Bihar

Patna, Bihar: In a significant move for educators across Bihar, the state’s Education Department has announced the commencement of promotions and pending salary payments for teachers. This initiative is expected to benefit millions of primary, secondary, and higher secondary school teachers, ending years of delays and uncertainty regarding career progression and financial stability. Promotions and Payments to Start JanuaryAccording to department officials, the process for promotions and disbursal of pending salaries will begin from January 2026. The Directorates of Primary and Secondary Education have already started processing promotions, with a clear timetable in place to ensure timely completion without unnecessary delays. The aim is to boost morale among teachers and strengthen the ...

Patna, Bihar: A seemingly minor gesture by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has escalated into a major political debate. During a recent event distributing appointment letters, Kumar, smiling, attempted to adjust the hijab of a Muslim woman doctor, reportedly out of a parental instinct. This act, however, has ignited heated discussions in political circles and across social media. Political Reactions and MisinterpretationsThe incident prompted a statement from Uttar Pradesh minister and Nishad Party chief Dr. Sanjay Nishad, who controversially remarked, “If I touched it elsewhere, what would have happened?” His comment, too, has drawn criticism. While some viewed Kumar’s action as harmless and paternal, others consider it inappropriate. Facing backlash, Sanjay Nishad clarified that his...

Patna, Bihar: A debate has surfaced in Bihar over whether the Bhumihar caste should be listed as Bhumihar or Bhumihar Brahmin in official records. Following the recent caste census where the community was recorded as Bhumihar, a section of the society expressed dissatisfaction. The state government has referred the matter to the State Backward Classes Commission (Savarn Aayog), but the commission maintains that policy decisions rest with the government. Two Commission Meetings Held Without ResolutionUntil now, the Savarn Commission has not taken a final decision on how to record the Bhumihar caste in official documents. Earlier, organizations representing the Bhumihar Brahmin community raised objections, asserting that the term Bhumihar Brahmin should be used to correctly reflect their ...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is once again drawing attention with a surprise organisational decision in Bihar. Soon after Nitish Nabin was appointed to a key national organisational role, the party named Sanjay Saraogi as the new Bihar BJP State President—a move that has sparked intense political discussion. Contrary to widespread speculation, party insiders indicate that this appointment is driven not by caste arithmetic, but by Saraogi’s proven organisational capability. With Saraogi taking charge, the BJP’s organisational strength in Darbhanga has visibly consolidated. Political observers note that this consolidation is not rooted in traditional caste-based vote-bank calculations. In fact, Saraogi belongs to the Vaishya community, and within it, to a sub-group that does not comma...

Bihar has found yet another shining star in the Indian Premier League. Mohammad Izhar, a young fast bowler from the remote Thuthi village of Chhatapur block in Supaul district, has been picked by Mumbai Indians at the IPL auction for ₹30 lakh, turning years of struggle and hardship into a moment of pride and history for his family and region. Izhar’s journey to the IPL has been anything but easy. Born into a deeply impoverished family, he grew up amid financial distress, social pressure and even resistance at home. Yet, driven by an unshakable belief in his talent, he chose the cricket field over the security of conventional education and employment. A Childhood of Struggle and Determination Izhar is a left-arm fast bowler, nurtured by adversity. His mother, Shabnam, recalls how n...

Patna:A political controversy has erupted after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was seen interacting with a Muslim woman doctor during a government appointment-letter distribution ceremony, an incident that has now drawn sharp criticism from Iltija Mufti, daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. The issue centres on a video clip in which Nitish Kumar, while handing over an appointment letter to a young Muslim doctor, is seen gently attempting to lift her hijab from her face. Supporters of the Chief Minister claim the gesture appeared parental and well-intentioned, carried out with a smile. However, the visuals have triggered a heated political and social debate. Iltija Mufti’s Strong Remarks Reacting to the incident, Iltija Mufti released a 57-second v...

The chilling memories of the Parus Hospital shootout in Patna resurfaced once again after Bihar Police brought the prime accused Sheru alias Onkar Singh on remand from West Bengal in connection with the Chandan Mishra murder case. Investigators believe Sheru Singh’s interrogation will now unravel the remaining mysteries behind one of the most sensational killings in the city’s recent history. The Man Who Spread Fear Chandan Mishra was a convicted gangster whose name was enough to send shivers down the spines of traders and businessmen. At the time of the incident, he was undergoing medical treatment at Patna’s Parus Hospital under police custody. Despite tight security, what unfolded on July 17, 2025, shocked the entire state. What Happened on July 17 The morning began like any...

In a decisive move to address a long-standing grievance of land allottees, the Bihar government has launched ‘Operation Dakhal Dihani’, a special drive aimed at ensuring physical possession of allotted and settled land for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) families across the state. For years, reports from several districts of Bihar have highlighted that despite formal land allotment, beneficiaries were unable to take possession due to illegal occupation by influential individuals. Acknowledging the gravity of the issue, the Revenue and Land Reforms Department has now committed itself to providing 100 per cent possession (dakhal-dehani) of allotted land to eligible beneficiaries. According to the state government, in rural areas, any forcible dispossession of SC/ST famili...