News for 'Patna District'

Patna HC orders probe into fake degrees scam

Patna HC orders probe into fake degrees scam

Rediff.com18 May 2015

A division bench of the court of chief justice L Narasimha Reddy directed the director of state vigilance to probe into the case

Kids among 12 dead in Bihar as truck rams into religious procession

Kids among 12 dead in Bihar as truck rams into religious procession

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

At least 12 people, a third of them children, were killed and several others were injured when a speeding truck ploughed into a religious procession in Bihar's Vaishali district on Sunday evening, officials said.

Hate speeches: Giriraj Singh gets relief from HC

Hate speeches: Giriraj Singh gets relief from HC

Rediff.com2 May 2014

The Jharkhand high court on Friday quashed the arrest warrants issued by a Bokaro court against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Giriraj Singh who is accused of making hate speech during poll meetings.

Giriraj's anticipatory bail rejected

Giriraj's anticipatory bail rejected

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Additional District and Sessions Judge (First Class) Bipin Bihari rejected the petition of the Nawada Lok Sabha candidate of the saffron party.

Bihar YouTuber sharing fake videos of attack on migrants surrenders

Bihar YouTuber sharing fake videos of attack on migrants surrenders

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Manish Kashyap, a YouTuber wanted by the Bihar Police for allegedly sharing fake videos of 'attacks on migrant workers in Tamil Nadu', surrendered before the law enforcers in West Champaran district on Saturday, a statement said.

Hunt for Goswami intensified

Hunt for Goswami intensified

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Rabri's brothers will give up bungalows on May 13

Rabri's brothers will give up bungalows on May 13

Rediff.com12 May 2005

It was only after initial tough posturing, that the two brothers of Rabri Devi promised to vacate the premises.

Ashish Sinha new Bihar DGP

Ashish Sinha new Bihar DGP

Rediff.com3 May 2005

'Fact finding' team in Bengal to disturb peace, says Mamata; BJP hits back

'Fact finding' team in Bengal to disturb peace, says Mamata; BJP hits back

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Questioning the team's authority headed by a former Patna high court judge, Banerjee pointed out that Ram Navami processions organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party had carried arms and driven tractors and deliberately taken routes where 'Namaz' was being offered.

Non-BJP states get unfair portrayal in media: Nitish

Non-BJP states get unfair portrayal in media: Nitish

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

A reference to Morbi bridge collapse of Gujarat was on Friday made inside the Bihar assembly by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who alleged that states not ruled by Bharatiya Janata Party got an unfair portrayal in the media.

All about the Healthy Village project

All about the Healthy Village project

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Industry representatives, corporates and diaspora doctors come together for the cause of healthy India.

5 more die in Bihar floods

5 more die in Bihar floods

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

The toll rises to 292; major rivers are still in spate

SC judge gets emotional on last day, quotes Raj Kapoor's classic song

SC judge gets emotional on last day, quotes Raj Kapoor's classic song

Rediff.com15 May 2023

"I am not a person to retire and I am going to start a new inning of my life. I am praying to the almighty God to give me strength and courage and good health to play the new inning," said Justice Shah.

BJP leader invokes Lalu's 'snake' tweet to slam Nitish

BJP leader invokes Lalu's 'snake' tweet to slam Nitish

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Sharing Yadav's tweet, Giriraj Singh, who has often been critical of Kumar, on Wednesday said, "The snake has entered your home."

Bihar flood scam: Accused battling for life

Bihar flood scam: Accused battling for life

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Former Patna District Magistrate and former Time magazine 'Asian Hero' Gautam Goswami, a key accused in the Rs 17.5 crore Bihar flood relief scam of 2004, is battling for life in a hospital in Lucknow. Though he claims he is innocent and not involved he has sought pardon from the people for breach of trust, if any. Goswami is suffering from acute jaundice for over a month. Ashok Upadhyay, Goswami father-in-law, said.he contracted the infection during his stay in jail.

Lalu appears before CBI court in fodder scam case

Lalu appears before CBI court in fodder scam case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Special CBI judge Prajesh Kumar, who had last week ordered the former Bihar chief minister to appear in person, fixed November 30 as the next date of hearing.

