Bihar

Lakhisarai, Bihar: A routine family argument in Khutaha Chetan Tola, under Barhiya police jurisdiction, turned deadly when ITBP jawan Vikas Kumar (alias Nato Kumar), 35, fatally shot his father Uday Shankar Singh before turning the gun on himself. Sources reported that Vikas Kumar had recently returned home on leave. During his stay, a minor argument erupted between him and his wife. Attempting to intervene, his father Uday Shankar Singh approached the couple. In a sudden outburst, Vikas fired three shots at his father, killing him instantly. Witnesses said Vikas also aimed the firearm at his younger brother and wife, who narrowly escaped unharmed. After moving a short distance from the house, Vikas Kumar shot himself, succumbing to his injuries at the scene. Neighbors described Vika...

Arrah, Bhojpur: In a shocking incident in Dhobadi village under Narayanpur police station, Bhojpur district, two young men were critically injured in separate firing incidents while villagers had gathered to hunt a wild boar. The first victim, Ritesh Yadav, sustained a gunshot wound to his left abdomen and was immediately admitted to a private hospital in Arrah for urgent treatment. According to the victim, the attackers intentionally targeted him as he was passing by. The police have launched a detailed investigation into the matter. District Deputy Superintendent of Police, KK Singh, confirmed that Ritesh is under medical care and police are probing the incident thoroughly. The local community was thrown into panic following the firing, and authorities acted swiftly to ensure the inju...

Patna, Bihar** A tragic incident in Bihar’s capital, Patna, has triggered widespread alarm after a structural collapse at the Patliputra Sports Complex (Rainbow Ground) claimed the life of an engineer from Andhra Pradesh. The accident has now been officially termed the "Kankarbagh Gate Collapse Case", and a detailed investigation is underway. Main Gate Collapses, Engineer Killed on the Spot According to officials, the main rear gate of the sports complex suddenly collapsed on Wednesday morning, trapping the engineer under heavy debris. The victim, identified as Sreemurthy, was serving as the site supervisor for ongoing construction work at Rainbow Ground. He hailed from Andhra Pradesh. A security guard on duty immediately alerted senior officials around 6:15 AM, following which...

Sitamarhi: Following Supreme Court directives, the Education Department has issued strict guidelines to prevent stray dogs from entering educational institutions and to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and staff. The department emphasized that any lapse in implementing these measures would be considered contempt of the Supreme Court. Key Guidelines Issued:All schools, colleges, and coaching centers must submit a complete list of institutions to the District Magistrate within two weeks. Institutions are required to: Construct or reinforce boundary walls and securely close main gates. Block all open areas through which dogs could enter. Display notices prohibiting feeding of stray dogs and instructing immediate medical attention from the nearest health center or doctor i...

SITAMARHI: In a shocking tale of love that defies social norms and age barriers, a 35-year-old married woman from Bhavadepur Got village in the Rega police station area of Sitamarhi has eloped for the second time with a 20-year-old local man. The unusual case has now reached the attention of the local police. Trust Betrayed: From Shop to RomanceThe husband, Manir Safi, had left his trusted young villager, Rizwan Ansari, in charge of his traditional bangle and glass shop while he traveled to Ludhiana. Unbeknownst to him, a romance developed between his wife, Savita Khatun, and the young man during his absence. By the time he returned home, the relationship had escalated, and within 10 days, the woman had run away with her lover for the second time. Police Involvement and the Strange T...

Patna:Under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the Bihar government has unveiled an ambitious industrial and technological blueprint aimed at transforming the state into eastern India’s newest defence, manufacturing, and innovation hub. At the heart of this plan is a bold target: Providing employment to 1 crore youth over the next five years (2025–30). The roadmap includes the establishment of a Defence Industrial Corridor, semiconductor manufacturing parks, Global Capability Centres, Mega Tech City, and a FinTech City, paving the way for large-scale industrialisation, self-reliance in defence, and massive job creation. Explosive Manufacturing Units to Be Set Up in Bihar The defence corridor will include state-of-the-art explosive production facilities, manufactu...

Patna, Bihar: After a significant defeat in the 2025 Assembly elections, the RJD has faced another challenge—Rabri Devi has been served a notice to vacate her longtime residence at 10, Circular Road. She has now been allocated a new residence at 39, Harding Road in her capacity as the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council. For the past 20 years, Rabri Devi and her family lived at 10, Circular Road. Initially, both she and Lalu Prasad Yadav were reluctant to move there. It was only after much controversy that Rabri Devi shifted in with her family. Over the years, the residence has witnessed both joyous and difficult moments for the family. Notice to Vacate the Chief Minister’s Residence Following the swearing-in of Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister on 24 November 2005, Rabri...

Bhagalpur, Bihar: The crucial Bhagalpur–Agarpur–Kotwali four-lane road project, aimed at improving connectivity in Bhagalpur city, has hit a roadblock and is now indefinitely delayed. Preparations for widening the road had been underway for some time, but the project was stalled as technical approval (TS) could not be secured, forcing the tender process to be canceled. Tender Process Faces Setback Officials report that the construction agency could not be selected because the project got caught up in re-tendering complexities. Despite long-standing plans to expand the road, the work is now postponed indefinitely. The project’s tender process had been advancing rapidly before the elections but was canceled due to the pending technical clearance. Project Cost and Timeline The fou...

Motihari, Bihar: The ambitious Gorakhpur–Siliguri Expressway promises to transform Bihar’s transport network and regional development. The six-lane greenfield project, spanning approximately 520 kilometers, is estimated to cost ₹32,000 crore and will pass through eight districts of the state, connecting 313 villages across 39 blocks. The expressway will drastically reduce the road distance between Gorakhpur and Siliguri by over 600 kilometers, enhancing intercity travel, trade opportunities, and employment generation. Following the conclusion of recent elections, administrative work on the project has accelerated, including expedited land acquisition processes. Strategic Role in Bihar’s Transport Network Bihar’s Road Construction Minister, Nitin Naveen, expressed gratitude to the ...