Patna Headlines: Major Civic, Traffic & Political Updates
Get the latest from Patna on December 17, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Watch the full video for all details.
Get the latest from Patna on December 17, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Watch the full video for all details.
Patna DM Thiyagarajan S M ordered surprise checks at 31 health centres. Salaries of absent medical officers withheld. Read about the crackdown to improve public healthcare.
Major traffic disruption between Patna and Ara as Shivala-Kanhauli road closes for over 7 months for NHAI's elevated road project. Check diversion routes and school vehicle timings.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar distributed appointment letters to 2,390 candidates in the state power sector. He also reviewed the advanced State Load Dispatch Centre, highlighting Bihar's tech leadership.
Patna bans organised physical training at Gandhi Maidan due to extensive damage. Activities shifted to Ganga Ghats. New traffic, security measures announced.
A Patna woman's social media romance turned into a nightmare when 'Sonu' was revealed as a married father of three. Police arrested him for cheating and blackmail. Read the full story.
A crucial road between Patna and Ara will be closed for over seven months for an elevated road project. Check new diversion routes and special timings for school vehicles here.
Key Patna-Ara road stretch closed from Dec 18 to July 15 for elevated road work. Check official diversion routes and special timings for school vehicles here.
Patna's flagship Adalatganj pond, renovated at Rs 10.62 crore under Smart City, now has broken lights, idle machines & poor upkeep. Visitors pay Rs 20 for little to see. Read the full report.
A parked car caught fire near Raja Bazar in Patna, spreading to motorcycles and causing traffic disruption. Fire officer Shashi Kant Sharma details the incident. Read for full details.
Indian Railways establishes a 24/7 help desk at Patna's airport to assist passengers stranded due to IndiGo flight cancellations since Dec 4. Special trains and extra coaches deployed. Read how railways stepped in.
IndiGo cancelled 11 flights at Patna's JP Airport, causing major disruptions. Passengers faced high fares & job loss fears. Airport director cites software issues. Read more.
Patna reels from two daring daylight robberies within 24 hours, with criminals looting over Rs 10 lakh. Police are scanning CCTV footage and have launched intensive searches. Read for details.
Madhya Pradesh officially changes Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan per MHA directive. CM Mohan Yadav met Governor at newly named Lok Bhavan. Discover which other states have made the switch.
Indian Railways launches contingency plan with special trains & extra coaches from Patna after mass IndiGo flight cancellations. ECR ensures relief for stranded passengers.
Patna police arrested two men with counterfeit CBI identity cards near the airport, uncovering a gang that cheated people for over a year. Learn how they operated.
Punjab Governor's official residence in Chandigarh is now Lok Bhavan. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria welcomed the change, linking it to Sardar Patel's vision and India's democratic ethos.
A reckless driver in a speeding SUV injured six people, including two teenagers, on the Bakhtiyarpur-Patna four-lane. Read the full details of the shocking accident and the aftermath.
Punjab's Raj Bhavan is now Lok Bhavan, a people-centric rebranding by the Centre. The historic change reflects a shift towards public accessibility. Read more.
Get the latest from Patna on December 4, 2025. Essential updates on civic alerts, traffic conditions, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the day's biggest news.
Patna police arrested Sagar Kumar from Dhanbad after his photo with a pistol went viral on social media. The arrest was made from AG Colony on Wednesday. Read the full details.
Jharkhand's Raj Bhavans in Ranchi and Dumka are now Lok Bhavans. Governor Gangwar pledges enhanced public accessibility. Explore the history and political reactions.
Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat has ordered the immediate renaming of all Raj Bhavans in the state to Lok Bhavans. This follows a central advisory and aims to make the institution more people-centric. Read the full story.
A 25-year-old woman, Priyanka Kumari, was allegedly killed by her husband's friends in Patna's Rajiv Nagar. The incident followed a monetary dispute. Police investigation is ongoing.
Patna Police's Shakti Suraksha Dal received nearly 1,909 distress calls from women in November. The teams provided counselling, legal aid, and even acted as emergency ambulances. Discover how this initiative is making the city safer.
Chhattisgarh Governor's residence is now 'Lok Bhavan' following a central directive. The change, effective Dec 2, 2025, aims to reflect a 'people's house'. Read the full story.
Following an MHA directive, eight Indian states and Ladakh UT have renamed the Governor's house from 'Raj Bhavan' to 'Lok Bhavan' to move away from colonial-era nomenclature. Read the full story.
The proposed renaming of Nagpur Raj Bhavan to 'Lok Bhavan' is delayed, pending formal approval from Governor Acharya Devvrat. The move is part of a national effort to replace colonial-era terms.
Odisha's Raj Bhavan is now Lok Bhavan, a historic name change announced by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati. The move, inspired by PM Modi's vision, aims to foster public engagement and transparency. Read more.
Patna district administration launched a major drive against illegal encroachments, removing carts & structures to ease traffic. DM Thiyagrajan SM directs strict action. Read more.