Patna, May 9 (IANS) A serious incident has emerged from Muzaffarpur involving alleged death threats to BJP MLA Ranjan Kumar. The legislator has submitted a written complaint to the Mithanpura Police Station, seeking registration of an FIR and strict legal action.According to Ranjan Kumar, misleading and defamatory posts were being circulated on social media to damage his image.He alleged that when he objected to these posts, he received threats of being killed with an AK-47 rifle.In …
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New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan has set up a special expert task force to look into the damage caused to the litchi crop in Bihar and come up with a report on the remedial measures to help farmers within a week, according to an official statement issued on Friday.Farmers informed the minister about the extensive damage being caused to litchi crops due to the litchi stink bug at an interaction programme organised at the Central I…
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 1 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against cybercrime, the Cyber Police Station in Muzaffarpur has dismantled an organised gang involved in defrauding victims through the so-called “digital arrest” scam.The action was initiated following a written complaint by a senior citizen who was cheated of Rs 17 lakh through intimidation and psychological pressure.The victim, Bhola Prasad Mahto (73), a resident of Mushahari, reported that from April 5, 2026, he received multiple video calls fr…
Patna, May 1 (IANS) For the past several days, intense heatwave conditions have made life extremely difficult across Bihar, with temperatures soaring above 40 degree Celsius in multiple districts and hot winds relentlessly sweeping through the region. However, a sudden change in weather has brought much-needed relief, as cooler conditions now prevail in many parts of the state.According to the Meteorological Centre, this shift is driven by the onset of pre-monsoon activity.Moisture-laden winds f…
Patna, April 22 (IANS) The Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, on Wednesday approved 22 major proposals during a meeting held in Patna, covering key sectors including urban planning, law and order, and infrastructure development.Both Deputy Chief Ministers — Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav — were present at the Cabinet meeting, which reviewed multiple policy and administrative matters concerning the state.This was the second Cabinet meeting since the form…
Patna, April 20 (IANS) Amid rising temperatures and humid conditions across Bihar, the District Magistrate of Patna, Tyagarajan SM, has issued an order directing all government and private schools, as well as Anganwadi centres, to reschedule academic timings for young students. Citing concerns over children’s health and safety, the District Magistrate stated that the prevailing heat conditions pose a serious risk to life.Exercising powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraks…
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 17 (IANS) In a significant move towards tightening prison security and advancing jail reforms, the Bihar administration launched a series of statewide surprise raids across multiple correctional facilities immediately after Samrat Choudhary assumed office as Chief Minister.Conducted early on Friday morning, the coordinated operations involved joint teams of police and civil administration officials.Every ward, barrack, and inmate’s personal belongings were thoroughly searched, trigg…
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…