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Jan 6, 2026

Sand Will Provide Employment In Bhojpur, Will Fill The Government Treasury; When Will Mining Start? Auction Of 17 Sand Ghats For 2.5 Billion

The auction process of 17 sand ghats has started in Bhojpur district for revenue and employment generation. Tender downloading will start from January 6 and tender submission will start till January 28, while the online auction will be held on February 5. These deficits, worth a total of Rs 2.55 billion, will generate revenue worth crores of rupees to the government and provide direct and indirect employment opportunities to the local people, which will give impetus to the economic activities of the district.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 6, 2026

Kicking And Punching Took Place At The Congress Meeting In Madhubani, Ticket Dispute Spoiled The Atmosphere.

There was a clash between two groups of party workers during a Congress meeting in Madhubani. This controversy started due to resentment over ticket distribution in Bihar Assembly elections. The program was disrupted by the incident, which took place in the presence of state president Rajesh Ram and former CLP leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan. Despite the leaders' explanation, the situation was not immediately controlled. Deputy Mayor Amanullah Khan said it was a result of disagreement over ticket distribution.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 6, 2026

BSSC: Alok Raj Resigns; Why Did The Former IPS Leave The Post Of Chairman Within Five Days?

Former IPS officer Alok Raj has resigned from the post of Chairman of Bihar Staff Selection Commission BSSC, just five days after his appointment. Nitish government had assigned him this post on January 1 this year. Alok Raj, former DGP of Bihar, has cited personal reasons in his resignation, although he is said to be angry. This incident has shocked everyone.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 6, 2026

Samastipur Will Get Another Magnificent Bridge In 2026, Connectivity Will Increase Till Darbhanga

The bridge being built between Hakimabad and Nagarbasti on Budhi Gandak river in Samastipur is expected to be completed by the end of this year. This 400 meter long bridge built by Bihar State Bridge Construction Corporation will ease the traffic. This will increase the connectivity of Darbhanga, it will make it easier for farmers to reach the market and the traffic pressure of the city will be reduced. This project will directly benefit lakhs of people.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 6, 2026

Disruption In Kushwaha's Party Is Certain! Rebel MLA Made A Big Announcement; Rabri Devi Was Also Discussed

There is a possibility of disintegration in Rajya Sabha member Upendra Kushwaha's party Rashtriya Lok Morcha RLM. His rebel MLA Rameshwar Mahato expressed displeasure over the appointment of his son Deepak Prakash as a minister. Mahato said that he does not do politics to fill his stomach and raised questions on Kushwaha's nepotism. He also gave the example of Rabri Devi's sons. Three angry MLAs met BJP leader Nitin Naveen, raising speculations of a rift in the party.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 6, 2026

JDU's Organizational Elections Will Start After Makar Sankranti, Target Of Making 1 Crore Members

After Makar Sankranti, JDU will focus on its organizational elections. The party's membership campaign will continue till January 14, with the aim of making one crore members. The election process will start from the Panchayat level and go to the block, district and then state level. JDU's aim is to complete all the elections within a month or two. Elected officials will be given information about 'Saat Nishchay-3' programs.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 6, 2026

More Than 7 Lakh Jeevika Didis Of Muzaffarpur Will Be Financially Empowered, Will Get Rs 2 Lakh Each After 6 Months

In Muzaffarpur, more than seven lakh Jeevika Didis are being empowered under the Chief Minister Mahila Rozgar Yojana. He first got Rs 10,000 each for self-employment, from which he started goat rearing, sewing etc. After six months, on the basis of inspection, they will get another Rs 2 lakh each. Additionally, 3.76 lakh workers will now get 125 days of employment instead of 100, with biometric attendance and e-KYC mandatory to prevent fraud.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 6, 2026

Horrific Road Accident On NH-531 In Saran, Three Seriously Injured Including Doctor In Bike-car Collision

There was a massive collision between a bike and a car on NH-531 in Ekma police station area of Saran on Tuesday. Three people including a doctor and a woman were seriously injured in this accident. After the collision, the car caught fire, causing chaos at the spot. The injured have been referred to Chhapra Sadar Hospital after first aid. The police is investigating the matter

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 6, 2026

Due To The Cold Movement Of La-Nina Storm, The Weather Game Changed In Eastern India Including Bhagalpur, Check The Update Till January 9.

The effect of La Nina is causing severe cold in eastern India including Bhagalpur, which is likely to continue till January and remain severe till February. This situation has been created due to the activity of western disturbance. This weather seems to be having a double effect on agriculture: wheat is benefiting, but vegetables are withering due to frost and the risk of Lahi insect in mustard has increased.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 6, 2026

In Jamui, Mother And Children Slept After Lighting A Bonfire Inside The House, Neighbors Saved Their Lives By Breaking The Door; Admitted To Hospital

In Jamui's Pado village, a mother and her two children became seriously ill after sleeping by burning borsi in the room to save themselves from the cold. Late Vipin Sharma's wife Sulekha Devi, 9-year-old son Rikki and 6-year-old daughter Priya Kumari became unconscious due to suffocation. In the morning, the family members broke the door and took him to Sadar Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. Mother's condition still remains critical.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 6, 2026

