Bihar

Patna, Bihar: Female teachers in Bihar are set to receive two major benefits. The state government has announced plans to provide posting near their home districts and up to two years (730 days) of childcare leave for mothers to care for their newborns. Childcare Leave for Two Years Bihar’s Education Minister, Sunil Kumar, announced in the Legislative Council that female teachers will be eligible for 730 days of childcare leave during their service, in line with the central government’s 2015 gazette notification. A standard operating procedure (SOP) has been drafted, and formal orders are expected within the next 15 days. The minister clarified that salaries will continue during maternity or childcare leave, and any discrepancies or unpaid dues will be addressed immediately. Offic...

Patna, Feb 13, 2026: The Bihar Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council witnessed a stormy session on Friday, with opposition leaders grilling the government over rising crimes, student deaths, and teachers’ transfer issues. The tense proceedings highlighted sharp exchanges between senior leaders, with former CM Rabri Devi taking the government to task. Rabri Devi Targets Samrat ChaudharyIn the Legislative Council, Rabri Devi did not hold back while criticizing Samrat Chaudhary. She said, “Samrat Chaudhary claims he will catch criminals within 24 hours and ensure punishment, or resign. Yet, crimes continue unabated. Every day, incidents of rape and murder are reported.” Fulwarisharif Student Death Sparks DebateRabri Devi also raised the alleged murder of a student in Fulwarishari...

Patna, February 13, 2026: Rajesh Ranjan, also known as Pappu Yadav, MP from Purnia, has been granted bail in three separate cases, paving the way for his imminent release from Beur Jail. According to his office, following the bail approval, a post on X (formerly Twitter) stated: “Satyamev Jayate. Bail has been granted in all cases. MP Pappu Yadav will soon be free. He has always fought for justice and will continue to oppose injustice wherever it exists.” Arrested in 31-Year-Old Case Pappu Yadav was recently taken into custody in connection with an old case dating back 31 years. The charges pertained to obstruction of police duties and alleged illegal occupation of a property in Patna’s Buddha Colony area. His arrest had sparked claims from opposition leaders that the action was p...

Nalanda, Bihar: In a startling discovery, the Nalanda police uncovered a bizarre cyber scam being operated from a farm field. Under the pretense of a “Pregnant Job Service,” a gang was luring people on WhatsApp with promises of huge payouts for making women pregnant. The operation was exposed during a special campaign against cybercrime, leading to a major breakthrough by the Katrisarai police. Five Members Arrested, Including a MinorPolice arrested five members of the gang, including a minor, during a raid in a field in Sundarpur village. The accused—Prabhat Kumar, Nitish Kumar, Pritam Kumar, Anil Kumar, and a juvenile—were allegedly defrauding women by promising large sums of money for pregnancy-related services. Sundarpur and nearby Barith villages were reportedly hotspots of the gan...

Patna, Bihar: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the probe into the shocking death of a NEET student at Shambhu Girls Hostel in Patna. While the move raises hopes for justice, serious concerns remain about the integrity of evidence and the initial handling of the case, leaving many questions unanswered. A Dark Day: January 6, 2026 The student from Jehanabad was found unconscious in her hostel room in Kankarbagh on January 6, 2026. She passed away on January 11 during treatment. A case was initially registered at Chitragupt Nagar Police Station on January 9. The matter took a grim turn when post-mortem reports from AIIMS and PMCH on January 15 indicated signs of sexual assault, with the PMCH report noting more than ten injuries on the victim’s body. Delayed Po...

Muzaffarpur, Bihar: A court in Bihar has issued a summons to DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran of Tamil Nadu over his allegedly derogatory remarks about women from North India. The Muzaffarpur court has directed Maran to appear in person on February 23, 2026 to respond to the complaint. The summons, issued by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM-1, West), was sent via registered post on February 13, 2026. The court emphasized that Maran must personally present his defense. Why Was Maran Summoned? Maran reportedly stated that women in North India are limited to cooking and bearing children, contrasting them with women in Tamil Nadu, who he described as educated and progressive. The remarks drew sharp criticism in North India. A complaint was filed by advocate Sudhir Kumar Ojha in...

Buxar, Bihar: A wave of threatening emails has targeted district courts across Bihar, raising serious security concerns. Each message carries the same ominous warning: the court will be blown up. Patna Civil Court reportedly received bomb threat emails three times in a single week. On Friday, similar threats were sent to the Civil Courts of Purnia and Buxar, prompting immediate police action. Bomb Threat at Purnia Court On Friday, just before court proceedings began, Purnia Civil Court received a threatening email on its official address. Authorities were immediately alerted, and the court premises were evacuated as a precaution. The email explicitly warned of a bomb explosion. Authorities are now investigating to identify the person or group behind these alarming threats. Secu...

A shocking incident in Phulwarisharif, Patna, has left a 12th-grade student dead under suspicious circumstances. The girl reportedly fell from the fourth floor of an apartment housing a private coaching institute. Her family has raised serious concerns over the handling of the case, alleging that both the apartment and coaching management deliberately withheld CCTV footage for two hours. Visible injuries on the body before the funeral have further fueled suspicions of possible murder and attempted sexual assault. CCTV Controversy The most contentious issue is the apparent delay in showing CCTV footage. According to the student’s family, when they demanded to see the footage to understand the events leading to her death, they were denied access for two hours, creating tension and prot...