SCoR Operations Chief Inspects Krishnapatnam Port, Stations To Boost Rail Freight
The PCOM interacted with railway officials and assessed measures needed to streamline cargo handling, improve efficiency and strengthen freight operations.
Visakhapatnam: Residents Protest Over Water Shortage in Vizag
Nearly 1,400 flats and around 6,000 people have been affected by the shortage, with residents reporting a lack of water for drinking, cooking and sanitation.
Police Bust Prostitution Ring at Patna Guest House, Five Detained
Patna police uncover a prostitution racket at a guest house, detaining five individuals in a recent operation. Police Bust Prostitution Ring at Patna Guest House, Five Detained
Sex racket busted in Patna, five held
Visakhapatnam: KGH Critical Care Block Inaugurated Virtually
The block was built across four floors at an estimated cost of 23.75 crore.
Rape case file against neighbour after minor found pregnant
PMC collects Rs 31 lakh property tax
Pitripaksh Mela: Gaya admin gears up for rush of pilgrims
National 2W Racing: Chavan leads podium sweep; Jennifer, Rajini Krishnan script fine wins
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).
Patna police bust sex racket at guest house, five detained
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 12 (IANS) A joint team of the Patna Police and the SSP Cell's Special Investigation Unit (SIU) busted a sex racket operating from a guest house in the Ghurdaur area under the Rajiv Nagar police station limits, officials said on Saturday. They said four women and a man were detained during a raid. Acting on specific information, the police conducted a surprise raid at the Ganpati Guest House on Saturday and detained four women and a man from different rooms. Police said condoms and other materials allegedly linked to the suspected illegal activity were also recovered from the premises. According to police, complaints regarding suspicious activities at the G+4 guest house had been received for around six months. Acting on the complaints, the Patna Police and SIU team had been monitoring the premises for nearly two months while gathering information about the activities taking place there. On Saturday, after receiving specific information that several men and women were present in rooms at the guest house, police surrounded the building and launched a search operation. The search was conducted across all floors, from the ground floor to the fourth floor. Police detained four women and one man found inside separate rooms. The guest house owner, staff members and some other men managed to escape through a rear exit before they could be apprehended. Police seized and sealed the materials recovered from the premises as part of the investigation. Those who have been detained were taken to Rajiv Nagar police station, where police are questioning them in the presence of female officers. A police official said the interrogation is aimed at determining the alleged networks connections and establishing how long the suspected operation had been functioning from the guest house. Police said the identities of the absconding guest house owner and staff members have been established, and raids are being conducted at their suspected locations to trace and apprehend them. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
CM reviews Seva Sankalp campaign preparations
Govt debunks Rs44L school payment claim
Girl, grandmother die after eating manchurian
Buxar power plant goes fully operational
Assembly speaker leaves Patna for CPA conference
Bihar govt sweetens deal for new sugar mills with Rs 70 crore grant over 5 years
Congress begins 2-day camp for trainers
As classrooms go smart in state schools, thieves walk away with costly equipment
Around a dozen students fall ill after eating mid-day meal in Bihars Saharsa
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.
