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Jan 11, 2026

Bihar Government Declared 'Makar Mela' As A State Fair, Grand Programs Will Be Held In Rajgir From January 14

The Bihar government has declared the Makar Mela to be held in Rajgir from 14 to 20 January as a state fair. DM Kundan Kumar and SP Bharat Soni reviewed the preparations. A large number of tourists and devotees will take bath and worship in various ponds during the fair. Tight security arrangements have been made, which include police force, CCTV and drones. There will be many programs in the fair like dance, kite flying, agricultural exhibition.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 11, 2026

Bihar Weather Update: Next 5 Days Are Heavy For Bihar, Meteorological Department Issued 'Cold Day' Alert

Kankani will continue with icy winds and dense fog for the next five days in Bihar. The Meteorological Department has issued a 'cold day' alert in 16 districts of the state. Minimum temperatures remained low in many cities including Patna, with Gayaji recording 4.2 degrees Celsius. There is a possibility of a slight increase in the minimum temperature in the next 24 hours, but the cold effect will persist.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 11, 2026

Union Budget 2026: Bihar Needs More Loan; Asked For Permission From The Centre, Understand The Complete Mathematics

Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav sought additional financial assistance for the state in pre-budget discussions with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He appealed for permission to take loan up to 5 times the Gross State Domestic Product (GDP), share in cess and surcharge, and special flood relief package. Bihar government is expecting more funds from the Center for welfare schemes and maintaining the growth rate.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 10, 2026

Bihar: Horrific Accident On Bakhtiyarpur-Mokama Fourlane, Scorpio Collides With A Standing Container; 2 Killed, Many Injured

A serious road accident occurred on Bakhtiyarpur-Mokama four lane late Saturday night due to dense fog. A Scorpio collided with a parked container, killing two people on the spot and seriously injuring several others. A total of three vehicles collided with each other in this accident. Police reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue work.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 10, 2026

When Bitten By A Snake, A Young Man From Bihar Reached The Hospital With 3 Cobras In A Sack, There Was Panic As Soon As He Saw Them.

Gautam Kumar, a snake catcher at Sasaram Sadar Hospital, was bitten by a cobra. For treatment, he took three cobra snakes with him in a sack and reached the hospital. As soon as the sack was opened, there was chaos in the hospital. The hospital administration informed the forest department and started Gautam's treatment. Now their condition is stable and the snakes have been handed over to the forest department.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 10, 2026

'Problems Of Drinking Water Should Be Solved Before CM's Visit To Bihar', PHED Minister Instructed Officials

PHED organized a state-level workshop on operation and maintenance policy of water supply schemes. Minister Sanjay Kumar Singh directed for quick solution to drinking water problems before the Chief Minister's visit. He described O&M policy as important for continuity of services, water quality and community participation. The experiences of 'Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal' scheme were discussed in the workshop, in which it was said that drinking water would be provided to 1.86 crore rural families.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 10, 2026

Drunken Brother's Dominance In Munger, Cousin's Nose Cut Off With Sword In Minor Dispute

After a minor dispute in Asarganj, Munger, a young man under the influence of alcohol attacked his cousin with a sword. In this attack, a large part of the nose of victim Ajay Choudhary was cut off, due to which his condition remains critical. After first aid he has been referred to Bhagalpur. Accused Pradeep Chaudhary has absconded after the incident. Police are investigating the matter and written complaint is awaited.

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Md Amir

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Jan 10, 2026

Maner Is In Turmoil Due To Shooting Of Gold Businessman During Robbery, Bullion Shops Will Remain Closed On Sunday

Gold businessman Sanjay Kumar Soni was shot during a robbery in Qazi Mohalla of Maner, which has spread outrage in the area. In protest against the incident, bullion traders and other traders have decided to keep their shops closed on Sunday. He has accused the police of negligence and demanded immediate arrest of the criminals. The police have assured of identifying the criminals and arresting them.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 10, 2026

Thieves Broke Into The Deserted House Of A Junior Engineer By Breaking The Kitchen Window, Took Away Gold And Silver Jewelery And Rs 50,000 In Cash.

A major theft took place in the deserted house of junior engineer Kunil Kumar in E Home Panorama, Purnia. The thieves broke the kitchen window and stole jewelery worth about Rs 10-11 lakh and Rs 50 thousand in cash. Kunil Kumar was on duty and the family had gone to the village. Police have registered an FIR and are conducting raids in search of suspects on the basis of CCTV footage.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 10, 2026

In Muzaffarpur, A Quack Doctor Took The Life Of Another Woman, Then Got A Settlement With The Help Of Politicians

Ragini Devi, 32, died after being given anesthesia before a uterus operation at Hariom Nursing Home in Hathori, Muzaffarpur. This nursing home was running without doctors and equipment. The family members created a ruckus accusing the quack Hariom Yadav of giving wrong medicines, but later a compromise was reached. The police said that no complaint had been registered. The Civil Surgeon has assured investigation.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 10, 2026

How Sports Changed The Fortunes Of Bihar: The Untold Story Of Two Years, The Beginning Of A New Era For Bihar.

