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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

RJD releases 'Chargesheet' against Nitish Kumar Government

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) state president Ramchandra Purve and other leaders released "Chargesheet" against the Nitish Kumar led NDA Government, in Patna on November 26, 2011. The RJD "Chargesheet" alleged that the achievements claimed by the NDA-2 Government in the last one year were misleading and a bundle of lies.
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Two eve teasers arrested in Patna

Secretariat Police arrested two youths on the charges of eve teasing in Patna on November 26, 2011.
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Maulana Salman Nadwi felicitated

A function was organised to felicitate Maulana Salman Nadwi at Shamshul Hoda Madrasa in Patna on November 26, 2011.
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Stage set for LJP's foundation day celebrations

Lok Janashakti Party (LJP) president Ram Vilas Paswan inspected the preparation work for his party’s foundation day function at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on November 26, 2011. LJP celebrates its foundation day on November 28.

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Patna witnesses unprecedented traffic jam





Unprecedented traffic jam was witnessed on all the roads leading to Patna Junction station in Patna on November 26, 2011 following road blocked by auto-rickshaw drivers. They also staged demonstration in support of their demands. The agitating drivers were demanding auto-rickshaw stand near station roundabout. The district administration recently declared areas near Budha Smriti Park (closer to Patna Junction) as no parking and no vending zone.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

NCC Day celebrated in Patna




National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrated its 63rd Raising Day at the Patna College ground in Patna on November 26, 2011. The day was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. Cadets took part in ceremonial parade, quick attack demonstration, cultural programes, aero-modeling and ship-modeling. Major General Rajpal Singh, Additional Deputy Director General of Bihar and Jharkhand Directorate was the chief guest. Patna University Vice Chancellor Dr Shambhu Nath Singh released a souvenir on the occasion.
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Alcohol Prohibition Day observed in Patna



Bihar Government organised a function to observe "Alcohol Prohibition Day' in Patna on November 26, 2011. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the function. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi was present on the occasion. A painting exhibition depicting the consumption of liquor a social evil was also organised to add charm to the function.
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Bhojpuri audio CD 'Babal Kara Di' launched

New Bhojpuri audio CDs “Babal Kara Di” and “ Waterproof Lahanga” were released at New Woogi Boogi Dance Club in Patna on November 26, 2011.

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Cultural function marks NCC Day celebrations

Girl cadets presented attractive cultural programmes to celebrate NCC Day in Patna on November 26, 2011.
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Bal Olympiad begins in Patna




Bal Olympiad (Children's Olympic) began at the Moinul Haq Stadium in Patna on November 26, 2011. Bihar Human Resources Development Minister PK Shahi inaugurated the Olympiad. Cultural function and several other track and filed events marked the opening day function. The four-day sports festival was organised by Kilkakri and Human Resources Development Department of Bihar jointly.
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All-party meeting held on proposed Bihar Lokayukta Bill




Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar presided over an all-party meeting on the proposed Bihar Lokayukta Bill in Patna on November 26, 2011. State Government wants to introduce the Bill in the Winter Session of the Assembly. The Opposition, however, suggested that the Bill should be introduced in the Budget Session next year. They also want full and proper discussions at all levels.

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Seminar on Allama Fazl Haq Khairbadi held


Maulana Yaseen Akhtar Misbahi, Director, Al-Qalam Foundation, New Delhi, delivered a keynote address on Allama Fazl Haq Khairbadi, a 19th century writer and noted Arabic scholar, at Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library in Patna on November 26, 2011. Misbahi said Khairbadi played a key role in generating social mood for the mass upsurge of 1857.

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Rental flats holders raise their issues

Rental flats Samyukta Sangharsha Morcha (Joint Action Committee) staged dharna at Kankarbagh auto-rickshaw stand in support of their demands in Patna on November 26, 2011.

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Shivam TMT bar launched in Bihar

Bhojpuri film star Manoj Tiwari launched Shivam TMT bar in Patna on November 26, 2011.

