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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Cable suspension bridge new attraction of Pitripaksh Mela at Punpun
Patna: Pilgrims and tourists can now enjoy a walk on the cable suspension bridge at Punpun, similar to the 'Lakshman Jhula' in Rishikesh, during the fortnight-long Pitripaksh Mela that will begin on Sept 6. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During a meeting held on Friday to review the preparations for the mela, district magistrate Thiyagarajan SM said, "The construction of the bridge is in its final stage. This will help devotees and tourists in commuting for 'tarpan' and 'pind daan' and will develop Punpun as an important tourist destination." He directed the executive officer of nagar panchayat, Punpun, to ensure that all pre-installed LED high-mast lights remain operational. Officials were asked to set up a temporary control room, a tourist assistance-cum-facilitation centre, and monitor the area with CCTV. The district administration will also construct temporary tents for the convenience of devotees. As a precautionary measure, proper barricading will be done, while NDRF/SDRF teams and divers will be pressed into service. The SDO will send a letter to the DRM, Danapur, requesting short-term halts of trains at Punpun Ghat halt and Punpun station.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
I-Day: Flags to be hoisted in mahadalit tolas, villages
Patna: On the occasion of Independence Day, a flag-hoisting ceremony will be organised in 500 villages and 'tolas' of the mahadalit community in Patna district, DM Thiyagarajan SM said on Wednesday. In these ceremonies, the flag will be hoisted by the oldest person from the mahadalit community, he said. To monitor the flag-hoisting programme at the district level, officers will be deployed at 60 mahadalit tolas. The DM also instructed all sub-divisional officers and block development officers to deploy officers in all the remaining mahadalit tolas in their respective areas. Additionally, vikas mitras and a teacher from the nearby schools of the mahadalit tolas have also been instructed to be deployed for the organisation of the programme in each tola. All these officers will ensure that the Independence Day ceremony, flag-hoisting, and other programmes are organised in the respective mahadalit hamlets, as per the govt directive. After the flag-hoisting ceremony, awareness would be raised among the people about the govt's welfare and development schemes, various components of the social reform campaign such as the prohibition, women empowerment and importance of education.
India.com
02-08-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Tejashwi Yadav Alleges Voter List Omission; ECI, Patna DM Refute Claim
Days after the Election Commission of India completed its month-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and released the draft electoral rolls for Bihar in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections, the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Saturday, alleged that his name was missing from the voter list. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has refuted his claim. Tejashwi Yadav claimed that he couldn't find EPIC number RAXXXXX120 in the Digha Assembly Constituency in the draft Special Intensive Revision (SIR) published on August 1. However, the Election Commission of India (ECI) stated that the RJD leader's name is indeed included in the draft SIR for Digha. ECI records show that Tejashwi Yadav is registered with a different EPIC number—RAXXXXX228. According to media reports, ECI sources confirmed that Tejashwi Yadav had submitted the EPIC number ending in 228 in his election affidavit. Meanwhile, responding to the allegation made by the RJD leader, Patna District Magistrate Dr. Thiyagarajan SM stated that the name is still listed at the same booth where he previously voted. "It is available in the public domain. Everyone can see it," he added. "Want to say very clearly that all the voters of Patna district are requested to have some patience. You can see your name in the draft by your name or EPIC number," he further added.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Time of India
Paliganj hotel sealed over sex racket
Patna: The district administration on Friday sealed a hotel and guesthouse in Paliganj following allegations that the premises were being used to run a flesh trade racket, allegedly orchestrated by the manager. The operation was carried out on the orders of Patna DM Thiyagarajan S M under the supervision of two magistrates – sub-divisional agriculture officer Vikas Kumar and circle officer Shweta Kumari – along with Paliganj inspector Dinesh Kumar. Police sources said the establishment was frequented by school and college students, who were allegedly charged Rs 1,000 per hour. The venue originally began operations as a restaurant in 2022 with the guesthouse being added a year later, after which the illicit activities allegedly began. Paliganj SDPO-I Rajeev Chandra Singh said, "A police raid was conducted a week prior, during which three boys and three girls were found in compromising situations. The police received a tip-off about the ongoing prostitution activities at the hotel. The manager was arrested while the hotel owner remains at large. Efforts are on to arest him."
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Time of India
Security and civic preps in full swing for I-Day
Patna: Parade rehearsals for the will begin at from Friday and continue till Aug 13. District magistrate (DM) Thiyagarajan SM made the announcement on Thursday while reviewing preparations alongside Patna SSP Karthikeya Sharma at the historic venue. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The entire Gandhi Maidan has been divided into four zones, each to be overseen by senior officials of additional district magistrate rank. A detailed on-site review was conducted to assess arrangements for cleanliness, barricading, seating, traffic management, parade rehearsals, parking, electricity, drinking water, first aid, tableaux display, invitation cards and law and order. To bolster surveillance, 128 CCTV cameras have been installed in and around Gandhi Maidan — 79 within the grounds and 49 surrounding it. Also, 15 high-mast lights and 56 decorative lights have been put up to enhance visibility and aesthetics. The DM said anti-sabotage checks would be carried out on all vehicles and equipment entering Gandhi Maidan, under the supervision of the superintendent of police from the special branch. "Vehicles will be allowed entry only after a thorough technical inspection," he said. Traffic arrangements for Aug 15 will be managed by the superintendent of police (traffic), who will devise a comprehensive plan taking into account ongoing work by the Patna Metro Rail Corporation. The executive engineer of the building construction department, Patna division, has been asked to ensure complete barricading in accordance with the approved map. Special sanitation efforts will be undertaken by the Patna Municipal Corporation, which will carry out cleaning of Gandhi Maidan, its surroundings, internal and external areas as well as adjoining parks. Proper drainage arrangements will also be ensured. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "The 79th Independence Day celebrations will be organised on a grand scale. The event will be held with full dignity and pride across the entire district," the DM said. "Invitation cards will be sent to guests, and all necessary arrangements, including the maintenance of law and order, will be ensured in a timely manner," he added.
