Daudnagar bypass project nears construction, aims to ease traffic
Flood relief packet dropped from air kills man in Saran
PMCH to set up spine sub-specialty unit for specialised treatment
State targets 1 crore Jeevika women as Lakhpati Didis in 5 years
Police conduct surprise raids on 69 resorts across Visakhapatnam
CM vows swift action against crime in state
Fire breaks out at storage house in Chandni Chowk Electronic Market near Patna Junction
A fire broke out at a storage house in the Chandni Chowk Electronic Market near Patna Junction on Friday, officials said. Speaking to ANI, Patna District Fire Officer (DFO) Abhishek Kumar said the fire department received information about the incident at around 3:30 PM. We received information around 3:30 PM that a fire had broken out at the Chandni Chowk electronics market. Upon arrival, we initially observed that the fire had started in a storage area on the top floor, specifically where chandeliers were stored, Kumar told ANI. He said the fire gradually intensified and spread to an adjacent shop. About 15 fire tenders and three or four fire officers are currently on-site. Working together, we have brought the fire under control. It is now about 90% extinguished, the DFO said. Kumar added that the remaining fire was persisting in pockets in the lower layers of the storage area. The remaining 10% refers to pockets of fire persisting in the lower layers. While the upper section h...
Rural Dry Waste to Be Processed in Urban Centers: BMC Extends Reach to 31 Peripheral Villages
In a major push toward unified environmental governance, the Government of Odisha has launched an innovative rural-urban synergy initiative to address solid waste management on the outskirts of the state capital. Under this scheme, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) will collect and process dry waste from 31 Gram Panchayats across the Bhubaneswar, Jatani, Balipatna, and [] The post Rural Dry Waste to Be Processed in Urban Centers: BMC Extends Reach to 31 Peripheral Villages appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Patna waste management to generate Rs50cr annually: CM
Panic at Chandni Market as fire engulfs warehouse
Speaker highlights climate action, cooperation at CPA conference
Over 7 lakh hypertension, 6 lakh diabetes cases detected in screening drive
Gandhi Jayanti: Special gram sabhas held in 304 panchayats
JD-U looking into Anant Singhs support for Jan Suraaj: Bihar Dy CM
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 2 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, who was in Samastipur to attend a JD-U conference marking 20 years of the Jeevika initiative, responded to Union Minister Chirag Paswans recent criticism of the state government and also addressed the ongoing dispute within the JD-U involving Mokama MLA Anant Singh. Responding to Paswans recent remarks on the law-and-order situation in Bihar, Chaudhary said he did not believe the situation had deteriorated to a point where any leader of the ruling alliance would feel embarrassed about being part of the government. He pointed out that Paswan himself is a Union Minister and that two ministers from the LJP (Ram Vilas) are part of the Bihar government. Paswan had recently criticised the state government over law and order, crimes against women and teenage girls, and said he was ashamed to support a government under which such incidents were taking place. Chaudhary acknowledged that criminal incidents had increased in some areas in recent weeks but said the state government, led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, was taking strict action. He stressed that the government maintained a zero-tolerance approach towards crime. Asked about JD(U) MLA Anant Singh participating in a nomination rally in Patna in support of a Jan Suraaj candidate for the Legislative Council election, Chaudhary said the matter had come to the partys notice. He said the JD(U) was examining all aspects of the issue and indicated that the party would take an appropriate view. The issue is linked to the ongoing public differences between Anant Singh and JD(U) spokesperson and MLC candidate Neeraj Kumar over the Patna Graduates constituency. Chaudhary had earlier said that the dispute would be resolved soon. Speaking about the Jeevika initiative, Chaudhary credited former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with conceptualising the programme as a means of empowering rural women and helping them become economically self-reliant. He said the progress made by Jeevika groups demonstrated the impact of the initiative, with women now playing a greater role across different sectors. Chaudhary also praised the women associated with Jeevika, popularly known as Jeevika Didis, and said their participation had been an important part of the political and social journey of the Nitish Kumar-led government over the past two decades. He said the government under Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was continuing to follow the same development-oriented approach. A large number of JD(U) leaders, legislators and Jeevika members from across Samastipur district attended the conference.
