Pics: Aishwarya Raj, Wife Of BJP MLA Vishal Prashant, Crowned Mrs Bihar 2025
Aishwarya Raj, the wife of BJP MLA Vishal Prashant, and daughter-in-law of Sunil Pandey, an ex-Bihar MLA, has been crowned Mrs Bihar 2025.
SC asks Bihar, Delhi senior cops to ensure safety of minor seeking annulment of marriage
NEW DELHI, June 18: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Bihar director general of police and the Delhi police commissioner to provide adequate safety to a minor girl seeking annulment of her marriage. A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manmohan said the girl and her friend feared threat to their lives and directed the authorities to get in touch with them and provide necessary assistance to them. The girl, who claimed to be on the run with her [] The post SC asks Bihar, Delhi senior cops to ensure safety of minor seeking annulment of marriage appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bihar Teen Forcefully Married To 33-Year-Old Man. Supreme Court Steps In
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Bihar government on a petition filed by a 16-year-old girl, who is facing threat for refusing to continue her coerced marriage with a 33-year-old man.
BSSC LDC and Welfare Organiser Exam Date 2025 Announced at bssc.bihar.gov.in Exam details here
BSSC LDC and Welfare Organiser Exam Date 2025 Sarkari Result: The BSSC has announced the Exam Date 2025 for the post of LDC and Welfare Organiser. Candidates can access the examination Date Sheet or timetable for LDC and Welfare Organiser 2025 on the official website, bssc.bihar.gov.in.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has revised the vacancy count for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025, raising it from 1,250 to 1,264 posts. The update includes 14 newly added Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) roles. The move comes ahead of the Preliminary exam, with applications open until June 30.
This Video of Anjana Om Kashyap Apologising to People Is AI-Manipulated
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Who quit after air crash, Kumbh stampede: CM Siddaramaiah
BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday hit out at the BJP for seeking his resignation over the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which claimed 11 lives. Siddaramaiah asked the BJP to first release a list of its leaders who resigned owing responsibility after similar incidents in the past, including the recent Ahmedabad plane crash , collapse of a pedestrian suspension bridge in Morbi, Gujarat, and the stampede during the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh. The incident that happened outside Chinnaswamy Stadium is a tragedy. As a responsible government, we have ordered a probe, and action has been taken. While we have taken these many steps, the BJP is demanding my resignation. They are politicising the tragedy. They have no concern for people, the CM said. The BJP on Tuesday staged a protest in Bengaluru seeking the resignation of CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in connection with the stadium stampede. He said that the BJP plays politics over dead bodies, and it is their old habit. Siddaramaiah said that his government knows the pain of the families of the stampede victims, and that is why the Congress is not politicising the incident. Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka HC asks cops not to arrest RCB, DNA reps Recalling the Godhra train carnage that resulted in communal riots in Gujarat in 2002, Siddaramaiah said that the then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee had asked the then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi to resign. Modi neither resigned nor expressed any regret. BJP leaders, who are demanding our resignations, should question their own leaders about this, the CM said, asking the BJP leader why they did not seek PM Modis resignation after the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack . My party wanted a special session of the Parliament to discuss the matter... but PM Modi refused. The Union Government has failed to nab the four terrorists who killed innocent tourists. Who should take responsibility for this? he asked the BJP leaders. He sought to know from the BJP who was responsible for the stampede during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and the air crash in Ahmedabad and who resigned for it. Saying that the unrest in Manipur has been going on for the last two years, the CM said that the then Chief Minister of the state from the BJP, N Biren Singh, did not resign immediately but quit only after the Supreme Court intervened. The unrest still continues in Manipur. Why hasnt Home Minister Amit Shah resigned? the CM asked BJP leaders.
India's three-language policy, envisioned to promote multilingualism and national unity, faces challenges in implementation. Underfunding and a lack of qualified teachers plague the system, particularly for the 'third language' option. States like West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra struggle with teacher recruitment, student engagement, and integrating local languages into the curriculum.
