Bihar

Nawada, Bihar – Nawada police have uncovered an illegal prostitution operation, arresting four men and rescuing two minor girls, officials said. The action took place on the night of Thursday, January 29, in a house located in Naveenagar under the jurisdiction of Nawada’s Nagar police station. Suspicious Activity Leads to Police Raid Authorities received a tip-off that laughter and voices of young men and women were being heard from a house in Naveenagar. Concerned locals suspected that minors were being exploited for illegal sexual activities. Acting on this information, the Superintendent of Police of Nawada directed the Sadar SDPO to lead a raid, with a team comprising the Nagar station in-charge, other officers, and female police personnel. Four Men Arrested, Two Minor Girls R...

A major case of cyber fraud has surfaced in Muzaffarpur district, where two businessmen were allegedly duped of nearly Rs 85 lakh under the pretext of investing in digital gold. The fraud was reportedly carried out by a young woman from Indore, who lured the victims through social media with promises of high returns. According to police officials, the incident took place in the Bhagwanpur Maheshwar Market area under the Sadar police station limits. The victims have been identified as Nilay Bharti, a local businessman, and his acquaintance Shyam Babu Singh, a resident of Patahi. Police said the accused, identified as Samanta Kashyap, came in contact with the businessmen through social media platforms. Gradually gaining their trust, she claimed to be associated with gold and silver inv...

Patna Metro commuters have good news as the city’s metro network is set to expand further. The Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC) aims to extend operations from the New Patliputra Bus Terminal (ISBT) to Meethapur by August 2026. To facilitate this, a three-coach train from Pune will be leased, and the Khemnichak Interchange Station is expected to be ready by the same time. Metro Coverage to Expand to Meethapur Currently, the metro operates over a 2.9 km stretch. By August, this will expand to 9.322 km, significantly enhancing connectivity. To address resource constraints, PMRC has initiated the process to lease a metro rake from Pune, similar to arrangements made for existing operations. While the extension is expected to reach Malahi Pakri by February, August will be the decisive m...

Patna: The Bihar government has announced a historic reform in handling land disputes, significantly limiting police intervention in property matters. Effective from February 1, police officers will no longer be allowed to take action—such as halting construction or facilitating land occupation—without explicit orders from the competent authority. This move is expected to curb misuse of police power in land-related conflicts and ensure a proper legal process. Police Role Restricted to Law and Order The new guidelines, issued jointly by the Principal Secretary and the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department under the direction of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, make it clear that police involvement in land disputes will be confined strictly to maintaining law and order. Station...

Patna, Bihar: Bihar’s infrastructure is set for a game-changing boost with the development of the 189 km-long Amas-Darbhanga Expressway, which is expected to be operational by December 2026. Speaking in Parliament, Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Ajay Tamta, confirmed that 25% of the work on this ambitious project has already been completed. The expressway will connect seven districts and 19 towns, reducing travel time between Patna and Darbhanga by approximately four hours. Connecting Seven Districts, Benefiting 19 Towns The expressway will run through Aurangabad, Gaya, Jehanabad, Patna, Vaishali, Samastipur, and Darbhanga districts, directly benefiting 19 small and medium towns along the route. In Patna, the expressway will cross the Ganga via the “Kacchi D...