Waiting eagerly for rains now it begins fun and challenges of monsoon. Though it is a little bit late, it’s getting in full swing now giving some respite from the hot summer in the city.Patnaites are rejoicing but also worried about the challenges ahead after the heavy downpour in the city.
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International Convention Center is going to be the Global Face of modern Patna
International convention center is going to be the Global Face of modern Patna.
International convention center Patna a large and magnificent, state-of-the-art convention center will be the most significant landmark of modern Patna.
The foundation stone of the centre was laid by Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar on February 8, 2014 and the work is still under progress.
The convention centre would be developed across 70,000 Sqm to the north of historical Gandhi Maidan adjacent to river Ganga, with an estimated cost of Rs 490 crore.
The main convention hall would have a seating capacity for 5,000 people.
International Yoga Day celebrated in Patna
As the world celebrates the International Yoga Day on June 21 for the second year, Patnaites gathered in large number at various Yoga camps in the state capital with tremendous enthusiasm and motivation to learn the various techniques of this age old practice and its usefulness in their daily life styles for remaining fit and healthy.
Gandhi Maidan and Buddha Smriti Park were among the major venues where yoga camps were organized by Patanjali Arogya Kendra and Art of Living respectively.
The idea of an International Day of Yoga was first proposed by Narendra Modi during his speech at the UNGA, on September 27, 2014.
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his UN Address suggested the date of June 21, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares special significance in many parts of the world.
World Music Day coincides with the International Day of Yoga.
Great-grandmother from Andhra Pradesh, India becomes a YouTube star with her cooking skills
Great-grandmother from Andhra Pradesh, India becomes a YouTube star with her cooking skills.
Supposed to be the oldest You Tuber,106 years old Indian great-grand mother Mastanamma from Andhra Pradesh, India becomes a YouTube star for her great cooking skill.
Millions of her followers are amused and love to see her cooking style.
Sri Krishna Science Center
Sri Krishna Science Center is a must see attraction in Patna where learning science is fun. Located near south western corner of the Gandhi Maidan. Sri Krishna Science Centre is very popular among all visitors especially children and youngsters.
Established in the year 1978, Shrikrishna Science Centre was named after the first Chief Minister of Bihar Dr. Shrikrishna Singh.
A constituent unit of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Sri Krishna Science Centre is the country’s first regional level science centre.
Sri Krishna Science Centre was established with a view to develop scientific attitude and temper and to create, inculcate and sustain a general awareness amongst the people.
Interactive self-learning experiences in an enjoyable manner.
Opening Hours
The Centre remains open for visitors from 10-30am to 6-00pm every day, except on ‘Holi’ and Diwali’.
Ticket counter closes at 5-30pm.
Entry Fees
Centre Entry Ticket
- General Visitors – Rs.25.00 per head,
- 25 or more Visitors in a group – Rs.15.00 per head
- *Students in Groups – Rs.10.00 per head,
- *Govt. School Students in Group – Rs.5.00 per head
Taramandal Show Ticket
- General Visitors & Students in a group – Rs 10.00 per head,
- *Govt. School Students in Group – Rs.5.00 per head
Science Show Ticket
- General Visitors & Students in a group – Rs 10.00 per head,
- *Govt. School Students in Group – Rs.5.00 per head
3D Science Show Ticket
- General Visitor – Rs 20.00 per head,
- 25 or more Visitors in a group – Rs.15.00 per head
- *School Group – Rs. 10.00 per head
- *Govt. School Students in Group – Rs.5.00 per head
Space and Astronomy Centre
- General Visitors – Rs.25.00 per head,
- 25 or more Visitors in a group – Rs.20.00 per head
- *Students in Groups – Rs.15.00 per head,
- *Govt. School Students in Group – Rs.10.00 per head
(*bring a letter from the Head of the Institute is mandatory)
Entry is free for
- Police and Military personnel in uniform
- Physically handicapped
- Children below 3 years
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Patna Book Fair in Full Swing
Patna Book Fair 2017
Patna Book Fair is in full swing as book lovers swarm all the stalls looking for books of their interests and choices. This 23rd edition of Patna Book Fair, was inaugurated by Sri Nitish Kumar,chief minister of Bihar at historical Gandhi Maidan on 4th February and the theme for this edition of book fair is ‘Kushal Yuva-Safal Bihar.
Patna Book Fair is organised annually by CRD (Centre for Readership Development).Though, this 23rd edition of Patna Book Fair was originally planned to be held from 11 to 22 November, 2016,the book fair had to be rescheduled to 4-14 February 2017 due to 350th Prakash Parv.
Besides, book stalls from 250 publications, various programmes like debate,quiz contest,nukkad natak[street-play], painting competition are being organised for youth and children.
Book releases from noted authors and personalities also mark the Patna Book Fair.
Jan Samvaad and Coffee House are interactive session graced by eminent writers and personalities from literary background.
A live 144 square feet painting depicting the ‘seven resolves’ of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is being jointly prepared by NIFT students and traditional artistes under ‘Made in India’ programme.
A photography cum print arts exhibition has been organized in Patna
350th Prakash Utsav
350th Prakash Utsav
Festive mood has gripped the city of Patna as the 350th Prakash Utsav is being celebrated with great fervour and gaiety from 30th December, 2016 to 8th January, 2017.
The whole city is brightened up with magnificent arrangements. Devotees from round the world are reaching Patna to participate in the celebration of 350th Prakash Utsav.350th birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Devotees are happy to see magnificent arrangements and facilities and expressed their satisfaction.
Apart from Sikh devotees, locals are also very enthusiastic to participate in the grand celebration visiting Patna Sahib and Gandhi Maidan Tent City.
Gandhi Maidan tent city has turned into a “mini-Punjab”.It is a big moment for Patna and Patnaites.
Langars (free community kitchen) have been organized at different places for thousands of devotees.Several dignitaries and NRIs also offer their sewa along with common people at Langars.
Devotional songs and kirtan is being performed throughout the day mesmerize the devotees at the tent city Gandhi Maidan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal and a large number of Sikh dignitaries from India and abroad will participate in the special prayers and ‘kirtan’ on January 5.