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TD Dominates Parishad Polls In Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli Districts
In Visakhapatnam district, the TD won 29 of the 52 MPTC seats, while the YSRC secured 16 and the Jana Sena (JS) seven.
Over 9,000 Bihar police personnel get higher responsibilities
Early detection key to fighting cancer: Health minister
With no train tickets, Delhi trio takes autorickshaw to Madhubani
43 newly appointed council staff to undergo fresh tests on Nov 18
Naveen Visits Ganjam 11 Days After Arnab Devastation, Says Victims Distress Remains Unheard
'Patnaik should have reached the region much earlier,' says BJP MP Pratap Sarangi
Land dispute triggers firing in Patna village, six injured; eight detained
Three drug peddlers held with heroin worth Rs 35 lakh, Rs 19.5 lakh cash seizure in Bihar's Kaimur
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) The Bihar Police on Saturday busted an alleged heroin trafficking network by an operation in Kaimur district, arresting three people, including a woman, and recovering 52.58 grams of heroin worth around Rs 35 lakh. The seizure was made during a raid at a house in the Babu Mohalla area under Kudra police station following a tip-off that heroin was being packaged into smaller quantities for distribution. Mohania Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Gopal Krishna said the Kudra police received confidential information about the illegal activity and immediately formed a team to conduct a raid. The operation was carried out at the residence of local resident Kiran Devi in the presence of a Magistrate, who also serves as the Circle Officer. During the search, police recovered 52.58 grams of heroin and Rs 19,48,012 in cash, suspected to be linked to the illegal drug trade. Three people were arrested from the premises. They have been identified as Kiran Devi, a resident of Ward No. 11 in Kudra, and Mintu Singh and Rajesh Singh, both residents of Karampura Pipra village under Durgawati police station. According to police, three other suspects managed to escape after noticing the arrival of the police team. They have been identified as Gular Singh alias Anchal Singh, Shibu Singh and Jitendra Singh, all residents of the Kudra area. Police said Gular Singh has a criminal history and efforts are underway to trace and arrest all three absconding suspects. The recovery of a substantial amount of cash alongside the narcotics has raised questions about the scale of the alleged trafficking operation and its financial network. Investigators are now examining the source of the seized money, the supply chain of the heroin and the possible involvement of other people in the illegal trade. Mohania SDPO Gopal Krishna said further legal proceedings were underway in connection with the recovery and arrests. Police teams are also conducting raids at suspected locations to apprehend the remaining accused. The investigation is expected to establish the extent of the network, its links with other drug suppliers and the number of people involved in the alleged trafficking operation. The seizure comes amid ongoing efforts by Bihar Police to enforce prohibition laws and curb the illegal narcotics trade in the state.
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday participated in a grand Deepotsav in Kalyanpur, his home district of Munger, where 11,11,111 earthen lamps were illuminated along the banks of the Ganga a day before Diwali. The Chief Minister inaugurated the event by lighting the first lamp at the premises of the Maa Badi Durga Maharani temple. The grand celebration witnessed considerable public participation, with the riverbank illuminated by thousands of lamps. On the occasion, CM Choudhary offered prayers to Goddess Lakshmi for the prosperity, happiness and well-being of the people of Bihar. He said that Diwali symbolises the victory of truth over falsehood and extended festive greetings to the people of the state. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister announced that construction of an 83-km-long Marine Drive connecting Munger and Bhagalpur would begin within the next two months. He added that soil erosion caused by the Ganga had been damaging agricultural land and crops, affecting farmers in several areas. The proposed Marine Drive is expected to contribute to regional development while addressing some of the challenges faced by the riverbank areas. Referring to the problems associated with the Farakka Barrage and the accumulation of silt in the Ganga, Chief Minister Choudhary said efforts were underway to find a lasting solution. He added that an agreement was reached with the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on November 2 to utilise silt removed from the Ganga in Bihar for road construction projects. The Chief Minister also said that instructions had been issued to develop arrangements for channelising Ganga water to dams across the state. Highlighting the state government's industrial development agenda, CM Choudhary said efforts were being made to establish industries through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to generate employment opportunities for Bihar's youth within the state. He said his priority was to ensure that young people could find employment in their home state rather than migrate elsewhere in search of a livelihood. Describing himself as a son of Munger, Samrat Choudhary said that he was serving as the Chief Minister of Bihar with the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar. He also thanked the people of Munger district and the Bhagalpur division for their support in the elections.
