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Despite the government ban in Muzaffarpur, more than three thousand meat, chicken and fish shops are running openly. All these shops are operating illegally without license. The Municipal Corporation has failed to control these, due to which filth and violation of rules continue. Shops are also open near schools and religious places, which poses a threat to health and hygiene.
Trump said on Friday that he would impose an additional 10 percent global tariff on all countries for 150 days. Trump termed the US Supreme Court's decision to cancel the tariff as disappointing and wrong.
A massive fire broke out in plastic pipes near the railway power house in Satrod village of Hisar. The fire that broke out at 4:30 pm spread smoke up to 17 kilometers away. Six fire tenders brought the fire under control in an hour or two using 90 thousand liters of water and 15 foam cans. There were no casualties, but trains were affected due to the precautionary power supply shutdown. The initial cause is said to be short-circuit.
Due to the possibility of increase in MVR in the new financial year, registration offices will remain open on all Sundays in March. The Deputy Registration Inspector General has taken this decision keeping in mind the convenience of the general public and the interest of revenue. People across the state including Muzaffarpur will not have to take leave for land registry. Employees have also been instructed to be present and ensure the arrangement of e-stamp.
Advertisement Amendment Regulations 2025 were passed in the special meeting of Patna Municipal Corporation. This aims to prevent revenue loss of Rs 70-120 crore annually to the corporation. The new rules include agency selection through e-tender, Rs 200 fine on arbitrariness, ban on illegal hoardings and urban beautification. Fees will also be collected from metro and airport advertisements, which will ensure transparency and revenue growth.
In Bihar Assembly, 50 MLAs raised the issue of construction of school buildings on their recommendation. He alleged that due to the connivance of the headmaster and the district education officer, the work is being done arbitrarily, due to which the dilapidated schools are not being renovated. Minister Shravan Kumar replied that the committee headed by the DM takes the decision, but instructions will be given to give priority to the recommendations of the MLAs. So far work has been completed in 1346 recommended schools.
Chief Railway Safety Commissioner Janak Kumar Garg visited Varanasi, where he inspected the ropeway building being constructed in front of Cantt Railway Station. His visit is being seen as an effort to start the ropeway service for the public soon. This is the Prime Minister's dream project, and there will be no lapse in security checks, which has raised hopes of early operation.
Union Minister Dr. Rajbhushan Choudhary visited Bihar Pavilion at India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. He told the investors that Bihar is a safe and promising state, which is now moving away from traditional towards technology-based development. The state government is providing necessary facilities and incentives to the industries. AI can improve water management, agriculture and urban services, thereby creating jobs and strengthening the startup ecosystem.
A plan will be made to ensure availability of water throughout the year for the proposed nuclear power plant in Bihar. This decision was taken in a meeting chaired by electricity company chairman Manoj Kumar Singh. It included officials from NPCIL, NTPC and Water Resources Department. Potential sites have been surveyed in Banka, Nawada and Siwan districts. The state government will provide all possible support for safe and balanced energy production.
In Asansol of West Bardhaman district of Bengal, late on Thursday night, a Kaliyugi son first shot dead his mother and then after setting the house on fire, committed suicide by shooting himself.