In Assam’s Tinsukia district, Moteswar Moran, a former Village Defence Party member, tragically died after being trampled by wild elephants while foraging for vegetables near his village. This incident highlights the escalating human-elephant conflict in the state, where both elephants and humans have suffered significant losses.
Patna Municipal Corporation is set to install 35 new high mast street lights across the city’s high-density areas, costing Rs 1.60 crore. The project, initiated by minister Nitin Nabin, aims to enhance visibility and safety at key public locations.
Ramadoss demands creation of district comprising Hosur, Thali and Veppanahalli assembly constituencies
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 witnesses rising tensions as the sixth week concludes, with viewers anticipating the next eviction. An ETimes poll reveals that Mastani, a wildcard entrant, is the frontrunner for eviction with 43% of the votes. Her confrontational attitude and controversial remarks against fellow housemates, including Renu Sudhi, have fueled negative public perception.
The Patna High Court has declared provisions of Bihar’s liquor prohibition law as “draconian,” emphasizing cautious application regarding vehicle or building seizures. The court deemed the confiscation of a building’s ground floor due to tenant’s actions as arbitrary. It ordered the release of Mahendra Singh’s property, highlighting the absence of landlord involvement in the tenant’s…
Haryana Police arrested Sanjay Singh, a coaching institute operator in Patna, for allegedly defrauding people of Rs 2.43 crore through fake “digital arrests.” Singh, part of a gang posing as law enforcement, pressured victims into transferring money. Facing a financial crisis, he admitted to collecting the money and has been taken to Haryana for further…
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs provides clarity on Goods and Services Tax. GST will not apply to post-sale discounts offered by manufacturers to dealers for competitive pricing. However, GST applies if discounts link to specific promotional services by dealers. This clarification addresses representations on secondary discounts under GST.
Virendra Narayan, the Regional Deputy Director of Education for the Tirhut division, has been suspended following an SVU raid prompted by allegations of disproportionate assets. The vigilance unit accuses Narayan of possessing assets exceeding Rs 3.76 crore, leading to the recovery of substantial cash during raids across Muzaffarpur, Patna, and Purnia. Disciplinary proceedings will follow.
Bollywood actor Zayed Khan has come out in full support of Team India before their high-voltage Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan. Confident about the Men in Blue’s form, Zayed declared that India will dominate the tournament, calling them a “damn good team.”
BJP National President J.P. Nadda convened a meeting with NDA leaders in Patna to strategize for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls, emphasizing coordinated outreach for welfare schemes. Preparations are underway for Prime Minister Modi’s visit on September 15, where he will inaugurate projects worth ₹40,500 crore.
