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In a show of unwavering loyalty, JD(U) cadres in Patna welcomed former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with unprecedented enthusiasm at the JD(U) office on Sunday. Marking Bhamashah Jayanti, the event...
Gopalganj police in Bihar have solved a two-year-old mystery with the recovery of human skeletal remains from a drain, arresting two men accused of kidnapping and murdering their friend. The case,...
In a vibrant display of cultural pride, a large rally swept through Patna's Marine Drive on Sunday, calling for the construction of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's monumental 'Statue of Governance.'...
In a nod to its storied past, Nalanda University in Bihar will host the first-ever 'Nalanda Development Dialogue (NDD)' starting this Sunday, March 8. Spanning two days, this prestigious...
Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made a significant stop in Rajgir on Saturday, diving deep into preparations for the 2026 Malmas Mela while overseeing key infrastructure projects. Starting at...
BIG BREAK IN PATNA: Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav, has finally secured bail across all pending cases, the Patna MP-MLA Court ruled on Friday. This development clears the path for his...
In a shocking turn, Patna Civil Court received a bomb threat on Thursday morning, derailing the scheduled bail hearing for independent MP Pappu Yadav. The Purnia lawmaker, known for his outspoken...
Corruption got a rude jolt in Bihar's Gaya district when the state Vigilance Bureau trapped and arrested Nagar block's Block Development Officer Rakesh Kumar mid-bribe on Monday. The Rs 50,000 trap...
Drama continues in Bihar politics as firebrand independent MP Pappu Yadav was escorted from PMCH to Beur Jail amid heavy security on Monday. The 31-year-old fraud case that led to his arrest has...
A routine patrol at Bihar's Gaya Railway Station turned into a high-stakes wildlife rescue operation when two men were caught red-handed with a dead Red Sand Boa – a snake valued at crores in illicit...
In a resounding show of support for female-led businesses, Bihar Industries Minister Dilip Jaiswal kicked off the fifth Mahila Pankh Haat in Patna today. The event, organized by Bhumihar Mahila...
In a no-nonsense address to the media in Patna, Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Sinha ramped up his war on land encroachment and bureaucratic graft. On Friday, he laid down the law for land mafias and...
Bihar's political landscape blended seamlessly with spirituality as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar participated in the prestigious pran pratishtha of the 'Biraje Mahadev' Virat Shivling. This monumental...
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is gearing up for an ambitious 'Samriddhi Yatra' in Bihar, a statewide campaign to evaluate the status of development projects firsthand. This initiative underscores the...
Bihar's corridors of power are opening up, thanks to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's no-nonsense directive that compels officials to meet the public without barriers. Tired of hearing stories of denied...
The state of Bihar is witnessing yet another incredible case of infrastructure theft as a 132-foot mobile tower was reportedly stolen in Buxar district. The heist, which targeted a tower located in a...
In a major policy shift, the Bihar administration is set to implement rigorous oversight for the state's vast coaching industry. Beyond administrative permissions, the new regulations emphasize...
In a daring daylight attack, unidentified gunmen murdered a well-known businessman in Muzaffarpur's Bochaha area. Hareram Chaudhary, a respected figure who had been honored by Bihar Chief Minister...
A wave of mourning has swept through the village of Dhanushi Tola in Bihar's Sitamarhi after a severe thunderstorm resulted in a horrific tragedy late at night. As heavy winds and rain lashed the...
A missed call can sometimes change the course of one’s life, and for 19-year-old Mahavir Thakur and 45-year-old Bindu Devi, it did exactly that. The couple, hailing from different districts in Bihar,...
A detailed probe into the fire at Prasad Hospital in Muzaffarpur has uncovered shocking safety violations, leading to the immediate cancellation of its operating license. Authorities found that...
Bihar is set for a massive infrastructure overhaul with the announcement of three new riverfront expressways. The Samrat Chaudhary administration has confirmed that these projects will cover a total...
A major political standoff is unfolding in Patna as the entire Lalu Prasad Yadav family has opted to surrender their state-provided security. This dramatic move comes after the Nitish Kumar-led...
Serious allegations of negligence have surfaced following the deadly fire at a private hospital in Muzaffarpur that killed five patients. Survivors and their families claim that the hospital was...
A heavy police contingent has been stationed at Khan Sir’s coaching center in Patna after it was targeted in a nighttime raid. Assailants fired approximately ten rounds and engaged in widespread...