Drop fresh caste survey plan, Siroya tells Congress govt in Karnataka
BENGALURU: BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya has said that the Congress government in the state should drop its plan to conduct a new caste survey and wait for the Union Governments census data. After discarding the survey conducted 10 years ago by spending nearly Rs 200 crore, the ruling Congress has decided to hold the new survey, he said. Apart from wasting public money, the new survey will lead to chaos. There will be two data -- one from old and another from the new survey. People may raise objections after comparing them. Each community will choose the survey that suits it the best. Thus, the very purpose of the survey would be lost, he said. The Union government will also release its census data later. All three surveys will have different data. The state government can help ensure social justice only by dropping its new survey plan, Siroya said. Yathindra says its not wasteful expenditure MYSURU: Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah has said that the State Governments fresh socio-economic survey is not a wasteful expenditure, as it is the need of the hour for the society and the state. Hitting out at the BJP, the MLC said that the opposition had opposed and had also misled society on the survey. He clarified that these baseless charges and reservations over the report have led the government to order a re-survey, taking people into confidence to uplift all sections of society. The government would have gone by the previous report if there was no opposition, he added. Yathndra said that carrying out the survey is not a problem, as the Telangana and Bihar governments have completed the survey. With national caste census announced, CM may change tactics on Karnataka report
House panel to take stock of crash on June 23 meeting
NEW DELHI: The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, chaired by JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, is likely to meet on June 23 and deliberate on the recent air crashes in Ahmedabad and Uttarakhand. The meetings agenda includes addressing traffic congestion and encroachment on National Highways in states, including the Delhi-NCR region. According to sources, the panel may have a formal discussion in a subsequent meeting specially convened to address emerging air safety challenges. Although no official statement has yet been made by the Parliamentary Panel, sources familiar with the matter indicated that members may hold a formal discussion on the air crashes and the subsequent situation. Sources added that the meeting will also see participation from officials from the National Highways and other associated departments. Since the high-level investigations into the Ahmedabad air crash and a helicopter crash are being conducted by the concerned immediate agencies, we may formally think of having a discussion and may decide to scheduling a meeting on air safety and challenges with officials, summoned from related ministry, airports authority of India, other air services in any future meeting, said a source. Commercial pilot-turned-MP from Bihars Chhapra, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, a members of this panel, might be formally requested to share insights into the technical causes. Turbulence continues June 15: An Air India Express (Guwahati-Kolkata) flight suffered an 18-hour delay after a technical glitch forced passengers to be deboarded twice A Chennai-bound British Airways flight returned to London mid-air as a precaution after reports of a technical snag A Saudia Airlines flight from Jeddah caused an alarm in Lucknow when smoke and sparks were detected from its wheels upon landing. surveillance finds no major concerns The recent surveillance conducted on Boeing 787 fleet did not reveal any major safety concerns with the aircraft and its maintenance systems, which were found to comply with safety standards.
Patna Diary | Is Lalu, too, losing his grip in public?
The Bade Bhai-Chhote Bhai of Bihar politics, namely Lalu Prasad and Nitish Kumar, are both products of the Jayaprakash Narayan movement, thus there strong grounding in socialist politics. They have been feistiest of rivals and the closest of friends; yet there persists one stark contrast between them. While Lalu has not courted too much trouble for his public demeanour, Nitish has repeatedly landed in controversies on this account. But Lalus purported insult to BR Ambedkar by placing Babasahebs portrait close to his feet has generated much political heat, not too usual after Nitishs gaffes. Jamai commission row rages on in state A fresh political controversy is flaring up in Bihar, this time over the alleged malpractice of appointing relatives especially sons-in-law of ruling party leaders to key positions in various state commissions. The row has already earned the petname Jamai politics (son-in-law politics), with Tejashwi hitting out at the Nitish Kumar government. The allegations? Restructuring of commissions in Bihar is not a routine affair; but a politically-motivated exercise aimed at providing political rehabilitation for relatives of influential NDA figures is in motion. App to identify, conserve Bihar Heritage Tree The state forest and climate change department has identified a gigantic banyan tree under the Dakshini Umga Panchayat in Aurangabad district; the tree is estimated to have lived for over 500 years. Its size, expanse and affinity with local culture and people makes it even more significant. More than a tree, it is a living piece of history. The department has launched a mobile app named Bihar Heritage Tree to identify and preserve tree heritage. On this app, any citizen can upload information about a particular tree a photo, location and description. Ramashankar Our correspondent in Bihar ramashankar@newindianexpress.com
Patna's first metro corridor, the 'blue line', is set to revolutionize city commuting, with operations slated to begin by August 15, 2025. This elevated section of Corridor II, connecting Patna Junction and ISBT, is nearing completion. The 6.49-km route features five elevated stations and advanced facilities, promising a modern, fast, and eco-friendly public transport system for Patna residents.
