Thursday, December 25

Bihar

With Samrat Choudhary Taking Charge of Home Department, Bihar Police Redefines Policing: Even Petty Theft to Be Treated as Organized Crime
Bihar, Politics, State

With Samrat Choudhary Taking Charge of Home Department, Bihar Police Redefines Policing: Even Petty Theft to Be Treated as Organized Crime

In a major shift in Bihar’s policing strategy, Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar has expanded the definition of organized crime following the formation of the new NDA government under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. With Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary now heading the Home Department, the police have been directed to treat even small offences—such as petty theft, pickpocketing, and fraud—as part of organized crime networks. New Policing Framework Rolled Out According to the new framework, the police will no longer assess cases merely by the scale of the crime but by the nature of the offence and the criminal network behind it. The DGP has instructed all SSPs and SPs to intensify surveillance of repeat offenders and dismantle the syndicates that operate behind seemingly minor crime...
Modi–Nitish Magic’: RJD Targets New Minister Deepak Prakash; Social Media Reminds Party of Rabri Devi Episode
Bihar, State

Modi–Nitish Magic’: RJD Targets New Minister Deepak Prakash; Social Media Reminds Party of Rabri Devi Episode

A day after Deepak Prakash—son of former Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha—took charge as Bihar’s Panchayati Raj Minister, the RJD launched a sharp political attack on him. The party mocked his rise, claiming that he had jumped “straight from being a counting agent of an Independent candidate to becoming a Cabinet minister.” RJD Calls It ‘Modi–Nitish Magic’ Taking to social media, the RJD posted a sarcastic remark, saying: “Deepak Prakash, who served as the counting agent for Independent candidate Ramnarayan Paswan in Sasaram, has become a minister in the Nitish government without contesting elections. Isn’t this Modi–Nitish magic? What more development does Bihar need now?” Prakash currently holds no membership in either House of the Bihar Legislature. Viral I-Card Sparks Con...
Toxic Air and Contaminated Water Trigger Surge in Lung Cancer Cases in Bihar, Warn Experts
Bihar, State

Toxic Air and Contaminated Water Trigger Surge in Lung Cancer Cases in Bihar, Warn Experts

Bihar, already among the worst-affected states in terms of air quality during winter, is now battling an even deeper crisis—severely contaminated groundwater that is accelerating the rise in lung cancer cases, especially among non-smokers. This alarming trend was highlighted on Sunday by Dr. Tarkeshwar Tiwari, Senior Pulmonologist at Welspun Hospital, USA. Dangerous Mix of Pollution and Toxic Water According to Dr. Tiwari, who is currently visiting his hometown in Sonbarsa, Buxar, air pollution combined with widespread contamination in food, water, and daily-use items has led to a sharp increase in lung cancer cases across India. Bihar, he said, stands at a particularly vulnerable point due to its toxic winter air and high levels of arsenic in its groundwater. Arsenic Contaminatio...
Nitish Kumar Issues First Executive Order: Newly Elected MLAs to Receive New Duplex Flats Soon
Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar Issues First Executive Order: Newly Elected MLAs to Receive New Duplex Flats Soon

Patna: With the formation of the new NDA government in Bihar under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, administrative actions have begun to take shape. On Sunday, Nitish Kumar publicly issued his first executive order of his 10th term, directing officials to ensure that the newly constructed duplex-style MLA residences are allotted to the newly elected legislators without delay. Inspection of New Duplex-Style MLA Quarters The Chief Minister inspected the newly built duplex flats located on Daroga Rai Path. Officials briefed him that each unit has been labeled with the respective assembly constituency number and name to facilitate smooth allotment. Nitish Kumar reviewed the premises, assessing the landscaping, facilities, and overall infrastructure. “The flats are built very well. They wi...
Patna Café Fined ₹30,000 for Automatically Adding Service Charge to Customer Bills
Bihar, State

Patna Café Fined ₹30,000 for Automatically Adding Service Charge to Customer Bills

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a ₹30,000 penalty on Cafe Blue Bottle in Patna for violating consumer guidelines by automatically adding a service charge to customer bills. The café has also been directed to refund the amount to the complainant and immediately discontinue the practice. Action Taken After Delhi High Court Order The action follows the Delhi High Court’s order dated March 28, which made it clear that all restaurants must comply with the service-charge guidelines issued by the CCPA. The court had also stated that any violation would invite strict proceedings against the concerned establishments. CCPA Guidelines: Service Charge Not Mandatory The CCPA’s July 4, 2022 guidelines prohibit restaurants and hotels from: Automatically adding...
Doctor in Trouble After Scuffle at Sitamarhi Sadar Hospital; Civil Surgeon Issues Show-Cause Notice
Bihar, State

