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Bhagalpur-Patna Vande Bharat Express Likely to Be Launched by PM Modi

Vande Bharat to Run Between Saharsa and Sealdah, Benefitting Passengers in Bihar

October 12, 2024

Patna: The people of the Kosi division are set to receive the Vande Bharat Express soon, with the train scheduled...

Elephant Goes Out of Control in Saran, Damages Vehicles During Immersion Procession

Elephant Goes Out of Control in Saran, Damages Vehicles During Immersion Procession

October 12, 2024

Saran: An elephant in the immersion procession at Ekma, Saran, went out of control, causing chaos on the main road....

Maa Durga to be Adorned with Banarasi Saree in Bengali Akhara, Pulao to be Served with Bhagalpuri Katarni Rice

Samastipur: Bengali Community Celebrates Sindoor Khela to Mark Conclusion of Dussehra

October 12, 2024

Samastipur: In the courtyard of Durgabari in Samastipur, women from the Bengali community organized Sindoor Khela to mark the conclusion...

Muzaffarpur: DRI Seizes Indonesia-Made Cigarettes Worth Rs 1.08 Crore in Smuggling Operation

Muzaffarpur: DRI Seizes Indonesia-Made Cigarettes Worth Rs 1.08 Crore in Smuggling Operation

October 12, 2024

Muzaffarpur: Indonesia-made cigarettes worth Rs 1 crore and 8 lakh were seized from a container with a Uttar Pradesh registration...

Begusarai: Grand Kalash Visarjan Yatra Marks Vijayadashami Celebrations

Begusarai: Grand Kalash Visarjan Yatra Marks Vijayadashami Celebrations

October 12, 2024

Begusarai: Devotees in Begusarai celebrated Vijayadashami by taking out a grand Kalash Visarjan Yatra, marking the conclusion of Navratri with...

Bihar Deputy CM Changes Residence, Avoids Path Taken by Tejashwi Yadav Patna: Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has made a notable alteration at his new residence at 5 Deshratna Marg, just two days after moving in on Vijayadashami. The gate previously used by former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav has been permanently closed, with a boundary being constructed around it. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions about the "Vastu Dosh" associated with the bungalow, as none of the former Deputy CMs who stayed here managed to complete their tenure. Questions have arisen about whether this is a coincidence or if the bungalow truly has a Vastu-related defect. The residence has seen several Deputy CMs over the past decade—Tejashwi Yadav twice, Sushil Kumar Modi, and Tarkishore Prasad—none of whom completed their full terms in office. Despite this, Tejashwi has maintained a particular fondness for the bungalow, where he had lavish renovations done, including imported granite and chandeliers. Responding to the Vastu Dosh claims, RJD spokesperson Ejaz Ahmed criticized the decision to close the gate, accusing the Deputy CM of promoting confusion and superstition. He suggested that the move reflected a lack of self-confidence in both the Deputy CM and his political stance. Samrat Choudhary dismissed the notion of a curse on the residence, stating that people, not the bungalow, are the issue. He indirectly referred to Tejashwi Yadav, with whom the bungalow has become closely associated. Choudhary emphasized that the bungalow is not a problem for him, further mentioning that his focus is not on securing the Deputy CM position again in the future. Over the past decade, the residence has become infamous for its history of incomplete tenures. Despite Tejashwi’s best efforts to make the residence luxurious, including his first stay in 2015, he has yet to complete a full term there. This association with unfinished tenures has fueled the perception of the bungalow being unlucky for its residents. Sushil Kumar Modi, who moved into the bungalow in 2017 after Tejashwi, famously criticized the extravagant spending on its renovation. Modi remarked that even the Prime Minister’s residence pales in comparison to the lavish interior of 5 Deshratna Marg. He later vacated the bungalow without completing his term, reinforcing the ongoing myth surrounding the residence. Tejashwi, however, had been reluctant to leave the bungalow and was eventually forced to vacate it by court order in 2017, following accusations of misuse of government funds for personal luxury. This led to political confrontations, and the residence continues to be a point of contention in Bihar’s political circles.

Patna: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary Moves to Controversial Government Residence on Vijayadashami

October 12, 2024

Patna: Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has officially shifted to the government residence at 5 Deshratna Marg on the...

Muzaffarpur: Bengali Community Celebrates Traditional Sindoor Khela on Vijay Dashami

Muzaffarpur: Bengali Community Celebrates Traditional Sindoor Khela on Vijay Dashami

October 12, 2024

Muzaffarpur: The Bengali community of Muzaffarpur organized the traditional Sindoor Khela program on Saturday, as women gathered to bid farewell...

18-Armed Maa Durga Idol in Nalanda Temple Continues to Draw Devotees with Unwavering Faith

18-Armed Maa Durga Idol in Nalanda Temple Continues to Draw Devotees with Unwavering Faith

October 11, 2024

Nalanda: In the Bind block of Nalanda, an 18-armed idol of Maa Durga seated in the Maharani Mata Mandir remains...

Bam Canal Dam Breaks in Muzaffarpur, Floods Affect 1000 People and Destroy Crops

Bam Canal Dam Breaks in Muzaffarpur, Floods Affect 1000 People and Destroy Crops

October 11, 2024

Muzaffarpur: The Bam canal dam in the Kudhni area of Muzaffarpur broke early in the morning, causing widespread flooding and...

JP’s Village in Bihar Still Faces Floods as Dam Project Remains Incomplete

JP’s Village in Bihar Still Faces Floods as Dam Project Remains Incomplete

October 11, 2024

Chapra: On the birth anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan, the architect of the Total Revolution, his village Sitabdiara in Bihar remains...

PM Narendra Modi to Visit Bihar on May 29 Ahead of Rally in Sasaram; Airport Inauguration Likely

PM Narendra Modi to Visit Bihar on May 29 Ahead of Rally in Sasaram; Airport Inauguration Likely

May 17, 2025

Bihar Education Dept Seeks Accountability Reports from Private Universities, Including Mata Gujri Medical College

Bihar Education Dept Seeks Accountability Reports from Private Universities, Including Mata Gujri Medical College

May 17, 2025

Kargil Martyr Manish Kumar’s Body Reaches Nawada, Thousands Join Funeral Procession with Slogans of 'Jai Hind'

Kargil Martyr Manish Kumar’s Mortal Remains Reach Nawada, Thousands Join Funeral Procession with Slogans of ‘Jai Hind’

May 17, 2025

Patna’s IGIMS Performs Successful Laparoscopic Surgery for Rare Insulinoma Tumor

Patna’s IGIMS Performs Successful Laparoscopic Surgery for Rare Insulinoma Tumor

May 17, 2025

High Alert on Indo-Nepal Border as Terror Infiltration Threat Looms Over Bihar

High Alert on Indo-Nepal Border as Terror Infiltration Threat Looms Over Bihar

May 17, 2025