It is sad that in the last 24 hours, four persons have died in Buxar, 3 in West Champaran, 2 in Katihar, 1 in Kaimur, 1 in Lakhisarai and 1 in Sitamarhi due to lightning. Instructions have been given to immediately give Rs. 4 lakhs as ex-gratia to the families of the deceased, said CM Nitish Kumar in a post on X.
AAP to contest all 243 seats in Bihar assembly elections
4 inter-state drug peddlers held in Jammu
Jammu Tawi, Jun 17: Four inter-state drug peddlers including a juvenile were arrested along with narcotic substances in three districts of the Jammu region on Tuesday, police said. The raids took place in Samba, Kathua and Udhampur districts. Amarish Kumar, a resident of Piparpanti Koila Khagaria in Bihar, was nabbed after 1.6 kg of ganja [] The post 4 inter-state drug peddlers held in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .
Congress questions Centre's intention on caste census
Following the government's census schedule announcement, Congress expressed doubts about the BJP's commitment to a caste census, despite assurances of its inclusion. Sachin Pilot questioned the government's seriousness, citing inadequate budgetary allocation and casting doubt on their intention to improve livelihoods through targeted interventions. The party's skepticism arises amidst concerns about the upcoming Bihar assembly polls.
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NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday accused the Centre of delaying the caste census, saying its intention appears to be to uy time, grab headlines and manage the narrative, and asked the government to be transparent about the exercise. Congress general secretary Sachin Pilot said the objective cannot just be to collect data on an individual's caste but to understand the living conditions of these families and create policies to substantially improve their livelihoods. He said there are doubts about the government's intentions on the caste census and pointed out that the required funding for the census is Rs 10,000 crore whereas the government has allocated only Rs 574 crore. His remarks come a day after a Home Ministry spokesperson made it clear that the census will include caste enumeration , following the Congress' charge that the government notification is silent on the inclusion of caste in the exercise. The demand for a caste census was led by the Congress party, particularly by the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, who has been raising this issue for several years. Due to the party's continuous and forceful demand, the Modi government has yielded and announced a caste census. However, the facts and figures tell a different story, Pilot said at a press conference at the Congress' Indira Bhawan headquarters here on Tuesday. The government plans to start the exercise in 2027, but the required funding for the census is Rs 10,000 crore, whereas the government has allocated only Rs 574 crore, he pointed out. The objective is not just to collect data on an individual's caste but to understand the living conditions of these families and create policies to substantially improve their livelihoods. Without tangible data, no state or central government can implement targeted interventions, which is what we aimed to achieve, he said. Initially, the BJP labelled us as urban naxals and refused to accept these demands and now, sensing the country's mood, they have accepted the proposal in principle, he said. However, there seems to be considerable confusion and dissatisfaction regarding it. Therefore, I urge the government to be clear and transparent, avoiding extended deadlines and inadequate budget allocations, Pilot said. The idea is to accurately assess the status of people living in India, and caste census is the perfect way to do it. Unfortunately, it appears the government's intention is to buy time, grab headlines, and manage the narrative, he said. The BJP on Tuesday alleged that the Congress is carrying out false and misleading propaganda on Census 2027 because its hope of gaining power by creating division in society is falling apart with the Narendra Modi-led government's decision to include caste enumeration in the nationwide exercise. The Home Ministry noted that some misleading information, which stated that there was no mention of caste count in the gazette notification, was being spread and later asserted that the Census 2027 would include caste enumeration. Lambasting the Congress for misleading people with false claims, BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that the prime objective of the opposition party by resorting to such a petty act is to create confusion in society and gain power. Since it is witnessing its objective falling apart, the Congress has resorted to spreading falsehood, deception and lies, he told reporters at the BJP headquarters here. Trivedi said the press releases issued by the government had clearly mentioned that along with the census, a socio-economic assessment and caste census would also be conducted. Marred by its myopic view and blurred vision, rather a motivated nefarious vision, however, they (Congress) are unable to see what is categorically explained in the Modi government's decision to conduct the census, he charged. They are running completely false and misleading propaganda because they feel that their hopes are not being fulfilled, the Rajya Sabha MP added. Trivedi alleged that the Congress has always resorted to vote bank politics in the name of caste but did nothing for the backward communities. The party decided to stop the caste census (enumeration) in 1951 and did not allow the Kaka Kalekar Commission report and the Mandal Commission report to be released, he said. With the 'Sabka saath, sabka vishwas' mantra, Trivedi said, the NDA government under Prime Minister Modi's