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Arrah (Bhojpur): In a major breakthrough under the ongoing anti-liquor drive ordered by District Magistrate Tanay Sultanian, the Excise Department seized 489.120 litres of illegal foreign liquor worth nearly ₹6 lakh from a Bolero pickup van near the Koilwar overbridge. The liquor was being smuggled from Uttar Pradesh into Bihar. Smugglers’ New Trick Startles Officers Despite Bihar's strict prohibition laws, liquor smugglers continue to innovate. This time, officials were stunned to discover a hidden underground chamber ingeniously crafted beneath the cargo bed of a pickup van. The Excise Department received secret information that a large consignment of foreign liquor was heading from Uttar Pradesh towards Arrah. Acting on the tip-off, Assistant Commissioner Excise Rajneesh formed...

Sitamarhi: The Sitamarhi district administration has intensified its crackdown on illegal clinics and nursing homes. Under the direction of District Magistrate Richa Pandey, a fresh round of inspections on Wednesday evening led to the sealing of two more unauthorized clinics operating in the city. One of the clinics was sealed after officials rescued a patient who had just undergone an operation. The patient was immediately shifted to Sadar Hospital. The second clinic was shut down following allegations that a woman had died during surgery conducted there. Sitamarhi No Longer a Safe Haven for Illegal Clinics Sitamarhi, once considered a “safe hub” for unauthorized medical setups, is witnessing unprecedented administrative action. Continuous raids have sparked fear among illegal op...

Patna: The political landscape of Bihar appears to be revisiting its past as a new figure—labelled ‘S3’—enters the Lalu Prasad Yadav family’s inner circle, triggering fresh controversy and internal discord. For decades, Lalu Prasad witnessed both meteoric rise and steep decline in politics, with his brothers-in-law Sadhu Yadav and Subhash Yadav—popularly known as S1 and S2—often accused of influencing and damaging the family’s political fortunes.Now, history seems to be repeating itself. S3: The New Power Centre Around Tejashwi Yadav With former Haryana leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Yadav becoming a key advisor to Tejashwi Yadav, he is being widely referred to as ‘S3’. Tejashwi, chosen as Lalu’s political heir in 2015, has long been the family's rising face. His elevation over eld...

Kishanganj, Bihar: Mild earthquake tremors were felt in Bihar’s Kishanganj district on Thursday morning, triggering panic among residents. As the ground shook, people rushed out of their homes and gathered in open spaces for safety. The district, which lies close to the Nepal border—an active seismic zone—often experiences such tremors. Authorities said they are awaiting reports from other adjoining areas to assess the full extent of the impact. No casualties or major damage have been reported so far. Local administration is monitoring the situation closely. Further updates are awaited.