Bihar

What once appeared only on the silver screen in the Bollywood film Nayak is now set to become reality in rural Bihar. In a unique and inspiring initiative aimed at promoting girls’ empowerment and grassroots leadership, a teenage girl from Godhwa Gram Panchayat in West Champaran district will assume the role of Mukhiya (Village Head) for a day on January 26, Republic Day. On this historic day, the selected girl will hoist the national flag, preside over the Gram Sabha, review development schemes, and put her symbolic approval on key village initiatives. The initiative seeks to instill leadership qualities among adolescent girls, provide them with practical exposure to democratic processes, and strengthen the participation of women—the “other half of the population”—in local governance. ...

Patna: Bhojpuri cinema’s ‘Power Star’ and BJP leader Pawan Singh has once again found himself at the centre of political discussion—this time over a seemingly simple question about RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav. During a recent interview, Singh appeared visibly uncomfortable when asked to comment on Lalu Yadav. Currently an active campaigner for the BJP and a recipient of ‘Y’ category security, Singh’s response surprised many in political circles. When asked, “How is Lalu Yadav?”, Pawan Singh initially replied cautiously, saying, “He is good.” As the interviewer pressed further—“Just good?”—Singh smiled and responded, “Very good. What else can I say?” His remark immediately became a talking point, especially given the sharp political divide between the BJP and the RJD. Despite his...

Patna, Bihar: The investigation into the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant at Shambhu Girls’ Hostel in Patna has now reached Jehanabad. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has discovered that the student had purchased six strips of anti-depression tablets from a local pharmacy in Jehanabad on December 26. Authorities are now connecting the dots using the batch numbers of the medicines and statements from her family. SIT Finds Crucial Evidence Linking Pills to Student’s Mental HealthDuring the probe into the student’s death and the alleged circumstances surrounding it, SIT reportedly found scientific evidence linking the student’s mental condition to the events leading to her demise. Forensic examination of empty strips of the tablets revealed batch numbers, which led investigators to t...

Saharsa, January 22:A video allegedly from a Home Guards camp in Saharsa district of Bihar has triggered a major controversy after women police personnel were seen dancing in uniform to a controversial Bhojpuri song, once cited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a symbol of Bihar’s past “jungle raj” culture. The song — “Marab sixer ke chhe goli chhaati mein re” (Six shots fired for hitting a six) — had figured prominently in political speeches during earlier Bihar elections, where it was invoked to highlight the state’s history of crime and lawlessness. The resurfacing of the song in this context has now put the police department under scrutiny. Video from Home Guards Camp Goes Viral The video is said to be from the Bariyahi Home Guards Camp in Saharsa, where several women Home Gu...

Patna, January 22:In a major breakthrough against organised crime, Patna Police arrested notorious sharpshooter Parmanand Yadav, an active member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, after a brief encounter in the Masaurhi police station area on Wednesday morning. The criminal sustained a bullet injury in his leg during the exchange of fire and was taken into custody. The encounter took place near Lala Bigha on National Highway-22, where police teams intercepted the accused following specific intelligence inputs. Parmanand Yadav, a resident of Latehar district in Jharkhand, is a history-sheeter with nearly three dozen criminal cases registered against him, including murder, extortion, and robbery. Encounter After Tip-Off According to police officials, Patna Police received confidential i...

Patna, January 22:In a significant legal relief for senior JD(U) leader and Mokama MLA Anant Singh, popularly known as “Chhote Sarkar”, the Special MP–MLA Court in Patna on Wednesday acquitted him in a high-profile ₹10 crore extortion case registered in 2014. The court cited lack of evidence as the primary reason for the acquittal. Special Judge Pankaj Kumar Malviya, while delivering the verdict, held that the prosecution failed to produce credible evidence or reliable witnesses to substantiate the charges against the विधायक. Singh’s close associate Bantu Singh, who was also named in the case, was similarly acquitted. Allegations Dating Back to 2014 The case originated from a complaint filed in 2014 at Sri Krishnapuri police station, where builder Raghavendra Pratap Singh alleged ...

Siwan, January 22:Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to give a major development push to Siwan district today as part of his ongoing ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ (Prosperity Tour). During a grand public event at the historic Rajendra Stadium, the Chief Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 71 development projects worth over ₹202 crore. The district administration has completed all security and logistical arrangements for the mega event, which is expected to witness large public participation. The Chief Minister will also interact directly with citizens through a ‘Jan Samvad’ (public dialogue), aimed at understanding grassroots issues and reviewing the progress of development initiatives. 71 Projects to Boost Infrastructure and Public Services Out of the total ₹202 cr...