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]13-year-old boy dies as bullet hits him amid celebratory firing in Bihar
A show-cause notice against the local police station in charge has been served asking him to explain why the procession was taken out under his jurisdiction despite the ban
![Celebratory firing during a procession in Bihar’s Gaya district to mark the re-election of a village head led to the death of a 13-year-old boy (AP Photo/Representative) Celebratory firing during a procession in Bihar’s Gaya district to mark the re-election of a village head led to the death of a 13-year-old boy (AP Photo/Representative)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/12/550x309/387c349c-2b20-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1634018291703.jpg)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 11:35 AM IST
Bihar Cong stages silent protest against Lakhimpur Kheri killings
The leaders sought immediate dismissal of Central minister Ajay Kumar Teni whose son Ashish Mishra allegedly mowed down at least four farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh last week.
![Bihar Congress leaders and party workers stage a silent protest over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, in Patna on Monday. (PTI) Bihar Congress leaders and party workers stage a silent protest over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, in Patna on Monday. (PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/12cd0678-2a9d-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633971546196.jpg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 10:29 PM IST
By Subhash Pathak, Patna
Twelve cops among 32 injured in mob attack, lathicharge at Muz village
The police have arrested seven persons, while a case has been registered against over a dozen people in this connection
![Atleast 12 policemen were injured when an irate mob allegedly attacked them with stones, weapons and sticks following an alleged liquor raid at Muzaffarpur’s Jhitkahiatola village on Sunday midnight. (Hindustan Times) Atleast 12 policemen were injured when an irate mob allegedly attacked them with stones, weapons and sticks following an alleged liquor raid at Muzaffarpur’s Jhitkahiatola village on Sunday midnight. (Hindustan Times)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/55ee8e60-2a96-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633969029365.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 09:47 PM IST
By Avinash Kumar, Patna
Bihar Cabinet okays input subsidy for crop damage due to floods, rains
The Cabinet also gave its nod for payment of ₹50,000 to the nearest kin of those who died due to Covid-19 pandemic
![The Bihar Cabinet has approved farm compensation worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>550 crore to be paid to the affected farmers as agriculture input subsidy. (Bloomberg) The Bihar Cabinet has approved farm compensation worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>550 crore to be paid to the affected farmers as agriculture input subsidy. (Bloomberg)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/49b6bdfe-2aad-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633969027179.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 09:47 PM IST
By Subhash Pathak, Patna
DoT gives radiation clean chit to mobile towers in Bihar
Of the 34% (34,082) mobile towers the DoT had inspected, all conformed to the government’s radiation norms, said Girijesh Kumar Mishra, senior deputy director general, department of telecom, Bihar Licensed Service Area.
![The DoT prescribed maximum limit of power density is 1 Watt per meter square. (Representational image) The DoT prescribed maximum limit of power density is 1 Watt per meter square. (Representational image)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/2e5d0a68-2aad-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633968965849.jpg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 09:46 PM IST
By Ruchir Kumar, Patna
Cong leader seeks SC-monitored inquiry in Amazon’s kickback allegations
The e-retail giants like Amazon and Walmart’s owned Flipkart managed to have a seamless business in India despite legal restraints,” alleged the Congress leader
![Former Union minister and senior Congress leader Subodh Kant Sahai (PTI) Former Union minister and senior Congress leader Subodh Kant Sahai (PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/b69a37c6-2a9d-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633968305808.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 09:35 PM IST
By Subhash Pathak, Patna
Muzaffarpur: 3 smugglers held with gold worth ₹3 crore
The action came after officials of DRI Muzaffarpur unit got a tip-off that three persons will be travelling with huge quantity of smuggled gold in a luxury car. The car was intercepted at Gaighat Maithi Toll plaza in the district, said officials, adding that it was also seized.
![The police seized 35 gold bars. (Representational image) The police seized 35 gold bars. (Representational image)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/a8735600-2aac-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633968245855.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 09:34 PM IST
By Avinash Kumar, Patna
Power issue is there but Bihar ready to meet crisis: Nitish
The chief minister said that for the reduction in power generation, the state government has decided to buy power from other states at expensive prices.
![Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during Janata Ka Darbar programme in Patna on Monday. (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo) Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during Janata Ka Darbar programme in Patna on Monday. (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/f060b74c-2aab-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633968065997.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 09:31 PM IST
By Vijay Swaroop, Patna
State enhances pension for JP Senanis
chief minister Nitish Kumar said that the state government has decided to increase the pension amount of JP Senanis, who spent one to six months in jail from ₹5000 to ₹7500 and for those who spent more than six months in jail to ₹15,000 from the existing ₹10,000.
![Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pay tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his 119th birth anniversary at JP residence in Patna on Monday. (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo) Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pay tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his 119th birth anniversary at JP residence in Patna on Monday. (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/8c5e5980-2aaa-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633967645741.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 09:24 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Patna
Saran molestation case prime accused arrested
Saran SP said no complaint was filed by the victims, yet the police took suo motu cognisance of the matter and lodged an FIR against six persons
![Main accused in the Saran molestation case, Guddu Rai was arrested from his hideout late on Sunday night and the mobile he used in the crime was also recovered. (REUTERS/File Photo) Main accused in the Saran molestation case, Guddu Rai was arrested from his hideout late on Sunday night and the mobile he used in the crime was also recovered. (REUTERS/File Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/d3d64272-2a65-11ec-a8a7-28039111faee_1633938004018.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:10 PM IST
Power crunch hits Bihar; govt pays ₹20 crore more a day to buy power
To meet its deficit, Bihar was still bidding at a high rate and spending an additional ₹20 crore per day to purchase power through private sources. This was in addition to its average monthly bill of ₹800 crore to the NTPC for supply of thermal power from central sector. Yet, it was unable to get the required quantity of power.
![Private players in Bihar are unable to meet the increased demand of thermal power across the country, primarily due to a steep hike in coal prices in the international market due to its shortage. (REUTERS PHOTO.) Private players in Bihar are unable to meet the increased demand of thermal power across the country, primarily due to a steep hike in coal prices in the international market due to its shortage. (REUTERS PHOTO.)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/cd29abb8-29f1-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633888319163.jpg)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 11:22 PM IST
By Ruchir Kumar
Man caught with gold worth ₹28L concealed in rectum at Patna airport
The preventive wing of Patna Customs nabbed the suspect and brought him to Customs headquarters office for interrogation
![A Bengaluru-bound passenger was caught with gold biscuits worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>28.18 lakh concealed in his rectum during security check at Patna’s Jayprakash Narayan International Airport late on Saturday evening (REUTERS/FILE) A Bengaluru-bound passenger was caught with gold biscuits worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>28.18 lakh concealed in his rectum during security check at Patna’s Jayprakash Narayan International Airport late on Saturday evening (REUTERS/FILE)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/666d7818-29e8-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633883998794.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:09 PM IST
By Megha, Patna
Patna deputy Mayor’s son, 3 others held for consuming liquor
Sale, purchase and consumption of liquor is banned in the state under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016.
![The police arrested Patna deputy Mayor Rajni Devi’s 23-year-old son and his three friends for allegedly consuming alcohol at his home. (HT FILE) The police arrested Patna deputy Mayor Rajni Devi’s 23-year-old son and his three friends for allegedly consuming alcohol at his home. (HT FILE)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/b92bc1aa-29e7-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633883638801.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:03 PM IST
By Mukesh Kumar Mishra, Patna
Rift widens in RJD’s first family with Tej Pratap’s fresh dig
In a tweet on Sunday, Tej Pratap said he had never spoken or written about claims being made by independent candidate Sanjay Kumar Yadav a few days back that he would campaign for him
![The sibling rivalry in RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s family seemed headed for worse when his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday took an apparent swipe at his younger brother and the party’s heir apparent Tejashwi Prasad Yadav for “scripting false narratives”. (HT FILE) The sibling rivalry in RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s family seemed headed for worse when his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday took an apparent swipe at his younger brother and the party’s heir apparent Tejashwi Prasad Yadav for “scripting false narratives”. (HT FILE)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/f56fc29c-29ce-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633883099987.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 09:55 PM IST
By Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Bihar crosses 6 crore vaccine doses, 9 states adopt Patna’s successful vaccination model
Having inoculated 1,36,560 doses on August 7, Patna became the fifth district in India to cross the 1 lakh vaccination mark in a single day. It achieved another milestone by becoming the second district in the state after East Champaran to vaccinate over 2 lakh people in a day, having administered 2,01,142 doses during a mega camp on October 2.
