Patna, Sept. 14: The district administration has collected Rs 7,200 as fine from 36 persons for smoking at public places during a drive conducted on September 9 and 10.A flying squad also collected Rs 1,060 from 29 people/shop owners for not displaying the “No-Smoking” sign.Patna: Employees of Central Bank of India and Vijaya Bank on Saturday celebrated Hindi Divas.Patna: The RJD on Saturday organised a Jal Satyagrah at Patipul Ghat to protest against the government’s alleged failure to carry out relief work in flood affected areas. Patna: Indian Chamber of Commerce would organise the 3rd India Crop Summit, 2013 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday resolved not to let go of the state’s special category status issue. Addressing a gathering at SK Memorial Hall, he said: “We will continue to fight for special category status. It would take the state another 20 to 25 years to catch up with the national average.” Patna: All India Students’ Federation members on Saturday gheraoed Patna University vice-chancellor Arun Kumar Sinha for allegedly allowing postgraduate (vocational) students to fill up forms for a second semester examination Ara: Sahari Gramin Vikas Manch members on Saturday locked the gate of Ara Municipal Corporation in protest against the recently imposed holding tax rate.





