By Dibyanshu Kumar Edited By: Kanchan Singh Updated: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:22 (IST) In Jharkhand, BJP has accused the state government of tender rigging. BJP says the government floats tenders without the estimated amount due to which the fear of corruption has increased. BJP has demanded a thorough investigation into this matter. BJP has claimed that the background is being written for a new tender scam in Jharkhand. State Bureau, Ranchi. BJP state spokesperson Pratul Shahdev issued a press release on Friday saying that the background of a new tender scam in the state is being written. Pratul said which tender of Division No. Remove ad, just read the news, that means interested parties will have no idea how much this tender is worth. Only when you buy the tender paper and BOQ by paying money, you get to know the estimated amount. Pratul called it the backdrop of a new tender scam. In general, the name of the work and the estimated amount to be spent are mentioned in the new tender. But it is not mentioned in the tender notice issued in Section-1. The BJP spokesperson claimed that the department informally informs this amount only to those contractors to whom it wants to award the work. He said that there used to be huge scams in offline tenders. As a result, the tender was made online. But a new method of setting up online tenders has also been found in the state government.

By Bhuwaneshwar Vatsyayan Edited by: Vyas Chandra Updated: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:22 (IST) Despite bad weather, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar traveled over 250 km by road and held a road show for NDA candidates in Samastipur, Darbhanga and Madhubani. He visited 11 parish constituencies and met people. JDU working national president Sanjay Jha was also with him. He also participated in the Sankalp Patra program of NDA. CM Nitish Kumar and JDU working national president Sanjay Jha with candidate Maithili Thakur in Alinagar, Darbhanga. Jagran State Bureau, Patna. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday traveled over 250 km by road and held road shows for NDA candidates in 11 assembly constituencies of Samastipur, Darbhanga and Madhubani. His enthusiasm for the election campaign was such that as the helicopter could not fly due to rain, he left Patna by road and attended his scheduled programme. JDU working national president Sanjay Jha was also with him. Remove Advertisement Read Only News Participants of Sankalp Patra Program Chief Minister left Patna by road around 10:00 AM. Before leaving Patna, he participated in the program to release NDA’s decision letter. Due to rain, it looked like Nitish Kumar might not go out for election campaign. But he came out despite the rain. He met people in Morwa, Ujiarpur, Vibhutipur, Rosra and Warisnagar in Samastipur district. From here he left for Darbhanga. Also went to distant Kusheshwarsthan. In Darbhanga district, he held roadshows in Benipur, Alinagar, Kusheshwarsthan and Darbhanga Rural Assembly constituency. During this time, a large crowd of people gathered by the roadside. Road show done for Maithili Thakur: He did a road show in Alinagar for BJP candidate Maithili Thakur. Even after Darbhanga, the Chief Minister left for Madhubani non-stop. There he met people in Phulparas and Laukaha constituencies. People who came in large numbers welcomed the Chief Minister with great enthusiasm and raised slogans in his support. The Chief Minister will also stay in the same area on Saturday. He stopped at Sanjay Jha’s residence in Araria Sangram. Due to bad weather in Bihar, programs of many leaders could not be held on Friday. In some places, programs took place between the showers.

Farmer died after coming under high voltage wire in Sonbhadra, this is the reason for the accident. This accident happened when a bird sitting on a wire caused a spark, causing the farmer to be badly burned. The police are investigating the case Farmer dies due to high voltage wire breaking. Jagran Correspondent, Wyndhamganj (Sonbhadra). The process of breaking and falling of dilapidated high voltage wires does not stop in the district. On Friday, a high tension wire broke and fell in the field in Bichihvamar Tola of Dhorpa Gram Panchayat of Vindhamganj police station area. At this time, 45-year-old Lalmuni Yadav, a farmer who was monitoring the field, was hit by the wire, killing him instantly. Remove ad, just read the news. The news of the incident caused an uproar among the family members. On receiving the information, the police took possession of the body and proceeded further. He has three sons. Area Panchayat member Dilip Gupta said that electricity is supplied to this Gram Panchayat from Amwar feeder. The incident happened due to the negligence of the electricity department’s employees. Told that the electrical wires of the area were completely corroded. The concerned officials of the electricity department were informed several times but the decayed wires were not replaced. On the other hand, AK Singh, Executive Engineer, Power Distribution Division, Pipri, said that it is raining. Some bird sat on the wire. He died due to electric shock caused by two wires colliding with each other. As a result, a wire broke and fell. The power supply stopped just seconds after the wire broke. Tell that financial assistance will be given to the next of kin of the deceased at the request of the family members. Let us tell you that just three days ago a person got burnt due to breaking of high voltage wire in Padri village Robertsganj Kotwali area. On October 5, youth Sagar Paswan died after an 11,000 volt wire snapped and fell in Chanduli village in the area. Angry villagers kept the body on the road and demanded compensation.

