Awareness rally taken out against liquor and tobacco

An awareness march against alcohol, tobacco and adulterated food products was taken out in Patna on January 27, 2013.
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Anti-encroachment drive launched at Mithapur Railway Colony

Railway authorities launched anti-encroachment drive at Mithapur Railway Colony in Patna on January 27, 2013.
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Free health check up camp inaugurated

Bihar Government's Chief Secretary Ashok Kumar Sinha inaugurated a health check up camp organised by the IAS Officers Association and IAS Officers Wives Association in Patna on January 27, 2013.
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GISCO launches new TMT bar in Patna

Bhojpuri film actor Ravi Kishen launched GISCO Duramaxx 500D TMT bar at a function in Patna on January 27, 2013.
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Homeopathic Science Congress begins in Patna

Homeopathic Science Congress began at Deep Narayan Singh Regional Institute of Cooperative Management in Patna on January 27, 2013.
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CIMP organises Gnosis' 13

Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) organised its annual function, "Gnosis' 13" in Patna on January 27, 2013.
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Attractive parade marks Republic Day function

Attractive parade by para military forces marked the Republic Day celebration in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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Bravery awards presented on Republic Day

Bihar Governor Debananda Konwar gave away bravery awards on the occasion of Republic Day in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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Martyrs family members get awards

 Bihar Governor Debananda Konwar gave away awards to the family members of martyrs at the Republic Day function in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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Floats hog limelight at Republic Day function in Patna

Tableaux presented by 10 Bihar Government department hogged the limelight at the Republic Day function held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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Footpath vendors stalls gutted in fire

Some footpath stalls were educed to ashes in a fire at New Market area in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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The right way to fight the cold

RJD workers arranged bonfire to keep them warm on January 26, 2013 morning in Patna. RJD national general secretary Ram Kripal Yadav and Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Abdul Bari Siddiqui were also present on the occasion.
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Republic Day celebrated at Patna High Court

Republic Day was celebrated at the Patna High Court on January 26, 2013. Chief Justice Miss Rekha Manharlal Doshit unfurled the National Flag.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar offers Jalebi to students

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar distributed Jalebi (sweets) to students after hoisting the National Flag  at his official residence on the occasion of Republic Day in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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Republic Day celebrated at Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University

Republic Day was celebrated at Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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RJD celebrates Republic Day

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) celebrated the Republic Day at their state headquarters in Patna on January 26, 2013. RJD president Lalu Prasad hoisted the National Flag. He also distributed Jalebi (sweets) to party workers to mark the occasion.
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Impressive show by Art, Culture and Youth Affairs Department

Art, Culture and Youth Affairs Department of Bihar Government presented impressive floats on the occasion of the 64th Republic Day function at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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Jeevika claims third position

The tableau brought out by Jeevika on the occasion of the 64th Republic Day function at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on January 26, 2013 got the third position among the 10 tableaux presented by different government department. Jeevika shared the third prize with State Health Society Bihar, who took out State Health Mission float.
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Bihar Governor unfurls the Tricolour at Gandhi Maidan

Bihar Governor Debananda Konwar hoisted the Tricolour on the occasion of the 64th Republic Day function at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on January 26, 2013. Governor Konwar took salute of the march past and guard of honour. He also witnessed the parade. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was present on the occasion.
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News Papers and Magazine Hawkers Union celebrates Republic Day

News Papers and Magazine Hawkers Union celebrated Republic Day by hoisting tricolour at Congress Maidan and distributing sweets in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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No Tobacco Rally taken out in Patna

Rotary Club Patna organised No Tobacco Rally in Patna on January 27, 2013. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi inaugurated the rally.
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Republic Day celebrated at 1 Anne Marg

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gave salute to the national flag in a Republic Day function organised at his official residence in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Uday Narayan Choudhary hoists national flag at Bihar Assembly

Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Uday Narayan Choudhary hoisted the tricolour at Bihar Assembly on the occasion of Republic Day in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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Dog Lovers' Club organises dog show in Patna

A total of 225 canines took part in the annual dog show organised by Dog Lovers' Club and Small Animal Veterinary Association jointly at the Bihar Veterinary College ground in Patna on January 27, 2013. Buddy, a Neapolitan Mastiff was declared the best among the pets.
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Bihar Education Project tableau emerges top

Bihar Education Project tableau depicting education project for girls emerged top among the 10 tableaux that brought by the different government department out in the Republic Day function  at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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State Health Society Bihar tableau bags third prize

State Health Society Bihar tableau shared the third prize with Jeevika in the Republic Day function held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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Jalasa-e-Seertunnabi held in Patna

Bihar State Sunni Wakf Board organised Jalasa-e-Seertunnabi at Anjuman Islaima Hall in Patna on January 26, 2013.
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Bihar Agriculture Department tableau gets second prize at Republic Day function

The tableau of Bihar Agriculture Department that was brought out in the Republic Day function at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on January 26, 2013. The tableau showcased 'Krishi Karman Award' and was adjudged second among the 10 tableaux.
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Sri Lankan High Commissioner Prasad Kariyawasam meets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Prasad Kariyawasam called on the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Patna on January 25, 2013. He also informed the Chief Minister about Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wish to meet Kumar during his Bodh Gaya visit on February 8, 2013.
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Patna Police nab three, recover Rs 8.5 lakh stolen amount

Patna Police arrested three persons in connection with a robbery at the residence of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLC late Badshah Prasad in Patna on January 25, 2013. City Superintendent of Police Jayant Kant said police had also recovered stolen amount (Rs 8.5 lakh) from the possessions of arrested persons.
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