![Jharkhand, Assam, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi (NCR) have commenced Covid-19 vaccination mega camps in collaboration with the Care India, after its successful implementation in Patna. (HT PHOTO.) Jharkhand, Assam, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi (NCR) have commenced Covid-19 vaccination mega camps in collaboration with the Care India, after its successful implementation in Patna. (HT PHOTO.)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/ba72ede2-293b-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633810056744.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 01:37 AM IST
By Ruchir Kumar
Nine Indian states adopt Patna Covid vaccination model
Jharkhand, Assam, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi (NCR) have commenced Covid vaccination mega camps in collaboration with Care India, after its successful implementation in Patna, said an official.
![At a vaccination centre in Patna. (HT File) At a vaccination centre in Patna. (HT File)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/79651984-283b-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633796257235.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:47 PM IST
By Ruchir Kumar, Patna
Bihar plans inter level residential schools for girls for backward classes in all districts
In another decision, it was decided to provide online classes and coaching facilities to students from backward classes lodged in various hostels run by the state government.
![The he Bihar government Saturday during a review meeting chaired by CM Nitish Kumar decided to open intermediate level residential schools for girls belonging to OBC section in all the districts. (Santosh Kumar /HT) The he Bihar government Saturday during a review meeting chaired by CM Nitish Kumar decided to open intermediate level residential schools for girls belonging to OBC section in all the districts. (Santosh Kumar /HT)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/150x84/f3a6cc02-291b-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633796229514.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:47 PM IST
By Vijay Swaroop, Patna
Free Ayurveda medicines for patients at AIIMS-Patna
The Ayurveda outdoor patient department (OPD) of Patna’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) will now provide free medicines to its patients, said the institute officials on Friday
![The Ayurveda OPD of AIIMS-Patna will now provide free medicines to its patients. (HT FILE) The Ayurveda OPD of AIIMS-Patna will now provide free medicines to its patients. (HT FILE)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/08/150x84/d249fed2-2842-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633708042800.jpg)
Published on Oct 08, 2021 09:17 PM IST
By Ruchir Kumar, Patna
Paswan death anniversary: Paras, Chirag hold parallel functions in Patna, Delhi
The Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party, led by union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras, held a function in Patna while LJP (Ram Vilas), led by Chirag Paswan, organised a similar function in New Delhi.
![Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pays tribute to former Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan on his first death anniversary at Lok Janshakti Party office in Patna on Friday. (Santosh Kumar /HT) Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pays tribute to former Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan on his first death anniversary at Lok Janshakti Party office in Patna on Friday. (Santosh Kumar /HT)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/08/150x84/db4f85fa-2843-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633707984151.jpg)
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 01:25 AM IST
By Vijay Swaroop, Hindustan Times, Patna
Tej Pratap, Misa missing from RJD’s star campaigners’ list for bypolls, Tejashwi second only to Lalu
The list, which was submitted to Election Commission of India ( ECI) on Thursday by party’s national principal general secretary Abdul Bari Siddiqui, has Lalu Prasad’s name at the top, followed by his younger son and leader of the opposition in Bihar, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, and Siddiqui in the third place.
![RJD leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav. (PTI) RJD leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav. (PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/08/150x84/53e1e5ce-283c-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633707982848.jpg)
Published on Oct 08, 2021 09:16 PM IST
By Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
After 4-year absence, Lalu set to visit Bihar
Party insiders said Prasad would stay at 10 Circular Road, the official residence of former CM and his wife Rabri Devi, under constant supervision of doctors and stay away from the crowd to avoid any health hazard.
![RJD chief Lalu Prasad (ANI) RJD chief Lalu Prasad (ANI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/08/150x84/4c7e17f2-283d-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633707925262.jpg)
Published on Oct 08, 2021 09:15 PM IST
By Subhash Pathak, Patna
11-yr-old brutally killed in Bihar, rape suspected: Police
Superintendent of police, Kaimur , Rakesh Kumar, confirmed the murder and use of iron rods in killing. He said two suspects have been taken into custody and their interrogations were on.