leadership wants to conduct a census with caste enumeration to ensure ecognition of all castes, respect for all castes and upliftment of the most backward castes. On the contrary, the leaders of the Congress and INDI Alliance only want the upliftment of their families by creating division in the society on caste lines, the BJP leader charged. In 2022, our alliance government in Bihar decided to conduct a caste survey in the state, the BJP leader said. Trivedi also raised questions over the Congress government's decision to conduct a fresh caste survey in Karnataka and asked whether the previous survey conducted with an expenditure of Rs 165 crore was erroneous. Pilot claimed that the Modi government is delaying the caste census just as it had done on the women's reservation issue. We say that the government should stop politicising this and work effectively and adopt the 'Telangana model' for caste census at the national level, he said. Look at the intention of the BJP government, where 8-10 thousand crore rupees are spent in conducting the census, the government has allocated only 570 crore rupees in the budget, he said. The government is telling the people that it will conduct caste census, but this thing is missing from the formal notification, Pilot said. The Congress stuck to its allegations even as the BJP hit back at the opposition party, accusing it of carrying out false and misleading propaganda on Census 2027 because its hope of gaining power by creating division in society is falling apart with the government's decision to include caste enumeration in the nationwide exercise. Pilot said the Congress government in Telangana has done the caste survey work in a very good manner. They did not involve government officials but engaged NGOs and technical people for their survey, he said. Caste census is the first step through which we will know the economic and social status of the people, but the Modi government does not seem to have any intention of conducting caste census, he claimed. The idea of the Congress is to have an expansive detailed survey of the conditions in which people live -- access to education, jobs, government schemes and economic situation, to do better policy formulation, Pilot said. The objective of the exercise is not just to get the name and the caste of a person - that I don't think has that much value. The real value is that you understand in what condition they are living, how successful the schemes have been so far, are the targeted budgets and policy programmes reaching the ones that we are intending for, he said. So that's what Mr Gandhi says 'x-ray' of the country. That is what we require to be done and it requires not just government efforts, it requires participation from NGOs, experts in that field. Telangana should be the model adopted by the government, Pilot said. The Congress on Monday had termed the notification for India's 16th census as a damp squib and asserted that the Modi government must adopt the Telangana model for not just caste enumeration but also in bringing out detailed data on socioeconomic parameters caste-wise. The opposition party also said the notification is silent on the inclusion of caste in the exercise and asked whether this is another U-turn by the government. However, an MHA spokesperson had dismissed such claims as misleading. It has already been mentioned in the press releases dated 30 April, 4 June and 15 June 2025 that census will also have caste enumeration, the spokesperson had said.
Bihar To Get 6 New Airports, Cabinet Gives Key Approval
Six more cities in Bihar will get air connectivity, with the state cabinet on Tuesday giving its nod for the signing of an agreement in this regard with the Airports Authority of India (AAI), officials said.
Four Inter-State Drug Peddlers Held With Contraband Substance In Jammu
Jammu, Jun 17: Four inter-state drug peddlers including a juvenile were arrested along with narcotic substances in three districts of the Jammu region on Tuesday, police said. The raids took place in Samba, Kathua and Udhampur districts. Amarish Kumar, a resident of Piparpanti Koila Khagaria in Bihar, was nabbed after 1.6 kg of ganja was recovered from his possession in the Ramgarh area of Samba this morning, a police spokesman said. He said Kumar was residing in the Bari Brahmana [] The post Four Inter-State Drug Peddlers Held With Contraband Substance In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
AAP to contest Bihar assembly polls: Sanjay Singh
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh announced the party's decision to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Singh criticized the BJP's treatment of migrants from Bihar and Purvanchal in Delhi, accusing them of betrayal. He urged Bihar's leaders to condemn the alleged mistreatment, while the party's entry could impact the anticipated NDA versus Mahagathbandhan contest.
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Bank sells Bihar man's 'fake' gold even after he pays off loan; SC backs borrower
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Karnataka CM seeks list of leaders who resigned after deaths in BJP-ruled States
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Bihar to get six new airports, cabinet gives key approval
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Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Nitish Kumar's government in Bihar. He alleges favoritism towards relatives of NDA leaders. Yadav sarcastically suggests commissions for sons-in-law and brothers-in-law. He questions PM Modi's silence on the issue during Bihar visits. Yadav also addresses unemployment and poverty in India. He says the government focuses on free rations but neglects jobs and healthcare.
Abhishek Banerjee vs Rahul Gandhi: Whos Ready To Lead The Oppositions Gen X?
