Patna: Former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi has criticised Nitish Kumar for ridiculing his use of Twitter. The chief minister is under the impression that he is the only gyani (learned one) and has become arrogant. He is on the path of his elder brother Lalu Prasad who used similar language.” He is denying the realties and ridiculing others, Modi said alleging that the chief minister had instigated his spokespersons to use indecent language against opposition leaders. “He should say why his party had glorified Ishrat Jahan? Then why is he making a noise when I expressed my apprehensions that the JD(U) may give terrorist Bhatkal the status of a son-in-law?” asked Modi. Patna: A Department for International Development (DFID) team, Government of UK, headed by Peter J. Evons visited the Beur Central Jail in Patna on Tuesday to take stock of changes. The members of the team lauded the state prison department officials for introducing smart card system to keep updated information on the prisoners. Patna: The vigilance investigation bureau on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against former controlling officer of Bihar College of Physiotherapy, Kankerbagh, Mohan Prasad, in connection with irregularity in purchase of equipment in the college during 2008 -2009. He was charged with embezzlement of Rs 18.10 lakh. Patna: Food and consumer protection minister Shyam Rajak directed officials to fill up vacant posts, including 266 block supply officers and 128 posts in the state food corporation. Patna: Kendriya Vidyala Kankerbagh played host to its golden jubilee basketball tournament on Tuesday. Ten teams from seven schools took part in the event at Patliputra Sports Complex. Patna: Rural development department minister Nitish Mishra has written to all MPs and MLAs informing them that the gram sabha meetings in all panchayats will begin from October 2. Patna: State Bank of India branches under the Patna region would observe September as Rajbhasha month. Patna: A “Run for the Nation” will be organised by Swami Vivekanand Sardh Shati Samaroh Samiti on September 11. Patna: The agriculture department has claimed improvement in the crop situation after August 15. A release stated that after August 15, the rain situation improved and there has been 89 per cent sowing of paddy and 98 per cent sowing of maize.
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
