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Patna: The mysterious death of a young girl preparing for the NEET examination in a private hostel in Patna has triggered widespread outrage across Bihar. Candle marches and public protests are being held, demanding justice for the deceased student. In response to the growing pressure, the Bihar government has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the case, claiming that the decision was taken to ensure a fair, transparent, and impartial investigation. However, the move has also sparked a fresh debate, as the victim’s family reportedly opposed a CBI inquiry and instead demanded a judicial investigation. This has raised serious questions about the credibility and effectiveness of CBI investigations in Bihar, especially given the agency’s track record in severa...

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday directed officials of the Tourism Department, Patna District Administration, and the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) to make complete arrangements for conducting Ganga Aarti at the Digha Pati Pul Ghat, located on the western bank of the Ganga River. The Chief Minister issued the instructions during his inspection visit to the ghat near the JP Setu (Jai Prakash Setu), shortly after the Assembly proceedings were adjourned. Nitish Kumar emphasized that, like the popular Ganga Aarti held at Gandhi Ghat, a similar spiritual and cultural event should be started at Digha to enhance tourism and provide visitors with a meaningful experience. Digha Pati Pul Ghat Being Developed as a Tourist Destination The Digha Pati Pul Ghat has bee...

Sitamarhi: In a rare and unusual wedding that has now become the talk of the town, a young couple in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district got married without any traditional arrangements—no band, no music, no priest, and no chanting of mantras. The marriage was completed within minutes, with only the ritual of applying sindoor (vermilion), making it one of the most unique weddings witnessed in the region. The video of the wedding has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention and sparking discussions across Bihar. Love Story Ends in Sudden Wedding The incident took place in Sahargama village under the Parihar police station area of Sitamarhi district. According to local sources, the couple had been in a relationship for nearly one to one-and-a-half years, but due to fear of so...

Nalanda: In an era when disputes over land, farming, and social conflicts are common in rural Bihar, a small village in Nalanda district has emerged as a shining example of discipline, unity, and self-governance. The village, Dhakaniya, located under Gangaura Panchayat of Chandi block, has maintained a unique tradition for nearly six decades—no goat rearing and no liquor consumption. What makes this village even more special is that it adopted these strict rules long before Bihar implemented its state-wide prohibition law. Today, Dhakaniya is being widely discussed as a model of social harmony and self-control. A 60-Year Ban on Goat Rearing Unlike most villages where goats are a common part of household livestock, Dhakaniya has not allowed goat rearing in any home for the last 50 ...

Nawada: In a major crackdown on examination malpractice during the ongoing Intermediate Annual Examination 2026 in Bihar’s Nawada district, authorities detained two impersonators (commonly referred to as ‘Munna Bhai’) and expelled 11 students for indulging in unfair means. The incident has once again raised serious concerns over cheating rackets operating during board examinations, despite strict monitoring and surveillance measures. Impostor Caught Red-Handed at Girls’ Inter School Centre One of the most shocking cases came to light on Thursday at the Project Munakka Phoolchand Sahu Kanya Inter Vidyalaya examination centre, where an impersonator was caught attempting to appear in the exam on behalf of another candidate. The accused was identified as Nitish Kumar, son of Nawab ...

Patna: The Bihar Assembly witnessed an unusual political storm on the third day of the Budget Session as the state’s Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Minister Sanjay Kumar Singh found himself cornered—not by the opposition, but by legislators from his own political camp. The debate erupted during the Question Hour when LJP (Ram Vilas) MLA Murari Gautam openly challenged the minister’s response regarding the implementation of the Nal-Jal (tap water) scheme, accusing officials of misleading the government and presenting false reports. Murari Gautam Claims Nal-Jal Scheme “Incomplete and Non-Functional” Raising serious concerns in the House, MLA Murari Gautam alleged that the Nal-Jal scheme remains disrupted across several parts of Rohtas district, contradicting the governm...

Patna/Chennai: With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections expected later this year, actor-turned-politician and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan has launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India, raising serious concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of voter lists. Speaking during the discussion on the President Droupadi Murmu’s address in Parliament, Haasan warned that the SIR exercise could become a major threat to democratic rights if not handled transparently and fairly. He alleged that the process is turning the right to vote into a matter of suspicion and unnecessary scrutiny. “Voting Right is Being Put Under Investigation” Kamal Haasan expressed deep concern that instead of ensuring maximum voter participation, the Election Commi...