Bihar: Elderly man dies during flood relief airdrop operation in Saran
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 2 (IANS) A 65-year-old man died during an aerial relief operation in flood-hit Parashurampur village in Bihars Saran district on Friday after a sack of relief material reportedly fell on him while supplies were being dropped from a helicopter. The deceased was identified as Anil Kumar Singh, alias Appu Singh. The incident triggered panic among villagers who had gathered on an embankment after being displaced by floods caused by the Gandak River. A large number of villagers had taken shelter on the embankment as floodwaters inundated their areas. A helicopter was conducting an airdrop operation to distribute dry rations and other relief supplies among the affected population. During the operation, a sack reportedly fell in the area where villagers had gathered and struck Anil Kumar Singh. He was subsequently declared dead, according to reports. Following the incident, administrative officials and police personnel reached the spot. The team included the Deputy Collector Land Reforms (DCLR) and officials representing the Circle Officer. Amanaur SHO Vimlesh Kumar confirmed that an elderly man had died and said police were investigating the circumstances. Villagers claim that his death was caused by relief material dropped from the helicopter. We are investigating the matter. However, there were no visible injury marks on his body, the SHO said. The body was sent to Sadar Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The medical examination is expected to help establish the cause of death. The incident comes as the Saran district administration continues relief and rescue operations amid the flood situation. According to the Disaster Management Department, 170 villages across 33 panchayats in seven blocks of the district have been affected. Around 3.32 lakh people belonging to 75,286 families have reportedly been affected, while 43,400 people have been shifted to safer locations. Health services are being provided through 20 medical camps and five mobile medical teams in the affected areas. Eight veterinary medical camps are also operational, where around 370 animals have received treatment. The administration has distributed 153.5 quintals of animal fodder and provided shelter to around 40,000 displaced people at 14 relief centres. According to district administration figures, 50,550 people have so far been served meals through 46 community kitchens. Around 2,540 boats are operating in the affected areas to assist with evacuation and relief operations. The administration has also distributed 2,650 packets containing food and dry rations among flood-affected residents. Authorities continue to monitor the flood situation and carry out rescue and relief measures across the affected areas.
Bengal: SER announces 19 pairs of special trains for festive rush
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 2 (IANS) With the festive season approaching, South Eastern Railway (SER) has announced a number of special trains to clear the passenger rush. These trains will be run between various locations before Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath for the convenience of passengers. Coaches have also been added to regular trains to increase capacity. SER will run 19 pairs of special trains. These will make 344 trips during the festival season. In addition, one pair of special trains operated by other zonal railways will also run through SER's network. We have also added 30 coaches permanently to various trains, further enhancing passenger-carrying capacity and strengthening the availability of accommodation on regular services, an official said. The special trains will originate from stations such as Shalimar, Santragachi, Digha, Ranchi, Hatia and Adityapur, and will run towards Charlapalli, Visakhapatnam, Khurda Road, Ajmer, Naharlagun, Puri, Thiruvananthapuram, Malda Town, Anand Vihar, Bano, Alipurduar, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Lucknow. A lot of planning was involved, the official said, adding that reservation details had been studied to understand where people from a particular place wanted to travel. The trains were decided accordingly. SER had run 19 special train services during the festive season in 2025. These trains had made 356 trips. Subsequently, eight pairs of these special trains were regularised as permanent services, providing passengers with continued connectivity beyond the festival season. In addition, 28 special trains from other zones passed through SER's jurisdiction. In 2025, as many as 74 coaches were augmented on a permanent basis on various regular trains to meet the additional demand. These arrangements will help those travelling to tourist destinations during the festival season, as well as those returning home from their places of occupation, the official said. He added: Hopefully, these arrangements will be sufficient. If required, further arrangements can be made depending on demand.
