News for 'Patna'

Patna court grants anticipatory bail to Khan Sir in firing case

Patna court grants anticipatory bail to Khan Sir in firing case

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Educator Faisal Khan, known as Khan Sir, along with three staff members and two security guards, has been granted anticipatory bail by a Patna court in connection with a firing incident at his coaching institute. The incident involved vandalism and alleged aerial firing by guards in self-defence, leading to counter-allegations between Khan Sir and a rival.

Toddler run over by SDO's SUV in Patna; driver dies by suicide

Toddler run over by SDO's SUV in Patna; driver dies by suicide

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man driving a sub-divisional officer's car allegedly ran over a two-and-a-half-year-old child in Patna's posh DPS Colony and was later found hanging in a room near the incident site, the police said.

Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna vandalised

Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna vandalised

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Educator Faisal Khan's 'Khan Sir' coaching institute in Patna was allegedly vandalised and pelted with stones, with Khan also claiming firing took place, though police could not confirm the gunshots.

Patna Police Rescue Kidnapped Youth, Criminal Killed In Encounter

Patna Police Rescue Kidnapped Youth, Criminal Killed In Encounter

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

During a kidnapping rescue operation in Patna, Bihar, an exchange of fire between police and criminals resulted in the death of one accused and injuries to two police personnel. The kidnapped youth was safely rescued, and the deceased criminal had a prior murder record.

Exam train protest turns violent in Patna; tracks blocked, traffic hit

Exam train protest turns violent in Patna; tracks blocked, traffic hit

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A mob disrupted railway traffic at Pataliputra station in Patna, alleging insufficient trains for a competitive exam. Police resorted to tear gas and lathi-charge to disperse the crowd, which also engaged in stone-pelting. Authorities suspect anti-social elements were involved, aiming to cancel the exams, and are using CCTV footage to identify culprits.

Khan Sir gets relief in Patna coaching centre firing case

Khan Sir gets relief in Patna coaching centre firing case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Popular educator Faisal Khan, widely known as 'Khan Sir', has received a significant interim relief as a Patna court stayed his arrest in a case involving alleged firing by his guards following the vandalism of his coaching institute.

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old girl preparing for competitive exams was found dead in her hostel room in Patna. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old girl preparing for competitive exams was found dead in her hostel room in Patna. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Khan Sir named in FIR over his Patna coaching centre vandalism

Khan Sir named in FIR over his Patna coaching centre vandalism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Popular educator Faisal Khan, known as 'Khan Sir', has been named in an FIR following a vandalism incident at his coaching centre in Patna. Police are investigating the Tuesday night incident, which involved stone-pelting and alleged firing, and will question Khan. Two guards have been detained, and rival coaching institutes have made counter-allegations.

IIT-Patna Student Dies After Contacting Electric Pole

IIT-Patna Student Dies After Contacting Electric Pole

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A fourth-year BTech student at IIT-Patna died after allegedly coming into contact with an electric pole while playing cricket on the campus.

Prashant Kishor moves to ashram on outskirts of Patna, to live there till...

Prashant Kishor moves to ashram on outskirts of Patna, to live there till...

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has moved to an ashram on the outskirts of Patna to continue his political activities ahead of the next assembly elections. He criticised Nitish Kumar and urged voters to prioritise their own interests.

Three Arrested After Exchange Of Fire With Police In Patna

Three Arrested After Exchange Of Fire With Police In Patna

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Three individuals wanted in connection with multiple murder cases were apprehended in Patna district following a shootout with police. The suspects, identified as Awadesh Rao, Pappu Rai, and Deepak Kumar, were arrested after police received a tip-off about their plans to commit a crime.

Girl's Body Discovered Near Government Buildings In Patna

Girl's Body Discovered Near Government Buildings In Patna

Rediff.com3 May 2026

The body of a girl was discovered near Lalit Bhawan in Patna, a complex housing government offices. Police are investigating the case, suspecting foul play due to injury marks on the body. Forensic teams and dog squads have been deployed to gather evidence and identify the victim.

