Bihar

The Nitish Kumar government is set to deliver a major infrastructural boost to Bihar with the launch of JP Ganga Path Phase-2, a high-speed corridor that will cut travel time between Patna and Buxar and connect the capital directly with five major Ganga bridges. Vehicles will be able to cruise at 100 kmph on this new stretch, ensuring a smooth, congestion-free journey. Construction of JP Ganga Path Phase-2 Begins January 2026 According to Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC), construction for the 35.65 km-long expansion from Digha to Koilwar will commence by January-end.The project is valued at ₹5,500 crore, of which: 60% (₹3,300 crore) will be funded by the executing agency 40% (₹2,200 crore) will be provided by the state government The expansion includes an 1...

In a chilling reminder of the growing global cyber-crime nexus, six young men from Bihar — lured abroad with promises of lucrative jobs — were trafficked to Myanmar’s notorious KK Park, where they were forced into cyber slavery. After weeks of torture, coercion and exploitation, they were finally rescued and brought back to Patna on Friday by officers of Bihar’s Economic Offences Unit (EOU). These individuals were among 360 Indian nationals freed through a coordinated operation by the Government of India in partnership with local agencies. They were repatriated from Thailand on 19 November. Lured With Fake Job Offers, Forced Into Cyber Crime According to EOU officials, the victims were promised high-salary jobs such as sales staff, data-entry operators, courier workers and deliver...

A wave of resentment has emerged in Madhubani district, particularly among the Maithil Brahmin community, after senior BJP leader and former Industries Minister Nitish Mishra was denied a place in the newly formed Nitish Kumar-led NDA government. Despite securing a massive win in the 2025 Assembly Elections and having a strong performance record, he was not included in the 26-member cabinet, triggering widespread anger among his supporters. Supporters Question Exclusion Despite Strong Track Record Nitish Mishra, son of former Bihar Chief Minister Dr. Jagannath Mishra, served as the Industries Minister in the previous government. His tenure is widely credited for significant development work in the region. However, despite his high-profile victory and previous ministerial performan...

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has finally put an end to widespread social media speculation surrounding the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 vote count. Viral posts had claimed that over 1.75 lakh postal ballots were deliberately rejected. The Commission has now categorically denied these allegations and released the authentic data. Only 23,918 Postal Ballots Rejected, Says ECI According to the official figures: Total postal ballots issued: 2.01 lakh Postal ballots rejected: 23,918 Percentage of rejected postal ballots: 11.87% This number is far lower than the rumors claiming that nearly two lakh postal votes were discarded. Overall Voting Figures Total votes polled (EVM + postal ballots): 5.02 crore Valid votes: 4.93 crore Rejected votes (including po...

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...