Bihar: Brother-sister duo held with 2.435 kg heroin in Muzaffarpur
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 2 (IANS) Police have arrested a brother-sister duo and seized 2.435 kg of heroin, Rs 2.10 lakh in cash and four mobile phones during a raid in Hanuman Nagar village under the Gaighat Police Station area of Bihars Muzaffarpur district. According to police, the accused were allegedly involved in an inter-state drug trafficking network. The raid was conducted on October 1 following intelligence inputs regarding the delivery of a large consignment of heroin in the area. The arrested accused have been identified as Shiv Shankar Kumar and his sister, Anshu Kumari. Rural Superintendent of Police Rajesh Singh Prabhakar, addressing a press conference on Friday, said a special task force had been constituted across the district on the instructions of the Senior Superintendent of Police to combat crime and drug trafficking. Following specific information that a consignment of heroin had reached Hanuman Nagar, a police team surrounded the suspected location and conducted a raid. Police said Shiv Shankar Kumar and Anshu Kumari were apprehended while allegedly attempting to flee. During a search of the premises, officers allegedly recovered 2.435 kg of heroin packed in 2,015 small plastic sachets, Rs 2.10 lakh in cash and four smartphones. According to police, the sachets had allegedly been prepared for distribution to individual customers. An FIR has been registered at Gaighat Police Station under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The case has been registered as Case No. 300/26. Police are investigating the source of the seized narcotics and the intended recipients of the consignment. The Rural SP claimed that members of the accused's family had previously been involved in drug trafficking cases. According to police, Shiv Shankar Kumars mother and wife had earlier been arrested and jailed in connection with Benibad Police Station Case No. 25/24 registered under the NDPS Act. Police alleged that after their arrest, Shiv Shankar Kumar continued the illegal trade with his sister, Anshu Kumari. Investigators are examining whether the accused had established links with drug suppliers and distributors in other districts and states. Police are also looking into allegations that the network targeted young people in border areas and around educational institutions. Police are examining the call detail records (CDRs) of the seized mobile phones to identify suspected contacts and establish the communication network allegedly used for drug distribution. The financial trail is also under investigation, with officers scrutinising bank accounts and other transactions to identify possible links between the arrested accused, suppliers and other members of the alleged network.
SC gives Bihar govt 8 weeks to clear Ganga floodplain encroachments in Patna
Police launch Setu pilot at Mehdipatnam
Multilingual kiosk records grievances and instantly routes them to the concerned SHO
GA vows to fight for restoration of democracy, seeks CECs ouster
Snakes on a train: Charmers money-making act derailed
Seven elderly convicts released from Buxar jails on Gandhi Jayanti
20 years of Jeevika: JD(U) functionaries recall Nitishs role
Gandak inundates new areas in Saran; IAF intensifies relief ops
Pradhan says Patnaik sought lower bauxite price for private firm; Centre said no
Dharmendra Pradhan says Naveen Patnaiks 2020 letters asked the Centre to cut the bauxite conversion factor after prices rose from 750 to 1,707 a tonne, a request he says was rejected. The post Pradhan says Patnaik sought lower bauxite price for private firm; Centre said no appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Faith transcends war as Russian, Ukrainian nationals perform Pitripaksh rituals together
Odisha Faces Challenges as Naveen Patnaik Criticizes BJP Governments Mismanagement
Naveen Patnaik condemns the BJP-led Odisha government for mismanagement, highlighting issues like pension delays and lawlessness. Odisha Faces Challenges as Naveen Patnaik Criticizes BJP Governments Mismanagement
Bhubaneswar to Bangkok Direct Flights Resume Today After a 3-Month Hiatus
Travellers seeking international getaways have reason to rejoice as direct flight services between Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar and Bangkok officially resume today. After a temporary suspension of approximately three months, flight operations on this popular route are back on track, boosting tourism, business, and cultural ties between Odisha and Thailand. Flight Schedule [] The post Bhubaneswar to Bangkok Direct Flights Resume Today After a 3-Month Hiatus appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Three boys swept away at Visakhapatnams Rushikonda beach; search on
The boys were part of a group of students from Madhurawada who had come to the beach on the holiday; marine police, local swimmers and a scuba team join the search
Ara derailment: Despite Railway Board warning, officials deployed crew without proper route learning
The records show that the loco pilot last operated a train on the Prayagraj-Patna route on December 16, 2025, after which he was deployed on other routes
Amazon expands ultra-fast delivery service to more than 120 Indian cities
Amazon has expanded its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to more than 120 cities across India, doubling its footprint in two weeks as the e-commerce giant steps up its delivery network ahead of the festive season. The service is now available in cities including Amritsar, Abohar, Jalandhar, Ambala, Mangalore, Manipal, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Changanassery, Bhubaneswar and Karwar, Amazon said in a statement on Friday. Amazon Now offers tens of thousands of products, including groceries, fruits and vegetables, frozen food, personal care items, fashion and beauty products, small appliances, and home and kitchen goods. Orders are fulfilled through a network of nearly 800 micro-fulfilment and urban fulfilment centres, the company said. We are delighted to take ultra-fast deliveries with Amazon Now to India's hinterland - from Amritsar & Abohar in the north to Kochi & Changanassery in the south - ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival. Amazon Now continues to be the ...
Wildlife photography exhibition to showcase Andhra Pradesh biodiversity in Vizag
Twenty-three photographers from four States will showcase Andhra Pradeshs rich biodiversity through 150 photographs at Hawa Mahal in Visakhapatnam
Why This JD-U Bahubali Opposes The JD-U Candidate
JD-U MLA Anant Singh, a prominent 'strongman' in Bihar politics, has openly defied his party by campaigning for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduate constituency legislative council polls.
Suspect Arrested for Assaulting Female Police Officers in Patna
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Patna for allegedly assaulting female police officers during a patrol. Suspect Arrested for Assaulting Female Police Officers in Patna
On Camera, Patna Woman Cop Slaps Man Misbehaving With Her, He Hits Her Back
The incident took place when a team of 'police didi' was patrolling the area.
Election Commission making a mockery of the Constitution: Dipankar
He said this during a Jan Sunwai (public hearing) in Patna on the issue of wrongful SIR deletions in Bihar. The hearing was based on the findings of a voter verification survey conducted by the party in ten assembly constituencies.
Andhra got rain on just 46 of 122 monsoon days this season, against a normal of 75 to 90
Only one day brought very heavy rain, in Visakhapatnam district; Annamayya had 11 rainy days, and the IMD forecasts below-normal rain for October
Patna youth arrested for misbehaviour, scuffle with woman cop
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 2 (IANS) A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Patna for allegedly misbehaving with and scuffling with female police personnel during a patrol, police said. The accused has been identified as Pradeep Kumar, a resident of Ramkrishna Nagar locality in Patna. According to a police statement issued late Thursday night, the incident took place around 8.30 p.m. on Wednesday near the Khemnichak-Subhashnagar intersection under the Ramkrishna Nagar police station area. According to police, a team of female personnel was on patrol in the area when they noticed three youths allegedly engaged in suspicious activity and stopped them for questioning. Police said one of the youths allegedly misbehaved with and scuffled with the female personnel during the interaction. When the officers attempted to detain the three youths, all of them allegedly fled the spot. A case was subsequently registered against three unidentified persons, police said. Following the incident, police launched an investigation to identify the three youths. According to the police, Pradeep Kumar was identified with the help of CCTV footage and local intelligence and was subsequently arrested. Police said raids are being conducted at various locations to trace and arrest the two other accused persons, who remain at large. An FIR has been registered under the relevant sections of Bhartiya Nyay Sahita at Ramkrishna Nagar police station against three accused. The incident comes amid several recent cases involving alleged attacks or obstruction of police personnel in Bihar. Police said further action would be taken based on the investigation and evidence collected in the case. The incident has also brought attention to the 'Police Didi' initiative, under which female police personnel are deployed around schools and colleges to address issues such as obscene comments, harassment and stalking, and to improve the safety of women and girls. The initiative was introduced by the Bihar government with the objective of creating a safer environment around educational institutions.
