Bihar

Begusarai: Celebrations erupted at the Pokharia locality in Begusarai after Sanjay Paswan—elected for the first time from the reserved Bakhri Assembly seat—was inducted as a minister in the Nitish Kumar cabinet. Family members, neighbours, and supporters marked the moment with fireworks, colours, and sweets as joy spread across the neighbourhood. Sanjay’s mother, Soni Devi, became emotional while speaking to reporters. “This is a moment of immense happiness for our family,” she said, adding that her son has always worked with honesty and compassion. From Ram Vilas to Chirag: A 28-Year Journey Sanjay Paswan has been associated with the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) for the past 28 years. He worked closely with the late Ram Vilas Paswan, serving as district president and later as state ...

Begusarai/Mokama: Bihar Police on Thursday nabbed Mokama’s notorious criminal Neeraj Singh alias Neeraj Boss after conducting what officials are calling a ‘half encounter’ — an operation in which police fired multiple rounds but shot the gangster only in the leg, ensuring his capture alive. Three of his associates were also arrested, and a cache of weapons was recovered from the gang. Police Corner Neeraj Boss in Diara Region According to Begusarai SP Manish Kumar, police received specific intelligence inputs about the movement of the Neeraj Boss gang in the Teghra diara region. A heavy police team launched a raid, prompting Neeraj and his men to open fire. The police retaliated swiftly. While Neeraj sustained a gunshot injury to his leg, three of his aides surrendered out of fear...

Patna: A vigilance court in Patna on Thursday convicted and sentenced Amarjeet Kumar, the then Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Jakkanpur police station, to three years of rigorous imprisonment in a five-year-old bribery case. The court also imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on the officer after the charges were proven true. According to vigilance officials, the case dates back to 2016, when the ASI had allegedly demanded a bribe of ₹10,000 from a complainant in exchange for writing the case diary in his favour. The complainant accused the officer of not only demanding illegal gratification but also harassing him during the process. The vigilance team had registered a corruption case after verifying the complaint. During the hearing, the prosecution successfully established that the ASI had ...

Arrah (Bhojpur): In a major breakthrough under the ongoing anti-liquor drive ordered by District Magistrate Tanay Sultanian, the Excise Department seized 489.120 litres of illegal foreign liquor worth nearly ₹6 lakh from a Bolero pickup van near the Koilwar overbridge. The liquor was being smuggled from Uttar Pradesh into Bihar. Smugglers’ New Trick Startles Officers Despite Bihar's strict prohibition laws, liquor smugglers continue to innovate. This time, officials were stunned to discover a hidden underground chamber ingeniously crafted beneath the cargo bed of a pickup van. The Excise Department received secret information that a large consignment of foreign liquor was heading from Uttar Pradesh towards Arrah. Acting on the tip-off, Assistant Commissioner Excise Rajneesh formed...

Sitamarhi: The Sitamarhi district administration has intensified its crackdown on illegal clinics and nursing homes. Under the direction of District Magistrate Richa Pandey, a fresh round of inspections on Wednesday evening led to the sealing of two more unauthorized clinics operating in the city. One of the clinics was sealed after officials rescued a patient who had just undergone an operation. The patient was immediately shifted to Sadar Hospital. The second clinic was shut down following allegations that a woman had died during surgery conducted there. Sitamarhi No Longer a Safe Haven for Illegal Clinics Sitamarhi, once considered a “safe hub” for unauthorized medical setups, is witnessing unprecedented administrative action. Continuous raids have sparked fear among illegal op...

Patna: The political landscape of Bihar appears to be revisiting its past as a new figure—labelled ‘S3’—enters the Lalu Prasad Yadav family’s inner circle, triggering fresh controversy and internal discord. For decades, Lalu Prasad witnessed both meteoric rise and steep decline in politics, with his brothers-in-law Sadhu Yadav and Subhash Yadav—popularly known as S1 and S2—often accused of influencing and damaging the family’s political fortunes.Now, history seems to be repeating itself. S3: The New Power Centre Around Tejashwi Yadav With former Haryana leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Yadav becoming a key advisor to Tejashwi Yadav, he is being widely referred to as ‘S3’. Tejashwi, chosen as Lalu’s political heir in 2015, has long been the family's rising face. His elevation over eld...

Kishanganj, Bihar: Mild earthquake tremors were felt in Bihar’s Kishanganj district on Thursday morning, triggering panic among residents. As the ground shook, people rushed out of their homes and gathered in open spaces for safety. The district, which lies close to the Nepal border—an active seismic zone—often experiences such tremors. Authorities said they are awaiting reports from other adjoining areas to assess the full extent of the impact. No casualties or major damage have been reported so far. Local administration is monitoring the situation closely. Further updates are awaited.