A strange case has come to light from Rohtak, Haryana. Women sanitation workers of the Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU) made serious allegations against the officials. She claims that she did not feel well because of her period, so she wanted to take leave from work. He expressed his concerns to the authorities. But a supervisor ignored her and allegedly ordered her to undress and check her menstrual cycle. On hearing this, the female employees became enraged and started creating a ruckus. Officials claim that the female employee assaulted them. The registrar of the university reached the spot and ensured investigation into the incident and action against the guilty officials. The victims narrated their ordeal to senior officials. Supervisor asked to check menstruation. Female employees claim that a female security guard ordered by the supervisor forced them to take off their clothes and took pictures to check menstruation. All this was done in the name of investigation. He was told that the Assistant Registrar had given this order. When the female employee refused to be tested, they tried to force themselves on her. After this, other sanitation workers took the matter seriously and started protesting. She could not work because of menstrual pain. The student union also supports the women sanitation workers and demands suspension of the accused. The police were informed about the incident, after which Skakel 112 reached the place. Female employees say that two female employees experienced discomfort while working due to menstruation, and this was also reported to the supervisor. Despite this, he was treated unfairly. The accused supervisor was removed, strict action was taken University registrar KK Gupta said the incident of inappropriate behavior with women will be investigated. The accused supervisor was removed. Whoever is found guilty in this case will not be spared. If necessary, a case will be filed against the accused employees under SC/ST Act. If this happens to any female employee in the future, strict action will be taken. Share this story Tags

New Delhi, October 31 (IANS). Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on social media platform In this series Prime Minister Modi visited the grand parade and tableau in Ekta Nagar on Friday. He said that during this time this parade depicting different security forces, state police as well as cultural tableaus of the states is a living presentation of Sardar Saheb’s dream of a great India bound in the thread of unity. Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is a unique symbol of national unity. Every year on his birth anniversary ‘Ekta Run’ is organized across the country. This year, ‘Ekta Run’ organized in New Delhi on the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Saheb was launched. Besides, he also took the oath of unity to the countrymen. Amit Shah said on the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of modern India, great freedom fighter and symbol of national unity, he decorated his statue at Patel Chowk in New Delhi. This nation will always be grateful to Sardar Saheb for all the public welfare work he did, from building the country to laying the foundation of an independent India. On behalf of a grateful nation, I pay tribute to the iron man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a symbol of national unity, integrity and empowerment of farmers, on his birth anniversary. He said that Sardar Saheb strengthened the unity and security of the country by uniting the princely states and by connecting the farmers, backward and needy people through cooperatives, he moved the country towards self-employment and self-reliance. He strongly believed that the pivot of the country’s development lay in the prosperity of the farmers. He devoted his whole life to the welfare of farmers and the protection of their rights. It is the responsibility of every patriot to protect the just and united nation that Sardar Saheb built. At the same time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the unit parade is a great opportunity for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and State Police Forces to showcase their skills and courage. The lively participation of our women’s force was also noteworthy in this. Women personnel demonstrated martial arts and unarmed combat practices. –IANS MS/DKP Share this story Tags

New Delhi, October 30 (IANS). May-Eline Steiner, Norway’s ambassador to India, participated in the annual meeting of the Norway-India Partnership Initiative (NIPI) on Friday. During this, he said that this partnership, which has been going on for almost two decades, is a testament to collaborative innovation, which has provided tangible benefits in the health sector. Strengthening health partnerships! Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, chairperson of the annual meeting of the Norway-India Partnership Initiative (NIPI), highlighted how NIPI demonstrates the power of collaborative efforts. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to drive innovation and share best practices through a whole-of-government approach. The meeting reviewed the NIPI Progress Report 2025 and approved action plans for 2025-2026, underscoring India’s continued focus on collaboration, innovation and shared best practices in the health sector. Union Health Secretary chaired the annual meeting of the Norway-India Partnership Initiative. He said that NIPI shows how convergence of efforts can achieve results. The Government of India is also involved in convergence with States and Union Territories through a whole of government approach to achieve the desired results. The Union Health Secretary underlined India’s commitment to share best practices under this initiative for implementation in other areas as well. May-Ellen Steiner said the partnership led to innovative and catalytic interventions that helped achieve significant results. On the occasion of National Unity Day commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava along with officials of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare took the oath for the unity, integrity and security of India. The officials also pledged to contribute their share to ensure the internal security of the nation. –IANS MS/DKP Share this story Tags

US Vice President JD Vance has publicly expressed his desire that his wife Usha Vance, who was raised in Hindu traditions, will one day convert to Christianity after being influenced by the Catholic Church. It is noteworthy that when JD Vance came to India with his family, in an exclusive interview, Second Lady Usha Vance expressed her interest in Indian religion and traditions. Vance said her children study Indian history and feel a connection to the place. He also expressed his interest in Ramayana and Mahabharata. Children watched a puppet show based on Ramayana at Prime Minister Modi’s residence. Ramayana and Mahabharata are the heritage of his children. “I hope my wife will convert to Christianity” At an event in Mississippi, when JD Vance was asked if his wife Usha would eventually convert to Christianity, he said: “I really want her to be influenced by the things she was influenced by in the church. I really want it, because I believe in the principles of Christianity, and I hope my wife sees it that way.” However, he clarified that he has no objection if Usha does not. He said: “God gave everyone free will, so I have no problem with that. It’s something you decide with your friends, your family and your loved one.” Faith in the Vance Family JD Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019. He says that when he met his wife Usha, he considered himself an atheist. But now the Vance couple’s children are being raised according to Christian traditions and attend a Christian school. JD Vance told that Usha Vance goes to church with him most Sundays, but she sticks to her other faith (Hinduism). Christian Values ​​​​Foundation of the Nation Vance also said that he considers Christian values ​​to be an important foundation of the nation. He said: “Anyone who tells you that my opinions are personal may be trying to sell you an agenda. But at least I’m honest because I believe that the Christian foundation of this country is a good thing.” JD Vance’s comments come at a time when racism and hate speech have risen in the United States over H-1B visas and Indian immigrants. Share this story Tags