Patna: Sushil Kumar Modi, former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, has long been recognized not only as a politician but also as a whistleblower who has actively exposed corruption. His efforts have been instrumental in bringing the Lalu Prasad Yadav family’s alleged illegal dealings, including the high-profile Land-for-Job scam, to the courtroom. Early Allegations and Motivation On 4 April 2017, Sushil Modi held his first press conference accusing Tej Pratap Yadav of irregularities in a ‘soil scam.’ At the time, the Bihar government issued a clean chit, but this marked the beginning of Modi’s detailed investigation into the alleged illegal assets of the Lalu family. A veteran in both politics and anti-corruption activism, Modi had previously played a key role in exposing the fodder sc...

Sitamarhi: With the Holi festival approaching, Indian Railways has announced special trains to ease travel for passengers traveling to Bihar from Delhi and Howrah (Kolkata). The Samastipur Railway Division has issued an official e-release regarding the service, which will operate via Sitamarhi Junction. Holi, celebrated across India, is observed with a unique fervor in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Large numbers of people return to their hometowns to celebrate the festival, often traveling from distant cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. To manage the heavy passenger traffic and ensure a comfortable journey, Railways has introduced special Holi trains connecting Sitamarhi with major cities. Schedule of Holi Special Trains 1. Howrah – Raxaul Special via Sitamarhi: Train No. 0304...