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Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) A large number of students staged a massive protest in Patna on Tuesday, demanding the cancellation and re-conduct of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Combined Competitive Examination and the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) Main Examination for the recruitment of 1,799 Police Sub-Inspectors. The protesting aspirants gathered near JP Golambar and raised slogans against the state government. Carrying banners and posters, they demanded an impartial investigation into alleged irregularities in both examinations. One of the posters carried by the protesters read, Neither will foul play in exams be tolerated, nor will playing with our future be accepted. The students said that if an investigation establishes any wrongdoing, both examinations should be cancelled and conducted again for all candidates. As the protesters attempted to march towards the Chief Minister's residence and the Raj Bhavan, police personnel put up barricades near JP Golambar to stop them. However, the protesters broke through the barricades and attempted to move ahead, leading to a scuffle between the students and police. Some aspirants were seen climbing over the barricades while continuing to raise slogans. More than 200 police personnel have been deployed around Gandhi Maidan to prevent the protesters from proceeding further. Security arrangements have also been strengthened at Dakbungalow Crossing, where the route has been blocked with barricades. The BPSSC conducted the main written examination in May 2026 for the recruitment of 1,799 Police Sub-Inspectors. Around 35,857 candidates appeared for the examination. Following the exam, complaints of alleged malpractice and irregularities were raised at some examination centres. Questions were also raised after a photograph of the question paper reportedly surfaced on social media following the May 27 examination at Government Girls' High School in Purnea. During the police investigation, a teacher, Mrityunjay Kumar, was arrested. According to police, Kumar allegedly photographed the question paper after the examination had concluded and sent the image to a relative. The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) subsequently took up the investigation. The agency has obtained photographs of the question paper/booklet and has sought a response from the BPSSC regarding the authenticity and source of the images. The protesting students maintain that the questions surrounding the transparency and integrity of the examination process must be investigated impartially. They have demanded that the authorities establish the facts through a fair inquiry and take appropriate action if irregularities are confirmed. The aspirants are continuing their protest in Patna, pressing for the cancellation and re-conduct of both the 70th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination and the BPSSC Main Examination for 1,799 Sub-Inspector posts.
Students Protest Exam and Recruitment Irregularities in Patna
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Students protest in Patna over alleged irregularities in Bihar SI and 70th BPSC exams
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A large number of students preparing for competitive examinations took to the streets in Bihar's capital Patna on Tuesday, demanding the cancellation of the recently held Bihar Police Sub-Inspector recruitment examination and raising several other demands. As per the information, the protest was held near Gandhi Maidan and intensified around JP Golambar, where demonstrators reportedly engaged in a scuffle with police personnel. The students are particularly angry over the examination conducted for the recruitment of 1,799 Sub-Inspector posts. They have demanded that the examination be cancelled and conducted afresh in a transparent manner.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav said floods had spread across around 12 to 16 districts in the state, causing extensive damage, as a central team led by Union Agriculture Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is set to visit the state to assess the situation. Speaking to IANS, Ram Kripal Yadav said the floods had affected a large number of districts, damaging crops, houses and infrastructure and leaving lakhs of people in severe difficulty. The floods have spread across around 12 to 16 districts, causing extensive damage. Crops of Bihars farmers have been destroyed, infrastructure has been damaged, houses have been washed away and lakhs of people are facing severe difficulties, Yadav said. He said a high-level team headed by Chouhan would visit various affected areas to assess the extent of the damage. He added that a meeting would also be held at the level of the Chief Minister in connection with the situation. JD(U) National Spokesperson, Rajeev Ranjan, said the state had significant expectations from the central assessment team given the scale of the damage and the difficulties faced by people. Certainly, we have expectations because the damage caused by the floods in Bihar has been severe and peoples difficulties have increased, Ranjan said. He added that although the situation was gradually improving, the state government would require additional resources to restore normalcy in the affected areas. Although the situation is improving, the state government will certainly need additional resources to restore normalcy, Ranjan said, stressing that Bihar should receive all assistance it was entitled to after the central team assessed the damage. Bihar Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary, has also said that a central team led by Union Minister Chouhan would visit the state to assess the flood situation and the damage caused by the floods. While Choudhary did not specify when the team would arrive, it is likely to reach Patna on September 16. The proposed visit comes as the flood situation remains serious in parts of Bihar. According to official figures, around 49.67 lakh people have been affected across 15 districts of the state. While water levels have started receding in most rivers, including the Ganga, several rivers continue to flow above their respective danger marks at various locations. The Centres assessment is expected to help determine the extent of assistance required by Bihar for relief, rehabilitation and restoration of damaged infrastructure and agricultural areas.
