Tag: news
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Patna: Former Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh in critical condition
(Anjali Shreya, Intern Journalist): Former state agriculture minister Narendra Singh became seriously ill while visiting the Kali temple on Thursday evening. Fell in the temple itself and stoped breathing. He was taken to Jamui Sadar Hospital from where doctors have referred him to Patna.Ajay Singh, son of former Bihar agriculture minister Narendra Singh, is contesting…
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Revival of Bhojpuri Paintings
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist) Patna: Bihar shelters a rich history of art and culture. The splendor of Madhubani painting and Mithila painting are always singing worldwide but is that all we got? Through this article, we strive to unearth the beauty of one such art form, that remained forgotten for quite some time. “Bihari ho?…
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Golghar: The Granary
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist) Patna: None would ever have had the thought of an under-construction giant granary to evolve as a monument of symbolic imminence and importance back in the 1780s. To curb out the devastating famine of 1770, this giant dome-shaped (stupa shaped) granary was built, irrespective of the thought of projecting it as…
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70-year-old couple has a story that’ll move you to tears
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): Social media has emerged as a hero when it comes to helping those who need it the most, especially during these unprecedented times. After a video of Delhi’s Baba Ka Dhaba went viral, people have come together to shower their support for several local vendors who are living hand to mouth…
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Embracing the Goddess in Navratra
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): Durga Puja is the most awaited festival in India. This festival is the celebration of joy and happiness, which is being celebrated differently in various parts of the country. The nine-day long austerity of Navratri is considered very sacred in Hindu mythology. Navratri is the celebration of all the nine incarnations…
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‘Laxmmi Bomb’ name is offensive: Hindu Sena
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): Vishnu Gupta, Founder and National President of Hindu Sena have written a letter to Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar against Akshay Kumar’s ‘Laxmmi Bomb’. Calling the title of the film “highly derogatory” and “offensive”, the letter stated that the word ‘Bomb’ has been used to provoke the Hindu community. Hindu…
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Cong releases manifesto for Bihar polls
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist) Patna: Congress has released its manifesto for the Bihar Assembly elections at party headquarters in Patna, calling it the ‘Badlav Patr’. Congress promised 10 lakh jobs after surveying cities and villages for the requirement of different types of employment and promised Rs1,500 per month as an unemployment allowance. Congress said it…
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Chirag Paswan releases party’s manifesto for Bihar polls
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist) Patna: Lok Janshakti Party chief Chirag Paswan has released the party’s manifesto for Bihar Assembly elections. Paswan said, “I put forward our vision of ‘Bihar 1st Bihari 1st’ which will resolve various problems that the people have been facing.” He promised to develop a coaching city for competitive exams if voted…
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UP POCSO Court sends child rape convict to life sentence after a swift 22-day hearing
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): A POCSO court in Uttar Pradesh has sent a child rape convict to prison sentence till death. The court found him guilty of raping a six-year-old girl in UP’s Hapur district. Special judge Veena Narayan held Dalpat guilty and also slapped a fine of more than Rs two lakh on the…
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UP Madrasas open post lockdown
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): Nearly eight months after Covid-19 triggered lockdown, Madrasas across Uttar Pradesh opened up amid strict protocols issued by the state government on Monday. With social distancing, regular sanitization, and protective face masks only 50% of students are allowed to attend classes. These sessions are being arranged in two shifts. Along with…