A tragic road accident took place on NH-531 in Daudpur, Saran. The son's ambulance, which was returning to Siwan from Patna with his father's dead body, was hit by a speeding truck. Son Abhay Kumar was seriously injured in this accident, who was referred to Chhapra Sadar Hospital. Police have registered the case and started investigation, while the driver is absconding.
Bihar government is giving up to Rs 50 per cent grant to farmers and youth for setting up private nurseries under the Agroforestry Scheme for self-employment and environmental protection. Assistance up to Rs 5 lakh will be available on small nurseries and up to Rs 2.5 lakh on existing nurseries. Along with earning lakhs from this scheme, greenery will also increase. Applications can be made on horticulture.bihar.gov.in or Bihar Agriculture App.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha hoisted the flag at Pandit Nehru Stadium on Republic Day in Muzaffarpur. He reiterated his resolve to strengthen the rule of law and good governance in the state. Sinha described Muzaffarpur as the land of revolution and sacrifice and remembered the martyrs and litterateurs. He highlighted the reduction in crimes, the success of Dial 112 and the government's commitment towards a drug-free society.
BJP has reacted sharply to Tejashwi Yadav being made the working president of RJD. Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi said that this would prove to be the final nail in the political coffin of RJD. He described Tejashwi's life as full of corruption and failure. Saraogi said that this appointment is a compulsion of nepotism, which ignores senior leaders and does not bode well for the future of RJD.
77th Republic Day was celebrated with enthusiasm in Patna. Governor Mohd. Arif Khan hoisted the flag at Gandhi Maidan, where several dignitaries, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, were present. The parade of 21 contingents and tableaux of 12 departments showcased the progress of Bihar. There was tight security in the entire city, which was monitored through CCTV cameras. The tricolor was also hoisted in the Assembly and Legislative Council, which became a symbol of national unity.
The 2026-27 budget was reviewed in the syndicate meeting of Lalit Narayan Mithila University. Under the new education policy, the target is to become an aided university by 2032. It was decided to start certificate, diploma, UG, PG courses in Artificial Intelligence and Forensic Science, for which four labs will be opened. Bihar Police Service candidates will also get training. The museum located in Naragona will be renovated and used only for students.
The weather of Bihar is affected by snowfall in the hilly areas. It is partly cloudy in Patna and surrounding areas and westerly winds are blowing. In the next 48 hours, the minimum temperature will drop by 2-4 degrees, which will increase the cold in the morning and evening. There is a possibility of light rain, lightning and strong winds in 24 districts of the state on January 28. The minimum temperature of Patna was recorded at 15.5 degrees Celsius.
Applications for National Income-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme for meritorious students from class 9th to 12th in Bhagalpur are open from 26th January to 15th February. Selected students will get Rs 12,000 per year. Also, 'Sakhi Help Desks' will be established in 285 schools of the district for the health of adolescent girls and 'Teenager Health Camps' will be organized every month, so that they can get health related information and counselling.
CBSE has made it mandatory to appoint counselors in schools for mental health and career guidance of students. One counselor will be required for every 500 students. Earlier this rule was applicable only to big schools, now it is applicable to all. Hub and spoke model has been implemented for small schools. At the same time, guest teachers from Bihar will stage a protest in Patna on 16-17 February demanding regularization of service.
During the Shatchandi Mahayagya in Nandlalpur, Kahalgaon, Sadhvi Priyanka Shastri gave a sermon on devotion, knowledge and renunciation. He told that the only way to strengthen devotion in Kaliyuga is Bhagwat Katha. Describing the incident of Narad ji and Sankadi sages, he explained that devotion, knowledge and renunciation get activated again by listening to Bhagwat Katha. Wherever the story takes place, Lord Narayana himself resides there.
Bihar's Industries and Road Construction Minister Dilip Jaiswal was given a grand civic felicitation in Bhagalpur. He has been made the minister in-charge of the district. On this occasion, he described the pairing of Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a 'hit' and claimed rapid development in Bihar. The Minister assured to speed up projects like industrial development, road construction and greenfield airport in Bhagalpur.
Two incidents came to light during the immersion of Saraswati idol in Bhagalpur. People in Sachchidanandnagar were refusing immersion on Sunday, but agreed after persuasion by the police. At the same time, in Rampur village of Madhusudanpur, two brothers got electrocuted after the angle of the immersion vehicle touched a high-tension wire. He was admitted to Mayaganj Hospital, where his condition is out of danger.
The discourse program on Mahavishnu Yagya annual festival started in Sonvarsha located in Bihpur block of Bhagalpur. Jagadguru Ramanujacharya Swami Agamanand Ji Maharaj inaugurated it. He described following the teachings of saints as true satsang, and also explained the meaning of a saint being dedicated to others. This program will continue till January 29, in which other storytellers will also participate.
East Champaran district has received the National Best Electoral District Award for its excellent performance in the Bihar Assembly elections. President Draupadi Murmu honored District Magistrate Saurabh Jorwal on National Voters' Day in New Delhi. The district used innovations such as GPS-based deployment and QR code navigation, which increased the voting percentage from 60.28 to 71.55. This honor is the result of the collective efforts of the district.
Bihar government has made important changes to simplify the land measurement process. Now applicants will be able to apply online, in which the land will have to be selected as undisputed or disputed. 'Maapi Maha Abhiyan' will run in Buxar district from January 26 to March 31, with the aim of reducing all pending applications to zero by December 31, 2025. This initiative will bring transparency and timeliness under 'Ease of Living'.
DRM Jyoti Prakash Mishra of Samastipur division conducted a surprise inspection of Bettiah railway station. He expressed strong displeasure over the irregularities and filth in the construction of public toilets, reprimanded the officials and directed for immediate improvement. DRM also appeared dissatisfied with the cleanliness system. He also took stock of the construction work of the temporary booking office and waiting room, which is being given an airport-like look.
After Tejashwi Yadav was made the national working president of RJD, political rhetoric has intensified. While JDU raised questions on criminal cases, Chirag Paswan questioned Tejashwi's ability. Paswan said that despite RJD's historic defeat, giving the post to Tejashwi shows that this party is limited to only one family, as he did not face the media after the defeat.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat said in Muzaffarpur that some countries are worried about India's progress because they fear their shops being closed. He accused him of creating obstacles in India's development. Emphasizing on mutual harmony and dependence in the society, Bhagwat called upon the people to solve their own problems at the block level.
In Bhatuvigaha of Nalanda district of Bihar, miscreants brutally beat a couple and a family, due to which they got seriously injured and are admitted to the hospital. The victims allege that the miscreants are committing such incidents to establish their power and the police are not arresting them despite previous incidents. The DSP has confirmed the firing, but the family is disappointed with the police action.
Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD has appointed Tejashwi Yadav as its working president. With this important decision, the 'Lalu era' in the party has officially ended after Lalu Yadav stepped down from the post of national president. Now Tejashwi Yadav will be the supreme leader of RJD, which marks the beginning of a new leadership and era in this major party of Bihar.