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Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 14 (IANS) A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in all BJP-ruled states before 2029, NDA constituent LJP-Ram Vilas President and Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday called for wider consultations before any decision on the measure is taken. Paswan, in a post on his official X handle, said India's social fabric is diverse, with different communities having their own customs, traditions, and practices. He noted that the Constitution itself recognises this diversity through provisions including the Fifth and Sixth Schedules and Articles 371A and 371G, as well as exemptions provided to Scheduled Tribes under various laws. Our party, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), is committed to both equality and diversity, Paswan said. The draft of the proposed UCC should first be made public and its implications for all stakeholders assessed, he said, calling for extensive consultations and discussions before the party takes a final position. Let the draft be made public, let there be an assessment of the interests of all stakeholders, let there be extensive discussionsthereafter, after review, the party will state its position, he said. Paswan's remarks come amid growing differences among NDA constituents over the proposed implementation of the UCC. While the BJP has strongly backed Shah's announcement, some alliance partners have called for further discussion before taking a position. Meanwhile, Jharkhand Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav adopted a cautious approach when asked about the UCC. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also spoken about this, and the Jharkhand government is keeping a close watch on all aspects of the matter. In politics, there should be no need to rush to conclusions. We will carefully examine every aspect before taking any further decision, Yadav said while addressing reporters at Patna airport. The statements come a day after Shah said the UCC would be implemented in the 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029, putting the issue at the centre of a fresh political debate among NDA partners.
Bihar to host two-day Hindi sahitya samagam, top litterateurs to be invited
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 14 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday announced that the state government will organise a two-day Hindi Sahitya Samagam in Patna to promote the literary and cultural expansion of Hindi, marking the occasion of Hindi Diwas. Addressing the gathering, CM Choudhary said that Hindi is not merely a medium of communication but an expression of the country's identity, culture, civilisation and rich literary heritage. He said that Hindi deserves respect and recognition, and continuous efforts must be made to promote and expand its use. Choudhary noted that Hindi is among the world's most widely spoken languages and ranks third globally. He described it as an integral part of India's social and cultural life. Highlighting Bihar's contribution to Hindi literature, the Chief Minister said the state has played a significant role in enriching the language. He recalled the contributions of literary figures such as Vidyapati, 'Rashtrakavi' Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' and 'Jan-Kavi' Nagarjun, stating that their works elevated Hindi literature to new heights and provided direction to society. Choudhary announced that the Bihar government would organise a two-day Hindi Sahitya Samagam to promote the literary and cultural expansion of Hindi. He said prominent Hindi litterateurs, writers, poets and scholars from across the country would be invited to participate in the event. He directed the concerned officials to complete preparations for the conclave within the stipulated timeframe. Hindi Diwas instills in us a sense of both pride and responsibility towards our language, he said. Referring to the flood situation in Bihar, Choudhary said the state government was making continuous efforts to find a permanent solution to the recurring problem of floods. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had remained sensitive to the flood situation despite being engaged in international engagements, including the BRICS summit. According to Choudhary, a Central team led by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan would visit Bihar to assess the flood situation and evaluate the damage caused by the disaster. The Chief Minister said Bihar's rivers form the backbone of the state's life and economy, making it essential to focus on their conservation and effective management. He stressed the need for a long-term approach towards river interlinking, conservation, water management and flood control. The government, he said, is working to minimise loss of life and property caused by floods while finding a permanent and effective solution to the problem. During the programme, Arvind Kumar Chaudhary, Additional Chief Secretary of the Cabinet Secretariat Department, welcomed Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary by presenting him with a green plant, an angavastra and two books -- Maila Anchal and Dinkar Ki Diary. On the occasion, Choudhary also launched the official language magazine.
