Bihar

A shocking picture of Bihar’s public healthcare system has emerged from the Gopalganj Model Sadar Hospital, where doctors and medical staff were forced to treat patients using mobile phone torchlights due to prolonged power outages. Despite having grand multi-storey buildings and expensive modern equipment, the hospital is struggling to meet the most basic requirement — uninterrupted electricity. The situation has once again brought the saying “darkness beneath the lamp” into grim reality, as the district’s largest government hospital appears to be in urgent need of treatment itself. Video of Darkness Goes Viral A video showing the hospital plunged into darkness has gone viral on social media. The footage clearly captures scenes from the emergency ward, women’s ward, and children’...

Patna:In a state long defined by caste-based politics and social structures, Bihar’s Gen Z generation is scripting a quiet but decisive revolution. Born between 1997 and 2012, this digitally native generation is steadily breaking away from traditional caste identities and embracing a more progressive, issue-based outlook — a shift that has begun to reshape the state’s political and social landscape. The impact of this transformation was clearly visible in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, where entrenched caste equations were overturned. Against all expectations, the NDA secured a historic 202-seat victory, a result few analysts — or even the alliance itself — had anticipated. Political observers increasingly attribute this outcome to Gen Z voters, whose choices cut across caste lines....

Patna: Nationalist Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has successfully undergone cataract surgery in his left eye at a reputed hospital in Delhi. During the procedure, his elder daughter and Rajya Sabha MP Misa Bharti was present to support him. Health Update and Doctors’ AdviceLalu Prasad Yadav had been struggling with blurred vision for quite some time. After thorough medical examination, doctors decided to perform cataract surgery. He is currently under close medical supervision, and his eye has been bandaged, which will be removed after a few days of rest. Doctors are optimistic about a speedy recovery and expect his vision to improve significantly. Medical HistoryAt over 70 years of age, Lalu Yadav has battled multiple serious health issues. Notably, in 2022, he underwent ...

Nawada, Bihar: A tragic incident occurred near Tilaiya station in Nawada district, where a woman walking on the railway tracks was fatally struck by a passenger train. The horrifying accident has sent shockwaves through the community, and a video of the incident has now gone viral on social media. The deceased has been identified as Shakunti Devi, wife of Ramswaroop Yadav, a resident of Badi Pali village in Narhat block. The incident took place on December 18. According to reports, the extreme cold and possible fog reduced the woman’s ability to hear the approaching train. Despite the train driver repeatedly sounding the horn, Shakunti Devi did not move off the tracks and was tragically run over. The most disturbing aspect of the incident is the video capturing the moment of the acci...

Patna: A shocking incident of indiscipline and violence occurred aboard the Tejas Express at Patna Junction. A middle-aged passenger allegedly slapped a young nurse who was feeling unwell over a minor dispute regarding a middle berth. When her elderly uncle intervened, he was brutally assaulted as well. The Railway Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. Dispute Over Middle Berth Leads to AssaultThe incident took place on 18 December. Braj Kishore Singh (67), a retired Commercial Superintendent of Indian Railways from Shahi Colony, Hajipur, accompanied his niece, a nurse from Haryana, to board the Tejas Express to Delhi. She had a reserved middle berth in coach B-1 and was feeling unwell during the journey. As the nurse tried to rest and lifted the middle bert...

Patna: Property owners in Patna are set to face a significant financial impact as the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) implements a new road classification system, which will likely lead to an increase in holding (property) tax rates. The move comes as part of the city’s efforts to modernize infrastructure and improve road connectivity. Major Roads Upgraded, Tax Rates to RiseUnder the new classification, Patna’s 112 roads have been re-categorized based on width and connectivity. The number of “Prime Main Roads” has increased from 24 to 43, while 69 roads have been designated as “Main Roads.” Following approval from the Department of Urban Development and Housing, the new classification is now in effect. The direct impact of this decision will be on residential and commercial holding...

Madhepura, Bihar: Rahul Kumar, hailing from the quiet town of Madhepura in Bihar, has now fully embraced Japan—not just professionally, but personally as well. Five years ago, Rahul moved to Japan to work as an engineer at Honda, and today he has tied the knot with Marina, a Japanese national, marking a remarkable cross-cultural love story. A Tokyo Party that Sparked a ConnectionRahul recounts that his journey with Marina began at an international business party in Tokyo. What started as a conversation about work soon blossomed into a meaningful friendship. Despite coming from different countries and cultures, both Rahul and Marina found common ground and began understanding each other deeply. Two Years of Friendship, Leading to MarriageOver two years, their friendship turned into lo...