure on them. The water level of various rivers has been rising across the state in view of incessant rains over the past two-three days. Incessant rainfall in the catchment areas of Nepal has also pushed the water level of rivers, either touching or flowing above the danger level at several places in the bordering districts. Following the heavy discharge of water from these two barrages, the excess river water entered low-lying areas in Jogapatti, Nautan, Gaunaha, Bagaha-1, Bagaha-2, Ramnagar, Majhaulia and Narkatiaganj blocks in West Champaran and several areas of East Champaran, officials said. An alert has already been sounded in several districts of Bihar as the IMD predicted heavy rain and warned of low to moderate flash flood risk in parts of the state. Around 12 districts situated along the Ganga, including Buxar, Bhojpur, Saran, Patna, Samastipur, Begusarai, Munger and Bhagalpur, are already experiencing a flood-like situation, and nearly 13.5 lakh people living in low-lying areas have been affected by rising water levels of rivers, following heavy showers. A large number of people from the affected districts have been evacuated and brought to relief camps, sources added. The state government has put all 38 districts of the state on alert, with varying intensities of rain expected across the region. According to the Water Resource Department, the water levels of major rivers in Bihar are fluctuating, with several crossing the danger mark due to continuous rainfall.
Opposition sharpens attack on Nitish as portion of bridge collapses in Bihar
PATNA: In yet another incident of bridge collapse in Bihar, a portion of a bridge on Friday collapsed due to flood water in Bhagalpur district, inviting sharp criticism from the Opposition. No one was injured in the incident. In a statement released by the Bhagalpur district magistrate (DM) office, one of the pillars subsided due to excessive rise in water level, caused by heavy rainfall in the state. The bridge connects Pirpainti Dominia Chowk and Babupur via Bakhtiyarpur Road as road traffic was massively disrupted after a portion of it collapsed. The district administration has prohibited two-wheeler riders and pedestrians from crossing any bridges due to rising floodwaters. Bhagalpur DM Nawal Kishor Choudhary has ordered the installation of barricades on both sides of the collapsed road to ensure public safety. The bridge was constructed in 2004. Around 20 big and small bridges have collapsed in the past few months. The incidents of bridge collapse took place in Siwan, Saran, Madhubani, Araria, East Champaran and Kishanganj districts. Meanwhile, RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav attacked the Nitish Kumar-led government following the latest bridge collapse. Another bridge collapsed in Bhagalpur, Bihar. In Nitish Kumars regime, the roots of corruption are as deep as the pillars of the bridges are shallow. Therefore, in the last 2-3 months, hundreds of bridges, small bridges and mega bridges built or under construction at a cost of thousands of crores have collapsed, he wrote on X. How dare you have ever heard the CM make a statement on the corruption in these falling bridges or has he ever taken any action against the big whale of corruption? How will he do it? He is the one who has made the whale by feeding those small fish, he wrote.
Fresh spell of rain likely, Bihar districts at risk of flash floods: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Bihar, and warned of low to moderate flash flood risk in 13 districts over the next 24 hours. Heavy rain is likely in West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Patna, Jehanabad, Madhubani and Bhojpur districts, it said in a bulletin. These districts are at the risk of low to moderate flash floods in the next 24 hours, the Met Department said. The Disaster Management Department (DMD) has asked the administration of the districts to remain on alert, and take preventive measures in the wake of the forecast. The department has written a letter to the 13 district magistrates in this regard. Around 12 districts situated along the Ganga, including Buxar, Bhojpur, Saran, Patna, Samastipur, Begusarai, Munger and Bhagalpur, are experiencing a flood-like situation in the state, and nearly 13.5 lakh people living in low-lying areas have been affect
Yet another bridge collapses in Bihars Bhagalpur district, Opposition takes jibe at govt.
