Patna
Metropolis and state capital of Bihar, India
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Patna, historically known as Pāṭaliputra, is the capital and largest city of the state of Bihar in India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Patna had a population of 2.35 million, making it the 19th largest city in India. Covering 250 square kilometres (97 sq mi) and over 2.5 million people, its urban agglomeration is the 18th largest in India. Patna also serves as the seat of Patna High Court. The Buddhist, Hindu and Jain pilgrimage centres of Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodh Gaya and Pawapuri are nearby and Patna City is a sacred city for Sikhs as the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh was born here. The modern city of Patna is mainly on the southern bank of the river Ganges. The city also straddles the rivers Son, Gandak and Punpun. The city is approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) in length and 16 to 18 kilometres wide.
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Posters put up in Patna to support Lalu Yadav after ED questioning: 'Tiger abhi zinda hai'After the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) grilled Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and others in connection with the land-for-job scam, posters supporting the former Bihar CM were put..DNA - Published | |
'Paltu chacha kahan hain?': Tej Pratap's scooter ride outside Nitish Kumar's house on Holi - WatchTej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Yadav, celebrated Holi with RJD party workers in Patna. He mocked Bihar CM Nitish Kumar by shouting provocative remarks near his residence. Yadav also asked a police..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Meet Ronit Jha, who overcame social stigma, cleared BPSSC and became Bihar's first....Ronit's academic journey began in Sitamarhi, where he completed his schooling before moving to Patna for higher education.DNA - Published | |
Select outfits like RSS and industrial houses running country: Congress' Rahul Gandhi in PatnaCongress leader Rahul Gandhi claims that organizations like RSS and industrial houses control India. He advocates for a caste census and removing the 50% reservation cap. Gandhi also criticizes RSS..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Government notifies appointment of Patna HC CJ as new Supreme Court judgeJustice Krishnan Vinod Chandran has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, effective from the date he assumes charge, with Justice Ashutosh Kumar succeeding him as the acting Chief Justice of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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'BJP cutting thumb of youth like Ekalavya': Rahul Gandhi backs protesting studentsRahul Gandhi supported aspirants, accusing the BJP of undermining youth futures through flawed recruitment processes. Protests in Patna are intensifying with additional political backing from leaders..IndiaTimes - Published | BPSC row: 'Not a supporter of lathicharge,' says NDA ally Chirag Paswan calls for 'immediate intervention' by Nitish govtChirag Paswan, an NDA ally, criticized lathicharge and water cannons used on students protesting in Patna over alleged BPSC exam irregularities. He urged Bihar's chief minister Nitish Kumar for..IndiaTimes - Published |
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From lathicharge to water cannons: Bihar police crackdown on protesting BPSC aspirantsPatna police used water cannons and mild-lathi charge to disperse BPSC aspirants protesting for a re-exam of the 70th BPSC prelims at Gandhi Maidan. Despite police urging to vacate, students continued..IndiaTimes - Published | Who is IPS Sweety Sahrawat, Patna Central SP leading police during BPSC protest?BPSC aspirants' protest intensified on Sunday in Patna and the police resorted to cane-charge and the use of water cannons.DNA - Published |
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First ‘scheduled service’ of vessels launched on Ganga, Brahmaputra, Barak riversIndia's shipping ministry launched a 'scheduled service' for cargo vessels on the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Barak rivers, alongside the 'Jalvahak' incentive scheme. This initiative aims to boost cargo..IndiaTimes - Published | Who is Khan Sir? Is he still in custody after joining BPSC aspirants' protest in Patna? Check latest update hereKhan Sir, while speaking to the media over the ongoing protests, said that they have nothing to do with politics and would stand with those who will listen to their demandsDNA - Published |
Dead man's eye goes missing at Patna hospital, doctors allege 'rats ate it off'After a man in Bihar's Patna succumbed to bullet injury, his left eye went missing as his body was placed on a bed in the hospital.DNA - Published | 'BJP se satoge toh katoge': Poster outside RJD office in Patna counters Yogi Adityanath's 'batenge' rhetoricRJD in Patna displayed posters criticizing Yogi Adityanath's 'batenge toh katenge' remark, accusing the BJP of betrayal and highlighting issues like inflation and unemployment. They further criticized..IndiaTimes - Published |
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NEET-UG exam row: CBI arrests two from Patna in paper leak caseNEET-UG exam row: CBI arrests two from Patna in paper leak caseDNA - Published | In cruel twist, it's those who cleared exam now getting sleepness nightsAmid a CBI probe, political parties, including grand alliance's RJD, Congress and CPI-ML, have demanded cancellation of the NEET-UG 2024 even as the SC has ordered counselling to go ahead while also..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Mistaken' delivery by Jharkhand firm tied to Bihar NEET leak?CBI initiated an investigation into alleged irregularities in NEET-UG in Patna. The probe involves questioning suspects, including Chandra Kishore Yadav, and collecting evidence like burnt question..IndiaTimes - Published | India needs flexible, less stressful exam system: Dharmendra PradhanNTA maintains 'leak' of NEET-UG exams in Patna was localised, supported by Bihar Police investigation. CBI to probe irregularities, but NTA opposes cancellation unless SC intervenes.IndiaTimes - Published |
NEET paper leak case: RJD leader Tejashwi's aide booked room for arrested students, alleges Bihar deputy CM Vijay SinhaDeputy CM Vijay Sinha accused Tejashwi Yadav of NEET paper leak involvement, detailing calls made by Tejashwi's secretary to book accommodations in Patna for the mastermind, Sikandar Yadavendu. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Patna high court strikes down Bihar govt's 65% reservation in jobs, educationPatna high court on Thursday struck down a 65 per cent reservation cap set by the Bihar government in government jobs and educational institutions. The decision came in response to writ petitions..IndiaTimes - Published |
Why blame a dead man even before probe: Loco pilot's kinFamily of deceased loco pilot, Anil Kumar, shocked by railway accusations. Amit Kumar plans legal action to clear Anil's name. Anil leaves behind wife Roshni, sons Ujjwal and Aarush. Family in Patna..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi to Patna in 3 hours: Check route, stations, top speed to be...The bullet train promises several advantages. It will significantly cut travel time between Patna and New Delhi, benefiting travellers and allowing for convenient leisure tripsDNA - Published |
'We'll win all 40 seats in Bihar': RJD leader Rabri Devi after casting vote in PatnaIndiaTimes - Published | Main accused in Patna student's murder held, hunt on for accomplicesChandan Kumar, a final year student of Patna College, was arrested for the murder of Harsh Raj at Patna Law College due to an old enmity between student groups.IndiaTimes - Published |