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Bihar: Panchayat heads brother found dead in Begusarai after four days
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) The body of a 25-year-old man, who had been missing for four days, was recovered from a pond in Bihar's Begusarai district on Saturday, triggering panic and raising suspicion of murder in the area. The deceased was identified as Dashrath Sahani, son of the late Rajendra Sahani, a resident of Banahara village under Bhagwanpur police station. He was working as a sanitation supervisor in the Sahuri Panchayat of Barauni block. The case has also attracted political attention as Dashrath was the brother of Sahuri Panchayat Mukhiya Pramila Devi. His brother-in-law, Jaijai Ram Sahani, is the Begusarai district president of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) and also serves as the Mukhiya's representative. According to family members, Dashrath left his house for a morning walk on November 4 but never returned. After searching for him for several days without success, the family lodged a missing person complaint at Veerpur police station on November 6. Police subsequently registered an FIR and launched a search operation. On Saturday, around 3 p.m., police received information about a body floating in a pond in the agricultural fields of Sahuri Panchayat, locally known as the bahiyar. A team from Veerpur police station reached the spot and, with the assistance of residents, recovered the body. It was subsequently identified as Dashrath Sahani. The discovery drew a large crowd from nearby villages. Ranjan Kumar Singh, representative of the Panchayat Up-Pramukh, suspected that Dashrath had been brutally murdered. He alleged that the victim was beaten, strangled and had his hands and legs tied before his body was dumped into the pond. However, these allegations have not yet been independently established. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Veerpur police station said preliminary findings suggested a murder, adding that the possibility of the young man being killed elsewhere before his body was dumped in the pond was also being examined. Sadar DSP-2 Kumari Durga Shakti reached the spot and supervised the investigation. She confirmed the recovery of the body but said the family members had not yet provided clear information about the circumstances surrounding the incident. She said further action would be taken based on the family's formal complaint and evidence gathered during the investigation. The body was sent to Begusarai Sadar Hospital for a post-mortem examination and subsequently handed over to the family. Police are investigating all possible angles, including personal enmity and other motives. The exact cause and circumstances of death will be established after examination of the post-mortem report. The recovery has left the family devastated and raised concerns in the locality. Police are now trying to establish who killed Dashrath Sahani, why he was targeted and where the murder took place.
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Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik conducted an extensive on-the-ground assessment of flood-affected regions in Ganjam district on Saturday, 7 November 2026, urging the Odisha government to deploy immediate financial relief, crop compensation, and infrastructure restoration. Patnaik visited four major flood-impacted blocksSheragada, Hinjilicut, Aska, and Soradawhere thousands of local residents, [] The post Naveen Patnaik Tours Flood-Ravaged Ganjam Districts; Demands Immediate Relief and Crop Compensation for Affected Farmers appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bihar: Two held in East Champaran for cyber fraud linked to Pakistan
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) Bihar Police have arrested two men in East Champaran district for allegedly operating a cyber fraud network linked to Pakistani nationals and facilitating suspicious financial transactions through Indian bank accounts and QR codes. The arrests were made during simultaneous raids at two rented houses in the Belisarai area late Saturday. Police recovered two Android mobile phones and five ATM cards from the accused. Digital evidence, including Pakistani WhatsApp numbers, suspicious conversations and financial transaction records, was also found on their mobile phones. Superintendent of Police (SP) Swarn Prabhat on Saturday said a special police team led by Sadar SDPO-1 Dilip Kumar conducted the raids around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday following a tip-off. According to preliminary investigations, the accused were allegedly in contact with Pakistani nationals and were operating under their instructions. They reportedly received money into Indian bank accounts through QR codes and subsequently transferred the funds to other accounts. During the examination of their mobile phones, police discovered WhatsApp numbers linked to Pakistan and suspicious conversations indicating their alleged involvement in the financial network. The accused have been identified as Pankaj Gupta, a resident of Semmuapur under Dumariyaghat police station, and Raju Kushwaha alias Raju Kumar Bhagat (22), a resident of Shyampur Barwa under Sangrampur police station. Both were staying in rented accommodation in Belisarai. Police recovered five ATM cards, including three issued by Federal Bank, one by IDFC First Bank and one by Bank of India. The cards were registered in the names of Raju Kumar and Raju Kumar Bhagat. Investigators suspect that the bank accounts were being used to receive and withdraw