Patna, May 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has scripted a historic victory in West Bengal, winning 206 seats, will be forming the government in the state for the first time. The incumbent All India Trinamool Congress was reduced to 81 seats. Reacting sharply to the outcome, Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, questioned the credibility of the electoral process and alleged irregularities.He claimed that the BJP’s victory was the result of a conspirac…
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Patna, May 6 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday announced a major infrastructure initiative for the state, revealing that a tender has been issued for the redevelopment of Raxaul Airport.Sharing the update on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said the tender pertains to engineering consultancy services for the development of key airside infrastructure, including the runway, apron and taxiway.He also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for support …
Patna, May 4 (IANS) Political tensions have escalated in Bihar following the collapse of a portion of the Vikramshila Bridge in Bhagalpur, with Opposition leaders launching sharp attacks on the ruling NDA government and making allegations of corruption.Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, took to social media platform X to criticise the government, alleging large-scale corruption in the construction and maintenance of the bridge.Sharing images of the damaged structure,…
Patna, May 4 (IANS) Following the damage to Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur, the Bihar government has moved swiftly, initiating administrative action and seeking central assistance to fast-track repairs.The state’s Road Construction Department has suspended an Executive Engineer on charges of negligence.Given the seriousness of the situation, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary held discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and senior military leadership.The government is now preparing to seek…
Patna, April 29 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday expressed grief over the killing of Executive Officer Krishna Bhushan Kumar in a firing incident at Sultanganj Nagar Parishad in Bhagalpur district.In a post on X, the Chief Minister termed the incident “extremely tragic” and paid tribute to the officer’s dedication and courage. He stated that Krishna Bhushan had shown unparalleled commitment to duty and made the supreme sacrifice while serving the public.The Chief M…
Patna, April 29 (IANS) A sensational murder in Bhagalpur has triggered outrage across Bihar after Executive Officer (EO) Krishna Bhushan Kumar was shot dead in broad daylight inside his office at the Sultanganj Nagar Parishad on Tuesday. The incident has left the victim’s family devastated. Krishna Bhushan, a resident of Madhubani and son of the late Ramchandra Sah, is survived by his wife, children, and relatives, who are inconsolable.His elder brother, Ajay Kumar, while demanding justi…
Patna, April 28 (IANS) In a shocking incident in Bihar’s Sultanganj, armed criminals stormed the office of the Sultan Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) in broad daylight on Tuesday, killing a senior official and leaving another critically injured. The SHO of the Sultanganj police station confirmed the incident.“The deceased has been identified as Krishna Bhushan, the Executive Officer (EO), who died on the spot following the indiscriminate firing. The Municipal Council Chairman, Rajkuma…
Patna, April 17 (IANS) In a significant push against corruption, Bihar’s Vigilance Investigation Bureau has intensified its crackdown, leading to the surrender of 13 absconding accused in various corruption cases across the state, an official said on Friday. These individuals had been evading judicial proceedings for a prolonged period, prompting courts to issue warrants for their arrest.Under sustained legal pressure and enforcement measures, all 13 accused surrendered before their resp…
Patna, April 10 (IANS) In a major crackdown on land mafias, Bhagalpur police carried out an operation against the organised land-grabbing gang, and arrested eight active members from the Anand Marg area, an official said on Friday. The operation was conducted under the directives of Bhagalpur SSP Pramod Kumar Yadav, sending shockwaves among criminal elements in the district.According to SP Pramod Kumar Yadav, on April 9, 2026, police received a confidential tip-off about an attempt to forc…
Patna, April 10 (IANS) Panic gripped Patna on Friday after a bomb threat was reported at the Bihar Assembly premises, prompting immediate action from security agencies. Upon receiving the threatening email, the entire Assembly complex was placed on high alert.Teams from the Bomb Disposal Squad and Dog Squad were swiftly deployed to the spot, while the premises were evacuated as a precautionary measure.A comprehensive search operation is currently underway across the complex.Officials from the Bi…