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Buxar, Bihar – A significant development has taken place in the judicial landscape of Buxar district. Just 48 hours after the appointment of District Magistrate (DM) Sahila Heer, the Patna High Court has appointed Kajal Jhamb as the new Principal District Judge of Buxar. This appointment is historic as it marks the first time in nearly 25 years that a woman has been entrusted with this position in the district. The last female officer to hold this role was Justice Rekha Kumari in 2000, who later became a judge of the Patna High Court. A Historic Step for Women in LeadershipWith this change, both the administrative and judicial leadership of Buxar are now in the hands of young women officers—DM Sahila Heer (IAS) and Principal District Judge Kajal Jhamb. Legal experts believe that this sh...

Patna’s Anandpuri drainage channel is undergoing a major transformation as work on reconstructing the nala and building its retaining walls has begun. Once the structural base is ready, slabs will be placed over the drain, paving the way for a four-lane road to be constructed on top of it. Construction Begins from Baba Chowk The reconstruction work has started from Baba Chowk in the Patel Nagar area. According to officials, the current phase focuses on preparing the base for the new walls, which will support the slab-covered nala.The project is being executed by the Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO) and aims to strengthen Patna’s key drainage system while easing traffic and improving living conditions. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had laid the foundation ston...

Amid ongoing controversies over government bungalow allocations in Bihar, celebrated folk singer and BJP MLA Maithili Thakur has been allotted a new official residence in the state capital, Patna. Her name appeared in the latest list released by the Assembly Secretariat, sparking excitement among her supporters. Expresses Joy on Social Media After receiving the allotment, the Darbhanga Alinagar MLA shared a picture of her new residence on social media, writing: “The journey begins… Har Har Mahadev.”She described the new house as a fresh beginning and a reminder of her responsibilities as a public representative. Already a household name due to her music, Maithili Thakur’s popularity has grown further since her entry into active politics. Her accommodation in Patna is expected to m...

A terrifying incident aboard the Jaynagar–Manihari (15284) Janki Express on Wednesday has raised serious questions about passenger safety on Indian Railways. A woman travelling alone in a reserved sleeper coach was forced to lock herself inside the train’s toilet after 30 to 40 men allegedly barged into the compartment without valid sleeper tickets. Journey Turns Into Nightmare According to officials, the woman had boarded the train with a valid reservation and was seated on her designated berth. The situation worsened when the train halted at Katihar Junction, under the Northeast Frontier Railway zone. At this point, a large group of men reportedly forced themselves into the reserved sleeper coach, despite not having appropriate tickets. Feeling unsafe and threatened, the woman i...