Since March this year, over a dozen bridges have collapsed across Bihar; two bridges fell on September 22; similar incidents have also been reported from the districts of Siwan, Saran, Madhubani, Araria, East Champaran and Kishanganj
Goods train derails near Bokaro; 15 trains diverted
RANCHI: Two wagons of a goods train derailed near Tupkadih station in Jharkhand's Bokaro affecting movement of trains, an official said on Thursday. Fifteen trains have been diverted on the route. Two wagons of a goods trains carrying steel consignment derailed near Tupkadih station in Bokaro district last night at about 9 pm. We have diverted 15 trains including 14 express trains, Sumit Narula, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Adra division of South Eastern Railway, told PTI. The goods train was carrying steel consignment from Bokaro Steel Plant and overturned on the main line between Tupkadih and Bokaro stations. The incident occurred near the northern cabin yard of Tupkadih station and affected train movement on the Bokaro-Gomo section. One of the impacted lines has been rectified while work is underway to restore the other line to ensure smooth traffic, Narula said. Meanwhile, South East Railways in a bulletin said that the train got derailed at TKB yard over point no 102, blocking up and down both lines. The trains which were affected included Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express, Ranchi-Bhagalpur Vananchal Express, Hatia-Patna-Ranchi-Kamakhya, Ranchi-Lokmanya Tilak Express and Ranchi-Dhanbad intercity. Several trains remained stranded causing inconvenience to passengers. Meanwhile, railways has ordered an inquiry into the derailment.
Didi writes to Modi, says DVC released water without consulting Bengal govt
KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sent Prime Minister Narendra Modi another letter on the flood situation in West Bengal, maintaining that Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) released water from its reservoirs without consulting her government, inundating several districts. Responding to Banerjees earlier letter to the PM, Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil had said the states officials were informed at every stage about the release of water from the DVC reservoirs, which was essential to prevent a major disaster. To which Banerjee said, While the Honble minister claims that the release from DVC dams was carried out by consensus and collaboration with the Damodar Valley Reservoir Regulation Committee, including consultations with representatives of the government of West Bengal, I may respectfully disagree. All the critical decisions are made unilaterally by representatives of the Central Water Commission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India without arriving at a consensus, she said. Banerjee claimed that sometimes water is released without any notice to the state and the views of her government are not honoured. https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2024/Sep/22/bengal-power-secretary-santanu-basu-steps-down-from-dvc-board Bengal Power secretary Santanu Basu steps down from DVC board Moreover, peak release from the reservoirs lasting for a prolonged period of nine hours were conducted with only 3.5 hours notice which proved insufficient for effective disaster management, she said in the letter dated September 21, which was made public on Sunday. In her earlier letter to the PM Modi on September 20, she claimed that 5 million people in the state were affected by the floods, and urged him to immediately release central funds. In his letter, Paatil explained that the releases were managed by the Damodar Valley Reservoir Regulation Committee, which includes representatives from the Central Water Commissionand DVC. Flood in Bihars 12 dists Flood water has gushed into 12 districts of Bihar even as people are being evacuated from the low-lying areas of these districts. Patna, Buxar, Bhojpur, Vaishali, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Khagaria, Lakhisarai, Munger, Samastipur, Begusarai and Vaishali are among the worst affected districts. As many as 1288 boats and 18 boat ambulances have been pressed into service into the affected areas, sources at state disaster management department say.