Police detain 2 Nihang Sikhs after brutal sword assault on trader in Bihar

Police detain 2 Nihang Sikhs after brutal sword assault on trader in Bihar

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two Nihang Sikhs have been taken into custody in Patna for allegedly attacking a trader with swords, severing two of his fingers. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred late Wednesday evening near Harmandir Gali. The victim, Gurucharan Singh Lamba, is now stable after receiving treatment at AIIMS Patna.

Thieves cut, steal 100 mtr overhead wire in Bihar; train services hit

Thieves cut, steal 100 mtr overhead wire in Bihar; train services hit

Rediff.com4 days ago

Train services in the Gaya-Patna section of Bihar were disrupted for nearly three hours after thieves allegedly cut and stole an overhead electrical wire between Tehta and Jehanabad railway stations. The Railway Protection Force has since recovered the stolen material, and an investigation is underway to apprehend the culprits responsible for the 25,000-volt OHE wire theft.

'Evict me by force': Rabri Devi dares Bihar govt over Patna bungalow

'Evict me by force': Rabri Devi dares Bihar govt over Patna bungalow

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi has refused to vacate a government bungalow in Patna, daring the current CM to evict her by force. The dispute arose after the bungalow was allotted to another minister.

Bihar Police Havildar Found Dead In Patna Barracks

Bihar Police Havildar Found Dead In Patna Barracks

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A Bihar Police havildar was found dead in his barracks in Patna, with suicide suspected due to an ailment, according to police reports.

Patna High Court Highlights Need For Security Mock Drills

Patna High Court Highlights Need For Security Mock Drills

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Patna High Court Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo emphasised the importance of mock drills to instill a sense of safety and security among citizens during an Anti-Terrorist Squad demonstration at the court premises.

Bihar government drops Sanjay Gandhi's name from Patna zoo, dairy institute

Bihar government drops Sanjay Gandhi's name from Patna zoo, dairy institute

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, has renamed the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park as 'Patna Zoo' and the Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology as 'Bihar State Institute of Dairy Technology'. The cabinet also approved significant allocations for electricity subsidies, college establishments, and infrastructure projects.

When Airports Had A Soul And Became Our Memory

When Airports Had A Soul And Became Our Memory

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Some places are etched into our memories - and even when they are replaced by grander, gleaming structures, they can never be replaced or rebuilt. We try to hold on to them as hard as we can.

Patna Businessman Shot Outside Residence; Investigation Underway

Patna Businessman Shot Outside Residence; Investigation Underway

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A businessman in Patna, Bihar, was shot outside his home, prompting a police investigation to find the assailants and determine the motive.

What sparked the violent clash between villagers in Patna?

What sparked the violent clash between villagers in Patna?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A clash between two groups of villagers in Maner, near Patna, resulted in injuries and multiple arrests. Police are investigating the cause of the violence.

Patna Police Recover Stolen Gold, Arrest Three in Robbery Case

Patna Police Recover Stolen Gold, Arrest Three in Robbery Case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Patna police have arrested three individuals and recovered 5.79 kg of stolen gold in connection with a robbery that occurred on April 4 near Danapur railway station. The suspects, posing as customs officials, robbed employees of a firm carrying 14.9 kg of gold.

Rabri Devi moves out of official residence bungalow after 2 decades

Rabri Devi moves out of official residence bungalow after 2 decades

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi has begun vacating her official bungalow at 10 Circular Road in Patna, with the deadline expiring on Monday. Her belongings are being shifted to a private residence, and the bungalow has been allotted to Minister Nand Kishor Ram.

Prashant Kishor enters Bihar's Bankipur bypoll fray, challenges BJP

Prashant Kishor enters Bihar's Bankipur bypoll fray, challenges BJP

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has announced his decision to contest the Bankipur assembly by-election in Bihar. He frames the bypoll as a "referendum" on the performance of the current BJP-led government under Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. Kishor, a former poll strategist, aims to challenge the established parties in a seat traditionally held by the BJP.

Patna Police Uncover Fake Lottery Ticket Operation

Patna Police Uncover Fake Lottery Ticket Operation

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Police in Patna, Bihar, have detained 18 individuals suspected of involvement in a syndicate selling counterfeit lottery tickets, seizing printing equipment and a large quantity of fake tickets.

