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Bihar Makes Strides in Governance and Employment; General Administration Department Gets ISO 9001:2015 Certification

9Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar Makes Strides in Governance and Employment; General Administration Department Gets ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Patna, Bihar: In a significant achievement for governance and public service, Bihar’s General Administration Department has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification for its commitment to quality, transparency, and timely service delivery. The certification, formally granted on January 21, 2026, recognizes the department’s excellence in workflow management, citizen service, and grievance redressal mechanisms. Efficient Service Delivery Across the State Under the Bihar Public Service Rights Act, 2011, 14 state departments provide 153 types of services to citizens, including caste, income, and residence certificates, new ration cards, labor accident grants, driver licenses, girl child welfare schemes, and social security pensions. Over 51.13 crore applications have been ...

Churu Accident: Reckless Overtake Leads to Car Hitting Pedestrian on NH-11

9Feb

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Rajasthan, State

Churu Accident: Reckless Overtake Leads to Car Hitting Pedestrian on NH-11

Churu, Rajasthan: A serious road accident occurred on National Highway-11 in Rajladesar, Churu district, on Sunday evening, when a pedestrian standing on the road divider was hit by a car that lost control after colliding with a dumper. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, clearly showing the chain of events. Accident Details The victim, identified as 42-year-old Jitendra from Binadesar village, had just gotten off a bus and was standing on the divider to cross the road. At the same time, a speeding dumper and a car were passing through the highway. In an attempt to overtake the stationary car ahead, the moving car collided with the dumper. The impact caused the car to lose control and mount the divider, striking Jitendra with full force. The collision was so strong that Jit...

Jharkhand Crime: Armed Robbers Shoot at Youth During Road Robbery in Khunti

9Feb

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Jharkhand, State

Jharkhand Crime: Armed Robbers Shoot at Youth During Road Robbery in Khunti

Khunti, Jharkhand: In a brazen act of crime, armed robbers shot at a young man during a road robbery in Khunti district. The incident occurred in the Murhu police station area, where the assailants had laid a trap on the road, targeting travelers and vehicles. The victim, identified as Vishwanath Mahto of Gurmi village, was returning home from a local fair on Sunday when four armed men suddenly blocked the road. Sensing the danger, Vishwanath attempted to escape by speeding his vehicle. Frustrated by his escape, the robbers opened fire from behind. One bullet hit Vishwanath in the thigh and passed through, but despite his injuries, he managed to reach a safe spot. Local residents and family members immediately rushed him to Khunti Sadar Hospital, where he is currently under medical o...

“You Have Heartburn?”: Drunk Doctor Treats Patient’s Attendant at Guna Hospital, Tears Prescription in Anger

9Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

“You Have Heartburn?”: Drunk Doctor Treats Patient’s Attendant at Guna Hospital, Tears Prescription in Anger

Guna: A shocking incident at Guna District Hospital has once again raised questions about the sensitivity of public healthcare services. A video circulating on social media shows a doctor on duty, Dr. Ajay Singh Rathore, inebriated while attending patients in the emergency ward, slurring his words and unable to sit properly. The video captured him mocking the patient’s attendants instead of providing medical care, leaving onlookers stunned. Patient Neglected While Doctor Makes Mockery The incident occurred late Sunday night in the hospital’s emergency ward. In the viral footage, Dr. Rathore is visibly intoxicated and, rather than examining the patient, he bizarrely addresses the attendant as the patient. When questioned about the real patient, he allegedly pointed to the person filmi...

“Helmets on Top, Liquor Below”: Ahmedabad Police Bust Large Illegal Liquor Haul

9Feb

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Gujarat, State

“Helmets on Top, Liquor Below”: Ahmedabad Police Bust Large Illegal Liquor Haul

Ahmedabad: In a shocking discovery, Ahmedabad city police seized a large consignment of foreign liquor hidden under helmets on a truck coming from Chandigarh. The unusual concealment method initially misled the police, but a closer inspection revealed the illicit cargo. Police Caught Liquor Hidden Beneath Helmets During a late-night operation in the Narol area, a team from the Police Commissioner’s Bureau (PCB), under Ahmedabad City Police Commissioner GS Malik, stopped a truck for inspection near Sainath Parking on SP Ring Road, Aslali Circle. The truck’s upper deck was loaded with 1,053 helmets. When officers removed the boxes, they found a massive quantity of foreign liquor hidden underneath, leaving even the PCB team astonished. Liquor Was Headed to Junagadh Authorities rev...

