Bihar

Banka, Bihar – Following the formation of the new government in Bihar and strict directives from Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, police across the state have begun a stringent crackdown on crime and illegal businesses. In line with this drive, authorities in Banka district have intensified action against mafia elements involved in illegal sand mining, liquor trade, and other criminal activities, amassing substantial wealth through illicit means. Action Initiated Against 16 Mafia Members SP Upendra Nath Verma stated that there will be zero tolerance for criminals in the district. Sixteen individuals engaged in long-standing illegal activities have been identified, and departmental action has been initiated against them. Charges have already been filed in court against four of ...

Patna: After the disappointing performance of the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, party leaders are looking for reasons behind the defeat. Senior Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan has claimed that the Bihar government’s decision to distribute ₹10,000 each to 1 million women was the primary factor behind the coalition’s poor showing. Khan termed the cash transfer as “bribery” and questioned the Election Commission’s inaction. ₹10,000 Cash Transfers Led to Congress Loss?The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retained power in Bihar, winning 202 out of 243 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan secured only 41 seats, including six for Congress. Shakeel Ahmed Khan alleged, “The Election Commission must explain why it remained silent when the NDA government distr...

Banka (Bihar): In a shocking incident in Srinathpur village of Banka district, the body of a married woman was found under suspicious circumstances on Monday evening. The woman, identified as Neetu Kumari (28), wife of Umesh Sah, had visible injuries around her neck, raising initial suspicions of strangulation. Local residents first spotted the body in an open field and immediately informed the police. Upon arrival, the police cordoned off the area and began a preliminary investigation. The gruesome discovery sent waves of shock throughout the village, with several residents gathering at the scene. Son Alleges Father’s InvolvementThe investigation took a critical turn when the deceased’s son, Ashish Kumar, accused his father, Umesh Sah, of the murder. He alleged that frequent domesti...

Patna: A cordial moment at the Bihar Assembly captured political attention on the first day of the winter session. Minister Jama Khan of the Nitish Kumar government warmly greeted RJD MLA Osama Shahab, son of the former strongman and ex-MP Shahabuddin, who had just taken oath as a member of the legislative assembly. As Osama Shahab was about to leave the assembly premises in his car, Minister Jama Khan personally approached him and shook hands warmly. In an unexpected gesture of goodwill, Khan referred to Osama as his “younger brother” and invited him to his home, signaling a spirit of political camaraderie. “Everyone Is Like a Brother”When asked by reporters, Jama Khan clarified that there was no controversy in the gesture. “He is a member of the assembly, and I consider him like a ...

Patna:In a major policy move aimed at enhancing the quality and durability of urban infrastructure, the Bihar government is set to introduce a 7-year maintenance warranty for all newly constructed urban roads. Under this new rule, contractors and agencies responsible for building roads will also be accountable for ensuring their upkeep for seven years. Massive Road Maintenance Plan Worth ₹23,000 Crore The Road Construction Department has prepared a proposal to maintain nearly 19,360 km of state highways and major district roads under the new policy framework. The project is estimated to cost ₹22,956.8 crore, almost four times the expenditure under the earlier OPRMC-2 model. The proposal will soon be sent to the state cabinet for approval. Once cleared, the department plans to impl...

Nalanda, Bihar: A major road accident took place on Monday near the Kanchanpur bridge under the Deepnagar police station area, where a bus carrying wedding guests lost control and rammed into a divider on the overbridge. The crash left one person dead and more than 25 others seriously injured. According to reports, the passengers were returning to Warsaliganj after attending a wedding ceremony at a hotel in Sohsarai. The deceased has been identified as Sidheshwar Prasad, a resident of Bhaironbigha under Kashichak police station. Driver on Mobile Phone, Bus at High Speed Eyewitnesses stated that the bus was moving at high speed when the driver was allegedly talking on his mobile phone. The driver lost control, causing the vehicle to crash violently into the divider. The impact was ...

Patna: In a major move to reduce traffic congestion and curb encroachments, the district administration of Patna has announced a new schedule for fruit and vegetable vendors across the city. Effective 1st December 2025, street vendors will be allowed to sell their goods only between 5 AM to 8 AM and 8 PM to 10 PM in designated areas. Vendors failing to comply with the timings will be subject to fines. Order from Divisional CommissionerActing on directives from Divisional Commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar, Patna DM Tyagarajan S.M. and SSP Kartikey Sharma have issued strict orders and formed nine special teams to clear encroachments in priority areas. This multi-agency campaign will be implemented across six zones of Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC)—Nutan Rajdhani, Patliputra, Kankarba...

Patna: Despite the NDA government in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, being popular for its women-centric policies, hundreds of female professors in colleges and universities across the state have been struggling for the past 10 years to have the Childcare Leave (CCL) policy implemented. Central Government ProvisionThe childcare leave policy, notified in the Central Government Gazette in 2015, provides female government employees, including school teachers, up to 730 days (two years) of leave to care for children under 18 years of age. At the same time, maternity leave was extended to 180 days for female employees. Women can avail both maternity leave and childcare leave for up to two children during their service. UGC Guidelines for Higher EducationThe University Grants Co...