Bihar

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, while serving as a Member of Parliament from the Samata Party 30 years ago, strongly advocated for a separate quota for OBC women within the Women’s Reservation Bill. He had expressed his concerns in a fiery speech in the Lok Sabha, clarifying that his demand did not reflect opposition to women’s empowerment. Background: Women’s Reservation Bill, 1996On 12 September 1996, the HD Deve Gowda-led government introduced the 81st Constitutional Amendment Bill, aimed at reserving one-third of seats for women in legislatures. The government, a coalition of 13 parties, faced partial agreement on certain provisions, prompting referral of the bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) chaired by CPI’s Geeta Mukherjee. The 31-member committee included Ni...

Chhapra, Bihar: A shocking case of fraud unfolded in Chhapra when a man claiming to be an IAS officer was caught by the Saran District Magistrate (DM) Vaibhav Srivastava. The accused, Ritesh Kumar, presented himself as the Municipal Commissioner of Meerut and a batchmate of the DM, but his deception was exposed after cross-verification of his claims. Police are now investigating his past activities. Impersonation Attempt at DM Office Ritesh Kumar, a resident of Basadhi in the Nagar police station area, walked into the DM’s office with confidence, claiming his position in the Indian Administrative Service and attempting to intimidate officials by portraying himself as a peer of the DM. However, DM Srivastava grew suspicious of his behavior and demanded detailed verification, including...

Patna, Bihar: Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav residing in Singapore, has once again taken aim at Tejashwi Yadav with a veiled remark on social media. Known for her outspoken views, Rohini tweeted: “Even physical wounds hurt, but when the heart is hurt, the pain is boundless.” The post is widely believed to reference the incident at Rabri residence, where Rohini claims she was threatened and physically harassed. Observers interpret her cryptic message as linking the emotional pain of the event to Tejashwi Yadav’s recent toe injury. Tejashwi’s Injury During Budget Session RJD’s Executive President and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav attended Bihar Assembly’s budget session on Monday in a wheelchair due to a toe injury. A video of the injury went viral s...

Patna, Bihar: The Bihar government has taken strict action against Circle Officers (COs) on strike, seizing their official vehicles and digital access, and enforcing a “No Work, No Pay” policy. Secretary of the Revenue and Land Reforms Department, C.K. Anil, warned the striking officers that failure to resume work immediately could lead to dismissal. The strike, called by the Revenue Service Association on Monday during the budget session, was deemed “unjustified” by the government. In a high-level meeting attended by Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha, Secretary C.K. Anil issued a stern warning, saying, “If the strike is not called off immediately, officers may face termination from service.” The action has caused shockwaves across administrative corridors. Government Takes Tough Mea...

Patna, Bihar: Bihar’s Economic Survey 2025–26 has revealed a startling rise in dog bite cases, marking it as the state’s most widespread health issue. During 2024–25, over 2.83 lakh incidents of dog bites were reported across the state, averaging 776 people bitten every day—an increase of nearly 39,000 cases compared to the previous year. According to the survey, presented in the Bihar Assembly, dog bites now surpass all other illnesses in terms of prevalence. In 2024–25, a total of 2,83,274 people were victims of dog bites, compared to 2,44,367 in 2023–24. While the report does not specify rabies cases, the disease is commonly spread through bites from infected animals, especially dogs. District-wise Data Patna recorded the highest number of cases at 29,280, followed by East Cham...

Ara, Bihar: In a tragic road accident in Bhojpur district, three young men lost their lives while one sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred when the four friends were returning from a photoshoot. The accident took place on the four-lane Bampali road under Gajarajganj police station jurisdiction. According to eyewitnesses, the car, reportedly speeding, lost control and collided with a stationary truck by the roadside. The impact was so severe that the vehicle was completely damaged, and three passengers died on the spot. “The car was moving at a very high speed, and the driver lost control, crashing straight into the truck,” said an eyewitness. Locals immediately alerted emergency services by calling 112. Police reached the scene promptly, rescued the injured youth, and...

Patna: International flights from Patna are set to take off soon as the installation of a radar at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport has been fast-tracked to enhance flight safety and operations. The district administration has identified two one-acre plots near the airport for the radar setup. This move clears the way for smoother international flight operations. One of these plots belongs to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and will soon be transferred to the airport authorities. The second plot, managed by the Bihar State Industrial Area Development Authority, is located behind the Bihar Rajpath Vikas Nigam office. Earlier plans to develop a goods facility there were opposed by the airport administration on security grounds. Currently, flight operations a...