![According to the police, the semi-naked body of the minor girl was found lying on the campus of a residential school for Scheduled Tribes community under Adhaura police station limits of the Maoist-affected Kaimur hills, about 300 km from Patna. According to the police, the semi-naked body of the minor girl was found lying on the campus of a residential school for Scheduled Tribes community under Adhaura police station limits of the Maoist-affected Kaimur hills, about 300 km from Patna.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/07/150x84/e61192b2-2799-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633630443208.jpg)
Updated on Oct 08, 2021 04:03 AM IST
By Prasun K Mishra, Hindustan Times, Bhabua
Girls from shelter homes in Bihar bag jobs with star hotels
In all, 14 girls selected from shelter homes in Bihar were sent to Eurindian Academy of Hotel Management in Bengaluru by the state government in December 2020
![Ten girls from shelter homes in Bihar have been selected to work with star category hotels and a hotel management institute in Bengaluru after completion of their one-year diploma course in hotel management. (Representative Picture) (Shutterstock) Ten girls from shelter homes in Bihar have been selected to work with star category hotels and a hotel management institute in Bengaluru after completion of their one-year diploma course in hotel management. (Representative Picture) (Shutterstock)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/07/150x84/21e0674a-277d-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633624864128.jpg)
Published on Oct 07, 2021 10:11 PM IST
By Reena Sopam, Patna
JAP-Cong alliance talks hit a hurdle
Soon after his release from jail in a 32-year-old kidnapping case on Tuesday, Yadav had praised Congress, saying that his party will “support Congress in the assembly by-elections”.
![The talks of alliancemerger between former Madhepura MP Rajiv Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav‘s Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) and Congress seem to have hit a hurdle for now with JAP deciding to field candidate in Kusheshwarsthan assembly seat for the upcoming bypoll. (HT FILE) The talks of alliancemerger between former Madhepura MP Rajiv Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav‘s Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) and Congress seem to have hit a hurdle for now with JAP deciding to field candidate in Kusheshwarsthan assembly seat for the upcoming bypoll. (HT FILE)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/07/150x84/44e345d6-277e-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633621862893.jpg)
Published on Oct 07, 2021 09:21 PM IST
By Vijay Swaroop, Patna
Four new sites in Bihar in protected monuments’ list
These include archaeological remains discovered on the banks of Chandan river in Amarpur block of Banka district, the huge mound discovered at Guwaridih-Bariarpur in Bhagalpur district, the ancient Lord Shiva temple at Dumaria village in Gopalganj district and mausoleum of Qamar Ali and Sultan Ali and Dulhin Mandir at Sherghati in Gaya.
![Guwaridih mound in Bhagalpur. (HT Photo) Guwaridih mound in Bhagalpur. (HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/07/150x84/62fb7570-2774-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633621804530.jpg)
Published on Oct 07, 2021 09:20 PM IST
By Reena Sopam, Patna
Wish to simplify working at govt offices, says BPSC topper Gourav Singh
After attempting twice to crack the exam and getting a satisfactory rank, the 65th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam topper Gourav Singh secured the first rank in his third attempt with sheer grit, and now wishes to improve the working at government offices for convenience of people
![BPSC topper Gourav Singh (HT Photo) BPSC topper Gourav Singh (HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/07/150x84/f05624d6-2785-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633621802775.jpg)
Published on Oct 07, 2021 09:20 PM IST
By Megha, Patna
Buying helmets with two-wheelers now mandatory: Bihar transport dept
Transport minister Sheela Kumari held a meeting on Thursday with all DTOs to strictly implement the sale of helmets with two-wheelers. She said the decision was taken to reduce injuries and fatalities during road accidents.
![At a two-wheeler showroom. (HT File) At a two-wheeler showroom. (HT File)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/07/150x84/eadc83ca-2775-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633621382573.jpg)
Published on Oct 07, 2021 09:13 PM IST
By Megha, Patna
Bodh Gaya in Bihar to get face lift as round-the-year tourist destination
Union tourism ministry has announced development plans for Bihar's Bodh Gaya, a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site, to attract tourists all year round.
![Union tourism ministry plans to get new infrastructure and facilities in Bodh Gaya, Bihar to make it a round-the-year tourist destination. Union tourism ministry plans to get new infrastructure and facilities in Bodh Gaya, Bihar to make it a round-the-year tourist destination.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/07/148x111/049296b6-b6cd-11eb-8b7d-20c4334652de_1621227908709_1633603410534.jpg)
Published on Oct 07, 2021 04:16 PM IST
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3 top RSS functionaries visited Bihar in last one month
An RSS worker described the high profile visits by RSS functionaries to Bihar as ‘routine’ and claimed that these were related just to the organisational work
![Three top RSS functionaries have visited Bihar in the last one month beginning with chief Mohan Bhagwat’s visit in early September. (PTI Photo File) Three top RSS functionaries have visited Bihar in the last one month beginning with chief Mohan Bhagwat’s visit in early September. (PTI Photo File)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211012071302im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/07/150x84/3f3163d0-272d-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633584060261.jpg)
Published on Oct 07, 2021 10:51 AM IST
By Arun Kumar