History In Minutes: The Man Who Challenged A Prime Minister

History In Minutes: The Man Who Challenged A Prime Minister

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Jayaprakash Narayan was called the 'Second Mahatma'. He issued the clarion call against government corruption in June 1974 that ignited a fierce student movement that shook the Indira Gandhi government from the foundation to the rafters. His modest home in Patna is almost forgotten, only remembered on special anniversaries.

Patna: Woman Dies in House Fire

Patna: Woman Dies in House Fire

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A 65-year-old woman died in a fire at her house near Karbigahiya railway station in Patna, police said.

Patna Police Nab Criminal After Exchange of Fire

Patna Police Nab Criminal After Exchange of Fire

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Bihar Police arrested a criminal in Patna's Fatuha area after a brief exchange of fire. The arrested individual is currently receiving medical treatment for a leg injury sustained during the encounter.

Tragedy in Patna: Two Drown, One Missing After Ganga Bathing Incident

Tragedy in Patna: Two Drown, One Missing After Ganga Bathing Incident

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Two teenagers drowned in the Ganga River in Patna, India, and a third is missing after they went to bathe in the river. Rescue efforts are underway to find the missing boy.

SC grants Bihar contractor 4-week protection from arrest in tender case

SC grants Bihar contractor 4-week protection from arrest in tender case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has granted four weeks of protection from arrest to Bihar-based contractor Rishu Shree, who is accused of acting as a middleman in government tender manipulation. Shree is alleged to have charged commissions to facilitate contracts, with the Enforcement Directorate investigating a "larger conspiracy" involving multiple Bihar departments.

Criminal Arrested After Exchange of Fire in Patna

Criminal Arrested After Exchange of Fire in Patna

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A man wanted in several criminal cases was arrested in Patna after a brief exchange of fire with police.

Patna: Man killed, two injured in firing incident

Patna: Man killed, two injured in firing incident

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A man was shot dead and two others were injured in a firing incident in Patna following a monetary dispute.

Patna Woman Dies After Alleged Attack by Daughter-in-Law

Patna Woman Dies After Alleged Attack by Daughter-in-Law

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

An elderly woman in Patna, India, has died after allegedly being attacked by her daughter-in-law. Police are investigating the incident.

Tender Scam Blows Lid Off Bihar Corruption

Tender Scam Blows Lid Off Bihar Corruption

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

'As the Bihar government's focus is on development and infrastructure projects worth thousands of crores, Rishu Sinha created a network to pay a decent commission to government officials for securing tenders.'

Doctor Said She'd Never Sing Again; Then She Sang For A R Rahman

Doctor Said She'd Never Sing Again; Then She Sang For A R Rahman

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Meet Deepali Sahay, the singing sensation from Main Waapas Aaunga. Nearly two decades after being voted out of Indian Idol Season 3 and after almost losing her voice to bleeding vocal chords after hosting Season 4, she finally gets the break she deserved with a song for the ages.

Khan Sir coaching guards held over firing during vandalism

Khan Sir coaching guards held over firing during vandalism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Two security guards of Khan Global Studies Institute in Patna have been detained for alleged firing, following a vandalism incident at the coaching centre. A video showing guards firing shots circulated, leading to their custody. While Khan Sir initially blamed a rival institute, a rival now alleges he staged the incident.

Patna Police Nab Three in Separate Cyber Fraud Operations

Patna Police Nab Three in Separate Cyber Fraud Operations

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Patna Police arrested three individuals in two separate cyber fraud cases, involving share market investment scams and mule account operations.

Patna Police Nab Narcotics Supplier, Seize 7.5 Crore Worth of Drugs

Patna Police Nab Narcotics Supplier, Seize 7.5 Crore Worth of Drugs

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Patna Police arrested a major narcotics supplier and seized drugs worth approximately 7.5 crore during a raid in the Khagaul area. The operation uncovered heroin and brown sugar, along with evidence suggesting the suspect amassed significant wealth through illegal drug trade.

Three Arrested in Patna Drug Bust: Police Seize Thousands of Tablets and Injections

Three Arrested in Patna Drug Bust: Police Seize Thousands of Tablets and Injections

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Bihar police arrested three individuals in Patna and seized a significant quantity of 'dry drugs', including narcotic tablets and injectable substances, during an anti-drug operation.