Thursday, December 25

Bihar

Nitish Kumar Pays Tribute to Father on Death Anniversary at Native Village
Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar Pays Tribute to Father on Death Anniversary at Native Village

Nalanda, Bihar, 29 November 2025: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited his ancestral village, Kalyan Bigaha, on Saturday to pay heartfelt tributes to his late father, freedom fighter Kaviraj Ramlakhan Singh, on his death anniversary. This marked the CM’s first visit to his native village after taking oath for the tenth term as Chief Minister. During the visit, Kumar garlanded the statue of his father at the village memorial and also offered floral tributes to the statues of his late mother, Parmeshwari Devi, and wife, Manju Sinha. The memorial was specially cleaned and decorated for the occasion. Presence of Leaders, Officials, and Family MembersThe event saw the presence of Kumar’s elder brother Satish Kumar and other family members, as well as political and social leaders incl...
Clarifying the “Firing” at Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha’s Lakhisarai Visit
Bihar, Politics, State

Clarifying the “Firing” at Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha’s Lakhisarai Visit

Lakhisarai, 29 November 2025: Following his resounding victory from the Lakhisarai constituency and subsequent reinstatement as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Vijay Kumar Sinha visited his home region of Barhiya and Lakhisarai to thank his supporters. During his visit, rumors circulated that gunfire had been discharged in his honor. However, a closer look at the footage and local practices reveals the truth. Massive Welcome in HometownOn his gratitude tour, Sinha was greeted enthusiastically by supporters. A large rally of cars and motorcycles accompanied him as he entered Lakhisarai. Later, he visited the renowned Maa Bala Tripur Sundari Jagdamba Temple in Barhiya for prayers, expressing his vision to develop Barhiya into a spiritual hub. He also reaffirmed the government’s stance on ...
Post-Election Push: Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway Work Accelerates, 8 Districts to Benefit Directly
Bihar, State

Post-Election Push: Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway Work Accelerates, 8 Districts to Benefit Directly

Patna, Bihar: Following the conclusion of the Bihar Assembly elections, the state government has accelerated work on road and bridge projects across the region. Among the key initiatives, construction on the highly ambitious Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway has gained momentum. This six-lane corridor will pass through eight districts in Bihar, promising direct developmental benefits to these areas. Land Acquisition UnderwayThe Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway will begin from Paharpur in East Champaran. Land acquisition has already started in the district, covering approximately 491.12 hectares and passing through 56 villages. After East Champaran, the expressway will enter Shivhar district, continuing through Bihar towards its northern corridor. Enhanced Connectivity Between UP and BiharOn...
Speculation Rises: Who Will Nitish Kumar Choose for His Six JDU Ministerial Posts
Bihar, Politics, State

Speculation Rises: Who Will Nitish Kumar Choose for His Six JDU Ministerial Posts

Patna: With the NDA’s victory in Bihar, political maneuvering is already underway as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar considers expanding JDU’s strength in the Assembly. Following the recent elections, BJP and JDU won 89 and 85 seats respectively. Now, all eyes are on Nitish as six JDU ministerial positions remain vacant, sparking speculation about potential defections from smaller parties. Targeting Smaller Parties for ‘Manpower Boost’Sources indicate that the JDU leadership is eyeing legislators from AIMIM, BSP, IIP, and even Congress to increase their numbers. In 2020, AIMIM’s five legislators largely defected to RJD during government formation. This time, with NDA in power, there are speculations that Nitish Kumar’s team is in talks with AIMIM MLAs to bring them over to JDU, potentially ...
Bihar Assembly Goes Paperless from December 1: MLAs to Use Tablets for Questions; Full Schedule Announced
Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Assembly Goes Paperless from December 1: MLAs to Use Tablets for Questions; Full Schedule Announced

Patna: Bihar is set to witness a historic transformation in its legislative process as the 18th Assembly session, starting December 1, will be fully digital. Under the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) initiative, the Bihar Legislative Assembly will operate paperlessly, enabling MLAs to submit questions and supplementary queries via tablets, significantly reducing paper usage. Digital Assembly: How It Will Work Tablet-Based Questions: Each new MLA has been provided a tablet at their seat to type and submit questions and supplementary queries directly to the Assembly system. Paper Reduction: This shift will streamline proceedings and eliminate the need for bulky paper files, contributing to environmental conservation. Transparency: All legislative activities—including introd...
No Requests for EVM Checks or Re-Polling in Bihar; EC Says ‘Vote Theft’ Claims Unproven
Bihar, State