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Mrs Bihar 2025 Is Aishwarya Raj, Wife Of BJP MLA Vishal Prashant
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Bihar Police propose establishment of 100 fast-track courts for timely justice
PATNA: Bihar police have proposed fast track courts in each district of the state for the speedy trial of cases, especially those related to attachment of property acquired through illegal means. Talking to media persons, Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar said on Monday that the state police headquarters has sent proposals to government for setting up 100 fast track courts to conduct proceedings of pending cases on a priority basis. He recalled that in 2005, when Nitish Kumar had assumed power, 178 fast track courts were operational across the state which ensured speedy trial of criminal cases and increased conviction rates. The courts were all opened between 2000 and 2011, he said, adding that they were later stopped and hence cases started piling. DGP Kumar revealed that around 17 lakh cases were pending in various courts. Bihar has a special POCSO court, an ST/ST court and a special prohibition court. DGP Kumar said that action will be initiated against the accused irrespective of their profession. Action will be taken against corrupt police personnel, politicians and other professionals who have accumulated wealth through unlawful means, he asserted. DGP Kumar said that 1,172 criminals under 1,249 police stations have been identified, who have amassed assets through unlawful activities. Sub-divisional police officers (SDPOs) have submitted proposals for attachment of property against 239 criminals, he added. Moreover, proposals against 212 criminals were pending at offices of SPs concerned. Besides, 188 proposals have already been submitted to courts, in which decisions are yet to be taken by the courts. However, in four cases, courts have issued orders, including two criminals of Muzaffarpur. Explaining the procedure, DGP Kumar said that the respective courts will issue notices to criminals against whom proposals for attachment of property have been submitted, seeking their opinion within 14 days. The courts have power to take ex-party decisions, if the criminals fail to reply to notices within the stipulated period. DGP Kumar said that the investigating officers (IOs) have been given special powers to take decisions about the offenders against whom proposals for attachment of property have to be given to their seniors. It will depend on the nature of offences they have been involved and value of property they have earned through illegal means, he told the media. Property attachment is considered to be a significant step towards breaking the morale of anti-socials. DGP said that cases in all heads have declined considerably in recent months.
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Ahmedabad plane crash: 135 victims identified, 101 bodies handed over to kin
AHMEDABAD: Five days after an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed 270 lives, 135 victims have so far been identified through DNA matching and 101 bodies handed over to their families, officials said on Tuesday. Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims as many bodies were charred beyond recognition or damaged. Till Tuesday morning, 135 DNA samples have been matched, and 101 bodies have already been handed over to the respective families. Of these 101 deceased, five were not on board the flight, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital's medical superintendent Dr Rakesh Joshi told reporters. The 101 deceased whose mortal remains have been handed over to their relatives belonged to different parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Bihar, Rajasthan and Diu, he added. Joshi earlier expressed hope that the DNA profiling all the victims will be completed by either Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 persons on board crashed into a medical college complex in Ahmedabad moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.39 pm on June 12. While 241 persons on board the London-bound aircraft died, one passenger miraculously survived. The crash also killed 29 persons on the ground, including five MBBS students. Ahmedabad plane crash: Body of pilot Sumeet Sabharwal brought to Mumbai for last rites
Centre Charts Inland Waterways Revival For Bihar: Patna To Become Water Transport Hub On River Ganga
Excavation reveals new structure at Bihar Stupa
NEW DELHI: Recent excavations undertaken at the Tejpur Deora Stupa, also known as Kesariya Stupa, have exposed the true extent of the architecturally-imposing structure in Bihars East Champaran. A team of archeologists have observed existence of an additional terrace below the present ground level, suggesting, the structure is even grander than previously believed. According to officials, several trenches were made on the eastern slope and terraces of the Buddhist structure, which has also revealed architectural features such as brick walls, open drains, and rammed floors. Excavations at the northwest of the main Stupa revealed part of the outer brick circumambulatory path, running from north to the south and taking a crescent shape. Some sections of the path are partially missing, officials said. The revelation of an additional earlier-unknown level of the Stupa was recently announced by the ASI on X. Construction of the Stupa began in the three century BCE. The site was earlier systematically excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1998. Excavations were also conducted in 2018-2019 and then, after a gap of few years, once again resumed in 2024. Before the 1934 earthquake in Bihar, the height of Kesariya Stupa was 123 feet. According to ASI reports, when Buddhism thrived in India, the Stupa was around 150 feet. Presently, it