Patna: In a boost to Bihar’s industrial growth, the state govt has extended the validity of the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package (BIIPP) 2025. Originally scheduled to expire on June 30, 2026, the incentive package will now remain effective until Dec 31, 2026, or until the new Industrial Investment Promotion Policy, 2026, is implemented, whichever…

Patna: The Election Commission on Thursday announced the schedule for the bypoll to the high-profile Bankipur assembly seat in Patna, setting the stage for a keen political contest in a constituency regarded as a BJP stronghold for the past three decades.According to the poll schedule, July 13 is the last date for filing nominations, July…

Patna: The Patna high court on Thursday reunited a newly married couple after hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by the husband, who alleged his wife had been wrongfully confined by her parents.In an emotional moment after the hearing, the couple sought the blessing of their parents in the courtroom before leaving together.A division bench…

Patna: Chief secretary Pratyaya Amrit on Thursday directed all departments and district officials to implement TB screening drive in “mission mode” and ensure completion of one crore screenings by August 14. He warned that laxity at any level in this campaign of national importance would not be tolerated. He asked district officials to personally review…

Patna: Patliputra University (PPU) on Thursday released its second merit list for admission to the four-year choice-based credit system (CBCS) undergraduate (UG) programme for the academic session 2026–30. Altogether 25,679 students have been shortlisted in the second merit list to take their admission in the colleges allotted to them, said PPU dean of students’ welfare…