Patna
Coverage of Patna in the Nexus archive.
- A temple stampede and a hotel fire in eastern India kill 14 and injure several
A deadly stampede occurred at Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar after a snapped electric wire sparked panic among devotees. Separately, a fire broke out at a four-story hotel housing pilgrims in Tarapith, West Bengal, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people and injuring several others.
- Release innocent students arrested during Bihar protest, urge kin
Police in Patna booked 144 students and 5,000 unidentified persons during a protest, detaining 694 individuals including 339 minors and students, some of whom were later released. Ninety-one police officers were injured in the incident.
- Left-wing students hold demonstration, clash with police in support of Bihar bandh
Left-wing students held a demonstration and clashed with police in support of a Bihar bandh. The bandh turned violent in several districts including Patna, Saran, Siwan, Aurangabad, and Bhagalpur, while Samastipur, Nawada, and Nalanda saw mild protests, according to police.
- Bihar bandh: Left-wing students hit the streets, security tightened
Left-wing students in Bihar are protesting, leading to a bandh. Security has been increased in cities like Patna, Siwan, Jehanabad, Sheikhpura, and Rohtas with heavy police presence.
- Over two decades after 2003 CAT paper leak, two CBI cases against Ranjit ‘Don’ remain pending in courts
Two CBI cases against Ranjit 'Don' related to the 2003 CAT paper leak remain pending in courts. The Patna case is at the trial stage, while the Delhi case has not yet reached trial.
- NEET protests continue in several districts of Bihar; stone pelting in Katihar, Darbhanga and Begusarai
Protests against NEET continue in Bihar districts, with stone pelting reported in Katihar, Darbhanga, and Begusarai. Bihar Police have filed FIRs against over 600 unidentified protesters for vandalizing public property, and more than 40 students were detained in Patna.
- Pandemonium in both Houses of the legislature over Patna protests
The legislature experienced chaos over protests in Patna. NDA legislators accused 'goons, not students' of participating in the protests on July 22, 2026.
- Police crack down on AISA march in Patna seeking resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Police cracked down on a march in Patna organized by AISA activists, local students, and the Left party’s student wing. The protest aimed to demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Tamil Nadu’s rare controversy over government bungalow to former President Venkataraman in 1992
Bihar's Building Construction Department issued a second notice to Rabri Devi to vacate her government accommodation at 10, Circular Road bungalow in Patna. The dispute centers on her continued occupancy of the property.
- Jharkhand CID arrests prime accused in Bokaro forest land scam from Patna
Jharkhand CID arrested the prime accused in the Bokaro forest land scam in Patna. The accused will be brought to Jharkhand on transit remand as the CID continues its investigation.
- Rahul Gandhi should apologise for Emergency: J.P. Nadda
J.P. Nadda stated that Rahul Gandhi should apologise for the Emergency. The statement was made in Patna during the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas programme by the Bihar BJP unit, marking the 51st anniversary of the 1975 Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi.
- BJP seeks to mobilise EBC voters at Patna gathering
BJP aims to mobilize EBC voters at a Patna gathering, emphasizing their role in Modi Government welfare policies. A resolution highlights BJP-led NDA government welfare initiatives in Bihar.
- Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna, alleges lack of adequate trains for competitive exam; police resort to lathi-charge
A mob disrupted railway traffic near Patna, alleging insufficient trains for competitive exams. Police used lathi-charges to manage the situation at Pataliputra station.
- India Turns to Military to Beef Up Security After Exam Scandals
India is deploying the military to strengthen security measures in response to exam scandals. A protest against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan occurred in Patna, India on June 6.