![Caught on cam: BJP leader Munna Sharma shot dead in Patna - [WATCH]](https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2024/sep/bjphuhdued_d.jpg "Caught on cam: BJP leader Munna Sharma shot dead in Patna - [WATCH]")
On September 9th, a BJP leader identified as Munna Sharma was tragically shot dead in Patna's Chowk area around 6:15 am. Sharma, a long-time BJP member and former Mandal president, was severely injured in the shooting and was rushed to the hospital, where he unfortunately died during treatment. The incident was caught on cam and has sparked widespread outrage. In response, BJP workers held protests in Patna, demanding justice for Sharma. The political atmosphere has intensified, with Tejaswi Yadav criticizing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of failing to curb the rising crime rate in the state. The murder of Sharma has brought renewed attention to issues of law and order in Bihar and has led to heated political reactions. Watch video for more.
08 July,2025 02:44 PM IST
For the third time, a superstructure of Pillar number 9 of the under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge collapsed and fell into the Ganges. No casualty was reported. This bridge aimed to connect Sultanganj in Bhagalpur District with Aguwani Ghat in Khagaria District. The foundation stone of the structure was laid in February 2014, by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. It is the third time that the bride has collapsed and the latest collapse of the bridge intensified concerns regarding the quality of construction work.
18 August,2024 01:16 PM IST
On August 16, 2024, India observed the sixth death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death anniversary, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid floral tributes at the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited the memorial to honor Vajpayee, alongside Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Vajpayee, born in Gwalior in 1924, was a towering figure in Indian politics and the face of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for decades. He made history as the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete a full term in office. His leadership and vision left a lasting impact on the nation. Vajpayee passed away on August 16, 2018, after a prolonged illness, and his contributions continue to be remembered with respect and admiration.
16 August,2024 11:11 AM IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget 2024. She unveiled new schemes for Bihar during her Budget 2024 speech on July 23. These initiatives are part of a broader initiative called “Purvodaya,” aimed at advancing the overall development of eastern states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. The schemes are designed to bolster various sectors in Bihar, enhancing infrastructure, education, healthcare, and overall economic growth. Sitharaman highlighted these efforts as pivotal for ensuring equitable development across the region, emphasizing the government's commitment to fostering prosperity and opportunities in eastern India. Watch video for more.
23 July,2024 01:19 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
