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News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
STET aspirants protest in Patna, police resort to lathicharge
Patna (Bihar) [India], August 7 (ANI): Chaos broke out at Dak Bangla Chauraha in Bihar's Patna on Thursday after police resorted to lathicharge to disperse aspiring teachers protesting over the Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test (STET). The protesting aspirants were demanding that the STET be conducted before the Teachers Recruitment Exam (TRE). The STET is a mandatory eligibility test for candidates aspiring to apply for teaching positions in Bihar. Only those who clear it are eligible to apply for government teacher vacancies. Speaking to ANI, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kotwali, Krishna Murari Prasad, said that because of the protesting students, commuters are affected and roads are blocked. 'Ideally, they should have sent delegates. We are trying to make them understand that commuters are greatly affected when roads are blocked right this… They should make way for the common people. The protestors are very educated and they should understand this… They can put forward their points through delegates," said DSP Prasad. Patna Sardar Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Gaurav Kumar said that the aspirants were stopped even after reaching Gandhi Maidan; they moved to Dak Bangla Chauraha. 'They were stopped at Gandhi Maidan, but despite that, they have moved towards Dak Bangla Chauraha, and they have been stopped here. There have been reports of the use of force. Their delegations had gone to meet the concerned officials, and then we'll plan the next course of action," he said. More details are awaited. (ANI)
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Time of India
Fire breaks out in Patna hotel, none injured
Patna: A major fire broke out in a five-storey hotel on Dak Bungalow Road in Kotwali police station area of the state capital early Monday morning. The fire was brought under control after three hours of effort. No loss of life was reported. The fire started at 3am on the fourth floor of the hotel. At the time of the incident, 25 people were present inside the hotel. As soon as smoke started billowing, some people left the hotel, while five jumped from the window of their room to save their lives. Upon receiving the information, the fire personnel and the police team rushed to the hotel and assisted in evacuation. Around 12 people were rescued by the team. After this, an ambulance was called, and the five people, who escaped from the window, were sent to the PMCH for treatment. DSP (law and order), Krishna Murari Prasad, said the fire could have started due to a short circuit on the fourth floor of the hotel. "Everyone is safe. A person, who jumped from the window, sustained severe injury in his back; while others suffered minor injuries. He is undergoing treatment at the PMCH," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Paras Sector 59 Gurgaon | Luxury Awaits at Paras Floret Paras The Florett Book Now Undo He added: "After the short circuit, the flame spread quickly and engulfed the entire building. It was raining heavily. As soon as the officer present in the patrol vehicle saw the fire, he informed the fire brigade and Kotwali inspector Rajan Kumar. It took three hours to douse the flames and the building was extensively damaged." District fire officer, Manoj Kumar Nat, said the fire was brought under control. "As a precautionary measure, the nearby building was evacuated. The reason for the fire is not clear, but it appears to be a short circuit. Investigation is underway," he said.
