Bihar

Aurangabad, Bihar: In a startling incident near Faesar Railway Station, three coaches of a freight train derailed on the DDU rail section. Fortunately, no trains were passing on the adjacent track at the time, averting a potential major disaster. The incident has once again raised concerns about railway safety in the district. According to railway officials, the freight train was entering a loop line near the station when three of its coaches suddenly went off the track with a loud crash. The derailment did not affect the main line, allowing passenger and express trains to continue their journeys without delay. Immediate Response Railway authorities and technical teams promptly reached the site to assess the situation. Preliminary investigations suggest a possible technical fault ...

Patna: The recent film Dhurandhar brought the story of spy Hamza Ali Majari into the limelight, thrilling audiences with covert operations. But long before modern cinema, spies played a pivotal role in protecting empires. During Emperor Akbar’s reign, spies were known as Barid, forming a sophisticated intelligence network that safeguarded the Mughal throne. Akbar’s Administration and the Need for SpiesAkbar’s empire was divided into 12 main provinces—Kabul, Lahore, Multan, Delhi, Agra, Awadh, Allahabad, Bihar, Bengal, Malwa, Ajmer, and Gujarat—later expanded with Khandesh, Ahmadnagar, and Berar. Each province was divided into districts (sarkar), which in turn were subdivided into parganas. Administration was handled by Subedars, military affairs by Faujdars, and internal law and order b...

Patna: The Janata Dal (United) has raised serious concerns regarding the alleged foreign travel of Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, claiming he may have been accompanied by individuals with criminal backgrounds. In a strongly-worded letter to Bihar Director General of Police (DGP), JDU spokesperson Neeraj Kumar highlighted the matter, citing media reports and demanding strict scrutiny. The letter specifically mentions Rameez Nemat Khan, a history-sheeter from Uttar Pradesh’s Shravasti district (formerly Balrampur). According to Neeraj Kumar, Rameez comes from a politically connected family—his father-in-law, Rizwan Zaheer Khan, was twice an MP and once an MLA with the Samajwadi Party and is currently serving a prison sentence in a serious murder case. Rameez’s wife, Zeba Rizwan,...

Patna, Bihar: In a striking turn of political funding, Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) (JDU) saw its donations soar from ₹1.81 crore in 2023–24 to a staggering ₹18.69 crore in 2024–25. Meanwhile, Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) [LJP(R)] has emerged as the new favorite among corporate donors. For parties contesting elections, funding is a critical factor, often reflecting not just political influence but also perceived potential to form governments. Large corporations and industrialists typically evaluate parties based on their electoral prospects, sometimes contributing to opposition parties as well, albeit in smaller amounts. JDU’s Funding Surge:JDU’s credibility has grown substantially over recent years. After suffering a major defeat in the 2020 Bihar Assembly e...

In Bihar, where hardened criminals once claimed fear as their strongest weapon, one police officer emerged as fear itself. An officer whose presence alone made notorious criminals tremble, whose resolve was as firm as steel, and who never hesitated to respond to bullets with bullets. That officer is IPS Kundan Krishnan, recently promoted to the rank of Director General (DG)—a rise earned through courage, grit, and an uncompromising stand against crime. Roots in Nalanda, Rise Through Merit Despite a name that sounds southern, Kundan Krishnan is a native of Nalanda district in Bihar, born on March 8, 1969. He cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1993 and joined the Indian Police Service in 1994, allotted the Bihar cadre. From the very beginning, his style of policing sent a s...

In response to mounting crop damage and growing distress among farmers, an on-demand nilgai (blue bull) culling अभियान has been launched in Bihar’s Nawada district. The initiative aims to curb the destruction caused by herds of nilgai, which farmers claim have been responsible for annual crop losses exceeding ₹50 lakh. The operation began in Mahuli Panchayat, where complaints from local farmers prompted the district administration to take swift action. Following a formal application by Panchayat Mukhiya Vipin Singh, the District Magistrate authorized controlled culling in non-forest areas to safeguard agricultural land. 10–15 Nilgai Culled in Targeted Operation Expert shooter Mohammad Qayum Akhtar, deployed by the Nawada Forest Department under the Magadh zone, conducted a search-...

Patna, Bihar:A massive show of strength marked the arrival of Nitin Nabin, the newly appointed National Executive President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in Patna on Tuesday. Thousands of party workers gathered on the streets of the state capital to welcome him during his first visit to Bihar after assuming the national post. However, amid the celebrations, an unexpected incident briefly caused panic when a horse participating in the roadshow suddenly bolted, throwing its rider to the ground. Grand Welcome at Patna Airport Senior BJP leaders were present at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to receive Nitin Nabin. State BJP President Sanjay Sarawgi welcomed him with a garland of makhana, a symbol of Mithila’s cultural identity, while Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudh...

Patna, Bihar: In a move to strengthen academic accountability, Bihar Governor and Chancellor Arif Mohammad Khan has issued strict directives requiring all university professors to report their daily classes online. Under the new order, professors must update the university website every day with the number of classes conducted and the subjects taught. The Governor has instructed all university Vice-Chancellors to ensure compliance. The initiative aims to make the academic schedule transparent and allow students to track the progress of their courses. “This measure will clearly indicate what topics are covered each day in every class, ensuring regular teaching and enhancing the quality of education,” said Governor Khan. Non-Compliance to Attract ActionGovernor Khan made it clear that ...

Patna: In a landmark decision under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, the Patna High Court has clarified that a vehicle owner cannot be held responsible if illegal liquor is found with a passenger, rather than in the vehicle itself. The court ruled that confiscating the bike in such a case amounts to wrongful action. The ruling came from a single-judge bench led by Justice Jitendra Kumar, which granted anticipatory bail to the bike owner who had feared arrest in the matter. Details of the CaseThe case arose under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022. The petitioner had approached the High Court seeking anticipatory bail after police allegedly recovered six liters of illicit liquor from a backpack carried by a passenger riding pillion on his moto...

Patna: The Bihar government has come up with a practical solution for men whose bank accounts mistakenly received ₹10,000 under the Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme, Jeevika. Instead of demanding repayment, the government has offered a hassle-free way to adjust the funds. Government’s OfferAccording to Himanshu Sharma, CEO of Bihar Jeevika, out of 70 reported cases from Darbhanga, 12 men were notified to either return the money or transfer it to a female family member’s account. The government has clarified that no action will be taken against recipients, ensuring they face no inconvenience. The suggested solution is simple: the mistakenly received amount can be applied under Jeevika through a female family member, effectively adjusting the funds in the right name. Joint Acco...