Patna, March 26 (IANS) In a major administrative crackdown in Muzaffarpur, SSP Kanthesh Kumar Mishra has suspended the entire police raiding team involved in the controversial Gaighat incident, including then SHO Raja Singh. The action follows an inquiry report submitted by Rural SP Rajesh Kumar, which identified serious lapses in the conduct of the raid carried out on the night of March 17–18, 2026, in Chorniya village, under the Gaighat police station area.According to the findings, th…
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Patna, March 26 (IANS) A major political storm has erupted in Muzaffarpur after serious allegations were made by Tejashwi Yadav regarding the killing of a local resident during a police operation. While uploading a post on social media X on Thursday, Tejashwi Yadav claimed that in the Gaighat police station area, a Sub-Inspector—allegedly under the influence of alcohol—entered the house of farmer Jagatveer Rai and shot him dead.Terming the incident as the height of anarchy, he accused …
Patna, March 25 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, visited Gaighat in Muzaffarpur on Wednesday to meet the family of Jagatveer Rai, the elderly man who was killed during a police raid. After expressing condolences, he launched a sharp attack on the Nitish Kumar government and local administration.Without naming anyone directly, Tejashwi alleged that the accused Sub-Inspector is being shielded by a prominent Janata Dal (United) leader, whom he described as some…
Patna, March 24 (IANS) A police raid in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur exposed an illegal liquor party, leading to the arrest of a bakery owner and a chowkidar attached to the Saraiya Police Station, said officials on Tuesday, adding that three women, who had been confined in a room, were freed.Confirming the development, Garima Saraiya, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), stated that the raid was conducted around 11.30 p.m. on Monday following a tip-off regarding an orchestra event being organised a…
Patna, March 23 (IANS) The sacred festival of Chaiti Chhath has entered its second day, marked by the observance of the Kharna Puja, after which devotees begin a rigorous 36-hour Nirjala (waterless) fast. On this occasion, devotees prepared Prasad comprising roti and kheer made from milk and jaggery, which was first offered to Surya Dev and then distributed among family members and visitors.After partaking of the Prasad, devotees commenced their strict fast, praying for happiness, prosperi…
Patna, March 21 (IANS) A sudden change in weather has disrupted normal life across Bihar, with storms, heavy rainfall, hail, and lightning continuing from Friday into Saturday. The severe conditions have caused widespread damage across multiple districts, claiming six lives and leaving at least ten others injured due to lightning strikes.Rainfall has been reported in several districts, including Patna, Bagaha, Bettiah, Banka, Gopalganj, Raxaul, and Khagaria.In Patna, heavy showers were accompani…
Patna, March 20 (IANS) The weather pattern in Bihar has taken a sudden turn, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a ‘Red Alert’ for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across 16 districts of the state. According to the IMD, severe weather activity, including intense thunderstorms, lightning strikes, heavy rainfall, and strong winds with gusts of 50–60 km/h, is expected over the next 24 hours in several districts, including Araria, Begusarai, Darbhanga, Katihar, K…
Patna, March 18 (IANS) Amid the ongoing LPG crisis in Bihar, the state police and civil administration have intensified their crackdown on the black marketing and illegal hoarding of LPG cylinders, launching a statewide enforcement drive. According to official data, a total of 419 LPG cylinders have been seized, 23 FIRs have been registered, and 21 individuals have been arrested so far as part of the campaign.Acting on directives issued by Director General of Police Vinay Kumar, police uni…
Muzaffarpur, March 13 (IANS) A production trade fair for beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma scheme was organised by the MSME Department of the Central Government at the ITI campus in Gannipur, Muzaffarpur, providing a platform for artisans to showcase their skills and products.The fair was inaugurated by District Magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen in the presence of Assistant Director of MSME A. Salemu Rajulu, Regional Director of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship R.C. Mandal, ITI…
Patna, March 13 (IANS) A disruption in LPG cylinder supply has triggered panic among consumers across Patna and several other districts of Bihar, affecting households and the hospitality sector.The situation, which residents link to the war in Iran, has led to shortages and long queues outside gas stations in many parts of the state.The hospitality industry has been among the worst hit, with reports suggesting that the supply of commercial LPG cylinders has almost come to a halt in several areas…