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Why Bihar Is Missing from the NDA’s ‘ULLAS’ Literacy Drive

22Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Why Bihar Is Missing from the NDA’s ‘ULLAS’ Literacy Drive

Patna: While leaders of the BJP and JDU in Bihar often highlight the “double-engine” government for the state’s development, Bihar has surprisingly not joined the central government’s flagship literacy program, ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society). This has raised questions about why the NDA ally is not participating in an initiative aimed at making Bihar fully literate. ULLAS Scheme Aims for 100% Literacy by 2030The ambitious ULLAS scheme, launched in 2022, seeks to achieve 100% literacy across India by 2030. It targets individuals aged 15 and above who are illiterate, offering basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills equivalent to a third-grade level, through online or offline modes. Participants are then evaluated through examinations, and successful candid...

BJP Faces Delicate Caste Equation as Pawan Singh Considered for Rajya Sabha Seat

22Dec

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BJP Faces Delicate Caste Equation as Pawan Singh Considered for Rajya Sabha Seat

Patna: With the tenure of five Rajya Sabha members from Bihar coming to an end, political speculation is rife over who will fill these seats. Among the potential names is Bhojpuri cinema superstar Pawan Singh, nominated by the BJP. However, political analysts question whether his selection could disrupt the party’s delicate “forward-backward” (Agra-Pichhda) caste balance in the state. Rajya Sabha Seats Coming Up In the New Year 2026, the terms of five Rajya Sabha MPs will end: RJD: Prem Chand Gupta and AD Singh JD(U): Harivansh Narayan, Rajya Sabha Chairman, and Ramnath Thakur, Union Minister RLSP: Upendra Kushwaha, national president These vacancies are expected to be filled by NDA candidates based on the strength of MLAs. JD(U) and RLSP Strategies JD(U) plans to...

Severe Cold Wave Hits Bihar: Schools Closed, Timings Adjusted, Daily Life Disrupted

22Dec

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Bihar, State

Severe Cold Wave Hits Bihar: Schools Closed, Timings Adjusted, Daily Life Disrupted

Bihar is grappling with a severe cold wave, as mercury levels in several districts hover around 10°C. The harsh cold, piercing winds, and chill have disrupted daily life, forcing authorities to take precautionary measures including school closures and adjusted timings. Schools Closed Across Bihar Patna: Over the past few days, Bihar has been experiencing a sharp drop in temperatures. In response, schools for students up to fifth grade have been closed in many districts. Residents are struggling with frigid temperatures and icy winds, with sunlight scarcely visible over the past three days. The administration has suspended activities at government and private schools, anganwadi centers, and coaching institutes for younger students to protect them from the extreme cold. Impact on Da...

Nitish Government Bets on Expressways to Transform Bihar’s Development, Boost State Revenue

22Dec

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Nitish Government Bets on Expressways to Transform Bihar’s Development, Boost State Revenue

The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government is preparing to redraw the state’s development roadmap by focusing on large-scale expressway projects aimed at accelerating economic growth, improving connectivity, and increasing state revenue. Inspired by the expressway model successfully implemented in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar is now moving towards building expressways largely on its own strength. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has long emphasized self-reliance and sustainable development, has taken a fresh resolve to reduce dependence on the Centre by creating a state-driven expressway network. The move is being seen as a major policy shift in Bihar’s infrastructure planning. Independent Expressway Authority to Be Formed According to official sources, the state government plans to establish ...

Bihar: All Schools Closed in Bhojpur District Amid Severe Cold Wave, Orders District Magistrate

22Dec

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Bihar: All Schools Closed in Bhojpur District Amid Severe Cold Wave, Orders District Magistrate

In view of the severe cold wave and continuous drop in temperature, the District Magistrate of Bhojpur has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the district to safeguard the health of children. According to the official order, all pre-schools, Anganwadi centres, and schools up to Class VIII will remain completely closed from December 22 to December 23. The decision was taken as the district recorded temperatures falling below 10 degrees Celsius, intensifying the cold wave conditions in the region. Health of Children Cited as Primary Concern The District Administration stated that the move was necessary to prevent adverse health effects on children due to extreme cold, icy winds, and foggy weather conditions prevailing in Bhojpur, including Ara city. ...

Patients Treated Under Mobile Phone Torchlight at Bihar Government Hospital, Video Exposes Systemic Failure

22Dec

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Patients Treated Under Mobile Phone Torchlight at Bihar Government Hospital, Video Exposes Systemic Failure

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’...

Why Gen Z Is Moving Beyond Caste — And How Over 3,000 Castes Emerged in India

22Dec

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Why Gen Z Is Moving Beyond Caste — And How Over 3,000 Castes Emerged in India

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....

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s Mother-in-Law Passes Away; Son Nishant Kumar Pays Emotional Tribute

20Dec

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s Mother-in-Law Passes Away; Son Nishant Kumar Pays Emotional Tribute

Patna: In a deeply saddening development for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his family, his mother-in-law passed away after a prolonged illness. She had been unwell for a considerable period and was undergoing treatment at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) in Patna. Despite all medical efforts, she could not be saved. The news has sent waves of grief through Bihar’s political and social circles. Emotional Tribute by Nishant KumarThe Chief Minister’s son, Nishant Kumar, expressed profound sorrow over his grandmother’s demise on social media. In an emotional post, he wrote, “Heartbroken to hear about the passing of my beloved nani maa. Missing you, nani maa, on your final journey.” His heartfelt message reflects the family’s deep sense of loss. Illness and ...

RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Eye Surgery Successful; Daughter Misa Bharti by His Side

20Dec

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RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Eye Surgery Successful; Daughter Misa Bharti by His Side

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 ...

Woman Killed by Train in Nawada; Shocking Video Goes Viral

20Dec

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Woman Killed by Train in Nawada; Shocking Video Goes Viral

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...