PATNA: Several trains were cancelled and many diverted as flood water touched the girder of a bridge in Bihar's Bhagalpur district on Sunday, a statement said. The Ganga River is flowing above the danger mark in several districts of Bihar, leading to significant flooding in Bhagalpur district. Many areas have been inundated, with water entering the premises of numerous schools, colleges, and universities. Additionally, a portion of NH-80 has been washed away due to the rising water levels. In a statement, the East Central Railway said that due to flood water touching the girder of bridge 195 between Sultanganj and Ratanpur stations, many trains have been cancelled and routes of several others passing through Jamalpur-Bhagalpur division diverted. VIDEO | The Ganga river is flowing above the danger mark in many districts of Bihar. As a result, many areas of Bhagalpur district got inundated. The water has entered the premises of many schools, colleges, universities. A portion of NH-80 was also washed away. #Flood pic.twitter.com/Y796ghRMnx Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 22, 2024 The flood water touched the girder of the bridge at 11.45 pm on Saturday. Besides, at certain places in the Jamalpur-Bhagalpur division, several rivers are flowing above the danger mark, it said. The trains that have been cancelled are Patna-Dumka Express, SaraigarhDeoghar Special, Jamalpur-Kiul Memu Special, and Bhagalpur-Danapur Intercity Express, it added. Among the diverted trains were Ajmer-Bhagalpur Express, Vikramshila Express, Howrah-Gaya Express, Surat-Bhagalpur SF Express, Anand Vihar-Malda Town Express and Brahmaputra Mail. At least four trains were short-terminated, the statement said. Meanwhile, a train engine derailed at Muzaffarpur Junction's yard on Saturday, officials said. The engine was undergoing a routine setting process when some pairs of wheels derailed around 8.40 pm, they said, adding that it was restored within an hour and railway services were not affected.
Several trains cancelled, diverted in Bihar as flood water touches girder of bridge
The trains that have been cancelled are Patna-Dumka Express, SaraigarhDeoghar Special, Jamalpur- Kiul Memu Special, and Bhagalpur-Danapur Intercity Express
Bihar: Several trains cancelled, diverted as flood water touches girder of bridge
Patna, Sep 22: Several trains were cancelled and many diverted as flood water touched the girder of a bridge in Bihars Bhagalpur district on Sunday, a statement said. In a statement, the East Central Railway said that due to flood water touching the girder of bridge 195 between Sultanganj and Ratanpur stations, many trains have been cancelled and routes of several others passing through Jamalpur-Bhagalpur division diverted. The flood water touched the girder of the bridge at 11.45 pm on [] The post Bihar: Several trains cancelled, diverted as flood water touches girder of bridge appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
'He's number one terrorist': MoS Bittu's controversial statement on Rahul
Attacking Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over the statements he made in the US about the condition of Sikhs in India, Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday said that if those manufacturing bombs were supporting him, he is the umber one terrorist. Bittu, the MoS for railways, made the remark in Bihar's Bhagalpur where he came to attend the flagging-off ceremony of a Vande Bharat Express train to Howrah. Condemning the statement, the Congress said he was talking like a senseless man. Speaking to reporters, Bittu said, Rahul Gandhi spent most of his time outside the country. His friends and family are there. I think he does not love his country much because he goes abroad and says negative things about India. I think he is not a Hindustani. Now, he has got support from separatists, who always talk about dividing this country. They (separatists) and the most-wanted persons are also appreciating Rahul Gandhi for his remarks against Sikhs. When such people, who are al
Ravneet Singh Bittu, the MoS for railways, made the remark in Bihar's Bhagalpur where he came to attend the flagging-off ceremony of a Vande Bharat Express train to Howrah.
