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Ruchir Kumar

Ruchir Kumar

Ruchir writes on health, aviation, power and myriad other issues. An ex-TOI, he has worked both on Desk and in reporting. He over 25 years of broadcast and print journalism experience in Assam, Jharkhand & Bihar.

Articles by Ruchir Kumar

Health panel to probe 3-year delay in NOC for 140 pharmacy colleges

Health panel to probe 3-year delay in NOC for 140 pharmacy colleges

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 21:40 IST

Bihar cannot force Medanta to join Ayushman scheme for all treatments: Health minister

Bihar health minister Mangal Pandey (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 21:32 IST

H5N1 spreads to poultry in Patna; 6,000 birds to be culled after crow deaths

Chicken veing transported for sale in Patna. (HT File)

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 21:32 IST

Crow deaths in Patna, Bhagalpur raise fresh bird flu fears; containment intensified

The crow fatalities were reported from Darbhanga (200), Bhagalpur (70), Katihar (62), Patna (22) and Bettiah in West Champaran district (12) (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 12:29 IST

Bihar: Crow deaths in Patna, Bhagalpur raise fresh bird flu fears; containment intensified

A crow quenches its thirst from a pot of water. (HT File)

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 09:59 IST

Bihar to ban vehicle-mounted DJs in wedding processions; action within 15 days

A DJ procession on Patna road. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 03:10 IST

Bihar PSUs eye NSE listing to tap public funds

The new NSE building (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 12:26 IST

Bihar targets 8.97 crore people in 18-day anti-filariasis drive, focuses on managing drug reactions

Bihar targets 8.97 crore people in 18-day anti-filariasis drive, focuses on managing drug reactions

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 17:10 IST

AI-powered smart meters help Bihar detect power thefts, generate ₹1.46 crore extra billing in Bhagalpur

AI-powered smart meters help Bihar detect power thefts, generate <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.46 crore extra billing in Bhagalpur

Updated on Feb 8, 2026 16:17 IST

Bihar sets Feb deadline for govt doctors to register on ABDM health registry

Bihar sets Feb deadline for govt doctors to register on ABDM health registry

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 17:11 IST

Bihar signs MoU to procure power from country’s largest solar-battery project at Kajra

Once the second phase — currently under construction at an estimated cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,055 crore — is completed, the Kajra plant’s total capacity will rise to 301 MW of solar power and 523 MWh of battery storage by January 2027. (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 22:26 IST

BHSA opposes proposed ban on private practice by govt doctors

Government doctors under Bihar Health Services Association demanded private practice should remain optional unless key systemic gaps were addressed by the government. (HT FILE)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 16:09 IST

All five aerobridges now operational at Patna airport

An aerobridge at the Jayprakash Prakash Narayan International airport in Patna, Sunday (SANTOSH KUMAR/HT)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 15:57 IST

Bihar cabinet tightens social media code for govt servants

Bihar cabinet tightens social media code for govt servants

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 22:06 IST

Bihar forms consultative panel to ban pvt practice by govt docs, rural incentives

Bihar forms consultative panel to ban pvt practice by govt docs, rural incentives

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 17:22 IST

Bihar panel to ban private practice by govt docs, create rural incentives

Patna’s IGIMS, in the pattern of AIIMS, does not allow private practice of doctors, and gives them NPA. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 06:16 IST

Three from Bihar among Padma Shri awardees

Three from Bihar among Padma Shri awardees

Updated on Jan 25, 2026 17:11 IST

Third aerobridge becomes operational at Patna airport

The third aerobridge became operational at the Jayprakash Narayan International airport in Patna on Saturday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 16:21 IST

Bihar to roll out statewide anti-filariasis drive from Feb 10

Bihar health minister Mangal Pandey addresses the audience in Patna on Friday. (X /mangalpandeybjp)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 21:52 IST

Whistleblower flags GFR violations, governance lapses at AIIMS-Patna after ₹44.5 lakh fraud

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Patna was established in 2012. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 19, 2026 13:56 IST

CAD seeks clarity on affected population for Bihta airport land acquisition

CAD seeks clarity on affected population for Bihta airport land acquisition

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 16:54 IST

Patients can face ₹10K fine for false information at AIIMS from mid-2027

AIIMS Patna (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 22:30 IST

NDA leaders join Chirag Paswan’s Makar Sankranti dahi-chura feast in Patna

Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) president Chirag Paswan with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during 'Chura-Dahi Bhoj' on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival at party office in Patna,Thursday (SANTOSH KUMAR/HT)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 17:29 IST

Kaimur tops Bihar in fast-track passport police verification

Indian passport (Getty Images)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 12:03 IST

Severe cold grips Bihar; Patna shuts primary schools till Jan 13

Schoolgirls face cold wave during a winter day in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Jan 11, 2026 12:57 IST

AIIMS Patna chief cashier arrested for criminal breach of trust

The FIR was registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) related to fraud, theft, dishonest misappropriation of property and criminal breach of trust

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 16:02 IST

‘Didi Ki Rasoi’ to open at 19 major bus depots in Bihar

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with Deputy CMSamrat Choudhary visit women-run kitchen cum canteen at New Police Line in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Jan 5, 2026 21:48 IST

Perform or resign: Bihar health secy to govt doctors

Bihar health secretary Lokesh Kumar Singh

Updated on Jan 4, 2026 22:38 IST

Bihar extends again joining deadline of AYUSH docs, Parveen yet to report

Bihar extends again joining deadline of AYUSH docs, Parveen yet to report

Updated on Jan 1, 2026 15:00 IST

Cabinet nod to ‘Saat Nischay-3’ to bring Bihar among developed states

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inspects the State Load Dispatch Center (SLDC) before the appointment letter distribution program at Vidyut Nigam Kachhat Vidyut Bhawan in Patna on Tuesday. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also present. (ANI)

Updated on Dec 16, 2025 12:14 IST

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