Bihar

Nalanda, December 18, 2025: Bihar’s Special Task Force (STF), in a coordinated operation with local police, has busted a major arms smuggling network in the Lalheri area of Nalanda district. The raid, based on a tip-off, led to the arrest of five arms dealers and the seizure of a large cache of illegal weapons, ammunition, and a Scorpio vehicle. Chinese Pistols and AK-47 Rounds RecoveredThe arrested suspects were found in possession of five pistols marked “Made in China,” 153 live AK-47 cartridges, six magazines, and the Scorpio used for transportation. The accused include Parvez from Baradari, Saurabh Jha from Munger, and three brothers from East Singhbhum, Jharkhand – G.R.J., Mahboob, and Zahid Hussain. Operation DetailsAccording to Lalheri Station Officer Ranjit Kumar Rajak, STF r...

Darbhanga, December 18, 2025: In a peculiar turn of events in Bihar, several male villagers in Jale Block, Darbhanga district, are resisting government attempts to reclaim ₹10,000 mistakenly credited to their bank accounts under the Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme. The villagers argue that their “vote in exchange” justifies keeping the money. Funds Meant for Women End Up in Men’s AccountsThe Chief Minister’s Women Employment Scheme, launched on September 26 this year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, aimed to transfer ₹10,000 each to approximately 1.4 crore women entrepreneurs. However, officials from the state’s poverty-alleviation initiative ‘Jeevika’ revealed that a technical error resulted in the funds being deposited into some male vill...

Sitamarhi, December 18, 2025: In a shocking development from Bihar’s Sitamarhi district, police have rescued four minor girls who were being forced into the sex trade in the local red-light area. The revelations made by the rescued girls have exposed the involvement of the notorious “super boss” of the area, Rani Khatun. According to police reports, the minors disclosed that Rani Khatun, wife of Manzoor Khalifa, has long been operating the illegal business, compelling girls into sex work and keeping all the earnings for herself. The girls claimed they were not given even a fraction of the money they earned. Police Action and FIRFollowing the disclosures, a First Information Report (FIR) was filed by Sanjay Prasad Gupta, investigating officer from Rescue Foundation, New Delhi. The FIR...

Patna: A recent incident involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has triggered nationwide attention and controversy. During a ceremony in Patna where Ayush doctors were receiving appointment letters, CM Nitish Kumar allegedly touched and adjusted the hijab of a young female doctor, Nusrat Parveen, while handing her the letter. The incident, which took place in the presence of Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary, Minister Mangal Pandey, and other officials, has sparked widespread debate and legal scrutiny. Who is Nusrat Parveen? Nusrat Parveen is a young, married woman and a qualified Ayush doctor who had recently been selected for a position in the Bihar government. Her husband works as a clinical psychologist at a college. Nusrat comes from a hardworking background and has steadily achie...

Following NDA’s sweeping victory in Bihar, Samrat Choudhary has been appointed as the state’s Home Minister. Known for his bold statements and decisive actions against liquor, sand, and land mafias, Choudhary has remained at the center of public attention. However, a recent incident has created a stir online, raising eyebrows over the lengths of political devotion. Blood-Soaked Devotion In a video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), a young man is seen performing a striking act of allegiance. Sitting before a black-and-white sketch of Samrat Choudhary, the boy pricks his finger with a syringe, collects a drop of blood, and applies it as a tilak on the portrait. The video, posted by the account @RoshanRaj, immediately caught the attention of netizens, highlighting the extreme fanatic...

Patna: The implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in Bihar appears to be in a state of serious disarray, raising sharp questions about governance and administrative accountability in the state. Information that is legally mandated to be provided within 30 days has, in some cases, remained pending for over 1,800 days, exposing systemic failure in the RTI mechanism. The issue has come into sharp focus following a public statement by Ritu Jaiswal, former village head and an independent candidate in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Taking to social media platform X, Jaiswal shared screenshots from the official RTI portal, alleging gross negligence by departments functioning under the Bihar government, particularly the Revenue and Land Reforms Department. “In Bihar, seekin...

Patna/Purnea: The announcement of the Patna–Purnea Greenfield Expressway, hailed as a future lifeline for Bihar’s development, has triggered a dramatic surge in land prices across the Kosi and Seemanchal regions, even before the project’s detailed alignment has been officially released. With a massive ₹12,600 crore allocation announced in the state budget, areas falling along the proposed corridor—from Patna to Purnea—are witnessing unprecedented activity in the real estate market. Land rates have escalated sharply, while property dealers and land syndicates have become increasingly active. A Game-Changer in Connectivity Once completed, the expressway is expected to halve travel time between Patna and Purnea—from the current 6–7 hours to just about 3 hours. Key Project Highligh...

The answer sheets of undergraduate students from the 2024–28 session at Baba Saheb Ambedkar Bihar University (BRA Bihar University), Muzaffarpur, are creating quite a stir among faculty members. The ongoing evaluation has left professors bewildered, as some student responses are nothing short of extraordinary. Shocking and Hilarious Student Responses In one instance, a student wrote: “If I fail, my marriage will be canceled. I am of the right age. Please pass me, Sir. I will give you sweets as Guru Dakshina.” Far from being part of a casual phone conversation, these words appeared verbatim in an exam answer sheet, leaving evaluators shaking their heads. Another student confused historical facts, writing the name of India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, in place of the auth...

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated an investigation into allegations of tampering with Form-18 in the Tirhut Graduate Constituency of Bihar. The action comes following a complaint filed by Muzaffarpur-based lawyer Sharad Sinha. According to reports, the complaint alleged that the original format of Form-18, which is used for enrolling names in the graduate constituency electoral roll or raising objections, had been altered, compromising the transparency and fairness of the process. The Tirhut Graduate Constituency forms part of the Bihar Legislative Council elections. Election Commission Takes Serious NoteThe Election Commission, treating the matter with utmost seriousness, has directed a thorough investigation to ensure that the electoral process remains transparen...