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July 11, 2024 5:24 PM

Bihar appoints its first transgender sub-inspector

In a significant boost for the transgender community, Bihar has appointed a transgender person as a police sub-inspector for the first time. Manvi Madhu Kashyap, the newly appointed officer, credited her family’s unwavering support for her success...

July 10, 2024 9:30 AM

Assembly by-polls begin in 13 seats across 7 states

Polling for the Assembly by-polls has started for 13 Assembly constituencies across seven states- Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. The polling process that started at 7 am will co...

June 19, 2024 11:58 AM

PM Modi inaugurates new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar. The inauguration ceremony included the unveiling of a plaque and was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Bihar Governor Raje...

June 18, 2024 9:03 AM

PM Modi to visit Uttar Pradesh & Bihar on June 18-19, to release 17th installment of PM Kisan Nidhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on June 18 and 19 (Tuesday and Wednesday). According to PMO, the Prime Minister will participate in PM Kisan Samman Sammelan in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi at around 5 pm today (Tuesda...

May 30, 2024 9:11 PM

Campaigning Ends For Final Phase Of Lok Sabha Elections, Voting In 57 Seats On Saturday

Campaigning for the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections concluded on Thursday evening. This marks the end of the extensive political activities and campaigning that have been ongoing for the past two months. The final phase of voting i...

May 29, 2024 10:38 PM

Bihar orders closure of schools and educational institutes due to severe heatwave

In response to the intense heatwave conditions gripping the state, the Bihar government has mandated the closure of all private and government-run schools, coaching institutes, and anganwadi centres until June 8. The decision, announced on Wednesday,...

May 21, 2024 3:33 PM

Strong govt needs to be formed at Centre: PM Modi at poll rally in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the need for a strong central government for the development of Bihar. Addressing an election rally in Maharajganj, Bihar, PM Modi said that a robust administration is essential for progress. "For y...

April 26, 2024 11:19 PM

Phase 2: Peaceful Voting Across 13 States/UTs, Over 60% Turnout

Voters from across 13 States/Union Territories turned out in large numbers today for the second phase of General Elections 2024. Despite scorching temperatures, approximately 60.96% of eligible voters had cast their ballots by 7 PM. The polling wa...

April 22, 2024 8:55 AM

Heatwave warnings for East Indian states issued for four days

Severe heat wave conditions will continue over East India during four days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that a heat wave will prevail over parts of Odisha today and over West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh durin...

March 27, 2024 9:29 AM

Filing of nominations for first phase of Lok Sabha elections to end today

The filing of nominations for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections will end today. While, in Bihar, the last date for filling nominations is tomorrow because of Holi festival falling on 26th and 27th of March. The elections will be held in 102 Lok...