No Requests for EVM Checks or Re-Polling in Bihar; EC Says ‘Vote Theft’ Claims Unproven

Patna: The opposition in Bihar has failed to substantiate its claims of vote theft and electoral malpractice, as the Election Commission (EC) confirms that no applications were received for EVM checking or re-polling. According to the EC, none of the losing candidates from the recently concluded assembly elections in Bihar’s 243 constituencies submitted requests for verification of burnt memory or microcontrollers in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Opposition Parties Unable to Prove ‘Vote Theft’Acting on Supreme Court directives, the EC had issued a revised standard operating procedure on June 17 for post-count verification of EVMs. Under this, only the candidates finishing second or third could request verification within seven days of result declaration. However, no such request...
Patna’s PMCH Set to Become High-Tech; Air Ambulance to Land on Emergency Unit Roof, CM Nitish Unveils Plan
Bihar, Politics, State

Patna’s PMCH Set to Become High-Tech; Air Ambulance to Land on Emergency Unit Roof, CM Nitish Unveils Plan

Patna: The redevelopment of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), Bihar’s largest government hospital, is moving rapidly, with state-of-the-art facilities being added across the campus. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar recently inspected the ambitious project and issued key directives to expedite the work. Air Ambulance Facility on the RooftopA major highlight of the project is the helipad being constructed on the roof of the new Emergency Unit, enabling direct landing of air ambulances. During his inspection, CM Nitish Kumar instructed officials to raise the walls around the helipad to ensure complete safety during operations. Focus on Quality and Emergency ServicesThe Chief Minister thoroughly reviewed construction quality, medical facilities, and safety standards. He emphasized ti...
Buxar: Main Accused in RJD Leader Arjun Yadav Murder Arrested, Weapons Seized
Bihar, State

Buxar: Main Accused in RJD Leader Arjun Yadav Murder Arrested, Weapons Seized

Buxar: The main accused in the murder of RJD District Labour Cell President Arjun Yadav, Nikhil Yadav, has been arrested by the police. His accomplice, Vikki Upadhyay, was also taken into custody in connection with the crime. Details of the ArrestThe murder occurred on May 26 near Chausa Power Plant under Mufassil police station. SP Shubham Arya stated that during a recent operation, Nikhil Yadav was apprehended on ITI Road in Buxar after receiving information that he had come for medical treatment. During interrogation, Nikhil confessed to the crime. Weapons RecoveryA subsequent raid led to the recovery of multiple weapons, including a locally made pistol, a single-barrel rifle, 80 empty cartridges, and six live rounds, which had been hidden at Vikki’s residence in Sukarwalia villag...
Tragic Accident in West Champaran: SUV Crushes Groom’s Family Joy, Claims Young Life
Bihar, State

Tragic Accident in West Champaran: SUV Crushes Groom’s Family Joy, Claims Young Life

Bettiah, West Champaran: Joy turned into mourning for a family in West Champaran when a speeding SUV struck and killed an 18-year-old youth, just a day before his sister’s wedding. The victim, Amit Kumar Bhagat, lost his life instantly, while his 19-year-old cousin Pawan Kumar was injured in the accident. Family Celebration Turns Into TragedyThe accident occurred near Dhokaraha Chowk in Majhaulia police station area on Friday. Amit had stepped out to purchase items for his sister’s wedding, scheduled for Saturday. His father, Yogendra Bhagat, said, “It was the day of pre-wedding rituals – Katha Matkor and Haldi. My son and nephew had gone to bring clothes for the ceremony. Suddenly, an SUV collided with my son’s bike. He died on the spot, and my nephew was injured. After raising four da...
Patna Property Owners Get Major Relief: 100% Waiver on Interest & Penalty Until March 2026
Bihar, State

Patna Property Owners Get Major Relief: 100% Waiver on Interest & Penalty Until March 2026

Patna: In a significant move to ease the financial burden on property owners, Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced a full waiver of interest and penalties on outstanding property taxes. Under the new scheme, taxpayers will only need to pay the principal amount of their dues, effective immediately until March 31, 2026. One-Time Settlement for Pending DuesThe initiative comes under the newly approved Bihar Municipal Property Tax Incentive Scheme – 2025. Property owners can settle pending property taxes for the financial year 2025-26 as well as previous years by paying only the principal amount in a one-time payment. The scheme has been sanctioned following a notification from the Bihar Urban Development & Housing Department and is designed as a One-Time Settlement (OTS) mec...