Doctor in Trouble After Scuffle at Sitamarhi Sadar Hospital; Civil Surgeon Issues Show-Cause Notice

The Civil Surgeon of Sitamarhi, Dr. Akhilesh Kumar, on Sunday issued a show-cause notice to Sadar Hospital doctor Dr. Aftab Alam following an alleged altercation with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Mukesh Kumar over duty attendance. Dr. Alam has been asked to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against him. He has been given one day to submit his reply. How the Dispute Began The incident took place on Saturday when a disagreement between Dr. Mukesh Kumar and Dr. Aftab Alam escalated over the marking of attendance in the duty register. The heated exchange soon turned into a physical scuffle, triggering panic among hospital staff and patients. On-duty health personnel and police officers stationed at the hospital intervened and brought the situation under control. Depu...
Rohingyas and Illegal Migrants Removed Through SIR: Jagdambika Pal Says NDA’s Bihar Victory Sends a Strong Message
Bihar, Politics, State

Rohingyas and Illegal Migrants Removed Through SIR: Jagdambika Pal Says NDA’s Bihar Victory Sends a Strong Message

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal has said that the outcome of the Bihar Assembly elections delivers a clear message for the future. He asserted that the electorate has decisively rejected the Opposition’s attempt to politicize the issue of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. “SIR Removed Only Rohingyas and Illegal Migrants”: BJP MP Responding to criticism from the Opposition, Pal emphasized that the SIR process was carried out strictly to cleanse the voter rolls of Rohingyas and other illegal infiltrators, not genuine Indian voters. “This victory itself is a message for the future. The Opposition tried to make SIR an election issue, but the results show that the people have rejected it. Through the SIR process, only Rohingyas and infiltrators were removed,”Jagdambika Pal sai...
Grand Preparations in Ayodhya for PM Modi’s Flag Hoisting
Bihar, State

Grand Preparations in Ayodhya for PM Modi’s Flag Hoisting

A day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs the historic flag hoisting atop the Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya on 25 November, another landmark development is set to unfold in Bihar. The construction of a grand Maa Janaki Temple will begin at Sitamarhi—recognized as the birthplace of Goddess Sita. Tourism Minister Arun Shankar Prasad, after offering prayers at the Janaki Temple on Sunday, formally announced that construction work would commence from Monday, marking a significant milestone for the region. A Temple as Majestic as Ayodhya's Ram Lalla Shrine Just as Ayodhya now hosts a magnificent Ram Temple, Sitamarhi too is set to witness the rise of an equally grand and architecturally extraordinary temple dedicated to Maa Sita. On 8 August 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Sha...
Bihar to Build District-Level Industrial Network\
Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar to Build District-Level Industrial Network\

Bihar Industries Minister and BJP State President Dr. Dilip Jaiswal received a grand welcome during his visit to Kishanganj on Sunday. Speaking to the media, he declared that the new government is committed to creating district-level industrial networks to ensure that youth no longer need to migrate outside Bihar in search of employment. Employment & Rule of Law Are Top Priorities Addressing party workers and the press, Dr. Jaiswal said: “Employment and rule of law are the top priorities of the state government. I am preparing a roadmap within a week to ensure that every youth in Bihar gets job opportunities within the state itself.” He emphasized that the government’s aim is to end unemployment and stop mass migration by promoting local industries under the ‘Vocal for Lo...
Bihar Shocker: “This Road Was Built Overnight
Bihar, State

Bihar Shocker: “This Road Was Built Overnight

A shocking video from Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s home district, Nalanda, has triggered a wave of public outrage and raised serious questions over corruption in road construction projects. The viral clip, allegedly from Sirsi village in Harnaut, shows villagers exposing a newly built road that crumbles with just a few hand movements. (NBT Online does not independently verify the authenticity of the video, and the footage contains abusive language, so it is not being reproduced here.) Villager Tears Up Road Barehanded In the video shared by the social media handle The Nalanda Index, villagers can be seen confronting officials at the site while one man digs his fingers into the freshly laid road and peels off the tar layer like loose cloth. The villager can be heard sayin...