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Stay ahead with the latest from Patna! Get crucial updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for January 8, 2026. Watch the full video for complete details.
Stay ahead with the latest from Patna! Get crucial updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for January 8, 2026. Watch the full video for complete details.
CM Yogi Adityanath's cabinet approves Rs 351.48 crore upgrade for Varanasi's SSPG Hospital into a 500-bed multi super-speciality facility. Project to be completed in 4 years, easing healthcare burden in the region.
Patna Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena orders engineers to safeguard city drainage during metro construction. Special teams deployed to monitor major nalas and prevent waterlogging. Read for details.
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Get the latest updates from Patna on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for January 7, 2026. Stay informed with our comprehensive roundup.
Patna Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against public spitting. Offenders face a Rs 500 fine and will be shamed as 'Nagar Shatru' on city screens. Learn about the new rules.
Patna's state-of-the-art Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Science City is fast-tracking exhibit installations in three remaining galleries. The project, costing ~Rs 214 crore, aims for full completion by 2027. Explore the details.
Patna police arrested 11 gang members for illegal land possession and seized weapons & liquor. SP details the operation in Gaurichak. Read the full story.
Explore how Patna's neighbourhoods like Boring Road and Kankarbagh are transforming into aesthetic cafe hubs, driven by youth demand for ambience and Instagram-worthy spaces. Discover the stories behind this cultural shift.
Explore the forgotten legacy of Patna's iconic coffee houses at Latif Manzil and New Dak Bungalow Road, where politics, literature, and culture once thrived over coffee. Discover why these vibrant addas vanished.
Patna Municipal Corporation deploys special teams for city-wide drain cleaning before monsoon. Target completion is Jan 31, 2025. Read about the multi-layer strategy.
Patna police cracked a house burglary case in Police Colony, arresting four from Araria. Stolen TVs, phones recovered. Details on the police operation inside.
A 45-year-old patient died after falling from Lokpriya Hospital in Meerut. Family alleges he was pushed by staff, while hospital claims it was suicide. Police are investigating.
As Patna aims for a top 10 rank in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, its own civic headquarters faces neglect with broken lifts, foul washrooms, and tobacco stains, raising serious questions about its preparedness.
Get the latest from Patna on January 3, 2026. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Watch the full video for all details.
Dr Rakesh Chaudhary, head of orthopaedics at Patna Medical College, assumes additional role as director of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan Super Specialty Hospital. Read about his new responsibilities.
The body of Akash Kumar, 13, was discovered near a Marine Drive pillar in Patna's Alamganj. Police investigate a possible fall from the bridge. Read the latest details.
Patna STF and police shot alleged extortionist Manager Rai, who targeted former Bihar DGP's son-in-law. Rai, with over 20 cases, was injured and arrested. Read the full details.
Patna Police arrested six criminals in separate robbery and illegal arms cases. Senior officers also returned 33 recovered mobile phones to owners under Operation Muskaan. Read the full details.
Patna district reports an 8.3% overall reduction in cognizable crimes from Jan-Nov 2025. SSP Sharma credits aggressive action against illegal arms and narcotics. Read the full report.
GRP arrests two men for posing as police officers and stealing ₹22.5 lakh from a gold trader at Patna Junction. ₹19 lakh recovered. Read the full investigation details.
Patna ushered in 2026 with massive celebrations. Over 8.5 lakh devotees visited Mahavir and Iskcon temples, while parks and Patna Zoo saw thousands. Discover how the city celebrated.
Patna DM orders a major drive to clear encroachments and ease traffic. Special teams to work across all zones until Jan 31. Fines up to Rs 20,000 for violations. Read details.
Relatives of a woman declared dead on arrival at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital vandalized the emergency ward. Police have booked the husband and others for rioting. Details inside.
A tragic train accident near Barh station claims a woman's life and leaves her husband, the family's sole breadwinner, severely injured. Police also probe a separate murder case in Bihta. Read the full report.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reviewed the six-storey LNJPN Super Speciality Hospital construction in Patna, directing officials to expedite work for a March 2026 completion. The Rs 215 crore project aims to provide advanced orthopaedic care.
Two construction workers died and one was injured after a speeding truck hit their motorcycle on NH-22 in Jehanabad. The truck driver fled. Police are investigating.
Patna Municipal Corporation unveils a 2026 roadmap for cleaner, citizen-friendly infrastructure. Key plans include 26 organised vending zones, a major waste-to-energy project, and city-wide repairs. Read more.
Patna police announce a detailed traffic & parking plan from Jan 1-4, 2026, for New Year crowds at Gandhi Maidan. Check route diversions, vehicle bans, and new parking zones to avoid congestion.
Patna Police exposed a 2-year fake recruitment racket for Patna Metro jobs, arresting three. The gang used a fraudulent website & social media ads, duping aspirants of lakhs. Read the full investigation details.