South Coast Railway PCOM reviews freight infrastructure at Krishnapatnam Port
Visakhapatnam decks up for Ganesh Chaturthi
WRD warns of erosion as key rivers relent across state
Patna Zoo begins revamp of toy train with modern electric upgrade
Visakhapatnam faces 58% rainfall deficit, straining water reserves
APWRIMS data reveals that the district received just 199.69 mm of cumulative rainfall between June 1 and September 11, against the normal expected benchmark of 479.49 mm
Zila Parishad members husband shot dead during morning walk in Sitamarhi
Mithapur-Parsa ROB likely to be ready by Dec this year
Nalanda police bust cyberfraud gang posing as fake tantriks
Indian Gaur rescued from snare in Papikonda National Park of Andhra Pradesh
The 750-kg gaur, which was caught in the snare laid by hunters in the eco-sensitive zone, is now undergoing treatment at Animal Rescue Centre in Visakhapatnam
BJP targets RJD over Rohini Acharyas questions, says party facing rebellion-like situation
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 12 (IANS) Political rhetoric in Bihar intensified on Saturday after RJD leader Rohini Acharya raised questions over the partys choice of an MLC candidate, with BJP leader Mrityunjay Tiwari targeting the RJD and describing its internal situation as one marked by rebellion. Bihar minister Kumar Shailendra, meanwhile, said candidate selection in the BJP involved consultations at multiple levels, with senior leaders collectively taking important decisions. Tiwari said the current situation within the RJD was no secret and claimed that there was a rebellion-like situation inside the party. He also alleged that all was not well within the Mahagathbandhan. Neither within the party nor in the alliance is there a situation of all is well, he said. Reacting to Rohini Acharyas questions regarding the RJDs MLC candidate, Tiwari said the matter was an internal issue of the RJD and the family, and that the BJP had no interest in interfering in it. However, he said Acharyas remarks had brought the issue into the public domain. Rohini Acharya has raised serious questions, and now only the RJD leadership can answer them, Tiwari said, adding that since she was associated with both the party and the family, the RJD leadership should clarify its position. Tiwari further claimed that the issues raised by Acharya were also being discussed among RJD leaders and workers. He said party leaders and workers were seeking answers from the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav. The BJP leader also accused the RJD of becoming politically and electorally weaker. He claimed that public confidence in the party had declined and alleged that its political influence would continue to weaken in the coming period. Meanwhile, Kumar Shailendra said he could not comment on the internal decision-making process of another political party. Referring to the BJPs own candidate selection mechanism, he said the party was driven by its workers and decisions were taken after consultations at several organisational levels. He said senior leadership, including the BJP national president and other senior leaders, takes important decisions related to candidates. Shailendra stressed that under the BJPs organisational structure, candidate selection involves deliberations and consultations at different levels before a final decision is taken.
Table Top Exercise on response to Illicit activities in IOR concluded in Visakhapatnam
Table Top Exercise on response to Illicit activities in IOR concluded in Visakhapatnam New Delhi: The three-day Table Top Exercise (TTX) conducted under the aegis of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) successfully culminated on Friday at Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Visakhapatnam. According to the Ministry of Defence, delegations and maritime security experts from CSC member [] The post Table Top Exercise on response to Illicit activities in IOR concluded in Visakhapatnam appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Colombo Security Conclaves Tabletop Exercise Concludes Successfully in Visakhapatnam
The Colombo Security Conclaves tabletop exercise focused on maritime security challenges concluded successfully in Visakhapatnam on September 11. Colombo Security Conclaves Tabletop Exercise Concludes Successfully in Visakhapatnam
Major Tragedy Averted as Bus Catches Fire After Passengers Alight in Vizag
APSRTC Visakhapatnam Regional Manager Appala Naidu stated that the vehicle had departed at 5 pm yesterday and completed its overnight journey, pulling into the Dwaraka station at approximately 7 am
Bus catches fire after passengers alight at Visakhapatnam station
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Anand Mahindra has called for India to focus on trust and patient experience rather than low treatment costs alone to strengthen its medical tourism industry. He suggested Goa and Visakhapatnam (Vizag) could become the next medical tourism hubs by combining their flight connectivity and hospitality infrastructure with world-class hospitals and specialists. He also urged emerging cities such as Amravati and GIFT City to plan health districts, while stressing that building a strong medical ecosystem could take 15 years.
Visakhapatnam: Felling of Trees Along National Highway Sparks Outrage
Visakhapatnam is already struggling with dust and pollution. At a time when we need more greenery, chopping out of mature trees is difficult to tolerate, said one resident, echoing the sentiment of many.
Jeevika workshop focuses on market linkages for women agri-entrepreneurs
SDPO summoned over womans inclusion in case
Flavoured makhana, sattu make it to Brics welcome kits
When hospitals were unable to reach flood-hit, doctors came by boat
JD(U) eyes council chair, seeks Union cabinet berth
Lok Adalat to be held on Saturday
ED searches 6 locations in Gaya, Bodh Gaya in loan fraud case
Declared dead in 2014, Rohtas woman found alive in Jharkhand
PK holds strategy meet as Jan Suraaj gears up for MLC polls
MLAs, former members to track claims through one app: Speaker
JD(U) proposal to rename party as JD-Nitish gets support
SVU searches 6 premises linked to engineer in DA case
BSEB moves to speed up exam infrastructure in 29 districts
RJD names six candidates for council polls
MP Sribharat Reviews Vizag Water Supply, Emphasises Desilting of Yeleru Canal
Efforts are underway to store 15 TMC of water in Yeleru reservoir by October-end using the Purushothapatnam Lift Irrigation Scheme.
