Patna: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) on Saturday postponed the 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination, which was scheduled to be held on July 26, citing “unavoidable reasons”. The commission said a fresh date for the examination would be announced later.In a notification, BPSC examination controller Rajesh Kumar Singh said, “The Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive…

Patna: Advocate general Satya Darshi Sanjay on Tuesday issued a direction to district magistrates and public prosecutors in 20 districts to expedite the legal process for withdrawing 64 FIRs lodged against students who participated in protests till 6pm on July 26.According to sources, the advocate general’s office has asked the district authorities concerned to initiate…

Patna: A musical adaptation of Phanishwar Nath Renu’s classic story ‘Panchlight’ was presented by Dastak, Patna, at House of Variety (HOV) here on Sunday. The production, marked by humour and energetic performances, drew a packed audience.‘Panchlight’ is a simple yet poignant story set in a village, revolving around a powerful kerosene lantern that the villagers…

Patna: To promote planned ecotourism and encourage private participation, the environment, forest and climate change department will organise an ‘Ecotourism Investors Meet’ in Patna on July 13.The department has invited investors from across the country to develop ecotourism projects at 29 reservoirs and 247 ponds, lakes, wetlands and other water bodies in Bihar. The initiative…