Tuesday, July 7

Bihar

NDA Sweeps Sitamarhi Again: Will Amit Shah Fulfil His Promise of Making Pintu a ‘Big Leader’
Bihar, Politics, State

NDA Sweeps Sitamarhi Again: Will Amit Shah Fulfil His Promise of Making Pintu a ‘Big Leader’

The NDA alliance has once again delivered a spectacular performance in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district, securing all eight assembly seats in the 2025 elections—replicating its historic clean sweep from 2010. However, despite this emphatic victory, local residents are deeply disappointed as the district has not received a single ministerial berth in the new government. NDA Retains All Eight Seats—Shift in Party Balance In 2010, both BJP and JD(U) had won four seats each. In 2025, though the NDA has repeated the clean sweep, the distribution changed: 1 seat went to Upendra Kushwaha’s RLM 1 seat to Chirag Paswan’s LJPR JD(U) fell from four to two seats BJP successfully retained its four seats Despite internal reshuffling, the overall dominance of the NDA remains intact. T...
Rohtas Police Rescue 17 Girls in Major Raid, Three Arrested
Bihar, State

Rohtas Police Rescue 17 Girls in Major Raid, Three Arrested

Rohtas, Bihar: In a significant operation in Rohtas district, Bihar Police conducted a raid at the notorious red-light area of Bardiha village, Nasriganj, rescuing 17 girls and arresting three accused. Operation Uncovers Dark SecretsThe raid, conducted on Wednesday, was based on a tip-off regarding minor girls being trafficked from other states for orchestral dance performances and other immoral activities. ASP Sanket Kumar, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Bikramganj, confirmed the rescue operation and stated that the girls were initially examined and sent to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for detailed investigation. They will subsequently be placed in the Mohnia Child Correction Home for safety and rehabilitation. Accused Named and Confessions MadeThree local residents—Mamta ...
Patna Metro Brings Good News: Malahi Pakdi Route to Commence Soon
Bihar, State

Patna Metro Brings Good News: Malahi Pakdi Route to Commence Soon

Patna, Bihar: Patna Metro is set to extend its services to Malahi Pakdi, offering a much-needed relief for commuters battling the city’s long traffic jams. Work on other metro routes is also progressing rapidly, ensuring faster completion of the overall project. Priority Corridor Nearing CompletionThe priority corridor of the Patna Metro Rail project has entered its final stages. Three stations—Bhootnath, Zero Mile, and Patliputra ISBT—are already fully operational, while civil works on the remaining sections are moving swiftly. During a high-level review meeting, Abhay Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Urban Development and Housing Department (UDHD) and Managing Director of Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited (PMRCL), stated, “The project is progressing efficiently, and metro services ...
Bihar Farmers to Receive Compensation for Crop Losses Caused by Cyclone Montha, Announces New Agriculture Minister
Bihar, State

Bihar Farmers to Receive Compensation for Crop Losses Caused by Cyclone Montha, Announces New Agriculture Minister

Patna, Bihar: Farmers in Bihar who suffered crop damage due to the Cyclone Montha and untimely rains in October are set to receive government compensation. The announcement comes as a major relief for the affected farmers. Agriculture Minister Ramkripal Yadav Announces ReliefOn Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Ramkripal Yadav stated that farmers in 12 districts whose farmland was damaged by heavy rainfall, floods, or the Montha cyclone will receive agricultural input subsidies based on the type and quality of their land. These subsidies will be provided at three different rates according to the extent of damage. According to a government release, crop damage surveys and assessments have been completed in 39 blocks and 397 panchayats across the affected districts. Minister Yadav confir...
Patna Murder Mystery: Who Ordered Asharfi Rai’s Killing? Investigation Hits Dead End Amid Land Dispute
Bihar, State

Patna Murder Mystery: Who Ordered Asharfi Rai’s Killing? Investigation Hits Dead End Amid Land Dispute

Patna, Bihar: Even after 48 hours of investigation, Patna police have been unable to identify the mastermind behind the murder of property dealer Asharfi Rai (55). The case has taken a dramatic turn as the crowd at the scene killed the two assailants on the spot, leaving police without key leads. The Shooting IncidentThe incident occurred near Gardanibag, where Asharfi Rai was shot multiple times by two attackers. Minutes after the attack, local residents and Rai’s family members caught the fleeing gunmen, later identified as Praveen alias Rohan Kumar (37) of Kumhar Toli, Kankarbagh, and Vijay Kumar (37) of Yarpur. Both were beaten to death by the crowd immediately. Police recovered a pistol, a revolver, and five live cartridges from the scene. Arrest of Asharfi’s SonIn a dramatic tw...
Bihar: Bank Branch Manager Found Dead by Suicide in Saharsa; Family Dispute Raises Questions
Bihar, State

Bihar: Bank Branch Manager Found Dead by Suicide in Saharsa; Family Dispute Raises Questions

Saharsa, Bihar: In a shocking incident, Rakesh Roshan (45), branch manager of IDBI Bank, was found dead at his residence in New Colony, Saharsa, having allegedly committed suicide. The discovery came when family members arrived and found the door locked, prompting them to alert authorities. Rakesh, who was home alone as his wife and children were attending a wedding in Godda, Jharkhand, was found hanging from a ceiling fan with his face covered. Reports indicate that he had been dead for 12–18 hours before being discovered. A suicide note recovered from his room reportedly cited pressures from work and family. Personal BackgroundRakesh had married Pooja, a resident of Dhamdaha in Purnia district, in a love marriage. Pooja had previously been married to Santosh Thakur of Katihar, who ...
Bihar: ITBP Personnel Kills Father in Domestic Dispute, Then Commits Suicide
Bihar, State

Bihar: ITBP Personnel Kills Father in Domestic Dispute, Then Commits Suicide

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...
Bihar: Armed Attack on Villagers During Wild Boar Hunt, Two Youths Seriously Injured
Bihar, State

Bihar: Armed Attack on Villagers During Wild Boar Hunt, Two Youths Seriously Injured

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...
Shocking Horror in Samastipur: Newborn Babies Burned on Garbage Dump, CCTV Captures the Monster Behind the Crime
Bihar, crime, State

Shocking Horror in Samastipur: Newborn Babies Burned on Garbage Dump, CCTV Captures the Monster Behind the Crime

Samastipur, Bihar:A spine-chilling incident from Shahpur Patoree in Samastipur district has shaken the entire region. Two newborn babies were found dead in a partially burnt state on a roadside garbage heap. CCTV footage has revealed the horrifying act carried out by an unidentified man, leaving the community stunned and enraged. CCTV Shows the Brutality Authorities examined nearby CCTV cameras, and what emerged was deeply disturbing. The footage shows a man approaching the garbage pile where the newborns had been discarded. He then uses a lighter to set the infants on fire. Though the flames extinguished quickly due to cold and dew, the act was enough to kill the helpless babies. Residents say the harsh cold weather had already put the infants’ lives in danger, but the deliberate...
Engineer From Andhra Pradesh Crushed to Death as Main Gate Collapses at Patna Sports Complex; ‘Gate Collapse Case’ Under Investigation
Bihar, State

Engineer From Andhra Pradesh Crushed to Death as Main Gate Collapses at Patna Sports Complex; ‘Gate Collapse Case’ Under Investigation

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...