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Over 48 lakh people remained affected in flood-hit Bihar on Sunday, even as waters started to recede in most rivers which had been flowing above the danger mark, officials said. Bihar has received 111.7 mm of rainfall so far in September, around 13 per cent above normal, officials said. Around 48.70 lakh people in 575 gram panchayats across 88 blocks of 15 districts were affected by the deluge, they said. Among the worst-affected districts are Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, and Araria, according to the Disaster Management Department (DMD). The Kosi was flowing above the danger mark at Baltar and Kursela, the Burhi Gandak at Khagaria, the Ganga at Digha, Gandhi Ghat, Hathidah, Bhagalpur, Kahalgaon and Munger, the Punpun at Sripalpur, the Bagmati at Benibad and the Ghaghra at Darauli and Gangpur Siswan, the DMD said. The administration is operating 1,257 community kitchens, and 13 relief camps are in flood-affected areas. Arrangements for accommodation, food
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Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 13 (IANS) Two people died of lightning in Andhra Pradeshs Palnadu district as heavy rains lashed parts of the state since Saturday night under the impact of a low-pressure area, officials said. Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms lashed Narsraopet in Palnadu district. One person each in Petlurivaripalem and Lakshmipuram villages died after hearing the frightening noise of the thunderstorm. The deceased were identified as Nagamma (63) and Mekala Venkayamma (60). Both suspected to have died of cardiac arrest. Heavy rains were lashing Visakhapatnam and Gajuwaka areas. Parts of East Godavari district also received heavy rains. Bus stand at Nidadavole was inundated, causing inconvenience to commuters. According to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, a low-pressure area is centred over the Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh regions. The APSDMA said in a bulletin on Sunday morning that it is likely to move in a west-northwest direction over the next 24 hours and is expected to cause moderate to heavy rains in isolated parts of the state. Gusty winds with a speed of 40-60 kmph are likely along the North Andhra coast. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea. Rain accompanied by lightning is likely in some areas of Eluru, NTR, Krishna, Nandyal, and Kurnool districts. APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain has advised people not to stand under trees or hoardings during lightning and gusty winds. He also urged them not to attempt to cross overflowing streams or canals, State Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha has advised people and officials to remain on alert in view of the rain forecast. She said people should avoid crossing overflowing streams or canals. She also asked officials to prohibit movement of vehicles in the vulnerable areas. The Home Minister directed police and revenue department officials to remain accessible in affected areas. The rains, under the impact of a low-pressure area, however, provided some relief to people from the heat. The state has recorded nearly 60 per cent less rainfall deficit this year. Heat has gripped much of the state, with day temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius at many places. According to Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Information and Management System (APWRIMS), from January 1 to September 9, the state received 236.51 mm of rain against a normal of 578.58 mm, a shortfall of 59.12 per cent.
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Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 13 (IANS) Three minors, aged between four and five years, have been detained in connection with the vandalism inside a Shiva temple in Bihar's Nalanda district, officials said on Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday at a Shiva temple in Sherpur of Nalanda district. According to locals, some children allegedly pelted stones and bricks within the temple premises and also attempted to damage the idol inside the temple. The entire incident was reportedly captured on CCTV cameras installed on the temple premises. The footage allegedly showed the children entering the temple premises, throwing stones and also urinating inside the temple. Following the incident, locals maintained restraint and immediately informed the police rather than allowing the situation to escalate. Considering the sensitivity of the matter, Nalanda Police took prompt action and, after examining the CCTV footage, detained three children for questioning. Local youth Suraj Kumar told IANS that when he reached the temple on Saturday, he found several bricks and stones scattered across the premises. Initially, the residents did not pay much attention to the matter and proceeded to clean the temple premises. Later, when we checked the CCTV footage, we were shocked. Some children were seen throwing bricks and stones at the temple, urinating near the Shivalinga, and even using abusive language, he said. Suraj Kumar said that the residents immediately informed the administration to prevent the situation from deteriorating further. He also alleged that the pathways leading to the temple had been encroached upon, while the closure of one of the roads had made it difficult for people to access the temple. According to Suraj, the surrounding conditions have affected access to the temple, and he claimed that similar incidents had taken place there in the past as well. Aman Kumar, who performs puja at the temple, said, The area is predominantly Muslim, and we only have one temple in the area. Miscreants often gather there. The children deliberately threw stones at the temple gate and urinated inside. Thefts have also occurred at the temple before. These incidents continue to hurt the sentiments of local Hindu devotees. The temple is located in Ward No. 41 of the Bihar Sharif Assembly constituency. The newly constructed temple was formally inaugurated by Bihar Sharif MLA Sunil Kumar on Mahashivratri this year. The temple was constructed at a cost of Rs 14,90,000, and regular prayers have been conducted there every morning and evening since its inauguration. Officials said that construction work at the temple is still not completely finished and that a boundary wall has not yet been constructed, which has made it easier for people to enter the temple premises. Police said that an FIR has been registered in connection with the incident on the basis of a written complaint submitted by the applicant, Aarav Raj. Further legal action in the matter is currently underway. To ensure communal harmony and maintain law and order in the city, magistrates, police officials and additional police personnel have been deployed in and around the temple premises. Officials said that the situation in the area is currently normal and under control, while police are keeping a close watch on the situation to prevent any further escalation.
