Bihar

Patna: Bihar’s political landscape may be on the verge of a major shake-up. Speculations are rife about whether veteran leader Nitish Kumar is planning to retire and if his son, Nishant Kumar, will be directly inducted as Deputy Chief Minister. The discussions have gained momentum following remarks by Sanjay Kumar Jha, the acting national president of JD(U). According to Jha, every party worker and leader desires Nishant to enter politics, and now it is up to him to decide when to step in. Jha made this comment while returning to Patna from Delhi with Nishant Kumar, though the exact purpose of Nishant’s Delhi visit remains unknown. Nishant Has Been in the Spotlight Since JanuarySince January this year, Nishant has occasionally made headlines for his political statements. At a family ...

Sitamarhi, Bihar: Bihar’s government schools are set to replace traditional attendance registers with a high-tech digital attendance system. The state Education Department has taken a significant step toward modernizing schools, introducing tablet-based attendance for teachers and students via the e-Shiksha Kosh portal. This move aims to curb fraudulent attendance practices and ensure accurate records. Tablet-Based Attendance with Facial RecognitionIn the coming weeks, the attendance system in schools will undergo a major transformation. Teachers will record attendance using tablets equipped with facial recognition technology, eliminating manual entries in registers. This digital system will be implemented across all government primary, middle, high, and higher secondary schools in Biha...

Patna: Bihar’s political landscape may soon witness the emergence of yet another party as Ritu Jaiswal, a rebel leader from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has announced her plans to take a decisive step in the coming months. The move is widely seen as a direct challenge to RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav. Following the recent flurry of political developments in Bihar, including the initiatives by Prashant Kishor, Shivdeep Lande, and the Indian Innovation Party (IIP), Ritu Jaiswal’s announcement has added a new dimension to the state’s political equations. Jaiswal, a prominent RJD leader, had rebelled after being denied a ticket from the Parihar Assembly constituency and contested independently. Impact of Ritu Jaiswal’s Independent RunAlthough she did not secure a win from the Parihar seat ...

Nawada, Bihar: A shocking case of negligence has come to light from the Akbarpur Primary Health Center (PHC) in Nawada district, exposing serious lapses in local health services. On Sunday night, 75-year-old Keshri Devi, wife of Ramchandra Sahni, passed away during treatment at the PHC. Following her death, the family’s request for an ambulance to transport her body was denied, forcing them to carry her nearly two kilometers on a stretcher to their home. The distressing incident was captured on camera and has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism. Family’s Ordeal According to the bereaved family, Keshri Devi had been admitted to the PHC after her health deteriorated. After her death, the family repeatedly requested the hospital staff to provide an ambulance t...

Patna: In a significant move in the Srijan scam, the Bihar government has taken strict action against a retired Block Development Officer (BDO), Chandrashekhar Jha, seizing his pension. The action comes under the administration of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, known for his zero-tolerance policy on corruption. Chandrashekhar Jha, who served in Pirpanti, Bhagalpur district, is accused of illegally withdrawing ₹4,52,88,246 from various government accounts during his tenure and transferring the money to the accounts of Srijan Mahila Vikas Sahayog Samiti Ltd., Sabour. The CBI filed a case in 2018, and the Bihar Law Department gave approval for prosecution on October 4, 2024. CBI Chargesheet Provides the Basis for Action The General Administration Department has relied on the CBI charge...

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has strongly opposed former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi’s petition seeking to transfer the IRCTC land-for-jobs case from the special judge, terming it a deliberate attempt to derail the trial. The agency described her plea as “malicious, misleading, and a clear case of forum shopping.” According to sources quoted by The Economic Times, the CBI told the court that Rabri Devi is “resorting to tactical manoeuvres” similar to what was attempted in the Fodder Scam case, in which her husband and former CM Lalu Prasad Yadav was convicted. “A Malicious Attempt to Mislead the Court” — CBI The CBI submitted that Rabri’s application was not only intended to malign the court but also to intimidate the presiding judge. The agency argued:...

RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav visited the Patna Book Fair at Gandhi Maidan on Monday, where he toured several stalls and spent time browsing through books on religion and spirituality. His presence drew a large crowd, with many visitors rushing to take selfies. During his visit, an interesting interaction caught public attention. A young woman approached Tej Pratap and began speaking to him in English, praising him as a good leader and introducing herself as a resident of Patna. “Read the Gita in Sanskrit and Understand Its Meaning” Noticing her fluent English, Tej Pratap switched to Hindi and asked her,“Do you study?”The girl replied that she was preparing for the BPSC examination. Pointing toward religious books displayed at the stall, Tej Pratap asked,“Do you read these? The B...

Muzaffarpur, Bihar: In a shocking incident raising serious questions about law and order, young RJD leader Mantu Sah (35) was shot dead near Dharmapur Chowk in Rampurhari police station area of Muzaffarpur on Monday. The assailants fired three bullets into his chest, killing him on the spot. The incident caused panic in the local area. Evidence Recovered, Locals ProtestedPolice reached the scene and recovered three spent cartridges. Local residents expressed outrage and initially refused to allow the body to be moved for approximately four hours. Eventually, officials convinced the villagers, and the body was sent for post-mortem. Mantu Sah was the president of the RJD Youth Front in Dharmapur Panchayat and was also involved in contracting and money-laundering activities. Police are ...

Patna: Following the poor performance of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, where the party managed to win only 25 seats, Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav is reportedly anxious about potential defections within his ranks. Past instances of legislators switching allegiance from RJD to the NDA have raised concerns that the party might once again face internal instability. Defections Under NDA PressurePolitical analysts suggest that NDA strategists are actively trying to woo RJD and other Mahagathbandhan lawmakers to their side. Sources reveal that some legislators have been subtly encouraged to switch loyalties, with the party being portrayed as a “sinking ship.” These maneuvers echo previous episodes, when lawmakers like Chetan Anand aligned with ...

Patna/Goa: Fresh from her victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, Maithili Thakur, the newly-elected BJP MLA from Alinagar, Darbhanga, captivated audiences in Goa with her first public devotional performance. Thakur presented a soulful bhajan evening as part of the Sardha Panchashatamotsav festival at the historic Shri Sansthan Gokarn Portuguese Jivottam Math. The event also marked the unveiling of a bronze idol of Lord Ram, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thousands of Devotees GatheredThousands of devotees flocked to witness the performance. Maithili’s melodious and heartfelt renditions of devotional songs enthralled the audience, creating an atmosphere of deep spirituality and celebration. Known for her traditional singing style, she added a unique charm to the sacred event...