Bihar

Ara, Bihar: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly secured a major lead in the high-profile case of missing teacher Kamlesh Rai from Bhojpur, who has been untraceable for over two and a half years. The breakthrough comes from WhatsApp chats recovered between Rupesh Chaubey, allegedly the second boyfriend of woman sub-inspector Anjali, and Kamlesh Rai. WhatsApp Chats Reveal Tensions In the chats, Rupesh details his strained relationship with Anjali, stating that she abused him frequently and repeatedly tried to contact him despite being blocked on social media. He told Kamlesh that he would not tolerate her behavior and expressed frustration over her repeated insults, saying, “She abuses me every day… I will not listen to her anymore. She has humiliated me to the poi...

Patna: The much-anticipated Indo-Nepal Border Road Project, set to boost development and enhance security in Bihar’s border areas, is now nearing completion. The project will connect seven key districts along the India-Nepal border, strengthening both infrastructure and strategic access. According to officials, over 95% of the construction work has already been completed. The road stretches from Madanpur in West Champaran to Galgalia in Kishanganj, covering a total planned length of approximately 554 kilometers. To date, more than 529 kilometers of the road has been built. The central government-backed project is being executed at an estimated cost of ₹5,865 crore, with completion expected by May 2026. Addressing Land Acquisition and Other Challenges Pankaj Kumar Pal, Secretary of...

Patna, Bihar: Ensuring swift assistance for women facing violence, the Bihar government is expanding its network of One-Stop Centres (OSCs) across the state. A total of 26 new centres are under construction, which will bring the total number of operational centres to 65. These centres aim to provide immediate relief and support to women in distress. Immediate Assistance for Victims Currently, each district has one OSC, while Patna has two. Each centre is staffed with a team of 13 trained personnel who offer shelter, medical care, food, clothing, psycho-social and legal counselling, and other essential services to victims of violence. New centres are being established approximately 40 km from district headquarters at sub-divisional locations, ensuring women in remote and rural areas h...

Aurangabad, Bihar: Once again, Bihar has showcased its talent on the national stage. Suman Shekhar, a young entrepreneur from a small village in Aurangabad district, has made history by transforming the Assam Legislative Assembly into a fully digital and ‘smart’ institution. His remarkable work has earned appreciation from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who personally praised Suman for his team’s achievement. Transforming Assam Assembly Under Suman Shekhar’s leadership, his team developed ALISA, an AI and machine-learning-based application capable of communicating in Hindi, English, Assamese, and Bodo. The application has digitized all historic documents, legislative proceedings, and key records of the Assam Assembly dating back to 1937. Now, all this data can be accessed ...

Patna: In a significant move for public safety, the Bihar government has more than doubled the compensation for deaths caused by snake bites. Previously, the Disaster Management Department provided ₹4 lakh to the families of victims, but the amount has now been increased to ₹10 lakh. The directive was issued by Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Dr. Prem Kumar after a detailed review. Legislative Question Triggers ReviewThe issue was raised during the 2026 budget session by BJP MLA from Darbhanga, Jivesh Mishra. He questioned whether snakes are considered wild animals under government policy and highlighted the disparity in compensation for snake bite deaths compared to other wildlife-related fatalities. The matter was discussed with the concerned minister, who struggled to provide a cl...

Patna: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the tragic death of a NEET student from Patna. From Patna to Jehanabad, the agency is meticulously collecting evidence. Recently, the CBI even seized the mobile phone of the deceased student’s brother during its investigation in Jehanabad. At the helm of this sensitive case is IPS officer Rajeev Ranjan, who, along with his team, is overseeing every aspect of the inquiry and conducting detailed questioning of the victim’s family. 2005 Batch IPS Officer from BiharRajeev Ranjan is a 2005-batch IPS officer of the Sikkim cadre. He currently serves as the Joint Director (IG) of the CBI for Bihar and Jharkhand, operating from the agency’s Ranchi headquarters. Hailing from Manderi village in the Karghar police stati...

Patna, February 18, 2026: In a heartbreaking incident on the first day of the Bihar Board Matriculation exams, a 22-year-old student from Kharjamba village under Masaurhi police station in Patna district reportedly ended her life after being denied entry to her exam center. The student, identified as Komal Kumari, was unable to appear for her exam due to arriving a few minutes late. Incident DetailsAccording to local police, Komal had gone to the exam center at Barni, Dhanrua, on Tuesday morning but was not allowed inside due to strict adherence to exam timings. Distressed by missing her exam, she returned home visibly stressed, changed her clothes, and left the house without informing anyone. Later, her body was found on the railway tracks near Maharajchak village on the Patna-Gaya rai...

Patna, February 18, 2026: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the suspicious death of a NEET student at Shambhu Girls Hostel in Patna. The investigation has now extended to the student’s ancestral home in Jehanabad, where her family was questioned for several hours. During the process, the CBI also seized the student’s brother’s mobile phone for further scrutiny. The family of the deceased student had earlier demanded a judicial inquiry, prompting the state government to recommend a CBI investigation. Acting on this, the CBI team first inspected the Shambhu Girls Hostel in Patna on Tuesday before visiting the student’s home in Jehanabad. The student’s brother was taken to Patna for questioning. At the family home, CBI officers interviewed family memb...

Patna/Delhi, February 17, 2026: Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav received temporary relief as the Supreme Court deferred hearing on the CBI’s appeal challenging his bail in connection with the Deoghar Treasury scam. The hearing has now been rescheduled for April 22, 2026. The two-judge bench, comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice N. Kotishwar Singh, observed that arguments were incomplete and some parties involved had passed away, prompting the adjournment. Lalu, who has been granted bail on health grounds, can now celebrate Holi without immediate legal uncertainty. CBI Challenges Bail Granted by Jharkhand High CourtThe Central Bureau of Investigation had filed the petition in the Supreme Court seeking suspension of the sentence granted by the Jharkh...

Patna, Bihar: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the suspicious death of a NEET student at a Patna hostel. As part of the investigation, the CBI summoned Sub-Inspector (SI) Reena Kumari of Chitragupt Nagar Police Station for nearly three hours of questioning. Several other police officers may also be called for interrogation in the coming days. Who is SI Reena Kumari?Reena Kumari was serving as the second-in-command (Second SHO) at Chitragupt Nagar Police Station. After the then Station In-Charge Roshni Kumari was suspended for alleged lapses, SI Reena Kumari took over the investigation of the NEET student’s death. She examined the case files, reviewed evidence, and coordinated with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) at the station level. Given...