Patna: In a major crackdown on corruption within the police force, Kosi range DIG Kumar Ashish on Friday suspended 10 sub-inspectors (SIs) from Saharsa, Madhepura and Supaul districts. The officers are accused of influencing police cases and investigations through brokers.Sharing the information, the DIG said, “Departmental proceedings have been initiated against all suspended policemen. Police…

Patna: The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Friday accorded Z category security to RJD chief Lalu Prasad and former CM Rabri Devi, along with a bulletproof vehicle, a month after withdrawing their Z+ security cover and replacing it with security provided by the Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP).The Z+ security cover of Lalu…

Patna: In a major boost to Bihar’s industrial growth, the project clearance committee (PCC) of the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (Biada) has approved 29 industrial projects and allotted around 37 acres of industrial land along with Plug-and-Play sheds to facilitate the early establishment and operationalisation of these units.The approved projects are expected to attract…

Patna: In view of the expected heavy rush of pilgrims during the ‘Shrawani Mela’ season, the railways has decided to operate one pair of special trains between Howrah and Natesar to facilitate smooth travel of devotees heading towards the famous Deoghar temple in Jharkhand.ECR CPRO Saraswati Chandra said the Shrawani Mela special train will run…