Bihar

Patna, 15 Dec 2025: Union Minister Giriraj Singh has called for stringent legislation to curb alleged religious conversions in Bihar. Highlighting the issue, he stated that poor citizens are reportedly being lured with incentives to change their faith, and urgent measures are needed to prevent this trend. “Religious conversions are happening at an alarming pace across Bihar. If not addressed in time, Bihar could risk becoming another Kerala,” Giriraj Singh said, emphasizing the need for a concrete law to protect vulnerable communities from inducements or coercion. Appeal for Legislative ActionSingh appealed to the government to introduce a robust legal framework immediately to regulate religious conversions and safeguard the interests of the economically weaker sections of society. ...

Patna, Bihar: Even though the term of several MLC seats in Bihar is still some time away, political corridors are already buzzing with speculation over “who will become the next MLC”. With the BJP currently holding 89 MLAs in the state assembly, the party is in a position to send four members to the Legislative Council when the time comes. MLC Vacancies and Term Expiry While the Bihar Assembly elections of 2025 have just concluded, attention has already shifted to the upcoming MLC elections. On 28 June 2026, the term of nine MLCs will expire, along with one seat that became vacant following Health Minister Mangal Pandey’s election as MLA. Based on the current strength of parties, it is expected that out of these nine vacant seats: BJP will get 4 seats JD(U) will get 4 seats...

Nawada, Bihar: Fear has gripped villagers and farmers in Nawada district as repeated sightings of a tiger in the region have raised concerns about safety. The forest department team is struggling to locate the big cat, while locals report that the tiger has already attacked and killed a domestic animal, heightening anxiety among residents. Tiger Roams Near Villages The tiger has been spotted over the past week in the wild areas of Hardiya Panchayat, under Rajouli police station jurisdiction. Villagers from Navadih and Kosdariya report seeing the tiger near fields and forested areas, making it unsafe for farmers and locals to carry out daily activities. According to residents, the tiger has been prowling the village outskirts and targeting free-ranging livestock. Five days ago, a cow ...

Aurangabad, Bihar | December 15, 2025 The Bihar Education Department has landed in controversy after an official letter issued by a Block Education Officer (BEO) in Aurangabad district was found to be riddled with spelling and grammatical errors. The letter, meant to convey important administrative instructions, contains more than a dozen mistakes despite being only a 10-point document. Images of the letter have gone viral on social media, triggering sharp criticism of the department’s functioning and seriousness. Shockingly, even basic Hindi words were misspelled in the official communication. Words such as “samay” (time) were written as “samas”, “nireekshan” (inspection) as “nirikshan”, “soochna” (information) as “suchna”, “vipreet” (opposite) as “viprit”, “vyavastha” (system) as “...

A heart-rending tragedy unfolded in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, where a financially distressed family attempted mass suicide, leaving four members dead and two fighting for their lives. The incident occurred in Nawalpur Mishrauliya village under the Sakra police station limits. According to police and local sources, Amarnath Ram, a daily wage labourer, allegedly took the extreme step along with his five children by hanging themselves inside their home. Amarnath and his three daughters died on the spot, while his two sons were found in critical condition and were rushed to a nearby hospital by villagers. The deceased have been identified as Amarnath Ram and his daughters Anuradha, Shivani and Radhika, aged between 8 and 14 years. The two surviving sons are currently undergoing treat...

Gaya (Bihar): In a remarkable and emotional incident, the cries of a newborn echoed through the noise of arriving and departing trains at Gaya Junction when a woman delivered her baby on a foot overbridge inside the railway station. The incident occurred between Platforms 2 and 3, where the woman went into sudden labour, leaving passengers stunned and moved in equal measure. According to eyewitnesses, the woman began experiencing intense labour pain while she was on the foot overbridge. As her condition worsened, people present at the station acted swiftly. Passengers created a makeshift enclosure using clothes to provide privacy, while nearby women stepped forward to assist the woman in distress. With no immediate access to a hospital, the woman gave birth on the foot overbridge its...

Aurangabad: Despite Bihar’s complete prohibition law being in force since 2016, the grip of liquor mafias in Aurangabad district appears stronger than ever. In a shocking incident, a family was allegedly brutally assaulted for opposing the sale of liquor outside their home, highlighting not only the reign of fear created by alcohol smugglers but also the systemic failure and corruption within the excise department. The incident comes at a time when the state’s excise machinery itself is under serious scrutiny. Just a week ago, Excise Superintendent Anil Kumar Azad was suspended after the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) conducted raids on his premises and accused him of amassing illegal assets worth ₹1.58 crore by misusing his official position. Raids Expose Deep-Rooted Corruption SVU...

Sitamarhi: In a powerful reminder that perseverance can ultimately defeat corruption, Sanjay Ram of Sitamarhi district has finally secured a government job after fighting the system for 15 long years. During this prolonged legal and administrative battle, Sanjay survived by working as a painter and signboard writer, supporting his family while pursuing justice through official channels. The case has emerged as both an inspirational story for citizens challenging administrative injustice and a grim exposure of deep-rooted corruption within the system. Case Dates Back to 2010 The matter relates to Nandwara Panchayat in Bairgania block, where a recruitment advertisement for the post of Vikas Mitra was issued in 2010. Sanjay Ram, a graduate and resident of Bengahi village, applied for...