money generated through cyber fraud before transferring it elsewhere. The seized mobile phones and ATM cards have been sent for further examination. Police are also analysing the bank accounts, transaction records and digital communications to establish the scale of the suspected operation. The investigation is focused on identifying the Pakistani contacts, tracing the financial transactions, determining the total amount routed through the accounts and establishing whether the network had connections across multiple states. Police are also examining the possible involvement of other individuals in the racket. The raiding team included Sadar DSP-1 Dilip Kumar, Inspector Rajiv Ranjan, Sub-Inspectors K.V. Hanumanta, Santosh Kumar and Satish Kumar, along with Jamadar Bhim Yadav, female constable Putul Kumari and other police personnel. Further investigation is underway to establish the complete network and identify its alleged masterminds.
Spread message that investing in Andhra Pradesh is safe and effortless, CM Naidu tells officials
Reviewing the arrangements for the 31st CII Partnership Summit scheduled to be organised in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13, the Chief Minister says the mega event is intended to enhance the States image among the investor community, and every effort should be made to fulfil the purpose
Bihar Assembly's winter session from Nov 30 to Dec 4; second supplementary budget to be presented
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) The schedule for the Winter Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 2026 was announced on Saturday. The five-day session will commence on November 30 and conclude on December 4, with a total of five sittings. According to the schedule issued by the Assembly Secretariat, proceedings will begin at 11 a.m. on November 30. The presentation and approval of the second supplementary budget for the financial year 2026-27 will be the major agenda of the session, along with the introduction of government bills and other official business. On the opening day, Monday, November 30, newly elected members who have not yet taken the oath will be administered the oath, if required. Certified copies of ordinances promulgated by the Governor since the conclusion of the previous session will also be laid before the House. The government will present the second supplementary statement of expenditure for 2026-27, seeking legislative approval for additional expenditure required during the current financial year. The House will also pay tributes to departed leaders and other eminent personalities. On December 1 and 2, the Assembly will take up government bills and other official business. Members will deliberate on legislative proposals introduced by the government and complete other scheduled parliamentary proceedings. Thursday, December 3, will be dedicated primarily to the second supplementary budget. The House will hold a detailed discussion on the proposed additional expenditure, followed by voting. The related Appropriation Bill will also be introduced and taken up for consideration as part of the legislative process. The final day, Friday, December 4, has been reserved for Private Members' Business, during which legislators will be able to move and discuss their private members' resolutions. The Assembly Secretariat has directed members to submit their notices within the prescribed timeframe. No member will be allowed to submit more than one private member's resolution for consideration on the same day. A separate schedule for questions to be raised by legislators during the session will be issued. As per established procedure, the selection and priority of short-notice and starred questions will be determined through a lottery system. The Secretariat has also clarified that the programme may be modified if required. If the House decides to extend its proceedings beyond December 4, a revised schedule will be issued separately. The five-day session is expected to witness discussions on additional government expenditure, legislative proposals and issues raised by members through private resolutions.
Car-tanker collision kills man, daughter in Buxar
Buxar administration asks officials to take steps for easing traffic congestion
Ancient idols stolen from Saran temple
CBI Nabs PQS Assistant Director, Private Person in Bribery Case in Vizag
Searches were conducted at the premises of the accused persons located at Visakhapatnam, Faridabad and Thimanapalli Village, Kolar district in Karnataka: CBI
Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik announced on Saturday, 7 November 2026, that he will not celebrate Diwali this year, standing in solidarity with citizens severely impacted by recent floods and landslides across Odisha. The decision follows extensive damage in Ganjam, Gajapati, and Kandhamal districts caused by heavy rains and [] The post Naveen Patnaik Cancels Diwali Celebrations in Solidarity with Cyclone Arnab and Landslide-Affected Districts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam to boost global business, tech ties: Naidu
The 31st edition of the summit will be held in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13
Innovsource Services Technician Recruitment 2026
M/s Innovsource Services Pvt. Ltd Recruitment 2026 for 2 Technician (Transfusion Medicine) posts will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview. Eligible candidates can attend the interview on 16 November 2026 at HRD Department, first floor, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital Research Centre, Visakhapatnam. Candidates should report at 9:30 AM.
