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Thousands attend akhand path &langar on Guru Tegh Bahadurs 350th martyrdom anniv

The Patna Sahib Gurdwara stands as a vibrant center of spirituality, commemorating the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Devotees from across the country come together for the cherished traditions of Akhand Path, kirtan, and katha. In honor of this significant event, the government has arranged complimentary train services for pilgrims traveling to Anandpur Sahib.

23 Nov 2025 11:14 pm
SVU seizes cash & jewellery from excise superintendent's premises

Anil Kumar Azad, the Excise Superintendent, is under scrutiny from the Vigilance Unit for allegedly acquiring assets exceeding Rs 1 crore that cannot be justified by his declared income. In coordinated operations in Patna, Aurangabad, and Jehanabad, authorities discovered substantial real estate holdings, fixed deposits, and investments registered under both Azad and his wife's names.

23 Nov 2025 11:12 pm
PPU rules to curb plagiarism in PhD theses: Registrar

In a bid to uphold academic honesty, Patliputra University has introduced rigorous plagiarism regulations for PhD theses, limiting similarities to 40% and imposing consequences on supervisors for exceeding this threshold. Additionally, as part of the NEP 2020 initiative, the university is refreshing its postgraduate curriculum to enhance career readiness and research competencies.

23 Nov 2025 11:11 pm
Bihar DGP: Petty crimes will be treated as organised now

In a groundbreaking move, Bihar's DGP has expanded the definition of organised crime to encompass minor infractions such as theft and pickpocketing. This innovative framework, dubbed 'small organised crime', seeks to proactively dismantle criminal networks by tracking offenders even for seemingly trivial offenses.

23 Nov 2025 11:10 pm
Now, PK joins rigged chorus as Jan Suraaj bites dust

In a startling turn of events, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party suffered a crushing defeat in the Bihar assembly elections. Kishor didn't hold back, claiming that the election process was tainted by 'invisible forces' manipulating the outcomes. He pointed to suspicious vote counts for obscure parties and the strangely uniform tallies for several NDA candidates.

23 Nov 2025 11:09 pm
RJD mocks Deepaks miraculous rise from counting agent to min

The Rashtriya Janata Dal has voiced its concerns over Deepak Prakash's rapid rise to the cabinet minister position in Bihar, drawing attention to his previous stint as a counting agent for an Independent candidate whose deposit was lost. Despite being a non-MLA, questions linger around his appointment.

23 Nov 2025 11:07 pm
Womans murder sparks protests in Bihar's Nawada town

Nawada was engulfed in terror when a gruesome home invasion took the life of a 48-year-old woman, leaving her daughter in critical condition. Armed with knives, screwdrivers, and iron rods, the masked robbers executed their chilling attack.

23 Nov 2025 11:04 pm
Toxic air & water pollution fuelling rise in lung cancer cases in state, says expert

Health specialists are sounding the alarm about the increasing cases of lung cancer among non-smokers in India, particularly in Bihar, where intense air and groundwater pollution is rampant. The presence of harmful arsenic in food and water, along with subpar living conditions, is contributing to a troubling rise in cancer rates.

23 Nov 2025 11:00 pm
Herd of jumbos stray into Jamui, forest department launches safe return plan

In an unexpected turn of events, a group of around 20 elephants wandered into the fields of Jamui district, Bihar, after leaving the Giridih forest in Jharkhand.

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