Police SIs launch X campaign seeking pay parity, timely promotion
PMCH doctors remove whistle lodged in boys bronchus
PMCH boy operated
HC: Complete judicial academy park works by Nov 30
Ex-ASI gets 3-yr jail in 2011 bribery case
Measures underway to avert drinking water crisis in Visakhapatnam
Bank employees observe strike over long-pending demands in Visakhapatnam
Govt asks district hospitals to expand surgical services
Bihar Congress issues show-cause notices to 33 functionaries
Two held with liquor near Nepal border
Trishul strategy to help check drug menace, crimes and road accidents in A.P.
Chief Minister Naidu calls for intensified action against ganja and drug trade, with a calendar of awareness and enforcement programmes, proposes de-addiction centres of excellence in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Amaravati
Rally against plastic, littering ahead of Pitripaksh Mela in Gaya
Govt hikes stipend for PG medical, dental students
Debate, dialogue and dissent in focus at CNLU
RJD Announces Six Candidates for Bihar Legislative Council Elections
The RJD has revealed its candidates for the Bihar Legislative Council elections, including Sanjeev Kumar Singh and Dileep Kumar from Patna. RJD Announces Six Candidates for Bihar Legislative Council Elections
RJD announces candidates for six seats ahead of Bihar MLC polls
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 11 (IANS) The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has intensified preparations for the upcoming elections to eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council, announcing candidates for six constituencies while discussions over the remaining two are still underway. The elections will be held for four Teachers' Constituency and four Graduates' Constituency seats. The terms of the sitting MLCs are scheduled to expire on November 16, 2026, with the election process expected to be announced in September. Unlike Assembly elections, the Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies have a specialised electorate. While political parties are preparing their candidates, a number of Independent candidates are also expected to enter the contest. According to a list issued by the office of RJD state president Mangnilal Mandal, the party has named Dr Sanjiv Kumar Singh as its candidate for the Patna Teachers' Constituency and Dilip Kumar for the Patna Graduates' Constituency. The party has also fielded Nitesh Kumar from the Kosi Graduates' Constituency, Anil Kumar Jha from the Darbhanga Graduates' Constituency, Prof. Jayram Yadav from the Saran Teachers' Constituency and Dr Rashmi Vinayak Gautam from the Tirhut Graduates' Constituency. The RJD said discussions are continuing over the selection of candidates for the two remaining seats. Their names will be announced after the party finalises the candidates. With the tenure of the sitting MLCs approaching its end, political parties have stepped up preparations across the eight constituencies. The RJD has already outlined its strategy for several key seats, particularly in the Patna Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies. Among the four Teachers' Constituency seats, Prof. Naval Kishore Yadav of the BJP represents Patna, Dr Madan Mohan Jha of the Congress represents Darbhanga, Afaque Ahmad, an Independent, represents Saran, and Sanjay Kumar Singh of the CPI represents Tirhut. In the four Graduates' Constituencies, Neeraj Kumar of the JD(U) represents Patna, Sarvesh Kumar, an Independent, represents Darbhanga, NK Yadav of the BJP represents Kosi, and Banshidhar Brajvasi, an Independent, represents Tirhut, and their tenure will be completed in November this year. The specialised nature of the electorate is expected to make the contests different from conventional Assembly elections. Among the Teachers' Constituencies, Patna has the largest voter base with 16,689 registered voters, followed by Saran with 10,800, Tirhut with 9,204 and Darbhanga with 8,967 voters. The Graduates' Constituencies have substantially larger electorates. Tirhut has approximately 1.35 lakh voters, followed by Kosi with around 1.34 lakh, Darbhanga with nearly 1.27 lakh and Patna with about 88,000 voters. Alongside established political parties, Independent candidates are also preparing to campaign among teachers and graduates in their respective constituencies.