Rs 1199 Crore Approved In Student Credit Card, More Than 35 Thousand Students Benefited

Patna DM Dr. Thiagarajan SM reviewed the plans of District Registration and Counseling Center DRCC. This included Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme, Chief Minister Nischay Self-Help Allowance Scheme and Skilled Youth Programme. Under the Student Credit Card Scheme, Rs 1,199 crore was sanctioned and 35,277 cards were issued. More than Rs 49 crore was distributed under the Chief Minister Nischay Self-Help Allowance Scheme, while 96,901 youth completed training in the Kushal Yuva Programme. DM gave instructions for speedy disposal of pending applications.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 6, 2026

7 Health Workers Found Missing During Surprise Inspection In West Champaran, Medical Officer In-charge Sought Clarification

Gross negligence has come to light in the vaccination campaign in Bagaha Do block. In-charge Medical Officer Dr. Rajesh Singh Neeraj has sought clarification from the seven ANMs who were found absent without notice. His honorarium is being cut for his absence from the vaccination program scheduled on January 5. They have been directed to respond within 24 hours, otherwise departmental action will be taken.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 6, 2026

In Bhagalpur, Even After Issuing The Letter, Not A Single Senior Doctor Reached The Meeting, OPD Remained Vacant.

In the Super Specialty Hospital of Bhagalpur, patients are facing problems due to the absence and arbitrariness of senior doctors. The junior doctor is undergoing treatment for not reaching the meeting and being missing from the OPD. Patients coming from far away places are not able to get specialist treatment. The Deputy Superintendent has inspected and sought clarification from the absent doctors, due to which questions are being raised on the system.

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Md Amir

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Jan 5, 2026

Every Drop Of Water In Muzaffarpur Is 'sick', Municipal Corporation Is Not Providing Any Treatment

In Muzaffarpur, the water reaching homes through pipeline is contaminated, due to which people are falling ill. The dilapidated pipelines of Municipal Corporation and PHED are burst at many places, due to which dirty drain water is mixing with drinking water. Five lakh population is forced to drink contaminated water, but there is no purification or testing. Complaints are common in many wards, but resolution is slow, leading to the spread of serious diseases.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 5, 2026

Roads In Muzaffarpur Turned Into Potholes, Not Repaired Even Once In 5 Years; Department Has Been Playing Tender-tender For 6 Months

Two major roads of Sherpur Panchayat of Muzaffarpur have turned into potholes due to non-repair for five years. Due to the negligence of the Rural Works Department, the situation has been hellish for the last two years, due to which there is water logging and problems in transportation. The department is now delaying the tender process, due to which people may have to face water logging this time too.

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Md Amir

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Jan 5, 2026

Lakhisarai: Drone Technology In Farming Will Increase Profits, Farmers' Costs Will Reduce.

In Lakhisarai, the government is modernizing farming under the agricultural drone spraying scheme. This year, the target is to spray fertilizers and pesticides on 1,050 acres of Rabi crops using drones. Farmers will get 50 per acre subsidy at a cost of ₹419, leaving them to pay only ₹209.50. This technology will increase production by saving time, cost and chemicals. So far 29 farmers have applied.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 5, 2026

Women's Weightlifting And Men's Basketball Eklavya Training Center Will Open In Muzaffarpur.

Eklavya residential training centers for women's weightlifting and men's basketball will open for players aged 8-14 years in Muzaffarpur. There will be a weightlifting center for girls in Sikandarpur Sports Complex, while a basketball center will open in a school. This free training is given by a national level trainer. Loganathan, whose aim is to make the players fit and give them national and international recognition.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 5, 2026

NOC Not Received From Forest Department For Removal Of 800 Trees In Chandni Chowk-Bakhri Road In Muzaffarpur.

NOC has not yet been received from the Forest Department for removal of 800 trees on Chandni Chowk-Bakhri Road in Muzaffarpur. Two months ago, the Road Construction Department had counted the trees and sent a proposal for shifting and cutting. Due to non-receipt of NOC, the work on the six-lane road project worth Rs 89 crore is being disrupted, due to which the aim of eliminating the jam on Darbhanga road is being affected.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 5, 2026

Defeat Due To Cutting Of Names Of Voters And Rs 10,000; Now Agiaon's MLA Candidate Reaches HC

CPI(ML) candidate Shivprakash Ranjan has approached the Patna High Court, alleging rigging in the Bhojpur's Agiaon SC assembly elections. He has filed the petition after losing by 95 votes. Ranjan alleged that voters' names were removed, cash transfers were influenced and 175 postal ballots were invalidated. The court has accepted the petition.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 5, 2026

Case Of Sending Another Woman For CTE Training, Process Of Action Against Panchayat Teacher Intensified

Hena Praveen, a teacher of Primary Urdu School, Alampur, Vibhutipur, is accused of sending another woman for the CTE training instead of going herself. Departmental action has intensified, he has been summoned before the Panchayat Teacher Planning Committee on 7 January. He is accused of violating government orders, fraud and forgery. Complaints have also been received in schools about sending someone else in their place.

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Nitu Kumari

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