'He's number one terrorist': Union Minister Bittu sparks controversy while attacking Rahul Gandhi
BHAGALPUR: Attacking Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over the statements he made in the US about the condition of Sikhs in India, Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday said that if those manufacturing bombs were supporting him, he is the umber one terrorist. Bittu, the MoS for railways, made the remark in Bihar's Bhagalpur where he came to attend the flagging-off ceremony of a Vande Bharat Express train to Howrah. Condemning the statement, the Congress said he was talking like a senseless man. Speaking to reporters, Bittu said, Rahul Gandhi spent most of his time outside the country. His friends and family are there. I think he does not love his country much because he goes abroad and says negative things about India. I think he is not a Hindustani. Statement on reservation misquoted: Rahul Gandhi clarifies amid BJP uproar Now, he has got support from separatists, who always talk about dividing this country. They (separatists) and the most-wanted persons are also appreciating Rahul Gandhi for his remarks against Sikhs. When such people, who are also experts in manufacturing bombs, are supporting Rahul Gandhi, then he is the number one terrorist of the country. He is talking like a separatist. There should be a reward for catching him as he is the biggest enemy of the country, he added. Bittu alleged that Congress earlier tried to use Muslims, but as that could not happen, it was now attempting to divide Sikhs. Gandhi talks about OBCs and other castes. He has not been able to understand the pain of a cobbler, carpenter or mechanic, even after being the leader of the opposition. This is a joke, he said. Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi for making 'anti-national' statements in the US Addressing a gathering of Indian Americans in Washington DC, Gandhi had said that in India, the fight is about whether a Sikh is going to be allowed to wear his turban or a kada or he is going to be able to go to Gurdwara. He also accused the RSS of considering some religions, languages and communities inferior to others. Senior Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan said people know about the Gandhi family's contribution to the country. Whatever Bittu has said is not acceptable at all. He is talking like a senseless man. People know about the Gandhi family's contribution to this country. Bittu himself was in the Congress. His father was also a Congressman. His remark against Rahul Gandhi is highly condemnable, Khan, the Congress legislature party leader in the state assembly, told PTI. 'Only time Sikhs felt existential threat was when Rahul Gandhis family was in power': Hardeep Singh Puri
Jharkhand has three major enemies JMM, Congress and RJD: PM Modi
RANCHI: While addressing a 'Parivartan Yatra' at Jamshedpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Jharkhand has three major enemies: Congress, JMM and RJD. PM Modi had earlier announced 6 rallies in Jharkhand ahead of the assembly polls. The PM attacked the ruling alliance in the speech. RJD is taking revenge over the formation of Jharkhand and it is an open fact that the Congress hates Jharkhand. These people may go to any extent in greed of power and money, said Modi. The PM alleged JMM of supporting Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators. Do you know why it happened? Because the ghost of Congress has entered into the JMM, and when the ghost of Congress enters into any party, appeasement becomes the only agenda of that party, said Modi. For this, first they sacrifice the interests of Dalits, tribals and backward society, the same is happening with JMM, he added. He added that although the JMM was established on the basis of tribal votes, today they are standing with Congress, who have snatched the forest land of tribals. Do you know that there is only one most dishonest party and family in this country? It is the Congress Party and the Congress family; all the streams of corruption originated from there only, he added. PM Modi said that Jharkhand was created with big dreams, but all these dreams got sacrificed to corruption. JMM people also get training from there. All of them have come from the Congress School of Corruption, said Modi. PM Modi landed at Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi on Sunday morning. He flagged off 6 Vande Bharat trains virtually from the airport. Due to heavy rains in Jamshedpur, PM Modi cancelled his trip to Tatanagar railway station, so he virtually flagged off the trains from Ranchi. PMs road show which was scheduled on Jamshedpurs Bishtupur Main Road was also cancelled due to the incessant rain. Later, however, the PM left for Jamshedpur from Ranchi via road. The Vande Bharat trains flagged off by PM Modi will run between Berhampur-Tatanagar, Rourkela-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, Howrah-Gaya, Dumka-Howrah and Howrah-Bhagalpur. These trains will enhance religious tourism in the region by offering quicker transportation to pilgrimage destinations such as Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar (Jharkhand), Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Kalighat, and Belur Math in Kolkata (West Bengal).
