Bihar

Motihari, Bihar: The ambitious Gorakhpur–Siliguri Expressway promises to transform Bihar’s transport network and regional development. The six-lane greenfield project, spanning approximately 520 kilometers, is estimated to cost ₹32,000 crore and will pass through eight districts of the state, connecting 313 villages across 39 blocks. The expressway will drastically reduce the road distance between Gorakhpur and Siliguri by over 600 kilometers, enhancing intercity travel, trade opportunities, and employment generation. Following the conclusion of recent elections, administrative work on the project has accelerated, including expedited land acquisition processes. Strategic Role in Bihar’s Transport Network Bihar’s Road Construction Minister, Nitin Naveen, expressed gratitude to the ...

Patna, Bihar: The East Central Railway (ECR) has announced major train service changes from 1st December to 28th February due to anticipated dense fog in North India, affecting passenger safety and train operations. According to Chief Public Relations Officer, Saraswati Chandra, at least 24 regular mail and express trains have been cancelled, while 28 other trains will operate at reduced frequency. The changes particularly impact busy sections in North-Central Railway, including the Prayagraj–Tundla route, where severe fog is predicted to disrupt schedules. Passenger Train Frequencies Reduced In addition to cancellations, several passenger trains will run less frequently during this period. The decision was made considering winter delays, low visibility affecting operations, and t...

Begusarai, Bihar: A land dispute in Baruni Phulwariya police station area of Begusarai district escalated into a violent clash on Tuesday, with multiple rounds of gunfire creating panic in the locality. Police said the accused fled the scene before their arrival. Three empty cartridges were recovered from the spot. Complaint Filed at Baruni Phulwariya Police Station Local resident Mohammad Saba Karim lodged a complaint alleging that an attempt was made to forcefully occupy his 37 katha plot. He named 10 individuals and accused over two dozen others of involvement. According to Karim, Harivansh Narayan Singh, along with armed supporters, entered his field and began plowing the land using a tractor. When Karim protested, he claims, the group opened fire in an attempt to intimidate h...

Patna, Bihar: The impact of Bihar’s newly formed government was evident on Tuesday as the Patna administration launched a large-scale anti-encroachment drive across the city. Under the directions of District Magistrate Tyagarajan S.M., the operation saw illegal structures removed, fines imposed, and repeat encroachers identified. According to the district control room, the drive was conducted in four major zones, and a total fine of ₹37,400 was collected. New Capital Zone: Temporary Structures Cleared In the New Capital Zone, encroachments stretching from Station Golambar to under the Chiraiyatand Bridge near the CDA building were removed. The authorities seized three pushcarts, one small LED TV, and three CCTV cameras during the operation. Patliputra Zone: Street Vendors and Unau...

Patna, Bihar: The first session of Bihar’s newly formed 18th Legislative Assembly will be held from December 1 to December 5, 2025. The session will commence with the swearing-in of newly elected legislators, followed by the election of the Assembly Speaker and the presentation of the Governor’s address and grant-related legislative business. The Cabinet has given in-principle approval for the session schedule. First Session of the 18th Assembly The inaugural session of the 18th Assembly will begin on December 1, when all newly elected members will take their oath of office. The election of the Assembly Speaker is scheduled for December 2, a critical constitutional process necessary to facilitate the smooth functioning of the House. On December 3 at 11:30 AM, a joint session of th...

Kishanganj (Bihar): In a major crackdown on cross-border smuggling, the Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended two individuals involved in gold smuggling from Bangladesh into India. Officials recovered gold worth approximately ₹2.4 crore hidden inside bundles of firewood. The operation took place on 24 November, when BSF personnel from the 184 Battalion (Kishanganj Sector, North Bengal Frontier) received intelligence about a suspicious individual near the IBFF gate. Ratan Bishra (23), son of Som Bishra from Indira Colony, Bamanbari, Golpokhar, West Bengal, was intercepted carrying bundles of dry wood. Upon inspection, gold biscuits were found concealed inside the bundles. Two mobile phones were also seized from him. Following Ratan Bishra’s disclosure, the BSF conducted a follow...

Sitamarhi, Bihar: A mother and daughter in Sitamarhi have landed behind bars after verbally abusing traffic police officers during a government anti-encroachment drive. The incident, which occurred near Gudri Bazaar Chowk, has drawn widespread attention on social media. Verbal Assault on Police OfficersAccording to officials, the municipal authorities had issued orders to remove illegal encroachments on government land located south of the road. When the anti-encroachment team arrived to carry out the order, the mother and daughter unleashed a torrent of highly offensive abuses at the officers—so rapid and intense that police likened it to a “bullet train.” The language was so vulgar that it cannot be repeated in a civilized publication. Police Take Strict ActionDespite initially hol...

Buxar: The Shahabad region of Bihar, spanning Sasaram, Buxar, Kaimur, and Bhojpur, is once again calling for the establishment of an airport. Locals believe that a dedicated airport will accelerate development in the area and improve connectivity. After 19 of the region’s 22 legislators joined the NDA, hopes for the project have increased. Strategic Location and NeedSituated at the tri-junction of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, Shahabad boasts a strategic location with major national highways passing through Sasaram and Buxar. The area is home to historic landmarks such as Sher Shah Suri’s tomb, Rohtasgarh Fort, and Buxar. Residents currently rely on airports in Patna, Varanasi, or Prayagraj, often spending more time reaching these airports than traveling to their destinations. ...

New Delhi: Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi has filed a petition seeking the transfer of four ongoing cases against her and her family from Special Judge Vishal Gogne. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which recently fixed charges against Rabri Devi, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, and other co-accused in the alleged IRCTC scam, may oppose her plea. Rabri Devi’s PetitionIn her petition before the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Rabri Devi requested the transfer of the cases, including the IRCTC case and the alleged “land-for-job” corruption cases being pursued by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering investigation. She alleged that the Special Judge has been biased and has conducted the proceedings in a pre-planned manner against her and h...