Bihar

Patna: The Mahavir Cancer Institute (MCI) in Patna has clarified that breastfeeding mothers need not panic over the presence of uranium in breast milk. Experts stress that, despite traces of uranium in groundwater, breastfeeding remains the safest and most effective method of infant nutrition. Research FindingsOfficials and research scientists at MCI, including Superintendent L.B. Singh, Director Manisha Singh, and Head of Medical Research Ashok Ghosh, explained that their study focused on uranium levels in groundwater. The study analyzed breast milk samples from 40 lactating mothers aged 17–35, collected from six districts of Bihar: Bhojpur, Begusarai, Khagaria, Nalanda, Samastipur, and Katihar. Uranium (U238) contamination in groundwater ranged from 0 to 5.5 micrograms per liter. B...

Patna: The East Central Railway (ECR) under the Danapur division is set to significantly expand parking facilities at six major stations from Patna to Mokama. The initiative aims to streamline vehicular movement, reduce congestion on surrounding roads, and provide safe and organized parking for passengers. Enhanced Parking for Smooth CommuteSenior Divisional Commercial Manager of Danapur, Abhinav Siddharth, explained that the project is designed to make it easier for vehicles to access stations, ease traffic around busy areas, and offer commuters secure and well-managed parking spaces. 21,500 Parking Slots PlannedThe ambitious plan includes accommodating up to 21,500 vehicles across key stations along the Patna-Mokama route. Officials anticipate that this will greatly improve conveni...

Patna: A battery trader in Bihar’s capital has allegedly received multiple threat calls demanding ₹2 crore in extortion, with the caller claiming to be associated with a local MLA and threatening to kidnap the businessman’s child if the money was not paid. The case has triggered swift action from the police, who have begun tracing the calls. Threat Issued in MLA’s NameThe victim, Ashish Srivastava of Munnachak, approached the police after repeated threatening calls. According to officials, the caller invoked the name of an MLA—whose identity police have withheld for now—and warned of severe consequences, including abducting Ashish’s child, if the extortion demand was ignored. Inspector Roshni Kumari confirmed that an investigation is underway and said further details will be shared o...

Gopalganj: A joyous wedding celebration in Mathia village of Gopalganj district took a tragic turn on Sunday night when 21-year-old Sunil Kumar was shot in the abdomen during a DJ dance performance. The young man sustained serious injuries and was rushed from Gopalganj Sadar Hospital to Gorakhpur for advanced medical care, where his condition remains critical. Incident DetailsThe incident occurred during a wedding procession at the house of Bittu Sah in Mathia village. Sunil Kumar, son of Shivnath Ram from the same village, had gone to watch the neighboring wedding celebration. According to eyewitnesses, Sunil was dancing along with other guests and local youth when gunfire suddenly erupted. The bullet struck him in the stomach, causing panic and bloodshed at the venue. The shooter fled...