Kumar activated 71 new projects worth Rs 470 crore via remote foundation laying, inaugurated 74 schemes at Rs 273 crore, and initiated 43 more valued at Rs 84 crore. This multi-pronged approach addresses longstanding needs in connectivity, education, and rural economies.

A key highlight was his tour of the Sarairanjan engineering campus, where classroom interactions revealed his focus on youth skilling. He advised students to master emerging tech for career success, blending paternal guidance with policy vision.

The language lab impressed with its international curriculum, drawing CM’s applause for equipping Bihar’s youth with global communication skills. Stalls showcasing Jivika products stole the show; Kumar not only admired the handmade goods but disbursed Rs 437 crore in aid to over 23,000 self-help group women, calling them ‘pillars of progress’.

Conversations with pension scheme recipients highlighted social security commitments, while the Borlaug Institute demo on multi-cropping and agri-innovations sparked directives for market linkages for small producers. ‘Connect local talent to broader markets,’ he ordered, eyeing economic self-reliance.

On-ground checks at Hakimabad’s bridge and bypass projects prompted firm instructions for timely completion. Attendees included heavyweights like Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary and ministers, underscoring the event’s stature.

Samastipur’s tryst with development under Nitish Kumar paints a picture of holistic advancement, where education meets enterprise, and government resolve fuels grassroots transformation.

According to initial reports, chaos erupted in the Sitanpur village of Ujiarpur police station area on Thursday afternoon. The victim, identified as Vikram Giri, was targeted by assailants who fired multiple shots. The attack, which involved a series of bullets fired over several minutes, created a sense of terror in the vicinity. The deceased was a resident of Madhopur village.

Motorcycle-borne assailants ambushed Vikram near his home. The attackers encircled Vikram before opening fire. Once they confirmed his death, they escaped the scene.

Vikram was reportedly involved in criminal activities. He had been released on bail from jail in connection to a murder case. He was also identified as a key suspect in the high-profile killing of furniture businessman Nepali Chaudhary. Vikram had a long history of involvement in criminal cases.

Upon receiving the information, police from Dalsinghsarai and Ujiarpur police stations rushed to the spot. The police sent Vikram’s body for a post-mortem examination and are actively pursuing the criminals. They are also reviewing the victim’s past criminal records and examining CCTV footage from the surrounding area. Police are investigating all aspects of the case.

Authorities acted swiftly, arresting the woman and her lover. The incident occurred in the Lagunia Raghukant area. The victim, Sonu Kumar, a 30-year-old auto driver, lived with his wife, Smita, and their two children.

Sonu worked tirelessly to provide for his family, unaware of his wife’s clandestine activities. Smita had hired a tutor, Hariom Kumar, for her children. Their relationship soon turned into an affair. One day, Sonu caught them in a compromising situation, leading to heated arguments between the couple.

Sonu’s father, Tuntun Jha, reported that Sonu returned home late one Friday night. The next morning, Sonu was found dead. Following Tuntun’s complaint, Smita was arrested. Investigations revealed that the couple had a history of conflict, including a prior intervention by a local panchayat where a bond was signed.