The auction of 3771 bags of cement at Telwa bridge of Simultala-Lahaban section of Asansol division of Eastern Railway will now be held on January 24. Last time, the January 15 auction was canceled due to not getting the expected price. This cement was scattered due to derailment of a goods train on 27 December 2025. This time, Railways has made complete preparations to ensure fair prices.
In Banka, a teacher has been arrested and suspended due to his son's love marriage. The girl's side accused Sanjeev Kumar Suman, a teacher of Badlachak Primary School, Fullidumar, of harassment for not allowing his daughter-in-law to enter the house after marriage against the wishes of his son. After his arrest on January 12, the Education Department has suspended him with immediate effect as he remained in judicial custody for more than 48 hours.
After the death of a patient in Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College of Madhepura, the family members created a ruckus. They attacked doctors and health workers, in which the hospital deputy superintendent was also injured. Junior doctors also retaliated. When the situation went out of control, the police had to intervene, turning the hospital into a police camp. Emergency services came to a standstill after the incident.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will stay in Muzaffarpur on Friday for two hours as part of 'Samriddhi Yatra'. Extensive security arrangements have been made in the city regarding his arrival. An area of 5 kilometers from Abdulnagar to Market Committee has been declared as Red Zone and No Drone Fly Zone for 24 hours. About 150 magistrates and 400 policemen will be deployed. There will also be inauguration and review of various schemes. Citizens have been advised to check the route map before leaving home.
The effect of the state government's 125 units free electricity scheme is visible in Patna. Electricity bills of 39.33 per cent of domestic consumers of Pesu remained zero in December, which directly benefited more than 2.46 lakh families. Along with providing economic relief, this scheme is also promoting energy conservation. More consumers are expected to get zero bills in February-March, as electricity consumption is less in these months.
Bihar Health Department will soon appoint 257 professors and 621 associate professors on contract. For this, counseling will be held from 28th January to 2nd February. Besides, 256 specialist doctors will also be recruited under the National Health Mission, for which applications can be made till February 3. These doctors will be selected on the basis of walk-in interview and will get a monthly honorarium of Rs 90 thousand to Rs 1.20 lakh.
A two-day training on mushroom production was organized by Agricultural Technology Agency Atma in Ujiarpur. Young farmer Ashok Kumar Singh said that mushroom cultivation can be done easily at home, which provides good income and health benefits. It contains high protein and prevents many diseases. The objective of the training is to increase the income of farmers by connecting them with new technology. In future, training in beekeeping will also be given.
The weather in Valmiki Tiger Reserve VTR, West Champaran is like that of the hills. The morning is pleasant, then suddenly dense fog sets in and the cold increases. Local people call it 'Kashmir of Bihar'. Recently, a similar situation was seen on Thursday, where fog covered everything for two hours, then the sun came out.
For the convenience of passengers, the Railway Administration has decided to run Tatanagar-Thaw-Tatanagar Express with LHB coaches from March 27. Varanasi Division Public Relations Officer Ashok Kumar said that these new coaches will be more safe, comfortable and provide modern facilities compared to ICF rakes, including stainless steel body and bio-toilets. This will improve the travel experience and also reduce maintenance costs.
Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh is again in the headlines for his personal life. His viral video with 'mystery girl' Mahima Singh at a party in Lucknow and his wife Jyoti Singh's emotional post have sparked a new debate. Amid speculations of third marriage, Pawan Singh's name has once again been embroiled in controversy.
In Vaishali district, head husband Sunil Kumar Mahato has been arrested on charges of illegal extortion, assault and snatching in the name of adding his name to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Victim Chandan Kumar had lodged an FIR, in which there are allegations of using caste related words, threatening to kill and snatching mobile money. Police have sent Sunil Mahato to judicial custody and the search for other accused is going on.
Nitish Kumar, while addressing the women during the Samriddhi Yatra in Siwan, asked them to stop and listen. He emphasized on the development in Bihar after 2005, improvement in law and order, social harmony and expansion of basic facilities. The Chief Minister mentioned schemes like education, health and power, and also announced new projects for Siwan. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary also mentioned Ram Temple and Sita Temple.
Due to the commissioning work of automatic signaling on Gorakhpur-Gonda railway section, there will be non-interlocking work on 23rd and 24th January. This will affect the operation of many trains. Some trains will run on diverted routes, some have been controlled or rescheduled, while the temporary halt of some trains at Babhnan and Swami Narayan Chhapia stations has been cancelled. Passengers have been advised to check the status of their train before travelling.
One person was killed and several were injured in a massive explosion caused by illegal firecracker manufacturing during Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Samriddhi Yatra in Siwan. The explosion was so powerful that nearby houses were damaged. The incident has raised serious questions about security arrangements and control over illegal activities, while the Chief Minister was about to inaugurate development projects worth crores in the district.
In the public dialogue program of Chapra, BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy praised the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, which sparked a new discussion in the politics of Bihar. He said that Nitish Kumar was, is and will be the Chief Minister, which shows the unity of NDA. During this, emphasis was also laid on development projects and party's strong hold in Saran, which showed enthusiasm among the workers.
To make the Mahabodhi Temple complex plastic free, a complete ban on plastic packets, bottles and containers has been imposed from Thursday. Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee BTMC has taken this decision to protect the environment and maintain the cleanliness of the temple. Now devotees have been appealed to use cloth or paper bags. Strict checking at entry points will help in keeping the premises clean and sanitized.
Police have recovered 40 twine bombs and bomb making material from Hathua hostel of Patna University and arrested seven students. These arrests were made during the search operation after the CV Raman Hostel bombing. The students had planned to use these bombs to establish dominance during Saraswati Puja immersion. The police is investigating the matter
A 60-year-old woman died after falling from the fifth floor while entering the lift at Vijay Inclave Apartment in Muzaffarpur. Police registered a case and started investigation, which revealed technical fault and poor maintenance in the lift. CCTV footage showed that the door was open but there was no lift cabin, due to which the woman fell straight down. The police have also held the society committee responsible.
The 'Tap to Water' scheme has been stalled for one and a half years in four Mahadalit dominated wards of Khankitta Panchayat of Sabour block of Bhagalpur. About 500 families are searching for water and are forced to drink dirty water, increasing health risks. This situation has arisen due to the apathy of the PHED department and the damaged pipeline. Despite complaints from villagers and the chief, no action has been taken.
District Magistrate and SSP have issued joint orders for Saraswati Puja in Patna. More than 66 officers have been deployed at 44 major places to maintain peace. There is a complete ban on DJs, while loudspeakers will play only from 6 am to 10 pm. Idols will be immersed in artificial ponds and not in rivers. Instructions have been given to keep an eye on rumors and strictly follow the rules.