Bihar State Sports Authority has announced Sports Scholarship Scheme 2026. National and international players can apply on the portal from January 1 to 15. Selected players will get scholarship ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 20 lakh. About 36 players from Darbhanga district will benefit from this scheme. This scheme has been started to encourage the players.
The incidence of eosinophilia is increasing rapidly during the winter season in Banka district. Newborns, small children and the elderly are being affected the most by this. Cold food, water and changing weather are being said to be the main reasons for this. About three dozen patients are reaching Sadar Hospital every day with complaints of eosinophilia, who are being treated under the supervision of doctors.
This article suggests the best places to visit near Patna on New Year 2026. This includes the mountains of Rajgir, the history of Vaishali, the peace of Bodhgaya, the waterfalls of Kaimur and the culture of Mithila. These places offer a unique blend of nature, spirituality and adventure, creating a memorable experience in a low budget and short time.
A massive fire broke out in the house of Manoj Rajak in Ishakchak police station area of Bhagalpur due to the explosion of a gas cylinder. In this incident, the cover of the house was blown away and property worth lakhs including two lakh rupees in cash, grains, TV, fridge was burnt to ashes. Fortunately, there was no loss of life, although one person got his hand burnt while trying to extinguish the fire. The fire brigade brought the fire under control in an hour.
Construction of Bihar's first greenfield Darbhanga-Amas Expressway is in the final stages in Darbhanga district. This 189 km long expressway, being built under the Bharatmala scheme, will connect North and South Bihar. This project will significantly reduce the travel time from Gaya to Darbhanga and boost economic activities. It is targeted to be completed by March 2026, which will improve trade and connectivity.
East-Central Railway has achieved significant achievements in operations, freight and passenger services in the financial year 2025-26. Many new railway lines including Daniyawan-Jatt Dumri railway section were completed. Kavach system was installed on 77 route kilometers and automatic signaling was commissioned on 127 km. Five new Gati Shakti cargo terminals were opened and 36 new trains were introduced, benefiting passengers and the economy.
A sensational case of cheating unemployed youth in the name of providing jobs in Patna Metro has come to light. By conducting fake interviews, money was collected for posts like Data Entry Operator, Station Supervisor. The victims have lodged a complaint with the police, after which the investigation has started. The Metro administration has advised the youth to get information from the official website only. The police are claiming to expose the gang soon.
NTA has issued advisory for CUET UG 2026 candidates, stating that the exam will be conducted in May. Once the application process starts, you will be able to apply online at cuet.nta.nic.in. There will be an opportunity to correct name in Aadhaar and 10th mark sheet. Subject wise syllabus is available on the website, which includes Languages, Domain Subject and General Test.
Patna-Howrah railway section has been disrupted due to goods train accident. Due to this, the pressure of trains on Kiul-Bhagalpur railway section increased. 21 trains were diverted via Bhagalpur, Hansdiha and Banka, causing crowding on platforms and delayed trains. Passengers faced problems due to cancellation of Godda-Ranchi Express. Railways is busy in repair work, passengers have been advised to get information before travelling.
The book 'Saraswat Sadhna Ke Sadhak Dr. Ramjanm Mishra' focused on Dr. Ramjanm Mishra was released in Bhagalpur. Jagadguru Ramanujacharya Shri Ramchandracharya Paramhans Swami Agamanand Ji Maharaj dedicated it. Swami Agamanand praised the personality of Dr. Mishra, describing him as a philanthropist towards literature. This book depicts the life and literary contribution of Dr. Mishra, which was described as inspirational. Many scholars and litterateurs were present in the program.
225 women drivers will be recruited for 100 pink buses in Bihar. Transport Minister Shravan Kumar inaugurated the training program at IDTR, Aurangabad. Currently 19 women are being trained, after which they will drive buses. The minister said that the drivers and conductors in pink buses will be women only, so that women will get the facility of respectable transportation. Instructions have also been given to construct hostels for women undergoing training.
Nitish Kumar, an 18-year-old student, committed suicide by hanging himself in a love affair at Gulab Lodge, Gangjala Niamat Ward 18, Saharsa. He was a resident of Supaul and was studying in Saharsa for two years. His body was found in a closed room on Sunday morning. Police have found evidence of chat and video call with a girl in his phone, due to which prima facie it seems to be a case of suicide due to love affair. Police is investigating.
Textile cluster is expanding in Bela industrial area of Muzaffarpur. BIADA is building 10 new sheds, which will provide direct employment to about 5000 people. Big readymade garment companies are keen to join. Its objective is to provide employment to local artisans and prevent migration. Leather cluster is also developing, where Jeevika Didis have got employment.
In Vishwambharpur village of Derni police station area of Saran, a woman committed theft by pretending to be the daughter of the house owner. She won Sono Devi's trust, stayed in the house the whole day, and ran away with a briefcase the next morning. The villagers realized the fraud when they found out that she had not reached her maternal home. Police are investigating the matter, but no written complaint has been registered yet.
Gaya Police has taken major action against the liquor mafia before the New Year. During vehicle checking on NH-19 in Barachatti, 376 boxes of illicit English liquor of approximately 4000 liters were seized from a container. Police have arrested the driver Pukhraj. This consignment was being taken from Jamshedpur to Patna. Police are investigating the entire network of liquor smuggling.
A girl was allegedly gang-raped by her boyfriend and one of his associates in a village in Banka district. The girl and her boyfriend were in a love affair for the last two years. On December 20, both of them ran away from home, on which the family members filed a case of kidnapping in the town police station.
A goods train met with an accident in Lahaban of Jamui-Jasidih railway section, raising serious questions on the safety of the railway track. This accident has happened at a time when many incidents like cutting of tracks, opening of fish plates and recovery of explosives have come to light on this section. The Railway Department has not yet been able to ascertain the cause of the accident, but this incident raises questions on the functioning of the RPF and Railway Police.
In a tragic road accident on Surasand-Sitamarhi NH-227 in Sitamarhi, a female passenger traveling in an auto died on the spot, while the auto driver was seriously injured. Truck and auto collided near Suraghiya village. The deceased was going to Sitamarhi to get medicine for her son. Nepali liquor was also found in the auto, due to which the driver is suspected to be drunk. Police have seized both the vehicles and investigation is ongoing.
In the name of trolley work in SKMCH of Muzaffarpur, two women have been accused of cheating Rs 6 thousand each. The victim women, Saraswati Devi and Munni Devi, have accused Santosh Kumar Singh of the outsourcing agency of taking money on the pretext of providing them a job. After not getting the job even after six months, he lodged a complaint in the District Magistrate's office. SKMCH administration has ordered an investigation into the matter.
The severe cold in Muzaffarpur has broken the record of 11 years. The maximum temperature recorded on Saturday was 13.9 degrees Celsius, the lowest since 2014. The temperature has dropped by more than 7 degrees in the last 48 hours. The Meteorological Department has predicted cold day conditions and further decline in temperature for the next four days. Dense fog and westerly winds are affecting life, causing problems to traffic and passengers. Farmers have been advised to maintain the moisture of crops.