Firing at Hindu outfit chief's home in Bihar's Vaishali; probe on
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 13 (IANS) Unidentified assailants opened indiscriminate fire outside the residence of the national president of a Hindu organisation in Bihar's Vaishali district, officials said on Sunday. No casualties have been reported. The incident took place late on Saturday night in Adalpur village of Vaishali district, where unidentified criminals allegedly targeted the house of Rajiv Brahmarshi, national president of the Hindu Putra Sangthan. According to reports, the unidentified assailants fired approximately 10 rounds outside Brahmarshi's residence before fleeing the scene. Bullet marks were found on the main gate and windows of the house, indicating the intensity of the firing. Police reached the spot soon after receiving information about the firing and began examining the circumstances surrounding the attack. Police recovered 10 empty shell casings from the scene, which are being examined as part of the investigation into the shooting. Considering the seriousness of the incident, Vaishali Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shubhank Mishra personally reached the spot along with a heavy police force and took charge of the investigation. Under the SSP's supervision, police teams are examining CCTV footage from cameras installed in and around the area. Officials said efforts are underway to identify and arrest the assailants involved in the firing. Police are also investigating the possible motive behind the incident and are examining all available evidence to establish the circumstances that led to the late-night shooting. The incident comes a day after the husband of a District Council member was shot dead while he was out for his morning walk in Sitamarhi district on Saturday. The incident took place in Ketharia village, under the Dumra police station area. The deceased was identified as Baidyanath Mahato. According to officials, Mahato had left his residence for his routine morning walk on Saturday when unidentified criminals travelling on a motorcycle allegedly targeted him. He sustained serious injuries in the shooting, collapsed at the spot and later died from his injuries.
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Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) Shrugging off lack of sleep and jet lag following an overnight journey from Spain to Chennai, 19-year-old Sarthak Chavan from Pune still found reserves of energy and determination to win the premier Super Sport 301-400cc Open race, which he started from the last row of the grid in the second round of the Indian National Racing Challenge 2W 2026 at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai on Saturday. Sarthak, who arrived in Sriperumbudur at six in the morning on Saturday, missed Fridays practice and qualifying sessions, but found his rhythm at the right moment to pull off a stunning win; he acknowledged that leader Rahil Pillarisettys retirement at the end of the penultimate lap played a part in his victory. In the process, Sarthak led a podium sweep for the Petronas TVS Racing team as Chennai teenager Rakshith Dave finished second ahead of Bengalurus Chiranth Vishwanath, who started last having missed the practice and qualifying sessions on Friday due to a bout of food poisoning. Another impressive performance came from 16-year-old Kabilesh (RACR Castrol Power1), son of former multiple National champion Rajini Krishnan, who won the Super Stock 301-400cc Open race dominantly to round off the days programme. Meanwhile, former National womens champion from Chennai, Ann Jennifer (Motul Sparks Racing), also scripted a fairytale victory in the Super Stock 165cc Intermediate race, which she started last on the grid after failing to set a time during qualifying this morning, following a crash. Thiruvallurs Mohamed Mikail (Team MRA) won the Pro-Stock 200cc Open in a tight finish, while local challenger Anandhu KK (Veedol C2 Racing) benefitted after race leader Kavicholairasan (Speed Up Racing) crashed in the Stock 301-400cc Novice race and Yashwant Verma led a 1-2 finish for Motul Sparks Racing in the Stock 165cc Novice class. Hyderabads Rajender Beedani notched his second win in three outings in the Expert (RR 310) class, holding off Bengalurus AS James in a close finish. Poojita Anil Kumar, the teenager from Bengaluru, also recorded her second