Visakhapatnams Mahatma Gandhi hospital records 500 robotic cancer surgeries
Bihar: Eight police personnel, chowkidar suspended in Munger FIR manipulation case
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) Eight police personnel and a chowkidar posted at Mufassil Police Station have been suspended following an inquiry into alleged discrepancies and manipulation of facts in an FIR related to a liquor case. The action followed an investigation that reportedly found evidence of serious negligence and discrepancies in how the case was handled. Superintendent of Police (SP) Syed Imran Masood ordered the immediate suspension of the eight police personnel and the chowkidar. The SP also sent a recommendation to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to suspend Mufassil Police Station SHO and Police Inspector Rajesh Kumar. The action has caused concern within the police department and prompted a detailed review of the circumstances surrounding the case. According to the SP, police received information about the alleged distortion of facts while registering liquor-related cases within the Mufassil Police Station area. The Circle Police Inspector conducted an initial inquiry, which reportedly found the involvement of Sub-Inspectors Rajesh Kumar Sharma and Nurain Ansari. The Circle Police Inspector suspended both officers on September 26. The DSP (Headquarters) was subsequently tasked with conducting a detailed investigation. The inquiry team visited the police station, examined CCTV footage and official records, and questioned personnel involved in the raid. Investigators reportedly found evidence of discrepancies in the facts recorded in the FIR and subsequently identified the involvement of additional police personnel. The suspended personnel are Sub-Inspectors Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Nurain Ansari and Virendra Kumar; Constables Mannu Kumar, Prashant Kumar (QRT Hasanpur), Nilesh Kumar Paswan, Suraj Kumar and Vinod Singh Yadav. Mufassil Police Station chowkidar Krishnadev Paswan was also suspended in the case. Additional SHO Mithilesh Kumar Kunal has been assigned charge of Mufassil Police Station following the action against the personnel. The recommendation regarding SHO Rajesh Kumar will now be considered at the DIG level. The inquiry has brought renewed focus to a liquor seizure conducted by Mufassil Police on September 18 in the diara area of Sitacharan village, located across the Ganga. During the operation, police reportedly seized country-made mahua liquor and transported it to the police station by boat. Questions were subsequently raised about how the case was handled, particularly because an FIR reportedly had not been registered even days after the seizure. A video purportedly related to the liquor seizure later circulated on social media, prompting further scrutiny of the police action.