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Experts discuss treatment gap in mental health

Several experts expressed their view in the 18th National conference of Indian Association for Social Psychiatry on treatment gap in mental health in Patna on November 26, 2011.
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Durga Dusta organises Vikash Daur

Durga Dusta organised Vikash Daur (Development Run) in Patna on November 26, 2011.
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'Alcohol Prohibition Awareness Van' flagged off

Drinking liquor is injuries to health. Patna District Magistrate Sanjay Kumar Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Alok Kumar jointly flagged off 'Alcohol Prohibition Awareness Van' to observe the Alcohol Prohibition Day in Patna on November 26, 2011.
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Gopi Krishna Kanodia memorial lecture series held

Gopi Krishna Kanodia memorial lecture series was organised at Chandragupta Institute of Management in Patna on November 26, 2011. Bihar Health Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey inaugurated the seminar. The Minister also felicitated Dr Rajendra Arun and Dr Vinodbala Arun by presenting them a Madhubani painting.

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Ravishankar Prasad hits out at FDI in retail sector

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesman Ravishankar Prasad said that country would suffer huge loss by allowing the FDI in retail sector. Talking to reporters in Patna on November 26, 2011, Prasad alleged that the union government had taken the decision on FDI in retail sector under foreign pressure.
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Monday, November 28, 2011

Kalashree awards ceremony held

Bihar Kalashree Purashkar Parishad and Bihar Art and Culture Development Council organised prize-distribution-cum-cultural function at Kalidas Rangalaya in Patna on November 26, 2011. The programme was organised to pay tributes to Yamuna Choudhary on latter’s death anniversary.
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Sunday, November 27, 2011

MLC Sanjay Singh inaugurates Bihar State table tennis championships

Bihar Table Tennis Association (BTTA) president and MLC Sanjay Singh inaugurated the 60th Bihar State table tennis championships at Young Men's Institute in Patna on November 25, 2011. As many as 38 district units have been participating in the tournament. BTTA secretary Mukesh Roy was present on the occasion.
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Bihar Energy Minister Bijendra Parasad Yadav releases report card of electricity department


Bihar Energy Minister Bijendra Parasad Yadav held a meeting with top officials of his department at Vidyut Bhavan in Patna on November 25, 2011. The Minister also released report card of his department.
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School children protest transfer of City SP Shivdeep Lande

School children and university students stage demonstration in protest against the transfer of City SP Shivdeep W Lande in Patna on November 25, 2011. Superintendent of Police (City-Central) Shivdeep Lande was transferred by the State Government to Araria.
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Ram Vilas Paswan hits out at Nitish Kumar's report card

Lok Janashakti Party (LJP) president and former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan alleged that the report card released by the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was a "bundle of lies". Talking to reporters in Patna on November 25, 2011, Paswan demanded an independent inquiry to verify Chief Minister's claims.
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar releases report card of first year of his second term





Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar released the report card "Vikas Yatra" after completing six years in Government and first year of the second term in Patna on November 25, 2011. Unveiling the report card, the Chief Minister said better land management would be next agenda of his Government. He announced to increase the retirement age of the university teachers and Government doctors from 62 to 65 years. He also announced to launch Paudhshala Protsahan Yojana and Vriksha Patta Yojana to give a much-needed boost to Green Bihar campaign.
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Sangeet Sarovar holds annual function


Sangeet Sarovar held its annual function at Kalidas Rangalaya in Patna on November 25, 2011.
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Department and Health Care and Beauty Culture of JD Women's College holds annual function

Department and Health Care and Beauty Culture of JD Women's College organised its annual function in Patna on November 25, 2011. Certificates were also awarded on the occasion.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Jan Pahal to intensify agitation against corruption

Jan Pahal decided to intensify its agitation against corruption. This was stated by the office-bearers of the association in Patna on November 25, 2011.
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