The Latest Breaking News from Patna

Bihar: Criminals shot at two people during rush hour in Patna

PATNA: Criminals on Saturday evening shot at two people in Jyotish Path locality under Ramkrsihna Nagar police station. The incident occurred during the rush hour and both the victims, a male and a female, were passersby and got injured in the hand and leg respectively.

The Times of India · Nov 12, 2022

People who made no contribution in freedom struggle want to push their own agenda, says Nitish Kumar

PATNA: Making a fresh attack on his former ally BJP, Bihar CM and JD(U)’s de facto leader Nitish Kumar on Friday said the people sitting in Delhi (Union government) want to push only their own agenda in education system through new technology, though they made no contribution in the country’s…

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2022

Children in govt schools will now carry school bags only five days a week, as Bihar introduces 'Bagless Safe Saturday' scheme

PATNA: Children studying in government-run schools in Bihar will now have to carry school bags only five days in a week, as the state government introduced "Bagless Safe Saturday" scheme in its schools on Friday on "Shiksha Diwas", which is observed since 2007 on the birth anniversary of country’s first…

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2022

Pro Kabaddi League: Sachin powers Patna Pirates to big win against Gujarat Giants

PUNE: Sachin produced a scintillating performance to power Patna Pirates to a 34-28 win over Gujarat Giants in a Pro Kabaddi League match at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, near here on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2022

Bihar celebrates Chhath

PATNA: After two years of restrictions due to Covid-19, devotional fervour gushed forth across Bihar on Sunday when millions of people offered salutations to the setting sun on the auspicious occasion of "Chhath", the state's most popular festival.

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2022

Lalu back from Singapore, but visit to Bihar may take some time

PATNA: Lalu Prasad has returned from Singapore, where he had gone earlier this month for treatment of kidney problems, but the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president may stay away from the political hubbub of his home turf Bihar for a while.

The Times of India · Oct 27, 2022

Exclusive! Neha Marda denies pregnancy rumours, but admits that she would be happy to start a family next year

There have been rumours about actress Neha Marda being pregnant. When we reached out to the actress, she denied the rumours. She said, "This is not true, I am not pregnant. I am currently in Patna because my mother- in-law is unwell. I will be here for some more time.…

The Times of India · Oct 27, 2022

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reveals he had major bruise in belly when his boat collided with JP Setu's pillar

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday revealed that he had a major bruise in his belly on October 15 when the steamer boat he was boarding collided with a pillar of the JP Setu during inspection of Chhath ghats situated on the bank of river Ganga in the state…

The Times of India · Oct 26, 2022

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurates 65 three-storey houses for MLAs in Patna

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inaugurated a set of 65 newly built three-storey houses for the members of legislative assembly (MLAs) at the sprawling legislators’ residential premises on Beer Chand Patel Road in Patna during an event organised by the building construction department (BCD).

The Times of India · Oct 26, 2022

Six chief ministers of different states financially helping 'Jan Suraj Yatra', says Prashant Kishor

PATNA: Election strategist-turned-political activist Prashant Kishor on Wednesday said six chief ministers of the country are with him and they are providing financial assistance for initial stage of his ‘Jan Suraj Yatra’, which he began on October 2 in Bihar and intends to cover 3,500 km on foot, touching every…

The Times of India · Oct 26, 2022