Thursday, December 25

Bihar

Encounter in Bihar: One Criminal Injured in Begusarai Shootout; Huge Cache of Weapons, Cash & Cough Syrup Seized
Bihar, State

Encounter in Bihar: One Criminal Injured in Begusarai Shootout; Huge Cache of Weapons, Cash & Cough Syrup Seized

As the new government takes charge in Bihar, the police have intensified their crackdown on criminal networks. In a joint operation, the Special Task Force (STF) and district police engaged in a late-night encounter in Begusarai, leaving one notorious offender injured. The incident took place near Shaligram and Malhipur villages under Sahebpur Kamal police station limits. Police–Criminal Gunfight Near Shaligram Village According to officials, a team of STF personnel and local police confronted a group of armed criminals in Shaligram village. When the accused opened fire upon spotting the police, security forces retaliated in self-defence. One criminal was shot in the leg, while several others managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Large Quantity of Illegal Arms, Cash &...
RJD Accuses Election Commission of “Stealing Bihar’s Mandate,” Demands Answers on Postal Ballot Irregularities
Bihar, Politics, State

RJD Accuses Election Commission of “Stealing Bihar’s Mandate,” Demands Answers on Postal Ballot Irregularities

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has launched a strong attack on the Election Commission, alleging that the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections were marred by manipulation and that the people’s mandate was “stolen.” The party has also raised concerns over what it calls the Commission’s “deliberate indifference” toward widespread financial and procedural irregularities recorded during the polling process. RJD Breaks Silence After Heavy Electoral Defeat After maintaining silence for nearly a week following its disappointing performance, RJD has now openly alleged electoral malpractice. Notably, during the campaign, the party’s top leader Lalu Prasad Yadav refrained from directly alleging vote theft — a narrative strongly pushed by the Congress. Now RJD has come forward echoing si...
Patna–Buxar at 100 kmph: Nitish Govt Clears Major ‘New Road’ Project Connecting Five Ganga Bridges
Bihar, State

Patna–Buxar at 100 kmph: Nitish Govt Clears Major ‘New Road’ Project Connecting Five Ganga Bridges

The Nitish Kumar government is set to deliver a major infrastructural boost to Bihar with the launch of JP Ganga Path Phase-2, a high-speed corridor that will cut travel time between Patna and Buxar and connect the capital directly with five major Ganga bridges. Vehicles will be able to cruise at 100 kmph on this new stretch, ensuring a smooth, congestion-free journey. Construction of JP Ganga Path Phase-2 Begins January 2026 According to Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC), construction for the 35.65 km-long expansion from Digha to Koilwar will commence by January-end.The project is valued at ₹5,500 crore, of which: 60% (₹3,300 crore) will be funded by the executing agency 40% (₹2,200 crore) will be provided by the state government The expansion includes an 1...
Chirag Paswan Launches ‘Thank You Yatra’; Moves to Reclaim Dalit Sena From Uncle Pashupati Paras
Bihar, Politics, State

Chirag Paswan Launches ‘Thank You Yatra’; Moves to Reclaim Dalit Sena From Uncle Pashupati Paras

Basking in the success of a remarkable electoral performance, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has announced a statewide “Thank You Yatra” in Bihar. Alongside this outreach campaign, Chirag has activated a strategic move that could significantly reshape political equations within the Paswan family — the revival of the Dalit Sena, a grassroots force once created by his father, the late Ram Vilas Paswan. Chirag Set to Take Back the ‘Big Army’ From Uncle Paras During the split within the LJP, the Dalit Sena, originally built as a field-level support base for the party’s vote bank, remained under the control of Pashupati Kumar Paras.Now, after the LJP (Ram Vilas) swept 19 of the 29 NDA seats allotted to it in Bihar, Chirag has decided to reclaim and ...
Has BJP Made Samrat Choudhary the New Face of Bihar
Bihar, Politics, State

Has BJP Made Samrat Choudhary the New Face of Bihar

Amit Shah’s Old Remark, Law & Order Portfolio Signal a Major Shift** In a landmark political development, the BJP has, for the first time in 21 years, taken control of Bihar’s Home Ministry — a portfolio that Nitish Kumar had never allowed to slip from his hands, regardless of whether he governed with the NDA or the Mahagathbandhan. By allocating the crucial Home Department to Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, the BJP has not only asserted its dominance as the largest partner in the ruling coalition but also delivered on a long-standing demand that had been simmering beneath the surface. Amit Shah’s Earlier Hint Now Looks Like a Clear Signal Political observers note that the seeds of this moment were sown during the Bihar Assembly election campaign. Union Home Ministe...
Inside Myanmar’s Infamous KK Park: Six Youths From Bihar Rescued From ‘Cyber Slavery’
Bihar, State

Inside Myanmar’s Infamous KK Park: Six Youths From Bihar Rescued From ‘Cyber Slavery’

In a chilling reminder of the growing global cyber-crime nexus, six young men from Bihar — lured abroad with promises of lucrative jobs — were trafficked to Myanmar’s notorious KK Park, where they were forced into cyber slavery. After weeks of torture, coercion and exploitation, they were finally rescued and brought back to Patna on Friday by officers of Bihar’s Economic Offences Unit (EOU). These individuals were among 360 Indian nationals freed through a coordinated operation by the Government of India in partnership with local agencies. They were repatriated from Thailand on 19 November. Lured With Fake Job Offers, Forced Into Cyber Crime According to EOU officials, the victims were promised high-salary jobs such as sales staff, data-entry operators, courier workers and deliver...
Why Was Nitish Mishra Denied a Cabinet Berth? Anger Erupts in Madhubani Despite His Big Victory
Bihar, State

Why Was Nitish Mishra Denied a Cabinet Berth? Anger Erupts in Madhubani Despite His Big Victory

A wave of resentment has emerged in Madhubani district, particularly among the Maithil Brahmin community, after senior BJP leader and former Industries Minister Nitish Mishra was denied a place in the newly formed Nitish Kumar-led NDA government. Despite securing a massive win in the 2025 Assembly Elections and having a strong performance record, he was not included in the 26-member cabinet, triggering widespread anger among his supporters. Supporters Question Exclusion Despite Strong Track Record Nitish Mishra, son of former Bihar Chief Minister Dr. Jagannath Mishra, served as the Industries Minister in the previous government. His tenure is widely credited for significant development work in the region. However, despite his high-profile victory and previous ministerial performan...
How Many Votes Were Rejected in Bihar? Election Commission Releases Real Figures, Dismisses All Claims
Bihar, State

How Many Votes Were Rejected in Bihar? Election Commission Releases Real Figures, Dismisses All Claims

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has finally put an end to widespread social media speculation surrounding the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 vote count. Viral posts had claimed that over 1.75 lakh postal ballots were deliberately rejected. The Commission has now categorically denied these allegations and released the authentic data. Only 23,918 Postal Ballots Rejected, Says ECI According to the official figures: Total postal ballots issued: 2.01 lakh Postal ballots rejected: 23,918 Percentage of rejected postal ballots: 11.87% This number is far lower than the rumors claiming that nearly two lakh postal votes were discarded. Overall Voting Figures Total votes polled (EVM + postal ballots): 5.02 crore Valid votes: 4.93 crore Rejected votes (including po...
Big Relief for Bihar Teachers: Over 27,000 to Receive Preferred Postings by New Year 2026
Bihar, State

Big Relief for Bihar Teachers: Over 27,000 to Receive Preferred Postings by New Year 2026

Bihar’s teaching community has received a major boost as the newly formed government has confirmed that 27,000+ teachers will finally get postings in the districts of their choice. The long-pending inter-district transfer requests—submitted before the 2025 assembly elections—are now being processed on priority. Preferred Postings to Be Completed by 31 December According to the Education Department, 27,171 teachers who applied for inter-district transfers will be posted to their newly allotted schools by 31 December 2025.The e-Shiksha Kosh portal will allow these teachers to select five preferred blocks between 24 November and 5 December 2025. Block-level allocation will be announced from 10 to 15 December. ACS of the Education Department, Dr. B. Rajender, has issued detailed guide...
Bihar Students to Receive Free Laptops and Cash Rewards — But Only After Clearing This Competitive Exam
Bihar, State

Bihar Students to Receive Free Laptops and Cash Rewards — But Only After Clearing This Competitive Exam

Aurangabad:The Bihar government has announced an exciting opportunity for meritorious students with strong interest in Mathematics and Science. Under a special initiative, selected students will receive free laptops, certificates, medals, and attractive cash prizes—but only after qualifying a state-level talent search examination. Two Major Talent Exams Announced The examinations are being organized by the Department of Science, Technology and Technical Education in collaboration with the Bihar Council on Science and Technology (BCST). Two talent search tests have been announced: Srinivasa Ramanujan Talent Search Test (Mathematics) – 2025 Sir C.V. Raman Talent Search Test (Science) – 2026 The application process has already begun. The exams will be conducted across various...