Bihar

Lakhisarai, 29 November 2025: Following his resounding victory from the Lakhisarai constituency and subsequent reinstatement as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Vijay Kumar Sinha visited his home region of Barhiya and Lakhisarai to thank his supporters. During his visit, rumors circulated that gunfire had been discharged in his honor. However, a closer look at the footage and local practices reveals the truth. Massive Welcome in HometownOn his gratitude tour, Sinha was greeted enthusiastically by supporters. A large rally of cars and motorcycles accompanied him as he entered Lakhisarai. Later, he visited the renowned Maa Bala Tripur Sundari Jagdamba Temple in Barhiya for prayers, expressing his vision to develop Barhiya into a spiritual hub. He also reaffirmed the government’s stance on ...

Patna: With the NDA’s victory in Bihar, political maneuvering is already underway as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar considers expanding JDU’s strength in the Assembly. Following the recent elections, BJP and JDU won 89 and 85 seats respectively. Now, all eyes are on Nitish as six JDU ministerial positions remain vacant, sparking speculation about potential defections from smaller parties. Targeting Smaller Parties for ‘Manpower Boost’Sources indicate that the JDU leadership is eyeing legislators from AIMIM, BSP, IIP, and even Congress to increase their numbers. In 2020, AIMIM’s five legislators largely defected to RJD during government formation. This time, with NDA in power, there are speculations that Nitish Kumar’s team is in talks with AIMIM MLAs to bring them over to JDU, potentially ...

Patna: Bihar is set to witness a historic transformation in its legislative process as the 18th Assembly session, starting December 1, will be fully digital. Under the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) initiative, the Bihar Legislative Assembly will operate paperlessly, enabling MLAs to submit questions and supplementary queries via tablets, significantly reducing paper usage. Digital Assembly: How It Will Work Tablet-Based Questions: Each new MLA has been provided a tablet at their seat to type and submit questions and supplementary queries directly to the Assembly system. Paper Reduction: This shift will streamline proceedings and eliminate the need for bulky paper files, contributing to environmental conservation. Transparency: All legislative activities—including introd...

Patna: The redevelopment of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), Bihar’s largest government hospital, is moving rapidly, with state-of-the-art facilities being added across the campus. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar recently inspected the ambitious project and issued key directives to expedite the work. Air Ambulance Facility on the RooftopA major highlight of the project is the helipad being constructed on the roof of the new Emergency Unit, enabling direct landing of air ambulances. During his inspection, CM Nitish Kumar instructed officials to raise the walls around the helipad to ensure complete safety during operations. Focus on Quality and Emergency ServicesThe Chief Minister thoroughly reviewed construction quality, medical facilities, and safety standards. He emphasized ti...