Patna: The state on Thursday received 687MW of power from the central sector against its scheduled allocation of 1,772MW owing to generation coming to halt at four units of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) at Farakka (unit 2 & 3), Kahalgaon (unit 4) and Talchar (unit 1). nergy minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav took stock of the situation in the state and requested NTPC to take steps to improve power supply in the state from central generating units.Patna: The central government on Thursday made 80 laptops available to the high court for its law officers according to the new litigation policy meant to equip judiciary with modern technology. Chhapra: The body of one Shiv Kumar Rai (35) was recovered from near Kachnar Degree College under Rebelganj police station on Thursday.Sasaram: Rohtas police on Thursday distributed blankets, water tank, computers, sewing machines and agriculture tools among tribals at Matiawan village on Thursday.Patna: A huge quantity of explosives and an illegal firearm, besides Rs10 lakh were seized from the base camp of a Siwan-based construction company in Sheikhpura district on Thursday. Chhapra: A carbine and an empty magazine were recovered from the house of a middle school teacher Jai Prakash Rai on Wednesday night after raids at his house at Harna village. Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar has condoled the death of senior RJD leader and former minister Mahavir Prasad.Patna: Police have pledged adequate security for the three-day Global Bihar Summit. Patna: The 25th All India Wrestling Tournament will begin from Friday at the sports facility of the postal department in the state capital.