Bihar Farmers Set to Prosper with Makhana and Marigold Farming; Nitish Government Opens Funds for 29 Districts

9Feb

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Farmers Set to Prosper with Makhana and Marigold Farming; Nitish Government Opens Funds for 29 Districts

Bihar’s government has taken a significant step to boost the income of farmers by promoting Makhana (fox nut) and marigold cultivation. With the rising demand for these crops, the government aims not only to create new employment opportunities but also to enhance farmers’ earnings. Nitish Government Unlocks Funds for Makhana and Marigold Cultivation Darbhanga: In a move to increase farmers’ income and encourage cash crops beyond traditional farming, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s government has prepared a master plan to expand Makhana and marigold cultivation. The state has released a list of districts selected under the Makhana and Marigold Development Plans. While the Makhana Development Plan covers 10 districts, the Marigold Development Plan extends to 29 districts across the...

Bihar to Transform Government Offices, Over ₹30 Crore Allocated Per Block

9Feb

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Bihar, State

Bihar to Transform Government Offices, Over ₹30 Crore Allocated Per Block

Patna: The government of Bihar has initiated a major plan to revamp the state’s administrative offices. Under this initiative, new office complexes will be constructed in all 240 blocks (prabhands) across the state, with each block receiving over ₹30 crore for the project. According to the Department of Building Construction, the plan aims to strengthen the administrative infrastructure by constructing new block-cum-subdivision office buildings along with residential complexes. In addition to the 240 new block-cum-subdivision office buildings, 59 blocks will have special office-cum-residential complexes. Funding and ProgressFor the construction of block-cum-subdivision office and residential complexes, a budget of ₹30.74 crore per block has been approved. For replacing old office bui...

Meerut Lady Constable ‘Kidnapping’ Turns Dramatic with Gangster Love Affair

9Feb

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Meerut Lady Constable ‘Kidnapping’ Turns Dramatic with Gangster Love Affair

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: A bizarre drama unfolded in Meerut’s Bahsuma area on Saturday evening, sending shockwaves through a village. A 25-year-old lady constable, who was supposed to attend her wedding procession, suddenly went missing after a traditional haldi ceremony. Initial reports suggested that history-sheeter Ankit Chauhan had kidnapped her. Police launched an immediate search and located her in Bakser, Meerut, within eight hours, though Ankit Chauhan managed to escape. Twist in the Tale Upon questioning, police revealed that the woman had gone with Chauhan of her own volition. She reportedly informed her family over the phone, stating she was an adult and there was no cause for worry. Her statement will be officially recorded in court on Monday. Prior Acquaintance The l...

Tej Pratap Yadav Names Five ‘Jaychands’ in Political Controversy Over Anushka Yadav’s Child

9Feb

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Bihar, Politics, State

Tej Pratap Yadav Names Five ‘Jaychands’ in Political Controversy Over Anushka Yadav’s Child

Patna, Bihar: A political storm erupted in Bihar when Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JSJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav reacted sharply to the news of Anushka Yadav becoming a mother. Claiming that the child was not his and that he had no personal relationship with Anushka, Tej Pratap publicly named five individuals he accused of conspiring against him, referring to them as “Jaychands.” The five individuals named are: Mukesh Roshan, Sanjay Yadav, Shakti Singh Yadav, Sunil Singh, and Rameez Khan. Who Are They? Mukesh Roshan: MLA from Mahua constituency in Vaishali district, representing the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He defeated Tej Pratap in the 2025 Bihar elections and is a trained dentist from Patna’s Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences. Sanjay Yadav: RJD’s trusted strategist and Rajya ...

BJP Corporator Proposes Congestion Tax on Single-Occupancy Private Vehicles in Mumbai

9Feb

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Maharashtra, State

BJP Corporator Proposes Congestion Tax on Single-Occupancy Private Vehicles in Mumbai

Mumbai: To tackle traffic congestion and air pollution in Mumbai, BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar, elected for the third time, has proposed the implementation of a congestion tax on private vehicles carrying only one passenger. Narwekar has suggested starting the initiative in South Mumbai and has formally written to the BMC Commissioner for consideration. Citing global examples, Narwekar pointed out that cities like London, New York, and Singapore have successfully implemented congestion charges, which have helped reduce the number of vehicles on the road and encouraged greater use of public transport. He believes that a similar policy in Mumbai would control traffic volume and improve air quality. Narwekar, one of the wealthiest corporators in the BMC and brother of Maharashtra As...