Bihar

Patna: The district administration of Bihar’s capital is taking major steps to ease traffic congestion around Patna Junction, one of the city’s busiest hubs. A new traffic management plan has been prepared in collaboration with the traffic police, aimed at ensuring smooth movement of vehicles and reducing chronic jams in the area. The plan came into effect on 1st December 2025. New Traffic MeasuresUnder the new system, all public and commercial vehicles—including auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, and taxis—are completely banned from entering the station premises. Only private vehicles will be allowed access to the station building and platforms. Vehicles approaching Patna Junction from Kankarbagh will now use the Chirayataand Flyover, proceed via GPO Chowk and R-Block Chowk, and drop or p...

Patna: The legal troubles of former RJD MLA Ritlal Yadav appear to be deepening. Patna Police have submitted a detailed investigation report to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), paving the way for a possible case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against the ex-MLA. Sources say the police report alleges that Ritlal Yadav ran an organized criminal syndicate, earning crores of rupees through extortion and illegal land grabs. Findings of the Police Investigation The investigation, conducted by Khagaul Police Station and a Special Investigation Team (SIT), reportedly established that Yadav and his associates forcibly occupied government land, constructed illegal structures, and extorted money from builders and landowners in the Danapur Assembly area. Key findings ...

Darbhanga: A remarkable act of compassion has emerged from Majhaulia village in Darbhanga, Bihar, where villagers rescued two cats that had been trapped inside a locked house for three months. Not only did the locals provide food and water daily, but they also eventually freed the animals with the homeowner’s consent. The house belonged to Saroj Jha, who locked it before Durga Puja and left for Kolkata. Trapped inside, the first cat survived thanks to the villagers, who slid biscuits and water through the window and grill every morning and evening for three months. Second Cat Triggers Urgent Rescue The situation escalated when a second cat entered the house one night, and their cries drew the attention of the entire village. Concerned for the animals’ well-being, the villagers con...

Patna: Tensions inside the Mahagathbandhan have intensified after the humiliating defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections. The alliance—once projected as a strong opposition bloc—now appears to be under tremendous strain, with Congress leaders openly expressing dissatisfaction. Amid rising resentment, the Congress has called an important meeting today (December 1) at the historic Sadaqat Ashram in Patna. This is the party’s first major gathering in the state capital after the election results. The meeting aims to review the defeat, evaluate the functioning of the alliance, and decide the Congress party’s future strategy in Bihar. What makes the situation more alarming is the growing internal rift—evident from the fact that during the recent Mahagathbandhan legislators’ meeting, only 2 ou...

Patna: The Bihar Legislative Assembly is set to enter a new era of digitization and transparency as its 18th session begins today in a fully paperless format. Every MLA’s seat is now equipped with a tablet, and the entire functioning of the House will run through the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) platform. This marks a historic transformation in the state’s legislative operations—introducing new microphones, larger television display panels, high-speed Wi-Fi, and modern digital headsets to enhance efficiency and accuracy inside the House. NeVA Platform to Power Entire House Proceedings Under the e-Vidhan project, all processes—from raising questions to receiving government responses—will now take place digitally. MLA tablets and mobile devices will run the NeVA App, availab...