win in as many races in the Women (Apache RTR 200) class, sparing some 29 seconds to second-placed Hannah Akkineni Joshitha from Hyderabad. Pothu Vignesh from Mancherial took the top honours in the Rookie (Apache RTR 200) class, followed by Bengalurus Dev Agastya. The results (Provisional all six laps unless mentioned): Super Sport 301-400cc Open (Race-1): 1. Sarthak Chavan (Pune, Petronas TVS Racing) (11mins, 03.311secs); 2. Rakshith Dave (Chennai, Petronas TVS Racing) (11:03.506); 3. Chiranth Vishwanath (Bengaluru, Petronas TVS Racing) (11:06.187). Pro-Stock 200cc Open (Race-1): 1. Mohamed Mikail (Thiruvallur, Team MRA) (11:51.610); 2. Amarnath Menon K (Kozhikode, MadRabbit Racing) (11:51.831); 3. Abdul Basim RS (Chennai, Chandra LGE Racing) (11:53.924). Super Stock 301-400cc Open (Race-1): 1. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan (Chennai, RACR Castrol Power1) (11:38.273); 2. Kamal Navas (Chennai, Rockers Racing) (11:41.065); 3. Seshadri (Bengaluru, Motul Gusto Racing) (11:41.153). Super Stock 165cc Intermediate (Race-1): 1. Ann Jennifer AS (Chennai, Motul Sparks Racing) (12:46.048); 2. D Annish Samson (Bengaluru, Motul Sparks Racing) (12:53.234); 3. Anandhu KK (Chennai, Veedol C2 Racing) (12:55.971). Stock 301-400cc Novice (Race-1): 1. Anandhu KK (Chennai, Veedol C2 Racing) (12:15.190); 2. Rehbar Islam Baktoo (J & K, Motul Gusto Racing) (12:17.181); 3. Ashwin R (Bengaluru, Pvt.) (12:17.860). Stock 165cc Novice (Race-1): 1. Yashwant Varma (Visakhapatnam, Motul Sparks Racing) (13:09.445); 2. Raja Sreeharsha Singamsetty (Tadipatri, Motul Sparks Racing) (13:09.792); 3. Dev Agastya (Bengaluru, Pvt.) (13:10.097). Petronas TVS Racing One-Make Championship: Expert (Apache RR 310) (Race-1): 1. Rajender Beedani (Hyderabad) (11:42.499); 2. AS James (Bengaluru) (11:42.612); 3. Kamal Navas (Chennai) (11:44.190). Women (Apache RTR 200) (5 laps): 1. Poojita Anil Kumar (Bengaluru) (11:14.009); 2. Hannah Akkineni Joshitha (Hyderabad) (11:43.872); 3. Mansi Ashok Walunj (Pune) (11:43.884). Rookie (Apache RTR 200) (Race-1): 1. Pothu Vignesh (Mancherial) (13:13.842); 2. Dev Agastya (Bengaluru) (13:14.321); 3. Rehbar Islam Baktoo (J & K) (13:14.381).
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Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 12 (IANS) Around a dozen students fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal at Upgraded Middle School, Vasudeva, in Bihars Saharsa district on Saturday. The affected children were taken to the Bariyahi Primary Health Centre, where they are undergoing treatment. The incident triggered concern at the school, with health officials and the local administration initiating an inquiry into the cause of the students illness. According to an education department official, the mid-day meal at the school was supplied by an NGO. Some students reportedly began feeling unwell after consuming the food. As soon as the students complained of health issues after consuming the mid-day meal, a large number of villagers and parents reached the school to inquire about their condition. School authorities and local residents subsequently took the affected children to the Bariyahi Primary Health Centre for medical attention. Approximately 12 students are reported to have fallen ill. Amid the incident, an allegation also emerged that a chameleon was found in the mid-day meal. However, there is no official confirmation so far that a chameleon was present in the food. Officials are investigating whether the meal was contaminated or whether any other issue with the food may have caused the students to fall ill. The Education Department has collected samples of the mid-day meal and sent them to the lab for testing. The official said that the allegation will be established only after the food samples and other evidence are examined. Following the information about the incident, the Health Department deployed a team to monitor the situation. The affected students are receiving treatment under medical supervision. The health of other students at the school is also being monitored so that medical assistance can be provided promptly if anyone else develops symptoms. The administration and concerned departments are investigating the incident. Officials said the exact cause of the students falling ill will become clear after the investigation and testing process is completed.
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