Goswami withdraws resignation, dismissal imminent

Goswami withdraws resignation, dismissal imminent

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Former DMGautam Goswami, evading arrest in the multi-crore flood relief scam, on Friday withdrew his resignation from the Indian Administrative Service even as Governor Buta Singh said the process for his dismissal had already been set in motion.

Flood scam: Sahara sacks Goswami

Flood scam: Sahara sacks Goswami

Rediff.com9 Jun 2005

The company has terminated his services with effect from June 6, a senior Sahara group official said.

Santosh Jha surrenders

Santosh Jha surrenders

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

He is the alleged kingpin in the multi-crore flood-relief scam in Bihar.

Flood-relief scam: Arrest warrant against Goswami

Flood-relief scam: Arrest warrant against Goswami

Rediff.com31 May 2005

A special court on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants against former Patna district magistrate Gautam Goswami and eight others in connection with a multi-crore flood-relief scam in Bihar.

Bihar seeks warrants against Goswami

Bihar seeks warrants against Goswami

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Additional Director General of Vigilance Bureau Neelmani said they had approached the court for issuance of warrants of arrest against the accused who are at large.

Why Nitish Kumar Released This Convict

Why Nitish Kumar Released This Convict

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'This is a politically motivated decision.' 'Nitish Kumar is desperate to win as many parliamentary seats as possible.'

RJD leader gunned down in Patna on eve of rally

RJD leader gunned down in Patna on eve of rally

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

He was in Patna for the RJD's lathi rally.

A second green revolution yet to become a reality in Bihar

A second green revolution yet to become a reality in Bihar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Farmers find it difficult to source quality seeds or fertiliser on time from government agencies at subsidised rates.

Flood scam: Bihar govt to file FIR

Flood scam: Bihar govt to file FIR

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

"I will get it investigated properly," Governor Buta Singh said, adding whoever is found guilty will be punished.

Migrant videos: SC restrains TN from shifting YouTuber from Madurai jail

Migrant videos: SC restrains TN from shifting YouTuber from Madurai jail

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu government not to shift YouTuber Manish Kashyap, arrested for allegedly circulating fake videos of migrant labourers being attacked in the southern state, from the Madurai central prison.

Bihar: Ex-MP serving lifer for killing IAS officer to be freed

Bihar: Ex-MP serving lifer for killing IAS officer to be freed

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Former Bihar MP Anand Mohan, who is serving a life sentence in the killing of Indian Administrative Service officer G Krishnaiah, is to be set free along with 26 others who have been lodged in different prisons of the state for more than 14 years.

A Busy Weekend For President Murmu

A Busy Weekend For President Murmu

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

SC transfers pleas against Bihar liquor law to itself, seeks state's reply

SC transfers pleas against Bihar liquor law to itself, seeks state's reply

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

The bench was hearing three petitions on the issue, including the one filed by the International Spirits and Wines Association of India.

High-level meet stresses on Covid-appropriate behaviour at all times

High-level meet stresses on Covid-appropriate behaviour at all times

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Amid a spike in Covid-19 cases, the Centre on Monday reviewed with states and Union territories the preparedness for pandemic management and the progress of vaccination.

5 killed in Bihar gang feud

5 killed in Bihar gang feud

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

Meet Delhi's 'Dog Amma'

Meet Delhi's 'Dog Amma'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Eighty-year-old Pratima Devi has been taking care of over 200 street dogs for over 30 years.

Bihar flood toll rises to 149, Ganga starts receding

Bihar flood toll rises to 149, Ganga starts receding

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

A total 4.16 lakh people have been evacuated so far from the 12 flood-affected districts of Buxar, Bhojpur, Patna, Vaishali, Saran, Begusarai, Samastipur, Lakhisarai, Khagaria, Munger, Bhagalpur and Katihar.

Unwell Nitish skips Chennai but Friday's Opposition conclave is very much on

Unwell Nitish skips Chennai but Friday's Opposition conclave is very much on

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Ill-health forced Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to cancel his scheduled visit to Chennai on Tuesday, where he was invited by his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin, a key aide of the Janata Dal-United leader said.

No Muslim in India descendant of Aurangzeb: Fadnavis

No Muslim in India descendant of Aurangzeb: Fadnavis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'ow can Aurangzeb be our leader? Our king is only one and that is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj'