Bihar

Buxar, Bihar: What began as a routine liquor raid turned into a heartwarming reunion for a family in Buxar district. A young man, missing for eight long years, was unexpectedly found and reunited with his family by the police. Lost Son Found During Excise RaidDuring a routine raid at the Veer Kunwar Singh Checkpost, officials from the police and Excise Department apprehended a youth on charges of consuming alcohol. Upon verifying his identity, the police discovered that the man was Sudhir Das, son of Gyani Das from Maricha village under Halai Police Station in Samastipur district. Sudhir had been missing for nearly eight years. The Buxar police immediately contacted Samastipur authorities, who informed Sudhir’s family. Ward Councillor Kailash Das, along with other family members, rushed...

Patna: The Bihar government has decided to escalate the investigation into the death of a NEET aspirant at Shambhu Girls’ Hostel in Patna by requesting a CBI inquiry. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has formally approached the central government to hand over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation for a transparent and impartial probe. Family Alleges Rape and MurderThe deceased student’s family has raised serious allegations over lapses in the police investigation. They claim that the student, a minor from Jehanabad district preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), was sexually assaulted and murdered. Dissatisfied with the local police probe, the family has demanded a high-level investigation. On January 28, the student’s father sought a judicial inquiry and ...

Patna: Visitors to Bihar’s capital now have a reason to rejoice as the toy train at Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park (Patna Zoo) is set to run again after being non-operational for several years. The Nitish Kumar-led state government has approved a budget of ₹5.81 crore for this project, promising an enhanced experience for zoo-goers. Infrastructure Work to Be Undertaken by Danapur Rail DivisionThe Danapur division of East Central Railway has been entrusted with constructing the tracks and infrastructure required for safe operations of the toy train. The approved budget will cover not only the train tracks but also bridge retaining walls, drainage systems, and other essential structural works. The service was previously suspended in 2015 due to technical glitches and repeated derailment in...

Patna, Bihar – True love, they say, leaves one indifferent to everything else. Such was the story of Satish Prasad Singh, Bihar’s first OBC Chief Minister, who chose love over family and later made a mark in state politics, albeit briefly. Love Blossoms at College In 1960, young Satish Prasad Singh, hailing from a wealthy landlord family in Khagaria district, came to Patna for his studies. During his college days at RDJ College, he met Gyanakala, a fellow student, and fell deeply in love. This was no fleeting crush – it was a lifelong bond. When he proposed marriage, Gyanakala accepted, but both families were outraged. The couple faced strong opposition due to caste differences: Satish belonged to the Kushwaha community, while Gyanakala was a Brahmin. Undeterred, they chose love over...

Darbhanga, Bihar – The mystery behind the recent mass deaths of crows in Darbhanga district has been resolved. Laboratory tests conducted in Bhopal have confirmed that the birds died due to Avian Influenza (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu. The report, released on Friday, has triggered widespread concern across the district, prompting authorities to place both the district administration and the animal husbandry department on high alert. Thousands of Crows Affected in Ward 31 Local officials estimate that nearly 10,000 crows may have died, with the situation most severe in the Bhigo area of Ward 31. The first large-scale deaths were reported on January 12, after which samples were immediately sent for laboratory testing. In the wake of the confirmed bird flu cases, fears of the infe...

Khagaria, Bihar – A shocking video from a government primary school in Jhima village, Alouli block, Khagaria district, has sparked outrage among locals. The footage shows young schoolgirls abandoning their studies to carry buckets of water, highlighting severe negligence in the school’s administration. Students Forced to Fetch Water from Handpump The video depicts girls filling buckets from a handpump outside the school premises and carrying them inside. Although the school reportedly has a tap and water tank, these facilities have been non-functional for a long time, forcing the students to bear the brunt. When asked, the girls said they were fetching water under instructions from the teachers, who were having their lunch in the classroom while the children worked. Outrage Among ...

Sitamarhi, Bihar – A shocking incident in Sitamarhi has left the local community alarmed. A young man, already in jail for harassing a teenage girl in a case of unrequited love, had his brother attack the girl’s minor brother with a knife on Friday evening. The attack reportedly stemmed from the family’s anger over the court’s refusal to grant bail to the jailed youth. The minor is currently receiving treatment at the Sadar Hospital. Three Months of Harassment Preceded the Attack The incident took place in a village under Bathnaha police station. According to the girl’s mother, the young man had been harassing her daughter for the past three months, repeatedly making lewd advances and even threatening to abduct her. Despite repeated warnings from the family, the youth continued his h...

Patna, Bihar – The family of a NEET aspirant who died earlier this month has accused Bihar police of attempting to suppress the case. The parents alleged that authorities are dismissing the incident as a suicide while denying sexual assault, prompting them to seek a meeting with the state Home Minister, Samrat Chaudhary. Family Challenges Suicide Theory The deceased student, who was preparing for the NEET medical entrance exam, was found unconscious in a private hostel room for girls in Chitragupt Nagar, Patna, earlier this month. After several days in a coma, she passed away on January 11 at a private hospital. Speaking to reporters on Friday, her mother said, “We feel our hopes for justice are fading. The DGP, Vinay Kumar, considers this a suicide case. He told us that if we are no...

Patna, Bihar – National Lok Morcha (RLM) chief and former Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha has taken a strategic step to address growing dissent within his party. On Friday, he appointed party MLA Alok Kumar Singh, who had recently displayed rebellious tendencies, as the new president of the Bihar unit of RLM. Reorganization of the Bihar Unit Alok Kumar Singh, a Rajya Sabha member and part of Kushwaha’s family circle—his wife Snehlata is among the party’s four legislators and their son Deepak Prakash serves as a minister in the state cabinet—said the party’s Bihar unit was reorganized following the recent assembly elections. “I am pleased to announce that Alok Kumar Singh from Dinara has been appointed as the new state president of the party,” an RLM spokesperson said. Addressing I...

Patna, Bihar – Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue & Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has reaffirmed his commitment to taking strict action against land mafias and corruption within the department. Speaking to journalists on Friday, he made it clear that he will not bow to any pressure or threats. Crackdown on Illegal Activities Minister Sinha warned that anyone involved in illegal activities related to land or departmental corruption must reform, or face consequences. “I have no fear of anyone. I am fully prepared to take decisive action against corruption and unlawful practices in the land sector,” he said, recalling that he had successfully contested elections in his constituency despite facing criminal elements. This experience, he added, has strengthened his res...