SSB, Nepal APF agree to intensify joint border operations
Rly board launches voluntary cleanliness drive at Patna Junction
PU marks 109 years without Foundation Day celebrations
CPI(ML) slams poll panel over SIR row
Bihar: Congress names new media team under talent hunt initiative
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday announced a new media and publicity team for Bihar under its National Talent Hunt initiative. According to a press release issued by Congress Media and Publicity Department Chairman Pawan Khera, Asit Nath Tiwari has been appointed State Media Convenor. Gyan Ranjan and Pankaj Yadav have been appointed State Media Vice-Chairpersons, while Tabrez Hasan, Rajeev Mehta and Amit Kumar have been named Regional Coordinators. The party has also announced its new panel of State Spokespersons. The panel includes Ahtesham Ahmed, Amar Azad Paswan, Arti Rai, Chandra Bhushan Rajput, Er. Kamal Kamlesh, Ibrar Ahmed Raza, Kunal Thakur, Nadeem Akhtar Ansari, Nidhi Pandey, Poonam Yadav, Priyanka Pushp, Prof. Anita Kumari, Raj Aditya, Samant Pradhan, Shishir Kumar Kaundilya, Shubham Singh, Sudheer Sharma and Vivek Hari. The Congress has also named its State Media Panellists. The list includes Abhishek Kumar Jha, Advocate Md. Mazharul Bari, Aman Kumar Yadav, Amarjeet Ram, Arun Pathak, Brajesh Kumar, Satyendra Kumar, Er. Karun Nandan Paswan, Hazi Parvez Siddiqui, Khusboo Kumari, Mani Prakash Tiwari, Menka Kumari, Mrinal Anamay, Pramod Kumar Pandey, Rekha Singh, Rohit Kumar Chouhan, Sardar Heera Singh Bagga, Shashank Ranjan, Snehshish Vardhan, Sundaram Pathak, Suraj Kumar Ray and Suresh Mukhiya Bind. The party has announced 15 State Researchers, including Akhlaquer Rahman Siddique, Amit Kumar Yadav, Amar Nath, Anand Kumar, Brajesh Kumar, Deepak Kumar Ray, Shashikant, Mani Prakash Tiwari, Mohammad Zishan, Mumtaz Ali, Neeraj Kumar, Owaisi Ahmed, Sundar Prasad Singh and Vibhash Kumar. The Congress has also named State Publicity Coordinators, including Kumar Kaushal Kishor, Md. Nauman, Mithilesh Kumar, Mritunjay Kumar Singh, Pramod Singh, Prashant Bhaskar, Raj Aditya, Rashid Warsi, Sachin Kumar, Saif Alam and Santosh Kumar. The party has also announced 20 District Spokespersons, including Akhtar Ali, Aman Kumar Minati, Ashfaq Khan, Ashok Kumar Nishad, Binay Kumar, Deepak Kumar Ray, Gunjan Kumar, Hareram Mahto, Hussain Imam, Mahfooz Alam, Mukesh Dayal, Md. Modassir Hayat, Md. Saif Ali, Nicky Jha, Nikhil Anurag, Rajiv Kumar, Samir Kumar, Satyam Raj, Shiv Ram Pravesh Jha and Yashwant Kumar Chaman. The Bihar Congress launched its National Talent Hunt program in February 2026 to identify and select individuals for roles such as spokespersons, media panelists, researchers and publicity coordinators. The initiative was designed to identify, train and empower people who could represent the party at the district, state and national levels. The programme also envisaged research teams to prepare fact-based content and policy material, along with publicity coordinators to disseminate the partys message through various platforms. The party had earlier announced a state-level committee to oversee the Bihar talent hunt exercise, with the program organized across different regions before a final selection process in Patna. The latest appointments are part of the Congress effort to implement the AICCs national-level Mukhar Awaaz initiative in Bihar and strengthen its media, research and publicity apparatus at the state and district levels.
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Vendor Development Programme for women entrepreneurs in Visakhapatnam
AIPL Season 1 to begin in Visakhapatnam on October 2
Bobby Kumar: From Kankarbagh park to Asian Games podium
Teacher held for allegedly showing obscene clips to girls in Supaul govt school
Gadkari, CM review key highway, expressway projects in Bihar
Rohini visits parents in Patna after months
Negative perception of states higher education must change: Governor
Council polls: Anants roadshow for Jan Suraaj pick rattles JD(U)
Gadkari assures Centres support for infrastructure projects in Bihar
AAP names four candidates for Bihar council polls
Injections, smack emerge as major drug seizures in city
HDK urges Centre to develop Srirangapatna as a tourism destination
'Sully' To Gimli, Sioux To Patna: When Pilots Got It Unbelievably Right
Captain Smit Machchhar fought off his co-pilot after being stabbed and opened the cockpit door, saving 174 people.
