Bihar

Sheohar, Bihar, February 16, 2026: A 65-year-old man in Sheohar district lost his life after demanding payment for milk he had supplied. The victim has been identified as Bacchu Singh, and the police are currently conducting raids to apprehend the accused. Incident in Bahuara Village The tragic incident occurred in Bahuara village of Rohua Panchayat, under the jurisdiction of Shyampur Bhatahan police station. Reports indicate that Singh asked a local resident for his dues in the morning, but by evening, he was brutally assaulted and killed. The victim reportedly had no reason to anticipate that asking for his rightful payment would turn fatal. How the Attack Unfolded According to eyewitnesses, Singh was attacked with bricks, rods, and sticks by multiple locals, leaving him dead...

Patna/Delhi: In a significant legal setback for RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family, the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Monday formally framed charges against 41 accused, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and their sons Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, in the high-profile land-for-job scam. The court’s decision clears the way for the regular trial to commence. During the proceedings, Judge Vishal Gogne described the case as the work of a “criminal syndicate” and an “organized conspiracy.” The court observed that government jobs were misused as instruments of barter to acquire valuable land and properties. While Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi were present in court, considering their age and health, the court has granted them exemption ...

Patna, Bihar: In a high-voltage T20 World Cup clash, India delivered a spectacular performance to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan by 61 runs, leaving millions of fans ecstatic. The star of the match was Bihar’s own Ishan Kishan, whose explosive batting set the tone for India’s commanding innings. Kishan scored a blazing 77 runs, putting immense pressure on Pakistan’s bowlers and enabling India to post a target of 176 runs. Pakistan struggled to keep up and were bowled out for just 114, handing India a historic victory. Celebrating the win at home, Kishan’s father, Pranav Pandey, expressed immense pride in his son’s performance and the team’s collective effort. “Ishan’s batting was outstanding. The team played brilliantly together, and this victory is a testament to their hard work. We ho...

Patna, Bihar: Dr. Nilesh Ramchandra Devre, a 2011-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, has recently been in the spotlight due to a high-profile charter plane controversy and questions raised in the state assembly. Currently, he serves as the Secretary of Bihar’s Tourism Department and holds additional charges as Special Secretary of the Civil Aviation Department and Managing Director of the Bihar Medical Services & Infrastructure Corporation Limited (BMSICL). Originally from Nashik, Maharashtra, Devre hails from a middle-class family; his father is a retired government official and his mother a homemaker. He completed his MBBS in Navi Mumbai before opting for a career in administrative services. Over the years, he has held key positions across Bihar, including District Magistrate o...

Patna: In a major step towards strengthening digital land services in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha** announced that the state government has carried out a comprehensive technical upgrade of the Bihar Bhoomi Portal, aimed at ensuring faster, safer and error-free services for citizens. The Deputy CM stated that the government is committed to providing all land-related services in an online and transparent manner. He said the recent scheduled server maintenance work marks an important move towards making digital land administration more secure, accountable and citizen-friendly. Eight-Hour Maintenance to Boost Speed and Data Security The maintenance work was conducted on Sunday, a public holiday, and continued for nearly eight hours. The primary objective of the oper...

Patna: In a major boost to crime investigation and inter-state coordination, the Bihar Police has been integrated with the Cri-MAC portal (Crime Multi Agency Center), a nationwide digital platform developed by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Officials say the system is no less than a “magic wand” for police forces, as it enables real-time sharing of serious crime and criminal data across India. With Bihar Police now directly connected to central law enforcement agencies and police departments of other states, tracking offenders and coordinating investigations has become significantly faster and more effective. Real-Time Crime Alerts Across States Senior police officials stated that once all agencies are connected through a single platform, information related to high-ale...

Patna: In a shocking incident from Bihar’s capital, a young man who had come to meet his minor girlfriend in a village under the Dhanarua police station area of Patna was allegedly caught by villagers and forced into marriage. According to sources, the boy, aged 19, and the girl, aged 15, had been in a relationship for the past one year. The matter took a dramatic turn on Sunday when the युवक reached the girl’s village to meet her, following which villagers and family members reportedly caught them red-handed. Marriage Conducted Under Threat of Violence Eyewitness accounts suggest that the villagers threatened the couple with assault and forced them into a room, where the marriage rituals were conducted against their will. The incident has created panic and intense discussion in t...

Patna: In a major development in the suspicious death case of a 16-year-old Class 12 student in Patna’s Phulwari Sharif area, the police will conduct a scene recreation exercise on Monday at Sumitra Heights Apartment, located in Harinagar. The student reportedly died after falling from the seventh floor of the apartment building under mysterious circumstances. In an effort to scientifically determine whether the girl was pushed or jumped on her own, police officials will recreate the incident by dropping a dummy matching her body weight from the rooftop. Police Using Scientific Methods to Verify the Incident According to police sources, the dummy test will help investigators assess the fall pattern and verify whether the incident was an accident, suicide, or a possible case of fou...

Madhubani, Bihar: In a brazen heist, armed intruders targeted the residence of retired Principal Dayakant Jha of Gajhara Sanskrit College in Madhubani, Bihar, making off with property worth approximately ₹1 crore. Police have launched a thorough investigation and claim that the culprits will soon be apprehended. According to reports, around 24 masked and armed men scaled the backyard wall of the principal’s house in Gajhara village under Ladania police station limits. Upon entry, they immediately disabled the CCTV surveillance system before taking the family hostage at gunpoint. The intruders reportedly ransacked the house for nearly an hour, looting cash, jewelry, and other valuable possessions. In addition, they seized ₹25 lakh from the principal’s pension fund and even went through c...

Patna, Bihar: The audacity of criminals in Bihar shows no signs of waning. In a daring overnight robbery in the capital city, thieves broke through the wall of a jewellery shop and made away with jewellery worth several lakhs. Shockingly, the culprits also stole the CCTV DVR, erasing any record of their crime. The incident occurred in the Patut Chowk area under the Rani Talab police station jurisdiction. According to police sources, unidentified thieves smashed the rear wall of the shop and looted gold and silver ornaments. The brazen act has left local shopkeepers on high alert. Gold, Silver, and Wedding Jewellery Targeted Shop owner Rajneesh Kumar told police that he had closed the shop on Friday evening as usual and returned home. On Saturday morning, villagers noticed that the...