Legislative Assembly event in Gaya Patna: The state assembly will hold a two-day orientation programme for members of the 18th assembly from July 11 at the Bihar Institute of Public Administration & Rural Development (BIPARD) campus in Gaya.Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar told TOI on Monday that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, deputy chairman of Rajya…

Patna: The Bihar Special Task Force (STF) has arrested the kingpin of an interstate theft gang wanted in a theft case registered at Khargar police station in Navi Mumbai on Aug 11.The accused, identified as Sriram Sah, was arrested from his hideout at Bariyarpur village in East Champaran during a raid conducted on the night…

Patna: The Patna district administration has stepped up its efforts to tackle cybercrime and online financial fraud, directing officials to expedite recovery of victims’ money, track mule bank accounts and identify networks involved in issuing SIM cards using forged documents. A district-wide awareness campaign, including promotion of the national cybercrime helpline 1930 and special ‘Cyber…

Patna: An average of 438 people were arrested every day in ‘dry’ Bihar during June on charges of manufacturing, storing, transporting, selling or consuming liquor.According to figures released by the state’s prohibition and excise department on Tuesday, 13,166 people were arrested under the anti-liquor campaign between June 1 and June 30.“During this period, a total…

Rashtriya Janata Dal spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari resigned from all party posts on Thursday. PATNA: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari on Thursday announced his resignation from the party, alleging that it had “no space for dedicated and loyal workers”.Tiwari, one of the party’s most prominent public faces for several years, announced his decision through…