Visakhapatnam district bags 10 Swachh Andhra awards
Bihar: Prashant Kishor welcomes Anant Singhs support for Jan Suraaj
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) MLA Anant Singh has emerged as a key focus of Bihars political discourse after openly supporting Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduates Legislative Council election. The development has also triggered speculation about whether Singh could eventually move closer to Jan Suraaj. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, during his visit to Darbhanga on Thursday, welcomed Singhs support for the partys campaign. The entire society stands in support of Jan Suraaj for the betterment and transformation of Bihar. If Anant Singh also stands in support of this change, he is welcome, Kishor said. His remarks have added to speculation about Singhs political course, although he has not announced that the Mokama MLA intends to leave the JD(U) or formally join Jan Suraaj. Anant Singh, popularly known as Chhote Sarkar, has openly backed Anuj Singh, Jan Suraajs candidate from the Patna Graduates constituency, against JD(U) incumbent MLC Neeraj Kumar. On Thursday, Singh accompanied Anuj Singh during his nomination filing and joined a roadshow with his supporters. He has indicated that he will campaign for the Jan Suraaj candidate in the constituency. The development has brought Singhs long-running differences with Neeraj Kumar into sharper focus. Singh has previously maintained that his opposition to Neeraj Kumar is personal rather than a dispute with the JD(U) as a political organisation. The developments have also drawn the JD(U) leadership's attention. Reports said the matter had reached party president Nitish Kumar amid discussions over Singhs public support for a rival candidate. Singhs participation in Anuj Singhs nomination has added to questions about how the JD(U) will respond to an elected party MLA campaigning against its official candidate in the council election. Party leaders have previously attempted to address the differences between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar, but the rivalry has continued to surface publicly. Food and Consumer Protection Minister Ashok Choudhary, who has been associated with Anant Singh, said the party was looking into the issue. Choudhary said he had not attended the meeting and, therefore, could not comment in detail on what was discussed. The remarks came as the JD(U) leadership faced questions over Singhs decision to support Anuj Singh despite Neeraj Kumar being the partys official candidate for the Patna Graduates constituency.
SCoR conducts mega cleanliness drive at Visakhapatnam railway station
SCoR conducts mega cleanliness drive at Visakhapatnam railway station
Truevis Technologies, Neusoft Medical Systems set up medical imaging spare-parts hub in Chennai
The new facility will complement the Visakhapatnam centre, supporting hospitals and diagnostic centres with demand-driven access to critical imaging components
Anant Singh joins Jan Suraaj candidate's nomination in Patna MLC poll, rift with JDU out in open?
A fresh rift appears to have surfaced within Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) ahead of the election to the Patna Graduate MLC seat, with party MLA Anant Singh openly backing the Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh. Anant Singh on Wednesday joined Anuj Singh's nomination rally and arrived at the venue in an open jeep along with a large number of his supporters. While Anuj Singh went inside the office to file his nomination papers, Anant Singh remained outside in the open jeep.
Ganjam Politics Stunned as Naveen Patnaik Threatens Action Against Party Rebels
BJD President and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has issued a stern, uncompromising warning to individuals creating chaos and indiscipline within his home turf of Hinjili and Sheragada. The BJD supremo made these remarks during a meeting with local leaders and party workers at Naveen Niwas. Addressing the gathering, Patnaik expressed deep dissatisfaction with [] The post Ganjam Politics Stunned as Naveen Patnaik Threatens Action Against Party Rebels appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bhagalpur DM, SSP inspect ferry services after Vikramshila Setu closure
Bihar Dalits block funeral procession, say path meant for temple
Patna: Dalits in Bihar allegedly blocked the funeral procession of a Muslim man, claiming the path was reserved for building a temple. The incident occurred in the Meknabeda village of Darbhanga district. Relatives and neighbours of the deceased Muslim resident were carrying his body toward the burial site when heavy rains made the mourners take 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 .