Bihar gets four more Vande Bharat trains
Patna: Bihar got four more Vande Bharat Express trains on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagging them off. These trains would operate on the Tatanagar-Patna, Bhagalpur-Howrah and Gaya-Howrah routes, besides the Deoghar-Varanasi Vande Bharat that would pass through Bihar. These were among six Vande Bharat trains flagged off by the PM from Ranchi. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Cong slams PM on J'khand visit, says depriving tribals religious identity
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Jharkhand, the Congress on Sunday asked why are the people of Jamshedpur still facing the problem of poor connectivity and also accused the PM of depriving the tribals their religious identity and refusing to recognise the Sarna Code. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also asked why the Adityapur Industrial Area had not received environmental clearance yet. The non-biological PM is in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand today. He should answer these three questions to the people of Jharkhand, Ramesh said in a post in Hindi on X. Why are the people of Jamshedpur still facing the problem of poor connectivity, he asked. Ramesh said that despite being an industrial hub, Jamshedpur is facing the problem of poor transport connectivity. The number of trains running to major cities like Bhagalpur, Bengaluru and Delhi is not sufficient. The city had a functional airport till 2016 but despite joining the UDAN scheme in 2018,
PM Modi Virtually Flags Off Six Vande Bharat Trains to Boost Connectivity in Eastern India
New Delhi: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated six new Vande Bharat Express trains aimed at enhancing connectivity across Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. The ceremony, originally planned to take place in person from Tatanagar, had to be conducted virtually due to poor weather conditions and low visibility, which prevented the PMs helicopter from taking off. Despite the weather setback, the event proceeded successfully, with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar present at Tatanagar station to mark the occasion. The newly launched trains will operate on important routes, including Tatanagar-Patna, Brahmapur-Tatanagar, Rourkela-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, Bhagalpur-Howrah, and Gaya-Howrah. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the Vande Bharat trains will offer significantly faster connectivity, benefitting a wide range of commuters, including regular passengers, professionals, students, and business travelers. One of the key highlights of these new trains is their potential to boost religious tourism by providing quicker and more efficient travel to major pilgrimage sites such as Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, and Kalighat and Belur Math in Kolkata. In addition to facilitating tourism, these trains are expected to have a significant positive impact on various industries. The coal and mining sectors in Dhanbad, the jute industry in Kolkata, and the iron and steel industries in Durgapur are poised to benefit from improved connectivity, fostering economic growth in the region. The introduction of the Vande Bharat Express trains reflects the government's ongoing efforts to modernize India's rail network and provide state-of-the-art transport services. These trains, known for their speed and efficiency, are part of a larger plan to revolutionize travel across India, offering enhanced comfort and reduced travel time for passengers while bolstering regional development. Prashant Kishor Promises to Scrap Bihar's Liquor Ban Within an Hour if Elected Cultural Festival in Himachal Falsely Depicted as Anti-Muslim Violence, Video Rajasthan Chief Minister Returns from High-Profile Japan-South Korea Trip, Prepares for December Investment Summit
Tatanagar-Varanasi in 7 hours: New Vande Bharat train route, timings, top speed to be...
PM Modi will flag off Six Vande Bharat trains. The trains will improve the connectivity on the Tatanagar - Patna, Bhagalpur - Dumka - Howrah, Brahmapur - Tatanagar, Gaya - Howrah, Deoghar - Varanasi, Rourkela - Howrah routes.
Anurabh was raised in a small house in Bhagalpur. Being a good student, he started preparing for the IIT in Class 8. After class 12, he was accepted to IIT Bombay. His family struggled to pay for his college education.
Bihar villagers face severe flood threat in Bhagalpur as Ganga continues to rise
Patna: The villagers of Naugachia in Bhagalpur district are currently facing a severe flood threat due to the rising water levels of the Ganga River in the region. The situation worsened after a 200-metre embankment was recently breached in Bindtoli village, which is situated along the banks of the Ganga River. According to an official, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bihar: 6 arrested for malpractices during police constable recruitment exam
Patna: Six candidates were arrested across Bihar on Sunday for allegedly indulging in malpractices during the state police constable recruitment exam, an official statement said. One person each was arrested in Nalanda, Bhojpur, Purnea, Saharsa, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai districts, it said. Cases were also registered against seven candidates, who have not been arrested, for allegedly indulging in fraudulent practices during the examination, it added. The Central Selection Board of Constables (CSBC) is conducting the exam to fill 21,391 vacancies in Bihar Police, Bihar Special Armed Police, and other units. The exams started on August 7 and will continue till August 28. Altogether, 17.87 lakh candidates are expected to take the exam, and around 68 per cent of them appeared on Sunday.