Patna police have launched an investigation into the alleged suicide of a NEET aspirant from Samastipur. The deceased, identified as Shruti Kumari, was found hanging in her room at a private hostel...
The Madhepura police department has solved the high-profile murder case of farmer Kameshwar Mehta, which took place in the Rampur Dehru village. In a startling turn of events, it was discovered that...
Police in Madhepura have detained Rajo Devi following the death of her mother-in-law, Pramila Devi. The dispute occurred on a Friday morning after the victim intervened to stop the suspect from...
In a narrative that has gripped the state of Bihar, a husband’s dedication to his wife’s career has ended in a bitter legal and emotional battle. Aman Kumar, a photographer from Vaishali, spent over...
The banks of the Ganges in Patna's Barh subdivision witnessed heart-wrenching scenes on Wednesday morning following a fatal boat mishap. Seven individuals lost their lives when a country boat,...
In a modern-day twist to a traditional wedding in Bagaha, Bihar, a digital whistleblower saved a bride from a deceptive marriage. As the families prepared for the final wedding rites, the bride's...
A wave of panic gripped Pipra Panchayat in Bihar's Khagaria district after a mourning gathering turned into a bloody confrontation. The incident occurred in Jamua village when a local youth,...
The Muzaffarpur district administration has launched a crackdown on the Bageshwari Residential School following the emergence of evidence showing staff members brutalizing disabled students. The...
In a major political statement, Senior JD(U) leader and Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Chaudhary declared that the Samrat Chaudhary-led government will not deviate from the path of justice and...
In what is being described as a rare biological anomaly, a four-eyed fish has been caught in a pond in the Pakridayal area of East Champaran, Bihar. The specimen, weighing around four kilos, has...
To prevent speculative land trading and ensure the smooth execution of its 11 new satellite township projects, the Bihar government has imposed a freeze on all land transactions in the designated...
In a tragic turn of events, a decade-long land feud resulted in the brutal killing of three family members in Bihar's Muzaffarpur. Rita Devi and her two infants were strangled to death in their home...
A festive journey turned into a horrific nightmare for a family in Muzaffarpur when armed gunmen targeted them in broad daylight. Sohan Kumar, a resident of Vaishali, was heading to his in-laws'...
A new chapter in Bihar's economic history is being written with the announcement of a ₹25,000 crore infrastructure development plan. This multi-billion dollar initiative focuses on creating a robust...
Following the stabbing of a local resident over a jackfruit theft accusation, tension has escalated in Mathiya village under the Sadar police station area of Gopalganj. The victim, identified as...
The administrative machinery in Bihar has been put on alert following a sensational complaint filed during Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary’s public grievance meeting. Jagdish Mukhiya, an elderly citizen,...
In a shocking manifestation of impulsive behavior, an engineering student in Munger's Jamalpur took his own life after his mother refused to provide him with a small sum of money. The victim, Kumar...
Residents of Pipra Kothi were witnesses to an extraordinary spectacle as a local woman took to a mobile tower to demand justice for her relative. The protest was sparked by the arrest of Ranjeet...
The residents of Begumpur in Patna are reeling from shock after the body of a 10-year-old girl was found abandoned in an alleyway. The young victim had disappeared on Wednesday morning while...
In a major push towards economic self-reliance, the Bihar Transport Department has overhauled its permit system to encourage commercial bike services. Aspiring entrepreneurs can now obtain a...
Hundreds of revenue officials in Bihar have received relief as Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary ordered the cancellation of their suspension orders. The crackdown was originally initiated by the...
Deep-seated political rivalries manifested in a violent confrontation in Vaishali district when a wedding procession was attacked over a controversial DJ track. The dispute ignited when supporters of...
In a brazen and well-coordinated heist, a group of thieves struck the historic Baba Bhadeshwar Nath Temple in Muzaffarpur, making off with several precious religious artifacts and a heavy donation...
The Samastipur police have launched a high-level investigation into the death of a woman in Liloh village after her remains were retrieved from a grave 33 days after her death. The family of the...
A collaborative effort between Bihar and Gujarat police forces led to the arrest of Shekhar Yadav, who is accused of issuing a life threat to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. The operation was...
As part of the new government structure in Bihar, the inclusion of Vijay Kumar Chaudhary as a Deputy Chief Minister brings a wealth of administrative experience and legislative expertise. Chaudhary...
