Bihar

Patna:A dangerous social media stunt narrowly avoided a major tragedy in Bihar, where a group of youths allegedly placed heavy wooden logs and concrete obstacles on a railway track to stop the premium Vande Bharat Express, solely to shoot a reel for social media. The shocking incident reportedly occurred near the Bakhtiyarpur–Mokama rail section in the Patna division. A video of the incident has surfaced on social media, showing at least five boys—appearing to be minors—deliberately obstructing the railway track by placing thick logs and lifting concrete poles. In the video, one of the boys can be heard boasting, “Today we have come to stop the train, and we will stop it at any cost.” According to railway sources, the Vande Bharat Express stopped on the adjacent track due to a techni...

Patna: Passengers at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna now have a smoother and more comfortable journey to their flights, as all five passenger boarding bridges (aerobridges) at the new integrated terminal have become fully operational. With this development, travelers no longer need to worry about sun or rain while boarding or deboarding planes. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) cleared the operation of the fourth and fifth aerobridges, which became functional from January 31, 2026. Inauguration with Air India and IndiGo FlightsThe fourth aerobridge (Aerobridge-4) was inaugurated with Air India flight AI-1746 from Delhi, carrying 178 passengers. The flight smoothly docked at parking bay 10 and connected directly to boarding gate 12. The return flight,...

Patna: Economic experts and residents of Bihar have expressed disappointment following the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, saying it offers little specifically for the state. According to N.K. Choudhary, former head of the Economics Department at Patna University, “This time, there is nothing significant in the budget directly linked to Bihar or its people. In that sense, it is very disappointing.” Experts point out that while some central provisions and schemes will benefit Bihar, these are standard allocations available to all states and Union Territories. D.M. Divakar, former director of the A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies (ANSISS), noted, “The budget does not contain any special scheme or announcement that can directly boost Bihar’s economy.” Choudhary comment...

Patna: In a major announcement during the Union Budget on Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the proposed Varanasi–Siliguri High-Speed Rail Corridor, which is set to pass through Bihar and is expected to be a game-changer for the state’s connectivity and economic development. The corridor, part of seven high-speed rail projects announced across the country, is estimated to cover approximately 700 kilometres, linking key regions of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. Experts say the corridor will significantly reduce travel time for both passengers and freight services, boosting efficiency and convenience. Route Through BiharIn Bihar, the high-speed corridor will pass through major railway hubs, including Buxar, Ara, Patna, Katihar, and Kishanganj. Railway experts...

Patna/Muzaffarpur: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Intermediate Exams 2026 commenced on Monday amid tight security and special arrangements across the state. The exams will be held at 1,762 centres, with over 13 lakh students appearing. In Patna district, 73,963 students, including 38,037 girls, will take exams across 84 centres, while in Muzaffarpur, over 58,000 candidates will appear at 81 centres. Two Shifts ScheduledAs in previous years, the exams will be conducted in two shifts. The first shift begins at 9:30 am, and the second shift starts at 2:00 pm. Students are advised to reach their exam halls at least 30 minutes before the start. On Monday, first-shift candidates will appear for Biology or Philosophy papers, while Arts and Commerce students will take the Economic...

Bettiah: Panic spread across a locality in Bihar’s West Champaran district after police recovered suspected explosive materials from the courtyard of a house on Monday morning. The incident was reported from Vriti Tola village under the Chautarwa police station area of Bagaha subdivision. According to officials, unidentified miscreants allegedly threw explosive material into the courtyard of a house belonging to local resident Neeraj Rao. Upon receiving information, a police team led by Bagaha Superintendent of Police Ramanand Kaushal and Sub-Divisional Police Officer Kumar Devendra rushed to the spot. As a precautionary measure, the police immediately cordoned off the area to prevent any untoward incident and ensure the safety of residents. The recovery of suspected explosives creat...

Gaya: The Bihar Legislative Assembly’s Budget Session begins on Monday, February 2, with political attention firmly focused on 13 first-time legislators from the Magadh region, who have entered the House after winning Assembly elections for the first time. Magadh region is represented by a total of 26 MLAs, but political observers believe that debut legislators often attract greater scrutiny, as public expectations from them tend to be higher. Analysts say that unlike seasoned lawmakers, the priorities, conduct, and legislative approach of new MLAs are closely watched during their first major session, especially the budget session. Among the constituencies drawing attention are Tekari, Atri, Gurua, and Sherghati in Gaya district, all of which are represented by first-time MLAs. Gurua...

Araria: A sensational case involving an alleged extramarital affair, a secret second marriage, and a village-level settlement has surfaced in Bihar’s Araria district, where a married woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The incident has triggered serious allegations of murder against the husband and in-laws. The case has been reported from the Phulkaha police station area of Araria district. The deceased, identified as 30-year-old Priyanka Kumari, was the mother of three children. Her body was found inside her matrimonial home, prompting allegations from her parental family that she was murdered due to her husband’s illicit relationship. According to the family members, Priyanka’s husband, Ajay Kumar Das, had been in an illegal relationship with another woman from the...

Aurangabad: An attempt to create a social media ‘buzz’ and display dominance proved costly for two youths in Bihar, as a reel posted on Instagram featuring an illegal firearm landed them behind bars. Taking swift cognizance of the viral video, the Phesar police arrested two youths and sent them to judicial custody under the Arms Act. A country-made pistol and a mobile phone used to record the video were recovered during the operation. According to police, Phesar Station House Officer Varsha Kumari received information on Saturday that a youth from the area had uploaded a video on social media in which he was seen brandishing a weapon while dancing. After verifying the information, the police team conducted a raid in Phesra village and detained a youth identified as Roshan Kumar. D...