Tejashwi Yadav seeks statues, state-level functions for late Sharad Yadav, Ram Vilas Paswan
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 11 (IANS) Bihar Leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, has written to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary seeking the installation of life-size statues of three late political stalwarts and former Union ministers Sharad Yadav, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh and Ram Vilas Paswan at prominent locations in the state. Tejashwi has also urged the government to observe their birth and death anniversaries as state-level functions to formally honour their contributions to Bihar. In his letter, Tejashwi described late Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, Sharad Yadav and Ram Vilas Paswan as eminent personalities who made significant contributions to Bihar through their social commitments and decades of political engagement. He said the people of Bihar would continue to draw inspiration from their lives, work and achievements. Tejashwi also referred to demands raised by the late Raghuvansh Prasad Singh shortly before his death. According to Tejashwi, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh had written to the then Bihar Chief Minister expressing his desire for certain issues to be addressed. Tejashwi claimed that even after six years, no positive action had been taken on those demands. He urged Chief Minister Choudhary to examine the pending requests and take the necessary steps to fulfil them. In his letter, Tejashwi highlighted Sharad Yadavs long political career in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. He described the veteran Socialist leader as an important figure in the politics of social justice and said Sharad Yadav worked for the uplift of marginalised and backward sections of society. Tejashwi also described Ram Vilas Paswan as a prominent champion of social justice and Socialism. He said Paswan devoted his public life to the social uplift, security and development of disadvantaged, oppressed and neglected sections of society. The demand comes amid a broader political debate in Bihar over the public recognition of the legacies of the states prominent leaders, with different political parties and leaders seeking memorials, statues and official honours for their respective political icons.
Villagers attack man while foiling alleged rape attempt on wife
Hyderabad: A man was injured after being attacked by a group while foiling an alleged rape attempt on his wife in Adilabad district of Telangana, police said on Friday, September 11. The incident occurred in Keshavapatnam village of Ichoda mandal on September 9, and five persons were arrested on Friday in connection with a case 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 .
Vigilance Raid at Patnas Water Building Targets Engineer Over Alleged Corruption
A vigilance team conducted a raid at Patnas Water Building, investigating allegations of disproportionate assets against engineer Rajendra Kumar. Vigilance Raid at Patnas Water Building Targets Engineer Over Alleged Corruption
Gandak erosion forces West Champaran farmers to harvest sugar cane early
Bihar flood situation grim as over 4.6 million affected across 15 districts
More than 46 lakh people across 15 districts of Bihar have been affected by floods, with the situation remaining grim on Friday as water levels continued to flow above the danger mark at several locations, officials said. Incessant rain across the state, coupled with heavy downpour in Nepal's catchment areas, has caused rivers and streams to overflow, officials said. According to the latest bulletin released by the Disaster Management Department (DMD), around 46.88 lakh people in 561 gram panchayats across 88 blocks in 15 districts have been affected by floods. The affected districts are Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Buxar, Samastipur, Munger, Katihar, Lakhisarai, Khagaria, Purnea, Madhepura and Araria. Among the worst-affected districts are Bhagalpur, Patna, Saran, Vaishali, Begusarai, Katihar, Purnea and Buxar. According to the Bihar Meteorological Service Centre, the state has so far recorded 90 mm of rain in September, which is 20 per cent above normal
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 11
Techie Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances in Visakhapatnam
Preliminary information suggests that family disputes may have led to his death
Two embankments breach in Bihar's Bhagalpur; rising Kosi raises fresh concerns
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 11 (IANS) The flood situation in Bihars Bhagalpur district has become increasingly concerning, with breaches reported at two separate embankment locations amid strong pressure from the Kosi River and heavy rain. In Baniya village under Rangra Chowk block of Naugachia, around 15 metres of the old railway-line embankment collapsed under pressure from the Kosi floodwaters. Water is now flowing rapidly through the breached section towards nearby areas, raising concerns among residents of Sadhopur, Masudanpur, Baisi, Bhawanipur and Baniya. The situation is being closely monitored by local authorities and residents as floodwaters continue to exert pressure on surrounding areas. A second breach of approximately 10 metres was reported in the Brahmottar embankment in Gopalpur, Naugachia. According to an official, the section gave way following a storm and rain late Thursday night. The administration, along with local residents, has intensified efforts at the site to contain the situation and prevent further damage. Concerns over the embankments stability