Bihar

Buxar: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to visit Nawanagar in Buxar district on Monday to inspect the ongoing development of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The CM will review progress, take stock of on-ground preparations, and assess the status of active infrastructure projects within the zone. According to administrative sources, the Chief Minister’s visit proposal has been prepared, and officials have accelerated preparations. Earlier, District Magistrate Vidyanand Singh conducted a detailed inspection of the SEZ site and reviewed the ongoing works. Under the plan, BIADA’s 125-acre land in Nawanagar is being developed into a Special Economic Zone at an estimated cost of ₹109 crore, aimed at boosting industrial investment and employment in the region. DM Conducts Ins...

Patna | December 8, 2025 — A recent report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has exposed a serious lapse in transparency during the nomination process for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. According to the analysis, 176 out of 612 candidates from various political parties failed to submit the mandatory details of their criminal background in Form C-7, raising significant concerns over accountability in the electoral process. The report highlights that while 436 candidates complied with the disclosure requirement, a large segment — nearly 29% of all analyzed candidates — did not furnish information regarding ongoing criminal cases, despite clear directives from the Supreme Court of India. Major Parties Among Defaulters Candidates from several prominent polit...

Bihar has taken a major leap toward transparent and efficient policing. State Home Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday launched the CCTNS Citizen Services Portal from the Bihar Police Headquarters at Sardar Patel Bhavan, Patna. The new system aims to make policing more citizen-friendly, accountable, and digital. A Bold Step After Taking Charge Since assuming office, Samrat Choudhary has remained in full action mode. After forming the Abhaya Brigade against eve-teasers and street offenders, he has now introduced a major reform to streamline public access to police services. Entire Case Journey Now Available Online With the launch of the Citizen Service Portal, every stage of a criminal case—from registration to investigation—will now be accessible onl...

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday inaugurated the 41st Patna Book Fair at Gandhi Maidan, a major cultural event that will run until December 16. Organized by the Centre for Readership Development (CRD), the fair features over 200 book stalls and more than 300 literary, cultural, and public welfare events. The theme of this year’s edition is “Wellness – A Way of Life”, and the fair has been specially dedicated to noted writer, journalist, and storyteller Awadhesh Preet, who passed away on November 12, 2025. After lighting the ceremonial lamp, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar toured various publication stalls and also participated in the launch of a new book. Minister of State for Water Resources Vijay Kumar Chaudhary was also present on the occasion. Highlight: World’s ...