Bihar Sports Department has made sports the basis of social change and youth empowerment in two years. The department formed on 9 January 2024 took initiatives like Rajgir Sports Academy and University. It provided sports facilities to every village, hosted international events and connected millions of children with talent searches like 'Mashal'. 2026 is being considered as the formal beginning of the new era of sports in Bihar, which aims to make the state a sports hub.

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Md Amir

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Jan 10, 2026

Rahul-Priyanka's Confidence: 'Lal Of Bihar' Kanhaiya Gets The Responsibility Of Making Congress Win In Kerala, Political Status Increased

Despite the election defeat, Kanhaiya Kumar's hold on Indian politics is getting stronger. In Congress, he is being seen as a young leader of Bihar, who can present the state's views on the national platform. The party leadership is entrusting him with important responsibilities, such as election campaigning in Kerala. His activism on issues like unemployment, education and social justice is gaining him recognition across the country, making him emerging as the next generation leader of Bihar.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 10, 2026

'Chhakka' Amidst Talk Of Expulsion From The Party! KC Tyagi Makes Big Demand From PM Modi, Recommends To Give Bharat Ratna To Nitish Kumar

KC Tyagi has written a letter to Prime Minister Modi demanding to give Bharat Ratna to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. This step has been taken amid discussions about his expulsion from the party. Tyagi argues that considering Nitish Kumar's contribution to social justice and good governance, he deserves this honour, like Chaudhary Charan Singh and Karpoori Thakur got. This step is being considered a big bet in political circles.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 10, 2026

Practical Examination Of Class 12th Starts From Today At 228 Centers Of West Champaran, 43,104 Students Are Appearing This Year.

In Bettiah district, Intermediate practical examination is being conducted from January 10 to 20 at 228 centres. 43,104 candidates are appearing in it. Only students who are successful in the setup exam will be able to appear for practicals, and appearing for the practical exam is mandatory for the theory exam. Negligence will not be tolerated.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 10, 2026

Bhagalpur: Neelkanth White Kanth Cowdilla On The Peak Of Shiva Temple, Amazing Bird Thrilled, Vedic Pundits Said This Big Thing

Dainik Jagran's photographer captured the rare scene of Neelkanth bird sitting on the hood of a snake in Champanagar Shiv Temple located in Nathnagar, Bhagalpur. According to pundits, it is indicative of Mahadev's presence, good luck, victory and prosperity. It is considered as fruitful as seeing Shiva in person, which is a very auspicious sign for the devotees.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 9, 2026

The Identity Of The Greenfield Four Lane Road Till Munger-Mirzachowki Will Change, The Work Will Be Completed By June; NH 80 Will Become NH 33

The 125 km long greenfield fourlane NH 80 from Munger to Mirzachowki has been renamed as NH 33. The project, which was scheduled to begin in 2023, has not been completed on schedule due to the sluggish working style of the work agency. Now the work on several stretches is likely to be completed by June 2026, while the 98 km four-lane stretch in Bhagalpur is expected to be operational by June 2024.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 9, 2026

Patna's Kidwaipuri Park Will Be Renovated, Work On 5 New Projects Will Start At A Cost Of Rs 3.91 Crore.

Budco will launch five new projects in Patna at a cost of Rs 3.91 crore. These include renovation of Kidwaipuri Park, construction of four roads and four drains, which are targeted to be completed in six months. These projects will improve the infrastructure of the city, provide relief from the problem of water logging and improve the quality of life of the citizens. Tenders have been issued.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 9, 2026

Araria Police Busted Cyber Gang: 5 Thugs Arrested, Used To Make Illegal Withdrawals From Accounts Through Finger Scanning.

Araria Police has exposed a big cyber gang making illegal withdrawals from bank accounts through fake finger prints. Five cyber thugs have been arrested from Mahalgaon police station area. Police have recovered several devices including 14 mobiles, finger scanning devices, laptops and vehicles. These criminals used to obtain data using Jio Wi-Fi router and commit fraud through finger scanning.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 9, 2026

Cold Broke The Record Of 13 Years In Muzaffarpur, January 9 Was The Coldest Day Since 2013.

The severe cold in Muzaffarpur has broken the 13-year record, with the maximum temperature recorded on Friday at 13.5 degrees Celsius, which is the lowest since 2013 on January 9. The minimum temperature was 6 degrees. Cold day conditions will persist for the next two-three days, then there will be improvement gradually. The Meteorological Department has advised farmers to monitor blight in potatoes, peas and tomatoes.

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Md Amir

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Jan 9, 2026

Drain Dispute In Nawada Took The Life Of A Woman: Death Occurred During The Fight, Two Accused In Custody

The drain dispute took a violent turn in Rajauli, Nawada, resulting in the death of a woman. A woman was seriously injured in a fight between Gotiyas in Sati Sthan locality and lost her life due to excessive bleeding. The police have detained two people including the main accused. The search for other absconding accused is going on.

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Kunal Mehta

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