Bihar

Patna: The Patna district administration has imposed Section 163 restrictions in key areas of the city from December 1 to 5, 2025, coinciding with the Bihar Legislative Assembly’s winter session. The move aims to maintain law and order and ensure smooth conduct of legislative proceedings. During this period, gatherings, protests, rallies, sloganeering, and carrying of weapons or explosives will be strictly prohibited in designated areas around the Assembly building and Secretariat police station. Exemptions have been granted only to certain government officials, security personnel, and authorized individuals. Scope of RestrictionsThe notified areas under Section 163 include: Patna Zoo Gate No. 1 to Nehru Path up to Vishweshwaraiya Bhawan; Kotwali T-Point and R-Block Roundabout to the...

Patna: The Bihar Police are gearing up for a large-scale crackdown on organized crime in the state, targeting land, sand, and liquor mafias as part of a major public safety drive. The action plan also includes stringent measures against “Road Romeo” offenders harassing women near schools and colleges. Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced the initiative, emphasizing that the government is fully prepared to take decisive action against criminals. “The first targets are the land, sand, and liquor mafias. No one involved in these illegal activities will be spared,” he said. According to officials, 400 key criminals have already been identified, with their arrests expected soon, while an additional 1,200 names are under review for prosecution. Statewide Surve...

Patna’s Divisional Commissioner, Animesh Kumar Parashar, has instructed a special drive to tackle traffic congestion in the city, targeting vehicle owners who park their cars along streets overnight. The move is part of a broader effort to make Patna jam-free, safe, and organized. Street-side Garages to be Closed During a review meeting on traffic management and anti-encroachment measures, Parashar directed the Traffic Superintendent to ensure that all roadside vehicle repair garages and old vehicles are cleared by 30 November. Any such activity will not be permitted after 1 December. Additionally, vehicles displayed for sale in parking areas will also be removed by the same deadline. Seizure of Illegally Parked Vehicles The District Transport Officer has been instructed to mai...

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its probe into two Bihar cadre IAS officers, raising serious concerns about alleged money laundering and unaccounted wealth. The officers under scrutiny are Abhilasha Kumari Sharma (2014 batch) and Yogesh Kumar Sagar (2017 batch). ED Seeks FIR to Launch Formal Investigation In a recent development, the ED formally requested the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) of the Bihar government to register an FIR against both officers. This step paves the way for the central agency to file its Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. Alleged Financial Irregularities According to sources in the vigilance department, the ED’s letter, received on 26 November, spans 5-6 pages detailing su...

In a daring daylight robbery in Siwan, Bihar, six armed men stormed a jewelry shop, making off with jewelry worth several lakhs, police said. The incident occurred in Tari Bazaar, Raghunathpur police station area, targeting Krishna Jewellers. According to police, the gang split roles during the heist: three of the men fired shots to create panic, while the other three looted the jewelry and packed it into a bag before fleeing the scene. Local authorities were immediately alerted, and police arrived at the site to begin investigation. A video of the robbery has surfaced showing the six men arriving on two motorcycles. On one bike, three assailants can be seen firing shots, while two others are on the second bike, with one standing initially before joining the bike later. Siwan Police ...

The controversy over the eviction of former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Rabri Devi from her official bungalow has escalated into a full-blown political confrontation. While the BJP seeks to portray the RJD as flouting the law, the RJD claims the move is a vindictive and insensitive action influenced by the Sangh and the NDA government. RJD: “Vindictive Politics at Play” RJD state spokesperson Asit Nath Tiwari accused the state government of deliberate political malice. “The eviction issue is being used to settle scores,” he said. “Such actions undermine the spirit of democracy and reflect a dangerous precedent. The order to vacate the bungalow appears unnecessary and driven solely by vengeance.” Pressure from BJP and Sangh? RJD national spokesperson Ejaz Ahmed alleged that Chie...