Patna, Nov. 26: The state government has approved the police headquarter’s proposal for creation of two additional police sub-divisions in Muzaffarpur and Banka. he new police sub-divisions would be set up at Saraiya in Muzaffarpur and Belhar in Banka, respectively, for better policing and maintenance of law and order, a notification issued by the home (police) department today said.Patna: The Bihar State Primary Teachers’ Association on Tuesday said they would hold a series of protests from December 9 to 11 in support of their different demands, including non-payment of regular salaries. A meeting in this connection was held at the association office in Patna, which was headed by Surendra Sharma, the president of the association.Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday lauded the efforts of self-help groups that are working towards raising awareness against liquor consumption. peaking at Prohibition Day at the secretariat, Nitish announced that if any self-help group was successful in making a village free of liquor, it would be awarded Rs 1 lakh. The government observes Prohibition Day every year on November 26. Patna: The students of St Xavier’s College, Digha Ghat, to mark Prohibition Day, took a pledge not to drink alcohol or take any harmful drug. Students, through slogans and posters, demonstrated the ill effects of liquor. Patna: Former MLA Sarayu Roy, the convener of Sone Region Kisaan Sangharsh Samiti, on Tuesday said he would move the Supreme Court in connection with the ongoing tussle regarding the waters of the Sone in support of the farmers of the area. Patna: Police, in a major breakthrough, have claimed to arrest a three criminals who had planned to abduct Balmukund, the owner of a construction rod-producing company. he police said the businessman was involved in the manufacturing of several items. The criminals were nabbed from the Bypass area by a special team of cops of different police stations. Officers added that the plan was to ask for a ransom of Rs 22 crore from the family of the businessman. Two criminals lodged at the Barh sub-divisional jail had planned the abduction. They have been identified as Mritunjay and Naga Singh, the police said. Patna: The Mahavir Arogya Sansthan has started a free check-up camp for children between the age of six and 14 years for ailments related to eyes, ear, nose and throat. Acharya Kishore Kunal, the chairman of the Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts, said such camps would be a regular affair.Patna: The transport department will provide driving licences to 20 women autorickshaw drivers at the Veterinary College ground on Wednesday. At present, there are 12 women autorickshaw drivers in Patna.
Monday, 22 December 2025