TMC Senior Resident (Transfusion Medicine) Recruitment 2026
Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) is conducting a Walk-in Interview for the post of Senior Resident. Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 18 November 2026 at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Aganampudi, Gajuwaka Mandalam, Visakhapatnam. Candidates should report at 9:00 AM. Further details are available at tmc.gov.in.
Udayanidhi Stalin meets families of nine fishermen who died because of Cyclone Murasu
Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udayanidhi Stalin, on Saturday, met families of nine Kasimedu fishermen who lost their lives in a Cyclone Murasu-related tragedy. Speaking to ANI, Stalin mentioned that the DMK supports fishermen families' demand for government jobs. It's a very tragic accident that has happened. I've been visiting the family and giving our support. I think the TVK govt has not taken adequate steps... The families are telling me that, even though they have been submitting complaints to the police station and informing the officials, no proper action was taken. They (TN Govt) have announced Rs 7 lakhs as a relief fund and, again, around Rs 2 lakhs. They (families of the deceased) are demanding govt jobs for each family. This time, we want to stand by them and show our support... said Stalin. Earlier, nine Kasimedu fishermen who departed from Chennai on October 29 amid Cyclone Murasu experienced engine failure near Ramayapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh...
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CRC Patna Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026
CRC Patna has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Guest Faculty (P&O). Applications by email will be accepted till 11 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit nild.nic.in.
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A 14.2 kg LPG cylinder is selling for 942 in Delhi today. Yesterday, it also cost 942. This means that the change in LPG prices from yesterday to now is zero.Gas cylinder latest price todayAmid the festive season, people are closely monitoring LPG cylinder prices. A day before Di...
BengaluruVisakhapatnam Private Travel Bus Overturns in Tirupati District, 20 Injured
Around 40 passengers were on board at the time of the accident. At least 20 passengers sustained injuries, while the bus driver suffered serious injuries.
Two More TN Fishermen's Bodies Wash Ashore In Boat Tragedy
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CM asks officials to release salaries before Diwali
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Reactor Eruption Injures Worker At Parawada Pharmacity Unit
Ramu was initially treated at a local clinic and shifted to a private hospital in Arilova, Visakhapatnam, on Friday for advanced treatment.
Officials told to make fool proof arrangements for CII Partnership Summit
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Vizags Differently-abled Students Light Up Diwali With Entrepreneurial Spirit
They procured earthen lamps directly from the potters colony in Visakhapatnam, painted them with colourful designs, and marketed them across the city
Lalu gets bail in poll code violation case
School heads asked to taste midday meals before serving students
GVMC gives permission to set up over 300 firecracker stalls in Visakhapatnam for Deepavali
The stalls have been granted permission after scrutinising the applications, verifying the details, and ensuring that the prescribed requirements were met, says GVMC Regional Fire Officer
Now, kids aged 5 and above can visit Rajgir glass bridge
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Prime Minister felicitates Indias Asian Para Games 2026 contingent
Visakhapatnam-based Indian para-badminton coach M.V. Murali Krishna, whose team won 16 medals (three gold, five silver, and eight bronze), calls for grassroots-level growth to nurture Indias para-athlete talent
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi appointed as Bihars captain for first two Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy games
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) Teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will captain Bihars senior team for the first time after being named as their skipper for the opening two matches of the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. While announcing a 17-member squad on Friday, the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) named Suraj Kashyap as the sides vice-captain. BCA president Harsh Vardhan said the role would aid Sooryavanshis development as a player. Vaibhav has already demonstrated tremendous talent, confidence and maturity at a young age, and this responsibility will provide him with another opportunity to grow as a cricketer and leader. We are hopeful that under Vaibhavs leadership, the team will deliver a disciplined, competitive and effective performance while representing the state in the upcoming season, he said. The captaincy comes on the back of a remarkable rise for Sooryavanshi. After making India win the 2026 Under-19 Mens Cricket World Cup by hitting 175 in the final and becoming Player of the Tournament, the left-handed batter became the leading run-getter in IPL 2026 while turning out for the Rajasthan Royals with 776 runs coming at a strike rate of 237.30. Those exploits earned him a place in the India T20I side, and he became the youngest international cricketer for the country by debuting