The Latest Breaking News from Patna

Train cops for improvising investigation methods: Patna HC

PATNA: Expressing concern over the increasing acquittals of offenders due to "weak and fallible evidence collected by the police", Patna high court on Thursday directed the top brass of the Bihar Police, prosecution and other departments to convene a high-level meeting to impart specialised legal and scientific trainings to the…

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2022

Video of defaced flags hoisted in Bihar's Muzaffarpur goes viral

PATNA: A probe has been ordered after a video from Muzaffarpur went viral on social media showing two tricolours hoisted with crescent moon and star in the middle, instead of Ashok Chakra.

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2022

Nitish Kumar speaks to Lalu Prasad

PATNA: Before taking oath as the chief minister of Bihar on Wednesday, JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar called up RJD supremo Lalu Prasad.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2022

Patliputra University seeks renewal of nod for vocational courses

PATNA: Keeping in view the rush of students seeking admission to various undergraduate-level vocational courses, Patliputra University (PPU) has sought renewal of approval of seats from the government for the vocational courses being taught in the varsity's colleges located in Patna and Nalanda districts of the state. The university has…

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022

Patna: Notre Dame Academy students attempt 'biggest' rakhi

PATNA: The students of Notre Dame Academy, Patna, attempted to make a world record by making a huge 60x808ft rakhi on the theme of the 75th year of India's Independence, national integrity, proud Bihari and Damian communal harmony.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022

'Bihar Congress united to topple NDA govt'

PATNA: With a series of political developments in Bihar, state Congress on Monday instructed all its legislators to camp at Patna. Congress's in-charge of Bihar, Bhakta Charan Das, said his party was united to topple the NDA government, be it at the Centre or in the state.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022

Ranchi-Banaras Express to resume from August 20

PATNA: Railways has decided to restore the services of Ranchi-Banaras Express (18611/18612) from August 20 to fulfil the need of passengers travelling on this particular route. This train will leave Ranchi every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8.10pm and reach Banaras at 9.25am the next day. On its…

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022

Bihar: BJP on back foot as political temperature surges

PATNA: The political developments in Bihar not only exposed the chinks in the armour of CM Nitish Kumar's JD(U), but also its trust deficit with ally BJP. The reported telephone talks between Nitish and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Monday have further raised the political temperature in Bihar.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022

RJD legislators to meet today to discuss fluid Bihar political situation

PATNA: Amidst the political situation arising after the exit of former Union minister RCP Singh from JD(U) in Bihar, the main opposition RJD has called a meeting of all its legislators and senior party leaders at 10, Circular Road bungalow on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022

Bihar: Take on BJP directly, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan tells JD(U)

PATNA: The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president, Chirag Paswan, on Monday dared the ruling JD(U) to take on its ally BJP directly instead of accusing him of being involved in a well-planned conspiracy to downsize CM Nitish Kumar's political stature in Bihar.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022