Patna: More than a year after Patna airport began operations from its new integrated terminal, passenger traffic and flight movement have shown little improvement, according to the latest Airports Authority of India data.Patna handled 4,09,710 domestic passengers in May 2026, only 1,777 more than the 4,07,933 recorded in the same month last year. Passenger traffic…
Patna: Concerned over the growing risk of bird strikes near Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, the Patna administration has ordered a crackdown on open meat and fish shops, improper garbage disposal and other activities that attract birds to ensure safer flight operations.Chairing a meeting of the Airport Environment Management Committee (AEMC) on Tuesday, Patna divisional…
Union minister and LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan Patna: Union minister and LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan on Tuesday said his party is preparing to contest elections in Uttar Pradesh, and the party’s in charge Arun Bharti is focused on strengthening the organisation there.“Our MLAs, MPs, and leaders from Bihar are working on organisational expansion in UP….
Patna: Jayprakash Narayan International Airport observed ‘Yatri Suvidha Diwas 2026’ on Monday with a series of passenger-focused initiatives, cultural programmes and community outreach activities aimed at enhancing the travel experience while showcasing Bihar’s rich heritage and promoting social responsibility.The celebrations began with the collective singing of Vande Mataram. Passengers arriving at and departing from the…
Patna: Bhojpuri singer-actor-turned-politician Pawan Singh might soon be entrusted with a significant responsibility in the BJP, third-term Northeast Delhi MP Manoj Kumar Tiwari said on Monday. Pawan has recently been elected to the legislative council.When asked about the possibility of Pawan becoming a minister in Samrat Choudhary’s cabinet, Tiwari told reporters at the Patna airport,…
Patna: The Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport is set to make full use of its parallel taxi track (PTT) after securing access to an additional 1.85-acre plot of Biada (Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority) land, helping address long-standing space constraints and improve operational efficiency at the airport.Airport director Chandra Pratap Dwivedi said the district administration has…
Patna: An alleged molestation incident involving a young woman at Patna airport on Monday sparked a brief commotion after bystanders intervened, overpowered the accused and handed him over to airport police.Police detained the youth for questioning. Statements of people present at the airport cafeteria were also recorded as part of the inquiry.According to airport police,…
Patna: The Patna district administration on Saturday gave former CM Rabri Devi 15 days to vacate her official residence after she publicly challenged the govt to evict her by force, setting the stage for a political showdown over the 10, Circular Road bungalow that has been her family’s home for more than two decades.Soon after…
Patna: Seven live cartridges were recovered from the handbag of a software engineer and an empty cartridge from a student’s bag during baggage screening at Patna airport on Saturday. A case under the Arms Act was registered against software engineer Santosh Tiwari, 32, who was later released on bail bond, while no FIR was lodged…
Patna: Chief minister Samrat Choudhary, who was on a two-day trip to Delhi, met President Droupadi Murmu, on the second day of his visit on Friday. The CM shared pictures of his meeting with the President on social media.In a post on X, he wrote, “Today, a courtesy meeting was held with the Hon’ble President…