stands at 104 feet. Currently, the Stupa stands with six visible terraces above ground. Each terrace contains a series of cells, and the structure is surmounted by a cylindrical drum composed of solid brickwork. Recent excavations suggest the existence of an additional terrace below the present ground level, which would increase the estimated dimensions of the Stupa, read the post by the ASI. Officials said red-colour ware shards and bone fragments have been found near the open drains. The rammed floor comprises brick jelly top and kankar granules at the bottom. It was plastered with lime and rested over a brick paved floor, officials shared. Two cells containing partial stucco Buddha images were uncovered on the third terrace, along with paved brick areas. The cell on the northern corner had the lower portion of a seated Buddha image in stucco placed along the central wall. The central cell had a small seated image of Buddha in stucco (only lower part) along its right wall, officials said. Lord Budhha, on his last journey, spent atop Kesaria, where he made sensational announcements, which were later on recorded in the Jataka tales (collection of Buddhist myths detailing past lives of the Buddha). May prove earlier assumptions incorrect Before the 1934 earthquake in Bihar, the height of Kesariya Stupa was 123 feet. According to ASI, when Buddhism thrived in India, the Stupa was around 150 feet. Presently, it stands at 104 feet. Recent excavations suggest the existence of an additional terrace below the present ground level, which would increase estimated dimensions of the Stupa, ASI said.
A viral photo of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, appearing to disrespect a portrait of BR Ambedkar, has sparked outrage among Bihar's SC and ST communities
KAAC CEM inaugurates exhibition celebrating 11 years of PM Modis tenure
HT CorrespondentDONGKAMUKAM, June 16: Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Tuliram Ronghang, on Monday inaugurated an exhibition at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan, Ghelani in West Karbi Anglong, to mark the completion of 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modis tenure. The venue also serves as the office of the BJPs []
Supreme Court: No shield for a man who didn't report unaccounted money in account for months
The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to a Bihar man who delayed reporting a suspicious 20 lakh deposit in his account for four months. Delhi police summoned him for cyber fraud after the money, linked to a crime, appeared in his account. He claimed his tenant misused his account details obtained under the pretext of online loan transfer.
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Conventional Crops In Unconventional Places
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3,200 street lights found non-functional in city
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New Delhi: Seeking to ensure increased monitoring of the poll procedure on voting days, the Election Commission (EC) on Monday decided to carry out webcasting at all polling stations, up from the present 50 per cent. The webcasting data will be for internal consumption of the poll authority. Bihar assembly elections are due later this Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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NEW DELHI: In a major boost to the 'Make in India' initiative, approximately 150 railway locomotives manufactured in India are being exported to Guinea. The Railway Locomotive Factory at Marhowrah in Bihar will supply 150 Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives for SimFers Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, Africa, in a deal worth over Rs 3,000 crore. According to an official statement from the Ministry of Railways on Monday, 37 locomotives will be exported in the current financial year, 82 in the next financial year, and 31 locomotives in the third financial year. All these locomotives will have AC cabs. Each loco will have a single cab, and two locomotives together will carry the load of 100 wagons with maximum permissible speed, said ED (I&P) Dileep Kumar, adding that the Railways had laid three types of tracks, broad gauge, standard gauge, and Cape gauge, within the Marhowrah Locomotive premises to facilitate the rollout of such locomotives. He stated that the locomotives, being manufactured at the Marhowrah plant in Bihar under Indian Railways, are enhancing Indias industrial footprint. The project was secured through global competitive bidding, showcasing Indias manufacturing excellence on the world stage. These locomotives are equipped with 4,500 HP, AC propulsion, regenerative braking, microprocessor-based controls, and modular architecture, said Kumar. These locomotives are built to best-in-class emission standards and include fire detection systems and ergonomic crew cabins, furnished with modern amenities such as a refrigerator, microwave, and a waterless toilet system. The locomotives are fitted with DPWCS (Distributed Power Wireless Control System) for synchronised operations and superior freight handling. This position has made Marhowrah factory a global hub for locomotive exports, strengthening local employment and technological capability, said Kumar. This is a shining example of Atmanirbhar Bharat powering global infrastructure through innovation and quality manufacturing in the Marhowrah factory of Bihar. And, here 285 people are directly employed and 1,215 people are getting indirect employment, he said. In addition to these, over 2,100 individuals are employed across the country through the joint venture for services and other associated work.
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Ambedkar photo row: BJP attacks Lalu Prasad, demands apology
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