had already been raised after leakage was detected there four days ago. The subsequent collapse of the 10-metre section has increased fears that a larger breach could affect a significant population in Gopalpur. The continuing floods have forced a large number of families to leave their homes and move to relief camps. At present, 27,954 people are reportedly staying in relief camps across the affected areas. Santosh Kumar Mall, Principal Secretary of the Disaster Management Department, said families who have remained stranded due to the floods for the past five days would receive Rs 7,000 in financial assistance, which will be transferred directly to their bank accounts. The assistance is intended to provide immediate support to families facing difficulties due to prolonged displacement. The floods have also disrupted education in the affected areas. Around 5,000 schools in the Kosi range are reportedly inundated, affecting the education of thousands of students. In several locations, school buildings have also been converted into facilities for relief and rescue operations, further disrupting regular academic activities. The water level of the Kosi River in Supaul is currently reported to be stable. At 6 a.m. on Friday, around 1.41 lakh cusecs of water were released from the Kosi Barrage, while 1.07 lakh cusecs were discharged from the Barah region. Despite the stable water level, authorities are maintaining close surveillance of the rivers water level and pressure in view of the continuing flood situation. With fresh embankment breaches reported in Bhagalpur and large areas of Bihar still affected by flooding, authorities and local residents remain on alert over the possibility of further deterioration in the coming days.
Continuous drizzle provides welcome respite to Visakhapatnam
Tezpur University students seek Centre's intervention, demand probe report to be made public
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 11 (IANS) Students and research scholars of Tezpur University have sought the intervention of the Union Ministry of Education over the alleged delay in making public the findings of a statutory enquiry into the affairs of the central university, officials said on Friday. The students have urged the university Registrar to forward their representation to the Secretary of the Ministry of Education and the Additional Secretary, Department of Higher Education, seeking a transparent and time-bound resolution of the matter. The representation relates to a statutory enquiry constituted under Section 9 of the Tezpur University Act, 1993, and includes concerns relating to the tenure of former Vice-Chancellor Prof Shambhu Nath Singh, whom the students have described as absconding. According to the representation, the enquiry committee was constituted on December 31, 2025, and was required to submit its report by March 31, 2026. The students said the committee has completed its proceedings and submitted its report, but its findings and any consequential decisions have not yet been made public. The students have also flagged a range of unresolved issues concerning the university, including student welfare, shortage of funds, prolonged administrative uncertainty and the delay in conducting the convocation for the 2025 graduating batch. They have questioned whether the prolonged delay in resolving these issues amounts to retaliation against stakeholders who had raised allegations of corruption. The students have demanded disclosure of the enquiry findings, clarity on action taken against the former Vice-Chancellor, fixing of responsibility wherever wrongdoing is established, release of pending funds and resolution of the delayed convocation. They have also sought a written acknowledgement and response from the Union Ministry of Education. The students warned that failure to provide meaningful communication could lead to an escalation of their protest, including a complete shutdown of university functioning. They further said stakeholders could make public documents and evidence submitted before various fact-finding and enquiry committees if their concerns remain unaddressed. The representation also referred to a Citizens Convention held in Guwahati in December 2025, where stakeholders had discussed the possibility of constituting an independent public enquiry committee comprising educationists, RTI activists, human rights defenders, retired university faculty and retired High Court judges. The students said their demands were aimed at restoring transparency, institutional accountability and trust in the university administration. The statutory enquiry was essentially triggered by the prolonged crisis at Tezpur University and allegations against then Vice-Chancellor Prof Shambhu Nath Singh, including alleged financial and administrative irregularities, administrative breakdown, academic concerns and his prolonged absence from the campus. Student and faculty protests had intensified from September 2025, eventually leading the Centre to intervene. The Ministry of Education constituted a three-member enquiry panel on December 31, 2025, while directing Singh to proceed on leave and recuse himself from all duties until the enquiry was completed. The panel, headed by Manipur University VC Prof N. Lokendra Singh, with Nagaland University VC Prof Jagadish Kumar Patnaik and UGC Secretary Prof Manish R. Joshi as members, was tasked with examining all matters pertaining to the ongoing situation at the university, including allegations against the VC. This followed an earlier fact-finding exercise ordered by the Assam Governor, who is the university's Chancellor, in October 2025.
