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Time of India
16 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
State has target to raise green cover by 17% by 2028: Minister
Patna: On World Environment Day, Sunil Kumar, minister for environment, forest and climate change, launched the song 'Harit Bihar banayenge-naya Bihar banayenge' at the Patna zoo on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He also provided assistance of Rs 25,000 to Rajesh Kumar, known as 'Oxygen Man', for his contribution towards environmental conservation. During the event, the minister highlighted the state's progress in increasing its forest cover from 7.62% in 2004 to 15.05% at present, with a target to reach 17% by 2028. He said efforts made by the govt for the promotion of eco-tourism in the state, such as the development of sites like Rajgir, Valmiki Nagar, and Bodh Gaya, are yielding results. "Bihar is not only a land of historical heritage but also environmentally rich. Animal parks like Patna zoo serve as major centres of awareness," he said, adding that initiatives like the Hariyali Mission, Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali and 'Ek ghanta paryavaran ke naam' have engaged all sections of society. He recalled the PM's 'Ek ped maa ke naam' initiative and appealed to people to participate in the environment's protection by planting saplings in the name of their kin. On this occasion, the department's additional chief secretary, Harjot Kaur Bamhrah, stated that environment's protection is possible not only through govt's efforts but also through people's cooperation.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Bihar: Minor rape victim's death due to alleged delay in treatment sparks anger
The death of a 10-year-old rape victim in the eastern Indian state of Bihar after an alleged delay in medical treatment has sparked outrage in the girl died on Sunday morning at the state government-run Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) in the capital Patna. Her uncle has alleged that the child's condition worsened as she was kept waiting in an ambulance for around four hours on Saturday before being admitted to the authorities have denied this, saying that claims of a delay in admission are "baseless". The girl's death has made national headlines, with opposition leaders accusing the Bihar government - a coalition led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal United (JD(U)) - of gross mismanagement. The government has denied any girl is from the Dalit community, which is at the bottom of the Hindu caste hierarchy. Dalits face widespread mistreatment in India despite laws in place to protect the outrage, the National Human Rights Commission and National Commission for Women have criticised the incident and asked for the hospital's role to be investigated. Rape victims cannot be named under Indian law. The girl was raped on 26 May, allegedly by a man who lived near her aunt's house in Muzaffarpur. Police have arrested the man and are investigating the girl went missing while she was playing outside her house. Her family members later found her lying injured near a road. Police officials have told reporters that she had several knife was first taken to a local hospital and then to the Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH), around 85km (53 miles) from Vibha, the superintendent of SKMCH, told BBC Hindi that the child had several injuries, including wounds on her chest and neck, but that her condition had stabilised. She was referred to PMCH as she needed reconstruction surgery on her windpipe, Ms Vibha at PMCH, the child's uncle said, they faced a delay in admission while the child waited in the ambulance."They [the hospital staff] made us run around for four hours from one hospital department to another one," he alleged. She was later admitted to the gynaecology department, he hospital has denied the allegations. IS Thakur, a top hospital official, said that the child's family had initially admitted her to the paediatrics department but that she was sent to the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) department because of her injuries."Since we do not have an ICU in ENT, the child was shifted to the ICU of the gynaecology department," he said, adding that the child was brought in an Advance Life Support ambulance, which is equipped to offer critical care."The allegations of a delay in getting a hospital bed are baseless," Mr Thakur said. The child's plight began making news after a viral video showed members of the opposition Congress party arguing with hospital staff, demanding that she be parties in the state have held several protests since the leader Rahul Gandhi said that the girl's death was "extremely shameful" and demanded that strict action be taken against negligent officers."The rape victim waited for hours outside PMCH to be admitted... what is the use of the big buildings being built in the name of hospitals when there is chaos, corruption, misbehaviour, lack of resources and insensitivity all around?" the state's main opposition party Rashtriya Janata Dal said on of the BJP and JD(U) have denied any negligence. Anamika Singh Patel, a BJP spokesperson, called the girl's death "unfortunate"."But I myself run a hospital and I know that getting a bed in a hospital is a process which takes time. People in our government are working responsibly," she incident has also brought attention to the condition of Bihar's medical infrastructure, months before the state assembly election is due to be month, a patient at another government hospital in Patna said that a rat bit his toe while he was asleep. Hospital authorities had launched an investigation into the Tuesday, in a scathing editorial titled Bihar's Shame, the Times of India newspaper highlighted the sorry state of hospitals in the state. It referenced a recent report that found that only half of all ventilators in government hospitals were functional and that capital Patna had just one government doctor for 11,541 people. That ratio is much worse in rural BBC News India on Instagram, YouTube, X and Facebook.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
10 things to know about the Muzaffarpur rape case that shook Bihar
Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram speaks with the media during a protest after the death of a minor Dalit rape victim during treatment at a hospital, in Patna. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The death of a 9-year-old Dalit girl after a brutal rape in Bihar's Muzaffarpur has triggered outrage across the country. As allegations of medical negligence and administrative failure emerge, here are 10 things to know about the case that has prompted interventions from the NHRC, NCW, and national leaders: 1. Brutal assault on a 9-year-old girl in Muzaffarpur On May 26, the minor girl was allegedly lured with chocolate near her aunt's house and taken to a maize field where she was raped and physically assaulted. She sustained serious neck and internal injuries. 2. Referred to Patna after initial treatment She was first admitted to Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) in Muzaffarpur. Due to her critical condition, she was referred to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) on May 30. 3. Left in an ambulance for hours at PMCH According to her uncle, the child was kept waiting for 2-3 hours inside an ambulance outside PMCH before being admitted. Despite her condition, proper care was allegedly delayed, and the family claims she was only admitted after they raised a ruckus. 4. Allegations of negligence and overmedication The family alleged that doctors gave the child sedatives through the night, and she died the next morning. They also claimed they had to spend Rs 25,000 at the government hospital. 5. NHRC issues notices, calls it a violation of human rights The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognisance and issued notices to the chief secretary and DGP of Bihar, calling the incident a serious human rights violation. A detailed report has been sought within two weeks. 6. NCW demands immediate action, cites 'systemic failures' National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar also took suo motu cognisance, demanding a probe into the role of the hospital authorities and police, and calling the delay in treatment "gross negligence." 7. RJD's Tejashwi Yadav slams government for inaction RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government of prioritising elections over justice. He said the CM and Deputy CMs haven't even acknowledged the case, calling the law and order situation in Bihar "criminal disorder." 8. Rahul Gandhi blames 'double-engine' government Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi posted on X that the girl's life could've been saved with timely medical care. He blamed the NDA's negligence and vowed to fight until the family receives justice. 9. Government promises Rs 4 lakh ex gratia, fast-track trial Bihar minister Kedar Gupta announced a Rs 4 lakh compensation, promised a chargesheet within 10 days, and said the government would seek a death sentence for the accused within two months. 10. Accused is a repeat offender According to media reports cited by the NHRC, the same accused had previously raped another 12-year-old girl and tried to kill her. The delay in action raises questions about policing and prevention mechanisms.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
11-year-old Dalit rape victim dies of injuries in Patna
A minor Dalit girl who was raped and found with nearly 20 knife wounds in Muzaffarpur died at the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) on Sunday (June 1, 2025). The brutal assault took place on May 26, the police said. The 11-year-old was transferred to Patna on Saturday for better medical treatment, but was allegedly left in pain inside the ambulance outside the Patna hospital for about five hours, and was admitted after intervention by Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar. The police said the girl was found with nearly 20 knife injuries on and around her neck in a pit at a brick kiln. A first information report (FIR) was lodged against a 30-year-old man on the complaint of the girl's uncle and the accused was arrested in the same evening. The injured girl was initially treated at the Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in Muzaffarpur and underwent surgery that lasted hours, but doctors had said she remained critical. The girl was under the care of her mother and cousin after the death of her father. Animesh Chandra Gyani, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, West -2, Muzaffarpur, told The Hindu, 'Doctor has confirmed rape.' Following the death of the girl, Congress workers in Muzaffarpur blocked the road while raising slogans against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Health Minister Mangal Pandey. Mr. Rajesh Kumar blamed the State government for her death and alleged she died due to lack of proper and timely treatment. Congress workers also burnt the effigies of the Chief Minister and the Health Minister in Patna. 'The irresponsible Janata Dal (United)-Bharatiya Janata Party government pushed the minor Dalit rape victim to death with their mismanagement. The incident happened on May 26, and while the Congress party has been raising the issue continuously, neither the Muzaffarpur District Magistrate or Patna AIIMS hospital and PMCH paid heed to it,' Mr. Rajesh Kumar said. He further said, 'We had appealed to the Muzaffarpur DM and submitted a memorandum to refer the girl to a bigger healthcare centre for treatment. We had also appealed for airlifting the girl to Delhi AIIMS, but the JD(U)-BJP government did not listen.' Mr. Rajesh Kumar added, 'Yesterday [Saturday], when the girl was brought to Patna after her health deteriorated, she was first not admitted to AIIMS Patna citing lack of specialist doctors. Then she was brought to PMCH, where she was not admitted and the victim kept in the ambulance for five hours. After my intervention and repeated efforts, she was admitted to the PMCH, but by then her condition had become very critical.' Congress Rajya Sabha MP Ranjeet Ranjan too slammed the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government over the issue, saying, 'Bihar, which was known as the land of knowledge, sacrifice and penance, has transitioned to a goon-mafia rule of murder, rape and kidnapping by criminals and anarchist elements under the patronage of JD-(U) and BJP government.'
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Bihar CET B.Ed Answer Key 2025 released at biharcetbed-lnmu.in, download link here
Lalit Narayan Mithila University has released the Bihar CET Answer Key 2025. Candidates who have appeared for the Bihar Common Entrance Test can download the answer key through the official website of Bihar CET at The answer key was released on May 28 and the objection window was also opened on the same date. The last date to raise objection against the answer key is May 30, 2025. The official notice reads, "if any candidate has any objection to the answer key, they should send it with authentic evidence to Email Id - cetbedhelpdesk@ by midnight (11:59:59 PM) on 30/05/2025. Objections sent after the deadline or without authentic evidence will not be considered in any way." To download the answer key, candidates can follow the steps given below. 1. Visit the official website of Bihar CET at 2. Click on Bihar CET Answer Key 2025 link available on the home page. 3. A new page will open where candidates can check the answers. 4. Download the page and keep a hard copy of the same for further need. The minimum qualifying marks for In 2025, candidates of the unreserved category are 35%, corresponding to 42 marks and candidates of SC, ST, BC, EBC, WBC, EWS and Divyaang Category are 30%, corresponding to 36 marks. There is no negative marking. The Bihar CET examination was held on May 28. was for two hours duration. Candidates had to answer 120 multiple-choice questions. Each question had four expected answers of which candidates had to select the most appropriate answer and mark them on the OMR sheet provided along with the Question Booklet. For more related details candidates can check the official website of Bihar CET
