Bomb scare

Gaya: The Gaya-New Delhi Mahabodhi Express was delayed by an hour at Gaya after the Railway Protection Force got information about explosives in one of its toilets.omb squad was called and they recovered a few crackers but nothing dangerous. The train departed at 3.30pm.

Decline

Patna: The high court bench on Friday declined to pass an order on a petition filed by contractual teachers (appointed on fixed pay) seeking salary and other benefits at par with regular teachers.

Probe demand

Patna: Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Abdul Bari Siddiqui, on Friday demanded a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities in the recruitment of 456 teachers in government engineering and polytechnic colleges.

Election

Patna: The election for Patna Bar Association was conducted on Friday. The counting of votes will be on Saturday.

Protest

Ara: Members of Bihar Grade IV Employees’ Association on Friday staged a protest at Ara collectorate, hampering the work of the district administration. They demand the formation of a panel of Grade IV employees at government offices.