Scribe case

Patna: The high court on Thursday directed the state to file a counter-affidavit on a criminal writ application filed by Azharuddin Beg alias Laddan Mian, one of the prime accused in Siwan journalist Rajdev Ranjan murder case, who fears a police encounter, by June 2.

Relief

Patna: Patna University on Thursday revoked the suspension clamped on eight College of Art and Crafts students in April.

Accident

Patna: A speeding truck ran over a 12-year-old boy in AG Colony, killing him on the spot.

New VC

Patna: Dr Samrendra Pratap Singh has been appointed the vice-chancellor of Aryabhatta Knowledge University.

Polls

Patna: Barring a few incidents of firing and clashes, the ninth round of the panchayat elections passed off peacefully on Thursday, registering 65 per cent voter turnout.