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Patna: After a month of bone-chilling cold that forced residents to stay tucked in their beds, Bihar is finally seeing a respite. Sunshine over the past four days in Patna, Aurangabad, Gaya, and several other districts has brought relief, though a persistent chill still lingers indoors during the afternoons. According to the latest update from the Meteorological Department, the state’s minimum temperatures ranged between 7°C and 12°C. Aurangabad recorded the lowest at 7°C, while Forbesganj experienced the highest minimum of 12°C. 7-Day Forecast by Patna Meteorological Centre The Patna Meteorological Centre issued its latest update on Wednesday afternoon, predicting dry weather across the state for the next seven days. Moderate to dense fog is expected in many areas over this perio...

Patna, Bihar:After a disappointing debut in the Bihar Assembly elections last year, Prashant Kishore’s Jan Suraj Party is refusing to concede defeat and is actively restructuring its organisation to strengthen its grassroots base. The party has emphasised that it now needs committed leaders and dedicated workers, learning lessons from past mistakes. In a major step towards internal reform, Jan Suraj dissolved all its internal committees in November 2025, replacing nominated members with elected representatives to ensure democratic functioning down to the booth level. According to party leadership, this move aims to eliminate the culture of top-down appointments and foster accountability among leaders. Resignations Shake the Party Despite these efforts, the party has faced a wave o...