Dense fog at Patna's Jay Prakash Narayan Airport caused major disruptions, delaying over 40 flights and cancelling 5. Passengers faced long waits as visibility dropped to 100m. Check flight status before travel.
Cadet Ayush Raj of Sainik School Nalanda clinched the Best Speaker's Trophy at the Nalanda District Inter-School English Debate. The school also secured first position. Read about other educational events in Patna.
Moinabad police book two for trying to illegally dump sewage into Osman Sagar. HMWSSB assures no contamination occurred and water is safe. Report illegal dumping to 155313.
Patna Golf Club gears up for its 25th annual Christmas Carnival on Dec 21, 2025. A day of family fun with games, music, and Santa awaits. Proceeds support social causes.
Dense fog crippled Delhi's rail network, delaying over 40 trains by 3-6 hours and stranding thousands. Key routes from East & North India were severely impacted. Read the full report on the travel chaos.
Get the latest updates from Patna on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the essential news for December 18, 2025.
Heavy rain damages Cholavaram reservoir bund near Chennai, exposing old structural flaws. Officials deploy tarpaulin as temporary fix while a ₹120 crore permanent rehabilitation plan is in progress. Read more.
A 30-year-old woman died after being run over by a PMC garbage truck in Patna's Jakkhanpur Mor. The driver is absconding. Read the full details of the tragic incident and ongoing investigation.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inspected Patna's Rajdhani reservoir, learning about diverse migratory birds like Lalsar & Pintail. Officials highlighted conservation efforts in the urban oasis. Read more.
Magadh Mahila College in Patna hosts a national workshop on financial empowerment. Experts from AMFI & SEBI guide students on investment strategies for long-term wealth creation.
Bhanwar Pokhar in Patna, close to key police offices, is now infamous for illegal liquor trade and drug use, raising safety alarms. Residents and officials speak out. Read more.
Get the latest from Patna on December 17, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Watch the full video for all details.
Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board fines hotel owner Rs 1 lakh for illegal muck dumping near Bhakra Dam reservoir. Action follows complaints and court orders.
Patna DM Thiyagarajan S M ordered surprise checks at 31 health centres. Salaries of absent medical officers withheld. Read about the crackdown to improve public healthcare.
Major traffic disruption between Patna and Ara as Shivala-Kanhauli road closes for over 7 months for NHAI's elevated road project. Check diversion routes and school vehicle timings.
Patna bans organised physical training at Gandhi Maidan due to extensive damage. Activities shifted to Ganga Ghats. New traffic, security measures announced.
A Patna woman's social media romance turned into a nightmare when 'Sonu' was revealed as a married father of three. Police arrested him for cheating and blackmail. Read the full story.
A crucial road between Patna and Ara will be closed for over seven months for an elevated road project. Check new diversion routes and special timings for school vehicles here.
Key Patna-Ara road stretch closed from Dec 18 to July 15 for elevated road work. Check official diversion routes and special timings for school vehicles here.
Patna's flagship Adalatganj pond, renovated at Rs 10.62 crore under Smart City, now has broken lights, idle machines & poor upkeep. Visitors pay Rs 20 for little to see. Read the full report.
A parked car caught fire near Raja Bazar in Patna, spreading to motorcycles and causing traffic disruption. Fire officer Shashi Kant Sharma details the incident. Read for full details.
Chennai's water security is assured for the year ahead as Poondi reservoir nears full capacity. Strategic halt of Kandaleru inflows and good monsoon fill city lakes. Details inside.
Indian Railways establishes a 24/7 help desk at Patna's airport to assist passengers stranded due to IndiGo flight cancellations since Dec 4. Special trains and extra coaches deployed. Read how railways stepped in.
Northeast Frontier Railway adds extra coaches to 7 major trains & runs specials to Delhi & Howrah to help stranded passengers. Relief until mid-December.
IndiGo cancelled 11 flights at Patna's JP Airport, causing major disruptions. Passengers faced high fares & job loss fears. Airport director cites software issues. Read more.
Patna reels from two daring daylight robberies within 24 hours, with criminals looting over Rs 10 lakh. Police are scanning CCTV footage and have launched intensive searches. Read for details.
Indian Railways launches contingency plan with special trains & extra coaches from Patna after mass IndiGo flight cancellations. ECR ensures relief for stranded passengers.
Sri Sathya Sai police crack murder case. Woman, her paramour, and two others arrested for killing her husband. Body was dumped in Marala reservoir. Full details inside.
Patna police arrested two men with counterfeit CBI identity cards near the airport, uncovering a gang that cheated people for over a year. Learn how they operated.
CWMA chairperson S K Haldar states Karnataka's Mekedatu reservoir cannot proceed until techno-commercial feasibility is established. The project is no longer pending with the authority.