in the second game against England in Manchester in July. In the recent third T20I against New Zealand, Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma put on 118 without loss in the first six overs - the highest powerplay total in mens T20Is. The pair added 133 for the opening wicket in just 43 balls. Sooryavanshi made 45 off 19 deliveries, while Abhishek smashed 113 off 38 balls. Overall, Vaibhav has scored 295 runs in ten T20Is at an average of 29.5 and strike rate of 185.53, including hitting two fifties. Bihars squad was finalised at a meeting of the BCAs senior mens selection committee on Friday, after trials held from November 4 to 6 and a review of past performances was done. Committee Chairman Harvinder Singh and member Amitabh Vijayvargiya attended the meeting, while selector S. Sarath joined via telephonic call. Mangal Mahour and pacer Sakib Hussain have also been picked, but subject to fitness. The selectors will assess them after the first two games before deciding whether they are available to play. Interestingly, the BCA has also named 16 standby players. Bihar will play their first two matches against Saurashtra and Railways in Indore on November 14 and 16 respectively. The support staff of the states Ranji Trophy team will remain with the side for the whole tournament, while Harvinder and Vijayvargiya will travel to Indore to watch the matches. Bihar squad: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (captain), Suraj Kashyap (vice-captain), Alok Kumar, Ayush Loharuka (wk), Altamash Ashraf, Param Kumar Singh, Anmol Kumar (wk), Ritwik Raj, Mayank Kumar, Raghvendra Pratap, Ashish Kumar, Vasudev Pratap Singh, Mohammad Izhar, Amod Yadav, Prashant Singh, Nawaz Khan, Himanshu Singh. Subject to fitness: Mangal Mahour, Shakib Hussain. Standbys: Bipin Saurabh, Suman Kumar, Akash Raj, Khalid Alam, Bhaskar Dubey, Kumar Rajnish, Suyash, Abhijeet Saket, Yashasvi Rishabh, Lakhan Raja, Pawan Kumar, Amit Chaudhary, Piyush Singh, Bhanu Kumar, Lokesh Babulal Kumar, Prashant Srivastava.
Identify gaps in exam arrangements: BSEB chief
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Patna encounter: Misa Bharti demands impartial probe; families of three deceased stage protest
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) After the encounter of three individuals in Patna's Maner area, Misa Bharti, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Lok Sabha MP from Patliputra, visited the Danapur Sub-divisional hospital on Friday and raised questions over the encounter. Bharti met the grieving families and gathered details about the incident. Targeting the state government, she said that while the Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary claims to be committed to eradicating crime, the police are allegedly killing innocent people. Questioning the circumstances of the encounter, Misa Bharti demanded an impartial investigation, saying that the truth must come out and justice must be ensured for the families of the deceased. Meanwhile, tension prevailed at a hospital in Patna on Friday after the incident that triggered protests by their family members, who accused the police of staging a conspiracy and demanded an impartial investigation. The agitated relatives created a ruckus on the hospital premises and smashed the windows of several vehicles while questioning the police version of the encounter. They alleged that the police had deliberately killed the three men, saying that if the intention was merely to apprehend them, the personnel could have shot them in the legs instead of killing them. As the situation escalated, police personnel attempted to pacify the protesters, but their efforts failed. The police subsequently used mild force to disperse the crowd and clear the hospital premises. Ramashish Yadav, brother of one of the deceased, JP Yadav, also condemned the police action, alleging that his brother was killed in an unjustified operation. He said several questions remained unanswered in the police account and demanded an independent probe and action against the personnel involved. Patna City Superintendent of Police (Central) Chandra Prakash said action would be taken against those found responsible. The bodies of the three deceased have been sent to AIIMS Patna for post-mortem examinations. The investigation is underway, with police examining all aspects of the incident, Chandra Prakash added. Meanwhile, Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya Sharma said the Bihar Special Task Force (STF) and Patna Police had been conducting special operations to curb criminal activities. Acting on a tip-off about a group of criminals allegedly planning a major crime, a joint team conducted an operation in the jurisdiction of Maner police station on November 6. According to the SSP, the suspects opened fire as the police team approached them. One bullet reportedly grazed the uniform of the Maner Station House Officer (SHO). The police retaliated, injuring three suspects, who were subsequently rushed to a hospital and declared dead by doctors. Preliminary findings suggest that the suspects fired more than 24 rounds at the police team. Weapons were also recovered from the deceased, the SSP said. He added that all three had criminal records and were allegedly involved in a murder committed in Maner on the day of Durga Ashtami this year. Further legal proceedings are underway. The SSP said the post-mortem examinations would be conducted under full videographic recording to ensure transparency in the process.
Three suspects in PACS president murder case killed in gunfight with police in Patna
Bihar CM directs 24-hour patrolling ahead of Diwali and Chhath
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting through video conferencing from his official residence to assess law and order, security, cleanliness and other essential arrangements ahead of Diwali, Kali Puja and Chhath festivals. During the meeting, Choudhary said a large number of people from Bihar living in other states and abroad return home during the festive season. He stressed that they should experience a sense of security, happiness and positive change upon returning to their home state. He directed district administrations and police officials to remain highly vigilant and ensure that all necessary arrangements are completed on time. Everyone must remain alert and prepared for Diwali, Kali Puja and Chhath. Along with maintaining law and order, all necessary preparations must be completed on time. Chhath is the pride of Bihar and an important part of our cultural identity. Special attention must be paid to the convenience, safety and cleanliness of devotees, Choudhary said. He directed the deployment of adequate police personnel across the state and instructed officials to constitute Quick Response Teams (QRTs) in every district. He also ordered round-the-clock patrolling, particularly around railway stations and bus stands, and called for prompt action in case of any untoward incident. Emphasising cleanliness, Choudhary directed officials to ensure proper sanitation at railway stations, bus stands, public places and Chhath ghats. District Magistrates (DMs) were instructed to personally monitor these arrangements. He also stressed that Chhath ghats must have adequate security and facilities in accordance with prescribed standards, with local volunteers actively involved in the arrangements. Ensure the presence of local swimmers at Chhath ghats in villages. Electrical safety must be given the highest priority, and exposed live wires must not be used under any circumstances, he said. The Chief Minister also asked public representatives and officials to visit Dalit and Mahadalit settlements and celebrate festivals with residents to promote social harmony and communal brotherhood. He directed District Magistrates to hold regular meetings with public representatives and take their concerns and suggestions seriously. Choudhary further ordered the formation of Quick Response Teams at every level to deal with misleading information and fake news. He also directed officials to publicise the steps being taken to resolve public grievances and promote an appeal encouraging affluent households to voluntarily surrender the benefit of the 125-unit electricity subsidy. The Chief Minister also announced that he would begin visiting different districts after November 25. From November 16, regular reviews of development schemes will be conducted, with particular emphasis on their implementation and progress. He instructed District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to hold monthly meetings with industrialists to address their concerns, facilitate investment and generate employment opportunities. He also directed officials to expedite land acquisition for development projects and ensure that there were no unnecessary delays. During the meeting, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit and Director General of Police (DGP) Preeta Verma briefed the Chief Minister on the law and order preparations.
Cybergang uses mule account for Rs 2 cr transactions in Bhojpur
100 newly appointed Bihar Legislative Council staff stopped from joining duty in Patna
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) Around 100 newly appointed employees of the Bihar Legislative Council created a commotion on Friday after they were stopped at the main gate while attempting to join duty. A large police contingent was deployed at the premises to maintain law and order. The employees demanded that they be allowed to join their respective posts immediately. The group included seven personal assistants (stenographers), around 56 security guards and 33 data entry operators. Their joining has been withheld following allegations of irregularities in the recruitment process. Questions have also been raised over the educational qualifications and professional skills of some of the selected candidates. The recruitment process in the Bihar Legislative Council is currently under scrutiny. The appointments were made during the tenure of former Council Chairman Awadhesh Narayan Singh. The controversy intensified after reports emerged that some of the selected personal assistants were not proficient in shorthand, a mandatory skill for the post. Following these concerns, the Council Secretariat decided to conduct a shorthand assessment to verify the candidates' abilities. A test was organised on November 4, but none of the seven selected candidates appeared. All had been instructed to report to the examination centre on the Council premises at 11:30 a.m. The assessment was to be monitored through CCTV cameras to ensure transparency. The Secretariat had earlier made it clear that failure to appear for the mandatory assessment would lead to cancellation of the candidates' selection. However, after the candidates remained absent, the authorities decided to give them one final opportunity instead of immediately cancelling their appointments. November 18 has now been fixed as the fresh date for the shorthand test. The seven candidates have been directed to appear for the assessment, failing which their appointments will be terminated. The absence of all seven candidates from the first test has further intensified questions over the recruitment process and the credibility of the selection. The larger group of newly appointed employees, meanwhile, continued to press for permission to join duty on Friday. Their appointments remain on hold pending scrutiny of the recruitment-related concerns.
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Watch: Meet the 95-year-old potter keeping a vanishing Deepavali tradition alive
At 95, Srikakulam Parades is among the last practising traditional potters in Visakhapatnam. As Deepavali approaches, he continues to make clay diyas by hand in Kummari Veedhi, keeping a fading tradition alive. But as he preserves his craft, he is also struggling after his government pension was discontinued.
Hydrogen peroxide used to adulterate milk, seized in Ibrahimpatnam
Future City Police seized 35 kg of milk powder and one litre of hydrogen peroxide during a raid at a unit in Pocharam village
Hydrogen peroxide used to adulterate milk, seized in Ibrahimpatnam
Future City Police seized 35 kg of milk powder and one litre of hydrogen peroxide during a raid at a unit in Pocharam village
Cyclone Murasu: 7 TN fishermen dead after boat capsizes off Andhra coast
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said that seven of the nine missing Tamil Nadu fishermen have died following a boat capsize off the Andhra Pradesh coast. Expressing grief over the death of the seven men during adverse weather conditions caused by severe cyclonic storm Murasu recently, he directed officials to intensify the search for two others who remain missing. Seven Tamil Nadu fishermen have lost their lives in the boat accident off the Andhra Pradesh coast amid adverse weather conditions caused by severe cyclonic storm Murasu. We have directed officials to intensify search operations to trace the two fishermen who remain missing, Naidu said in an official press release. The chief minister enquired with officials about the accident and the ongoing rescue operations. Officials informed Naidu that search operations had been underway for the past three days and that the boat had washed ashore at Kothapatnam beach in Prakasam district. Seven of the nine fishermen abo
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Three suspected criminals shot dead in Patna
Upon receiving information that some people with previous criminal records had assembled there to carry out a crime, they rushed to the spot and were met with indiscriminate fire. The SHO of Maner police station and his team retaliated and injured three of the accused, says the officer
Three Suspects Killed In Bihar Police Encounters
Three suspected criminals were killed in an exchange of fire with police in Patna's Maner locality on Friday. Separately, another wanted man was injured in a shootout with police in Bhojpur district on Friday morning.
