Patna, Feb 4 : Shutdown call given by the three Left parties here today in protest against the non-implementation of the recommendations of the sixth pay commission paralysed normal life in Bihar.

The three Left parties namely the Communist Party of India (CPI), the Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPM) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI (ML) jointly staged a protest to support the cause of the striking employees.

Patna, Jan 31 : Children held a peace march in Patna to protest against the spurt of terror activities in the country.

Holding placards, they took to streets on the occasion of ''Martyr''s Day'', which commemorates Mahatma Gandhi''s death anniversary.

"We have staged this peace march as a mark of public grievances against terrorism and to give a message to militants that we will not fear by their act of terror. We consider ourselves strong enough to fight against them," said Deepti Khanna, a child volunteer.

Patna, Jan. 28 : Slum dwellers took to the streets in protest against the use of the word ''dog'' in the Oscar-nominated film ''Slumdog Millionaire''here on Wednesday.

Protesters shouted slogans saying the film''s title was humiliating for them.

Amit Kumar, President of the Patna Slum Community, said that the title of the film was offensive and a reminder of how the British used to treat Indians in colonial times.

Patna, Jan 22, : Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday said that the Indian Railways have commenced the process for a Bullet train that will run between Delhi and Patna.

"We will introduce a bullet train between Delhi and Patna for which the Railways are going to appoint a consultant for presenting a feasibility report," Lalu, who is also the RJD chief, told a public meeting here.

Patna, Jan 22: Urban Development department in Patna launched cleanliness drive by announcing penalty of 500 rupees for throwing garbage on road.

About eight city roads are under notification. It would become difficult for the second time offenders, the authorities deciding to start legal proceedings under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Urban Development Minister of the city however said that the objective of the drive is not to punish the offenders but just to make them aware of their duties as citizen.