Bihar

Bihar’s teaching community has received a major boost as the newly formed government has confirmed that 27,000+ teachers will finally get postings in the districts of their choice. The long-pending inter-district transfer requests—submitted before the 2025 assembly elections—are now being processed on priority. Preferred Postings to Be Completed by 31 December According to the Education Department, 27,171 teachers who applied for inter-district transfers will be posted to their newly allotted schools by 31 December 2025.The e-Shiksha Kosh portal will allow these teachers to select five preferred blocks between 24 November and 5 December 2025. Block-level allocation will be announced from 10 to 15 December. ACS of the Education Department, Dr. B. Rajender, has issued detailed guide...

Aurangabad:The Bihar government has announced an exciting opportunity for meritorious students with strong interest in Mathematics and Science. Under a special initiative, selected students will receive free laptops, certificates, medals, and attractive cash prizes—but only after qualifying a state-level talent search examination. Two Major Talent Exams Announced The examinations are being organized by the Department of Science, Technology and Technical Education in collaboration with the Bihar Council on Science and Technology (BCST). Two talent search tests have been announced: Srinivasa Ramanujan Talent Search Test (Mathematics) – 2025 Sir C.V. Raman Talent Search Test (Science) – 2026 The application process has already begun. The exams will be conducted across various...

Saran (Chhapra), Bihar:A shocking incident in Sonepur block sent waves of panic across the region on Friday evening when armed assailants shot dead a government school teacher at point-blank range. Police suspect an old personal dispute as the motive behind the killing. Teacher Shot in the Head from Close Range The victim, 40-year-old Arvind Kumar Singh alias Sanoj, a teacher at Gangajal Primary School and a resident of Khariyaka village under Pahleja police station, was returning home after school when he was ambushed near Kharika Devi Sthan. According to eyewitnesses, two unidentified criminals on a motorcycle approached him and fired a bullet directly into his head from extremely close range. Sanoj collapsed instantly. Locals rushed him to a nearby hospital, from where he was r...

Motihari, Bihar: In a shocking incident in East Champaran, Bihar, a senior leader of the Vikasheel Insaan Party (VIP) was shot dead by armed assailants. The incident took place on Friday morning in Tinkoni village, under the Darpa police station area. Brutal Attack During Morning Routine The victim, Kameshwar Sahani (40), VIP’s Chhodadan block president, was attacked while washing his hands after using the toilet. Three armed men on two motorcycles opened fire on him, fatally wounding him on the spot. Empty bullet shells were recovered from the scene by the police. Victim’s Criminal Background Police officials, including Raxaul DSP Manish Anand, reached the site immediately and launched a detailed investigation with the help of a dog squad. Reports indicate that Sahani had a cr...

Begusarai: Celebrations erupted at the Pokharia locality in Begusarai after Sanjay Paswan—elected for the first time from the reserved Bakhri Assembly seat—was inducted as a minister in the Nitish Kumar cabinet. Family members, neighbours, and supporters marked the moment with fireworks, colours, and sweets as joy spread across the neighbourhood. Sanjay’s mother, Soni Devi, became emotional while speaking to reporters. “This is a moment of immense happiness for our family,” she said, adding that her son has always worked with honesty and compassion. From Ram Vilas to Chirag: A 28-Year Journey Sanjay Paswan has been associated with the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) for the past 28 years. He worked closely with the late Ram Vilas Paswan, serving as district president and later as state ...

Begusarai/Mokama: Bihar Police on Thursday nabbed Mokama’s notorious criminal Neeraj Singh alias Neeraj Boss after conducting what officials are calling a ‘half encounter’ — an operation in which police fired multiple rounds but shot the gangster only in the leg, ensuring his capture alive. Three of his associates were also arrested, and a cache of weapons was recovered from the gang. Police Corner Neeraj Boss in Diara Region According to Begusarai SP Manish Kumar, police received specific intelligence inputs about the movement of the Neeraj Boss gang in the Teghra diara region. A heavy police team launched a raid, prompting Neeraj and his men to open fire. The police retaliated swiftly. While Neeraj sustained a gunshot injury to his leg, three of his aides surrendered out of fear...

Patna: A vigilance court in Patna on Thursday convicted and sentenced Amarjeet Kumar, the then Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Jakkanpur police station, to three years of rigorous imprisonment in a five-year-old bribery case. The court also imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on the officer after the charges were proven true. According to vigilance officials, the case dates back to 2016, when the ASI had allegedly demanded a bribe of ₹10,000 from a complainant in exchange for writing the case diary in his favour. The complainant accused the officer of not only demanding illegal gratification but also harassing him during the process. The vigilance team had registered a corruption case after verifying the complaint. During the hearing, the prosecution successfully established that the ASI had ...