3 criminals killed in encounter in Patna, SHO injured; weapons recovered
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Retired I-T officer murder case: Accused injured in encounter with Bihar Police, arrested
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 6 (IANS)A suspected shooter in the murder of retired Income Tax Department officer Ram Pukar Singh was injured in an encounter with Bihar Police in Bhojpur district on Friday morning. The encounter took place near Sarangpur Mor under the Bahoranpur police station area. The accused, identified as Nirmal Yadav, sustained a bullet injury in his right leg below the knee. He was subsequently arrested and admitted to Ara Sadar Hospital for treatment. Bhojpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Awadhesh Dixit said Nirmal Yadav, a resident of Chandwa Housing Colony under Nawada police station, had already been arrested in connection with the murder of the retired officer. During interrogation, the accused reportedly disclosed the location where he had concealed the weapon used in the crime. A police team subsequently took him to Sarangpur Mor to recover the firearm. However, during the operation, Nirmal allegedly opened fire on the police team in an attempt to escape. After seeing him open fire, the police warned him to surrender, but he continued shooting. In self-defence, the police retaliated, during which he sustained a bullet injury in his leg. He has been arrested and is currently undergoing treatment at Sadar Hospital, SP Awadhesh Dixit said. The case relates to the murder of Ram Pukar Singh on October 15 near Jain College on Maharaja Hata-Katira Station Road in Ara, under the Nawada police station area. Singh, a retired Assistant Commissioner of the Income Tax Department and president of the Kshatriya Kalyan Sangathan, was shot dead by unidentified criminals while he was in the area a few weeks ago. According to police, the assailants fired seven rounds at him, hitting his chest and killing him on the spot. Following the murder, Bhojpur Police launched an investigation based on statements from the victim's family and evidence collected from the crime scene. Scientific and technical evidence subsequently helped investigators identify and detain suspects. Meanwhile, the deceased's wife, Sushila Devi, had alleged that a long-standing dispute over a 14-kattha plot of valuable land was the reason for the murder. She also claimed that her husband had received death threats before the incident. In her complaint, she raised allegations against the SHO of Mufassil police station and the Circle Officer (CO), accusing them of having a role in the conspiracy. These allegations are part of the investigation. Police are continuing their investigation to establish the complete sequence of events and identify all those involved in the murder conspiracy.
Bihar: 3 criminals killed, officer wounded in Patna police encounter
Three alleged criminals were killed in an encounter with police near the River Ganga in Sherpur, under the Maner police station area of Patna district, early Friday. Maner Station House Officer (SHO) Rajnish Kumar sustained a bullet injury to his left hand during the exchange of fire. The Maner encounter took place during a joint operation by the Patna Special Task Force (STF) and Patna Police. The three injured suspects were taken to hospital, where they were declared dead. The SHO was also shifted to Patna for treatment. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartik Kumar Sharma said police teams were conducting operations for crime prevention when they received information about criminals allegedly planning a major incident in Sherpur. Speaking to ANI, Sharma said,
Three criminals killed in encounter with Bihar Police in Patna; SHO injured
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) Three criminals were killed in an encounter with a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and local police in the Sherpur area along the Ganga River in Bihar's Patna district early Friday morning. Maner Station House Officer (SHO) Rajnish Kumar sustained injuries during the exchange of fire. The encounter took place around 3 a.m. under the jurisdiction of Maner police station. The deceased have been identified as J.P. Yadav, Suraj Kumar alias Raja Sharma and Bablu Kumar. According to police, all three had criminal backgrounds and were wanted in several cases, including murder. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya K. Sharma reached the spot after receiving information about the encounter. He said that STF and district police teams had been conducting operations in different areas when they received intelligence that three criminals had assembled in Sherpur and were planning a major crime. When the police team reached the location, the criminals allegedly opened fire, prompting the police to retaliate. During the exchange, a bullet grazed the arm of Maner SHO Rajnish Kumar. After the firing stopped, police personnel approached the spot and found three men lying injured. They were immediately taken to a hospital, where doctors declared them dead. Police recovered two pistols, one country-made firearm (desi katta) and several empty cartridges from the encounter site. According to police, the exchange of fire lasted several rounds, with the criminals firing 24 rounds and the police responding with 18 rounds. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examinations. Danapur-2 Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) A.K. Jha said that the three deceased were allegedly involved in the murder of Sanjit Kumar alias Bholu, president of the Vyapur Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) in Maner. According to the SDPO, Bablu Kumar and Suraj Kumar were the alleged shooters, while J.P. Yadav was the main conspirator behind the murder. All three were wanted in connection with the murder case and other criminal cases registered at different police stations. Police are further investigating the encounter and examining the evidence recovered from the scene.
Three criminals killed, officer wounded in Patna police encounter
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