Women attack raiding police team in Bihar's Begusarai, free two wanted men
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 11 (IANS) In an incident that has raised questions over police authority, dozens of women allegedly surrounded a police team and freed two wanted men who had been arrested during a raid in the slum area near Lohiyanagar Gumti under the Town Police Station's jurisdiction in Bihar's Begusarai. The incident happened on Thursday night. Earlier, the police had received information that the two men, who were wanted in connection with multiple cases, were hiding in the slum along NH-31. Acting on the tip-off, a police team reached the area and arrested both accused. According to police, the two men were being taken to the police station in a police vehicle when a group of women from the slum arrived and began protesting against the arrests. The women allegedly surrounded the police personnel and managed to free the two men from custody. Taking advantage of the situation, both accused fled from the spot. Police said the two men are accused in cases registered under various sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita and had been absconding for a considerable period. Havildar Banshidhar, who was present at the scene, said some alleged criminals residing in the slum along NH-31 engage in unlawful activities, particularly under the cover of darkness. He said the police could not use force against the women during the incident and that firing was also not an option. According to the Havildar, further action would be taken with adequate police reinforcement after receiving directions from senior officials. Following the incident, police launched a search operation to locate the two men who escaped from custody. The incident has prompted concern over the ability of police personnel to apprehend wanted accused in the area. Authorities are now expected to determine how the two men were allowed to escape and whether action will be taken against those who allegedly obstructed the police operation. Police are continuing efforts to re-arrest the two accused, while further action in connection with the incident is expected after directions from senior officials.
Visakhapatnam: VPA Installs 3 More Air Quality Monitoring Stations
The new stations are covered under a 10-year Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract to ensure long-term operation and maintenance.
The boom and bust of sporting culture in A.P.
A weightlifters bronze in Sydney remains the only Olympic medal present-day Andhra Pradesh can call its own. In Visakhapatnam,Paul Nicodemusreports how a State that had repeatedly built a system that produced medals, has over the years let it fall apart
AP to Have 21 New Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres for Children
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Sanjay Jha calls Farakka treaty a major Bihar issue, opposes extension without water share
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 11 (IANS) Janata Dal-United (JD-U) National Working President Sanjay Jha has termed the Farakka Treaty a serious issue concerning Bihar's interests and said it should not be extended unless the state's rightful share of water is determined. Jha said on Thursday that the treaty had resulted in water that should be available to Bihar flowing downstream, and added that the issue was also linked to the recurring flood situation in the state. He said that the treaty is scheduled to expire on December 12 and said any decision on its extension must take Bihar's interests into account. Referring to former Prime Minister I.K. Gujral, Jha claimed that Gujral had been persuaded to sign the agreement on the assurance that he would receive a Nobel Prize. He alleged that Bihar's water was subsequently flowing into Bangladesh and said the situation needed to be changed. If the treaty is to be extended, Bihar's share of water must first be determined; otherwise, it should not be renewed, Jha said. He also criticised the Opposition for remaining silent on the issue, claiming that the Bihar government had public support on the matter. On the ongoing debate over renaming Bakhtiyarpur as 'Nitishpur', Jha said he respected the sentiments associated with former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was born in Bakhtiyarpur. However, the JD-U National Working President noted that Nitish Kumar himself had never personally favoured renaming places and had generally preferred to let his work speak for him. Jha clarified that his comments on the matter represented his personal opinion. Asked about Mokama MLA Anant Singh's opposition to JD-U chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar during the Legislative Council elections, the JD-U National Working President said the matter was being handled by the party's State President, Umesh Kushwaha. He added that JD-U leaders remained united with regard to the elections. Jha also responded to Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav's demand for special central assistance for Bihar's flood situation. Taking a jibe at the Opposition, the JD-U National Working President said those questioning the Bihar government over the floods should also recall how the situation was handled when they were in power. He alleged that, at the time, leaders were merely feeding fish to the public instead of addressing the problems faced by flood-affected people. Jha asserted that the Bihar government was taking all possible measures to provide relief and assistance to people affected by the floods. He said the Bihar government and administration were closely monitoring the situation and working to ensure that flood-hit residents received the necessary support.
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