Bihar

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday conducted an extensive review of the emerging industrial hub in Buxar’s Nawanagar region. He inspected major industrial units including oxygen and ethanol plants, as well as the PepsiCo bottling facility operated by Varun Beverages Limited. The visit marks a significant step in the state government’s plan to transform Nawanagar into a major industrial corridor. Inspection of Key Industrial Units Arriving at the Nawanagar helipad at 10:30 am, the Chief Minister spent nearly 25 minutes assessing the progress of various industrial establishments. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and local MLA. Nitish Kumar first visited Varun Beverages Ltd, where he interacted with company officials and reviewed the beverage production...

Gopalganj: In Bihar, the formation of the new government has triggered an active phase of inspections by ministers and MLAs across the state. While the Nitish Kumar government pushes ahead with its promise of providing one crore jobs, elected representatives have intensified monitoring of public service institutions. One such inspection in Gopalganj has now sparked major administrative action. Model Hospital Under Spotlight Again The Gopalganj Model Hospital has frequently made headlines. Recently, a video went viral on social media showing patients reportedly being treated under mobile phone flashlights inside the hospital’s grand building. Some clips even suggested doctors were forced to perform procedures in the operation theatre using mobile lights. (NBT Online does not verify th...

Buxar: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to visit Nawanagar in Buxar district on Monday to inspect the ongoing development of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The CM will review progress, take stock of on-ground preparations, and assess the status of active infrastructure projects within the zone. According to administrative sources, the Chief Minister’s visit proposal has been prepared, and officials have accelerated preparations. Earlier, District Magistrate Vidyanand Singh conducted a detailed inspection of the SEZ site and reviewed the ongoing works. Under the plan, BIADA’s 125-acre land in Nawanagar is being developed into a Special Economic Zone at an estimated cost of ₹109 crore, aimed at boosting industrial investment and employment in the region. DM Conducts Ins...

Patna | December 8, 2025 — A recent report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has exposed a serious lapse in transparency during the nomination process for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. According to the analysis, 176 out of 612 candidates from various political parties failed to submit the mandatory details of their criminal background in Form C-7, raising significant concerns over accountability in the electoral process. The report highlights that while 436 candidates complied with the disclosure requirement, a large segment — nearly 29% of all analyzed candidates — did not furnish information regarding ongoing criminal cases, despite clear directives from the Supreme Court of India. Major Parties Among Defaulters Candidates from several prominent polit...

Bihar has taken a major leap toward transparent and efficient policing. State Home Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday launched the CCTNS Citizen Services Portal from the Bihar Police Headquarters at Sardar Patel Bhavan, Patna. The new system aims to make policing more citizen-friendly, accountable, and digital. A Bold Step After Taking Charge Since assuming office, Samrat Choudhary has remained in full action mode. After forming the Abhaya Brigade against eve-teasers and street offenders, he has now introduced a major reform to streamline public access to police services. Entire Case Journey Now Available Online With the launch of the Citizen Service Portal, every stage of a criminal case—from registration to investigation—will now be accessible onl...