The political landscape in Bihar is buzzing following an intensive police crackdown on JDU MLA Pappu Pandey. The Gopalganj police, acting on specific court orders, launched a series of raids...
In the aftermath of the horrific collision on NH-31 that killed 13 people in Katihar, political tension has surfaced regarding the adequacy of the government's compensation policy. Sunil Yadav, the...
Serious questions are being raised regarding safety protocols at the Patna Metro construction project after a laborer was crushed under a falling slab. The accident occurred at the Bhootnath station...
In a heart-stopping incident at Kaptan Bridge in Purnia, a young woman’s suicide attempt was thwarted by a courageous citizen. The woman, reportedly a resident of Purnia City, jumped into the Saura...
Ten lives were cut short in Katihar after a bus driver’s alleged intoxication led to a massive pile-up on NH-31. The accident, which took place near Datpur Musahari Chowk, involved a bus, a pickup...
Villagers in Bihar's Munger district are abuzz after a cow gave birth to a calf with two heads and four eyes, turning a quiet Sunday into a scene of mass pilgrimage. The unusual creature emerged in...
A viral sensation from Rohtas, Bihar, where village justice took an unprecedented form. A panchayat orchestrated the wedding of a married woman to her lover—her husband’s best friend—in a local...
Bihar's Samriddhi Yatra took an unexpected twist in Munger on Thursday when a viral video exposed a chaotic vegetable loot following Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's departure. The event at Munger's...
The Iran-Israel conflict has claimed an unexpected victim from Bihar's heartland: Devanandan Prasad Singh, a marine engineer from Bhagalpur's Ranibimian village in Kahalgaon. Working as Additional...
Bihar's Vaishali district celebrates a stellar success as Ujjwal Priyank clinches All India Rank 10 in the prestigious UPSC finals. Born in Bidupur Dilawarpur Purvi Tola to engineer-farmer Sanjeev...
Bhagalpur's Camp Jail became the stage for an unforgettable moment of sorrow last week. Locked away for drugs under NDPS charges, brothers Purushottam and Ravi from Mohaddinnagar learned of their...
Vaishali, Bihar witnessed a devastating family disaster on Wednesday when toxic gases in a septic tank claimed four lives and left three fighting for survival. What started as a routine cleaning task...
Harvard University has scripted history by awarding its esteemed Phyllis Thayer Streamline Award to Satyam Mishra, a trailblazing educator from Bihar's Bhagalpur district. This recognition crowns...
Imagine waiting for your train at a bustling Bihar station, only for the information screens to ditch schedules and belt out a raucous Bhojpuri number. That's exactly what happened at Siwan Junction,...
Patna's law enforcement turned up the heat on retired IPS officer Amitabh Das with a late-evening search at his upscale home in Pataliputra Colony. The Friday operation stems from accusations that...
Muzaffarpur, Bihar witnessed a narrow escape from disaster when a tormented husband lay on railway tracks, announcing his suicide via video call to his wife amid taunts over his joblessness. Alert...
Outrage erupted in Vaishali, Bihar, when a Mahadalit family, denied access to the cremation ground, set ablaze the body of their elderly relative smack in the middle of a busy road. The dramatic...
Patna's streets turned into a hotspot for a dramatic police interception Thursday evening. Officers at Digha police station area stopped a suspicious scooter from Gujarat, leading to the recovery of...
Patna witnessed a pulse-pounding drama on Atal Path when an ambulance suddenly caught fire mid-journey, prompting the patient aboard to make a daring jump to save his life. The Saturday evening...
The Darbhanga police have successfully apprehended a prominent religious orator, Shravan Das, who is accused of systematically exploiting a teenage girl over several months. Shravan Das, a disciple...
In Bhagalpur, Bihar, a macaque monkey attacked a tractor driver, resulting in his death. The incident occurred in Athania village, under the Parashurampur Panchayat of Pirpainti block. The monkey has...
A high-profile case has emerged where a sitting Judicial Magistrate, Santosh Kumar Sah, was implicated in a plot to murder his wife. Investigation by the Godda Police SIT led to the arrest of three...
In a significant announcement ahead of the auspicious Chhath Puja festival, the Bihar government has confirmed that beneficiaries will receive two months' worth of payments directly into their bank...
Tragedy struck at the Subdivisional Office in Koderma today with the sudden demise of an official while on duty. Mahesh Kumar, a 45-year-old employee residing in Koderma but originally from...