People of Bhagalpur district in Bihar facing flood-like situation, several villages under water
Bhagalpur District Magistrate says SDRF team is deployed to evacuate people to safer place and other facilities are also being provided
Under-construction bridge in Bihar's Bhagalpur collapses for 3rd time in 2 years
Bhagalpur : The under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge in Bihar's Bhagalpur has collapsed for the third time in two years, raising severe concerns about the construction quality and project management. However, no casualty has been reported so far. A local, Sanjeev Kumar Chaudhary sharing the details of the collapse said, Around 7:00-7:30 in the morning, the bridge collapsed. It has collapsed a lot of times. It shows the failure of the government...This bridge is weak as it has collapsed a lot of times under construction four-lane Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat in Bihar's Bhagalpur district collapsed into the Ganga river on Saturday. The bridge, which is supposed to connect Sultanganj in Bhagalpur District to Aguwani Ghat in Khagaria District, has been under construction for nine years and has faced repeated setbacks since its construction began. SP Singla Construction Company was tasked with building the Aguwani-Sultanganj bridge on the river Ganga. Already, hundreds of crores have been sunk into constructing the bridge, which has collapsed thrice now. An investigation is underway to determine the exact causes of the collapses and to ensure that corrective measures are implemented. Earlier, the Aguwani-Sultanganj under-construction bridge in Bhagalpur was collapsed on June 4. That time after the bridge collapsed, CM Nitish Kumar ordered a probe and asked the officials to identify those responsible for the incident. The bridge that collapsed on June 4, had collapsed last year also. I have instructed the authorities concerned to look into the matter seriously. It is not being constructed correctly that's why it is collapsing again and again. The department will look into it, I have instructed officials to visit the site and action will be taken, Kumar said.
After the under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge in Bihar's Bhagalpur has collapsed for the third time in two years, Bihar govt clarified that it was an already damaged portion
Part of under-construction bridge over Ganges collapses in Bihar
The bridge connecting Bhagalpur and Khagaria districts would be 3.16 km long once complete. Portions of the bridge had collapsed in 2022 and 2023 as well
Portion of under-construction bridge over Ganges collapses in Bihar
A portion of an under-construction bridge in Bihar, which was being dismantled, crashed into the river Ganges river on Saturday, officials said. The administration made it clear there were no casualties. Video footage of a slab of the bridge, connecting Bhagalpur and Khagaria districts, has gone viral on social media in which locals, beholding the sight from a distance, can be heard screaming he structure has collapsed once again. Notably, portions of the bridge, which would be 3.16 km long once complete, had collapsed earlier in 2022 and again, a year later. However, when contacted, Khagaria District Magistrate Amit Kumar Pandey asserted that he entire structure of the under-construction bridge has been deemed to be faulty and it is being dismantled by the contractor as per direction of the Patna High Court. The incident, which comes in the backdrop of numerous incidents of bridge collapse across the state, many of these taking place a few months back, triggered a politic
Section of Sultanganj-Aguwani bridge over Ganga collapses in Bihar
PATNA: A portion of the under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghatbridge connecting Bhagalpur to Khagaria district collapsed and fell into the Ganga river in Bihar on Saturday. This is the third time that the underconstruction bridge has collapsed since its construction work started. The devotees capture the entire incident in their mobile phone cameras and uploaded it on social media sites, raising concern over the quality of the construction material. There was a loud sound, and the superstructure of the under-construction bridge fell into the river, eyewitnesses said. The bridge is being constructed by a private firmSK Singhla Construction Private Limitedat an estimated cost of Rs.1,710 crore to connect Sultanganj in Bhagalpur with Aguwani Ghat in Khagaria district. The bridge is being constructed to ease traffic congestion on the Vikramshila bridge, a critical link in the region. The bridge collapses again in two months span The last time a portion of the bridge had collapsed on June 4, 2023. The earlier collapse of the structure between pillar numbers 10 and 12 in Khagaria side led to widespread criticism of the state government. Taking a serious note of the incident, state government penalised S K Singhla Construction Private Limited and mandated that the bridge be built at the companys expense. Later the Patna high court issued directives to rectify design if need be. Another section of the bridge between pillar numbers 5 and 6 on the Bhagalpur side collapsed on June 30, 2022. Frequent incidents of collapse of the under-construction bridge have already delayed the dream project of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. Although no clarification has been issued by the construction firm. Experts, however, claimed that misalignment was the possible reason behind the repeated collapse of the under-construction bridge. The foundation stone for the 3.16-km bridge was laid on February 23, 2014, with construction beginning on March 9, 2015. The state government allocated Rs.1,710 crore to the project, highlighting its significance as a major infrastructure initiative. Meanwhile, a senior official of the state government came out with a clarification that the section of the bridge collapsed when labourers were doing work on the bridge. However, no casualties have been reported.
