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East Champaran, Bihar: Raju Tiwari, MLA from Govindganj and state president of the LJP (Ram Vilas), has been appointed as the Whip of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. The appointment, approved by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and formally recognized by the Assembly Speaker, grants Tiwari state minister-level privileges and protocol. The announcement has sparked excitement among party workers across Govindganj and surrounding areas. Rise to Prominence Raju Tiwari, considered a close aide of LJP national president Chirag Paswan, first drew public attention when he demanded a FIR against IAS officer Santosh Verma for making objectionable remarks about Brahmin daughters during a Bihar Assembly session. Tiwari condemned the officer’s statement as offensive and unacceptable, asserting that su...

Patna: Despite the winter chill and ongoing cold wave, Bihar welcomed the New Year 2026 with vibrant celebrations across the state. The festive mood, which began on 31 December, continued on Thursday, with citizens and tourists alike embracing the start of the year with enthusiasm. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and several other political leaders extended their New Year greetings to the public. Sunshine Adds to the Cheer in Patna In Patna, intermittent sunshine on Thursday brought extra cheer to residents venturing outdoors. City parks, gardens, and tourist spots saw a significant surge of visitors eager to celebrate the new year. Tourist Spots and Zoos Overflow with Visitors The Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, often considered the ‘heart’ of Patna, witnessed heavy footfall, with ...

Gaya, Bihar: In a shocking turn of events, the high-profile gold robbery on the Howrah-Jodhpur Express, which occurred on 21 November, has sent ripples through the Bihar Police department. The heist, involving gold worth ₹1.44 crore, has led to the arrest of Gaya GRP station head (SHO) Rajesh Kumar Singh and the suspension of four policemen implicated in the case. The Heist Under the Guise of InvestigationAccording to police sources, the incident involved the ambushing of courier worker Dhananjay Shashwat, who was transporting approximately one kilogram of gold from Kolkata to Kanpur. The accused, including four GRP personnel and two civilians, allegedly snatched three gold biscuits from him while the train was in motion. The victim was beaten and forced off the train, after which the c...

Patna: The wealth details of Bihar’s Health Minister Mangal Pandey have come to light, sparking political discussions across the state. Official documents reveal that the minister holds over ₹1 crore in bank accounts, alongside residential properties in Patna and Delhi, gold, silver, vehicles, and stakes in a private company. Declared AssetsAccording to the disclosure, Pandey’s total movable assets are valued at ₹1,32,16,075. These include a rifle worth ₹52,000, 240 grams of gold, a Tata Safari vehicle, and cash amounting to ₹59,000. Bank Balances Total Over ₹1.5 CroreMinister Pandey’s bank holdings are substantial. His State Bank of India (Patna) account contains ₹1,01,66,660, while his Punjab National Bank (R.K. Avenue branch) account holds ₹18,83,415.18. These figures have intensi...