Bihar

Patna is rocked by shocking revelations following the death of a NEET aspirant at Shambhu Girls’ Hostel. The arrested hostel manager, Manish Ranjan, also known as Manish Chandravanshi, faces serious allegations of running a sex racket within the hostel premises and supplying girls to influential individuals. Meanwhile, the police are on the lookout for the hostel owner, Neelam Agrawal, and her two sons, who remain absconding. Third Floor Used for ‘Illicit Activities’? Investigations have uncovered disturbing details about the operation of Shambhu Hostel. Manish Ranjan allegedly used the third floor of the hostel for illegal activities. Fulliya MP Pappu Yadav has accused the hostel of supplying girls to influential figures. The owner, Neelam Agrawal, lived in the building with her two...

Shivhar/Sitamadhi, Bihar: During Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s ongoing ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ in Bihar, political and developmental activity intensified in Sitamadhi and Shivhar. On this tour, Shivhar MP Lovely Anand addressed the CM with the phrase “Adhyaksh Mahoday” (Chairman Sir), drawing attention as she presented a detailed set of demands for regional development. Anand urged that the ‘Sainik Path’ connecting Majorganj to Minapur be upgraded to State Highway status, emphasizing the need for widening and beautification to ensure smoother traffic flow. Highlighting infrastructure needs, she also requested the construction of new bridges along the Bagmati riverbanks at Pachnaur and Narora to ease difficulties faced by local residents in crossing the river. Focusing on administrative ...

In a significant administrative reform aimed at accelerating development and improving governance, the Bihar government has introduced a hybrid model that places both political leadership and senior bureaucracy in direct charge of districts. Along with appointing in-charge ministers, the Nitish Kumar-led government has now assigned top IAS officers as in-charge secretaries for districts, marking a major shift in the state’s administrative approach. According to the government, the move is intended to ensure strict monitoring of development schemes, eliminate administrative delays, and strengthen coordination between the political executive and the bureaucracy. With the issuance of the new notification, all previous arrangements related to district supervision have been withdrawn. Min...

Sitamarhi & Sheohar, Bihar: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar continued his ambitious ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ today, bringing a host of developmental projects to Sitamarhi and Sheohar districts. Under the yatra, projects worth over ₹600 crore are being inaugurated and laid, aiming to accelerate growth and strengthen governance at the grassroots. Focus on Infrastructure and Public Welfare The ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ is designed to boost development in border regions by improving infrastructure and welfare programs. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is not only inaugurating new projects but also reviewing the progress of ongoing schemes with officials. Through direct public interaction sessions (‘Jan Samvad’), he is engaging with citizens to hear their concerns and feedback, ensuring that government...

Patna: In a major move aimed at road safety, the Bihar government has imposed a statewide ban on the operation of e-rickshaws along nearly 10,000 kilometers of national and state highways. Transport Minister Shravan Kumar explained that e-rickshaws, due to their slow speed and weak braking systems, pose a serious risk on high-speed highways. The order takes immediate effect. Highways Included in the BanThe ban covers approximately 3,617 kilometers of state highways and 6,389 kilometers of national highways. In Patna, major routes affected include the New Bypass, Bihta-Sarmara Road, Patna-Gaya Road, and Phulwarisharif-Danapur-Bihta Road. The government has directed district transport authorities to implement the ban without delay. Safety Concerns Behind the DecisionMinister Shravan Ku...

Khagaria (Bihar): More than seven decades after Independence, thousands of residents in Bihar’s Khagaria district continue to live with challenges reminiscent of a bygone era. In the Alauli block, the absence of a permanent bridge over the Bagmati river has turned daily life into a perilous struggle for nearly 50,000 people across around ten villages. For residents of the riverine diara region—including villages such as Mohra Ghat, Kolwara and Sheharbanni—the Bagmati remains a formidable barrier rather than a lifeline. With no concrete bridge in sight, villagers are forced to cross the river using small boats or fragile, temporary bamboo structures known locally as chachari bridges. The risk multiplies during the monsoon season, when swollen river currents make the journey even more dan...

Madhubani: In an extraordinary story of resilience, dignity and unwavering determination, 57-year-old advocate Anita Jha from Bihar’s Madhubani district has transformed the back seat of her car into a courtroom of justice. For the past 13 years, she has been practising law not from a traditional chamber, but from her parked car inside the district court premises. Every morning at around 10:30 am, a white hatchback rolls into the Madhubani district court parking area. For most, it may appear to be just another vehicle. For Anita Jha, however, it is a fully functional legal office—her chamber, consultation room and workspace combined. From this modest setup, she meets clients, prepares cases, drafts petitions and devises legal strategies, proving that the pursuit of justice needs resolve ...

Patna, January 17, 2026: What began as a traditional Dahi-Chura feast in Bihar on the occasion of Makar Sankranti quickly transformed into a stage for political maneuvering. The Luv-Kush community, through its National Luv-Kush Seva Sangh, leveraged the gathering to present key demands to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, bringing caste-based reservation issues to the forefront. Feast with a Political Edge The event, held at the residence of Nitish Kumar’s close associate Sanjay Gandhi, saw a congregation of influential leaders, including the Chief Minister himself, Minister Shravan Kumar, Upendra Kushwaha (National President of Ralomo), Panchayat Minister Deepak Prakash, JDU state president Umesh Kushwaha, and other senior leaders. The feast served not just as a social gathering but also...