Bihar

In response to mounting crop damage and growing distress among farmers, an on-demand nilgai (blue bull) culling अभियान has been launched in Bihar’s Nawada district. The initiative aims to curb the destruction caused by herds of nilgai, which farmers claim have been responsible for annual crop losses exceeding ₹50 lakh. The operation began in Mahuli Panchayat, where complaints from local farmers prompted the district administration to take swift action. Following a formal application by Panchayat Mukhiya Vipin Singh, the District Magistrate authorized controlled culling in non-forest areas to safeguard agricultural land. 10–15 Nilgai Culled in Targeted Operation Expert shooter Mohammad Qayum Akhtar, deployed by the Nawada Forest Department under the Magadh zone, conducted a search-...

Patna, Bihar:A massive show of strength marked the arrival of Nitin Nabin, the newly appointed National Executive President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in Patna on Tuesday. Thousands of party workers gathered on the streets of the state capital to welcome him during his first visit to Bihar after assuming the national post. However, amid the celebrations, an unexpected incident briefly caused panic when a horse participating in the roadshow suddenly bolted, throwing its rider to the ground. Grand Welcome at Patna Airport Senior BJP leaders were present at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to receive Nitin Nabin. State BJP President Sanjay Sarawgi welcomed him with a garland of makhana, a symbol of Mithila’s cultural identity, while Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudh...

Patna, Bihar: In a move to strengthen academic accountability, Bihar Governor and Chancellor Arif Mohammad Khan has issued strict directives requiring all university professors to report their daily classes online. Under the new order, professors must update the university website every day with the number of classes conducted and the subjects taught. The Governor has instructed all university Vice-Chancellors to ensure compliance. The initiative aims to make the academic schedule transparent and allow students to track the progress of their courses. “This measure will clearly indicate what topics are covered each day in every class, ensuring regular teaching and enhancing the quality of education,” said Governor Khan. Non-Compliance to Attract ActionGovernor Khan made it clear that ...

Patna: In a landmark decision under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, the Patna High Court has clarified that a vehicle owner cannot be held responsible if illegal liquor is found with a passenger, rather than in the vehicle itself. The court ruled that confiscating the bike in such a case amounts to wrongful action. The ruling came from a single-judge bench led by Justice Jitendra Kumar, which granted anticipatory bail to the bike owner who had feared arrest in the matter. Details of the CaseThe case arose under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. The petitioner had approached the High Court seeking anticipatory bail after police allegedly recovered six liters of illicit liquor from a backpack carried by a passenger riding pillion on his moto...

Patna: The Bihar government has come up with a practical solution for men whose bank accounts mistakenly received ₹10,000 under the Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme, Jeevika. Instead of demanding repayment, the government has offered a hassle-free way to adjust the funds. Government’s OfferAccording to Himanshu Sharma, CEO of Bihar Jeevika, out of 70 reported cases from Darbhanga, 12 men were notified to either return the money or transfer it to a female family member’s account. The government has clarified that no action will be taken against recipients, ensuring they face no inconvenience. The suggested solution is simple: the mistakenly received amount can be applied under Jeevika through a female family member, effectively adjusting the funds in the right name. Joint Acco...

Speculation over the political entry of Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has intensified once again, stirring fresh debate in the state’s political circles. The discussions gained momentum following Nitish Kumar’s recent meeting in New Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, after which talk of a succession plan within the Janata Dal (United) resurfaced strongly. According to sources within the JD(U), the high-level meeting also included deliberations on Nishant Kumar’s possible political debut. Although such speculation has surfaced in the past, this time it is being viewed as more serious, given the broader political context and strategic considerations ahead of upcoming elections. Strategic Churning Within the Alliance ...

Patna:Mushroom farmers and entrepreneurs in Bihar have received a major year-end gift from the state government, bringing significant relief to thousands engaged in this fast-growing agricultural sector. The Bihar government has announced that mushroom cultivation will now be treated as agricultural activity rather than a commercial one, allowing producers to avail electricity at highly subsidized rates. Until now, mushroom growers were categorized under the non-domestic (commercial) consumer category and were required to pay higher electricity tariffs. With the new decision, they will now be charged only 55 paise per unit, the same rate applicable to general farmers. Earlier High Power Tariffs Burdened Farmers Under the previous system, mushroom cultivators had to pay commercial ...

Patna:Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit on Monday felicitated Anukul Roy, Protocol Officer of the Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) and a celebrated all-rounder, in recognition of his outstanding achievement in domestic cricket. The felicitation ceremony was held at Vidyut Bhawan in Patna. Anukul Roy was honoured with a shawl and a memento after being named ‘Player of the Tournament’ in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025–26, one of India’s premier domestic T20 competitions. The award was presented for his exceptional all-round performance that played a decisive role in his team’s championship triumph. Outstanding Performance in SMAT Roy delivered a stellar performance throughout the tournament, scoring 303 runs and claiming 18 wickets, emerging as the most...