JD(U)'s Anant Singh backs Jan Suraaj candidate in Bihar MLC polls
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) The contest for the Patna Graduates constituency in the Bihar Legislative Council has gained added attention after JD(U) MLA from Mokama, Anant Singh, openly backed Jan Suraaj candidate Dr Anuj Kumar Singh against his own partys nominee, incumbent MLC Neeraj Kumar. Anant Singh was present with Anuj Singh when the Jan Suraaj candidate filed his nomination on Thursday. He has also announced that he will campaign for Anuj Singh in the constituency. The development has brought the long-standing differences between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar into the spotlight and added an intra-party dimension to an already closely watched contest. The JD(U) has once again fielded Neeraj Kumar from the Patna Graduates constituency. Kumar is the partys chief spokesperson and a former minister, and is seeking a fourth consecutive term in the Legislative Council. Anant Singh, meanwhile, has made clear that his opposition is directed at Neeraj Kumar rather than the JD(U) as a whole. He has publicly pledged to campaign for Anuj Singh and work for Neeraj Kumars defeat. Both Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar are associated with the Mokama-Barh region, and differences between the two leaders have previously featured in Bihars political discourse. Their rivalry has now become part of the campaign surrounding the Patna Graduates election. Jan Suraaj has fielded Anuj Kumar Singh from the Patna Graduates seat, while the RJD has also entered the contest with its own candidate. The presence of candidates from the three political formations has made the constituency one of the closely watched contests in the council elections. Anant Singhs participation in Anuj Singhs nomination has further highlighted the political significance of the contest, particularly because Singh is an elected JD(U) MLA while Neeraj Kumar is the partys official candidate for the same seat. Elections are being held for eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council -- four Graduate constituencies and four Teachers constituencies. The Graduates constituencies are Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Kosi, while the Teachers constituencies are Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Saran. Polling is scheduled for October 23, with counting and declaration of results scheduled for October 27. The nomination process began with the issuance of the election notification on September 29. Candidates can file nominations until October 6, scrutiny will take place on October 7, and the last date for withdrawal is October 9. The election process is scheduled to conclude by October 31.
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Adani Green Energy expands BESS capacity, achieves 70% of FY27 target
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has expanded its operational battery energy storage system capacity to 6.63 GWh, which can store enough clean energy to power around two million homes a day. With this, the company has achieved almost 70 per cent of the company's target for FY27. The 6.63 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) supports peak electricity demand of cities like Nagpur, Patna or Vizag for several hours. The company now accounts for more than 50 per cent of India's operational BESS capacity of about 12.6 GWh, AGEL said in a statement on Thursday. The Adani Group entity said it has achieved the 6.63 GWh milestone within 14 months of commencing on-site BESSconstruction at Khavda, and is on track to add over 10 GWh of BESS capacity in 2026-27. As of June 2026, AGEL had 3.55 GWh of operational BESS capacity. The company is targeting 50 GWh of storage capacity over the next 5 years. The BESS uses lithium-ion battery technology, integrated with an energy management systems (E
Adani Green Energy expands BESS capacity to 6.63 GWh; achieves 70% FY27 target
Adani Green Energy Ltd has increased its battery energy storage system to a total of 6.63 GWh. This capacity can power around two million homes daily, supporting cities like Nagpur and Patna. Achieving this milestone took just 14 months, marking significant progress towards their FY27 target. The company aims to reach 50 GWh of storage capacity over the next five years.
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The Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested six women and seized over 31 kilograms of ganja aboard the Visakhapatnam-Nizamuddin Samata Express at Titlagarh railway station. During a routine check on Platform No. 3 on Wednesday, police grew suspicious of six women carrying heavy trolley bags inside a train coach. Upon searching the luggage, authorities recovered 31.5 [] The post Delhi-Bound Ganja Consignment Busted at Titlagarh Station: 6 Women Nabbed from Samata Express appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The film draws inspiration from the Van Devi Temple near Bihta, Patna, and is set against the backdrop of the forests of Central India.
'The Vvaan - Force of the Forrest' Box Office Collection Day 6: Film Nears Rs 50 Cr Mark
The film draws inspiration from the Van Devi Temple near Bihta, Patna, and is set against the backdrop of the forests of Central India.
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