Video: Under Construction For 9 Years, Bridge In Bihar Collapses For 3rd Time
The bridge envisioned as a key infrastructure project by Nitish Kumar, was intended to connect Sultanganj in Bhagalpur District with Aguani Ghat in Khagaria District.
Bihar Mass Murder: Four Bodies with Slit throats Recovered in Police Line quarters
Hyderabad: In a horrific incident, five bodies were discovered at Police Line quarters in Bhagalpur, Bihar. Four family members were discovered dead with their throats cut, and another person was seen hanging from the room's ceiling. A female police constable who lived in the Police Line quarters with her family was among the deceased. A suicide note was found inside the home, alleging that her mother-in-law and her two children were murdered by the police constable and that her husband subsequently killed her in a fit of rage before committing suicide. However, the police suspect that the husband may have slain the other family members before killing himself. The female constable, identified as Neetu Kumari, lives in a home with her spouse Pankaj, and their two children, Shivansh (4) and Shreya (3). Asha Devi, Pankaj's 65-year-old mother, shared the same home. In the suicide note, Pankaj asserts that Neetu killed her mother-in-law and their two children. He then decided to end his life. Neetu was also charged by Pankaj with having an extramarital affair. In the suicide letter, he revealed that Neetu killed his mother and the children as a result of an affair she had with another man. He killed her and was killing himself in a fit of wrath. The incident was revealed on Tuesday, August 13, at around 9 a.m., when the milkman arrived at the house. The neighbors were suspicious when he knocked on the door and it went unanswered for a while. As a result, they broke the door and entered the house. They found the dead bodies of family members and informed the police. When the police arrived, they took the deceased to prison and transferred the bodies for a post-mortem examination. They have filed a case and are investigating the matter.
Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2024: A Collaborative Call for a Greener Future
Over 50 awards were conferred to farmers, agriculture universities, researchers, think tanks, startups, and agri business companies at the Sustainable Agriculture Awards in across 20 categories. Some of the notable awardees included, National Fertilizer Limited (NFL); IPL Biologicals Ltd; Savannah Seeds; Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL); Godrej Agrovet Ltd; ITC Limited; PepsiCo India; Syngenta Foundation India; RASI Seeds; Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur; Palladium Consulting India; Sarvathobhadram Organics, Peringottukara, Thrissur, Kerala; Naveed Hamid, CEO, SK Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre, SKUAST-Kashmir; Ganesh Nanote, Progressive Farmer, Akola, Maharashtra; Prakash Bapurao Puppalwar, Progressive farmer, Yavatmal, Maharashtra, and more.
A man committed suicide after killing four of his family members, including his constable wife, in the police lines of the Ishakchak police station area of Bhagalpur district in Bihar.
Ganga river in spate in Bihar's Bhagalpur, flood threat looms
The Rashtriya Janata Dal made these remarks while asking a supplementary question in the Lok Sabhaduring the Zero Hour.
Budget focus on infra, green projects likely to boost real estate
The budget supports road connectivity projects like the Patna-Purnea and Buxar-Bhagalpur expressways, and a two-lane Ganga bridge at Buxar, totaling Rs 26,000 crore
Union Budget 2024: FM Sitharaman announces Rs 26,000 cr aid for Bihar
India Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Centre will support setting up a 2400 MW power project in Bhagalpur at the cost of Rs 21,400 crore as well
