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Jan 19, 2026

Commissioner's Surprise Inspection At Manik Sarkar Ghat; Notice On Illegal Building Construction, Demolition Process Started

Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation is taking strict action against those doing illegal construction on the banks of Ganga. New Municipal Commissioner Kislay Kushwaha conducted a surprise inspection of Manik Sarkar Ghat. Notice has been sent to five people who laid the foundation without getting the map approved, demolition will be done if the documents are not shown within three days. The commercial use of the basement is also under investigation. Instructions were also given to construct guardwall at the erosion site.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 19, 2026

Recovery Of Rs 500 In Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Verification, Contract Of Panchayat Employment Servant Cancelled.

The contract of Panchayat employment servant Radha Raman Prasad, who collected Rs 500 for the verification of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in Dhanrua block of Patna, has been cancelled. This action was taken on the instructions of the DM after the video of villagers taking bribe went viral. This decision was taken after his version of allegations of irregularities and corruption was found unsatisfactory. Zero tolerance policy is being adopted against corruption.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 19, 2026

Historical Identity Of Mahishi, Mandan Mishra-Shankaracharya Postage Stamp Not Available In Saharsa

The Mandan Mishra-Shankaracharya Shastrarth postage stamp issued by the Postal Department depicts the glorious history of Mahishi of Saharsa. However, despite being released in Patna three months ago, this historic stamp is not available in the post offices of Saharsa. This has disappointed the local people who want to preserve their history by buying this ticket. Mandan Mishra Dham is also being built in Mahishi.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 19, 2026

Katihar: Now Cancer Patients Will Not Have To Go Out, Sadar Hospital Day-care Center Started, Get Treatment By Adopting This Process.

Day-care cancer center has been inaugurated in Katihar Sadar Hospital. Now cancer patients will not have to go to big cities like Patna or Kolkata for treatment. The center has facilities for testing, expert consultation, chemotherapy and medicines, so that patients can get treatment locally at low cost. This initiative will strengthen cancer treatment facilities in the district and provide timely relief to patients.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 19, 2026

People Troubled By Land Dispute And Illegal Occupation In Patna, Complaints Reveal Administrative Indifference

Officials in Patna heard public complaints, prominent among which were land disputes, illegal occupation and administrative apathy. This program has been started under 'Saat Nishchay-3' on the instructions of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The District Magistrate ordered a quick, transparent and time bound solution, so that the public can be satisfied. This showed how cases remain pending and people suffer.

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Md Amir

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Jan 19, 2026

Munger: Serious Allegations Against Tarapur BEO Kanchanalata Again, Education Department Will Take Action, First Term Was Also Tainted

Both the tenures of Tarapur Block Education Officer Kumari Kanchanalata in Munger have been surrounded by controversies. Earlier he was accused in Haveli Kharagpur, after which he was punished. Now, while being Tarapur BEO, he has been facing serious allegations like breaking the office work culture, arbitrariness, illegal recovery from teachers and embezzlement of government grants. On the basis of the report of the District Level Inquiry Committee, the threat of departmental action has again been loomed against him.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 19, 2026

In Bihar, Bhagalpur Wins Janani Suraksha Yojana, Stands First In Providing Benefits To Pregnant Women.

Bhagalpur district has secured the first position in Bihar in providing benefits to mothers under Janani Suraksha Yojana. The district has sent the amount directly to the bank accounts of 3,218 mothers, while IDs of 37,134 beneficiaries have been created. The payments pending since last year were expedited through the efforts of the District Accounts Manager, ensuring payment of ₹1400 in rural areas and ₹1000 in urban areas.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 19, 2026

Bhagalpur: 50 Thousand Rupees Were Received To Kill The Teacher, The Loaded Pistol Was Hidden Near The Railway Underpass.

Police have foiled the conspiracy to murder a teacher in Peerpainti, Bhagalpur. Due to the prompt action of Police Station Head Neeraj Kumar, two accused were arrested, from whom a loaded pistol was recovered. SDPO-II Pankaj Kumar said that a contract of Rs 50,000 was given for the murder of a teacher due to a personal dispute. The accused were doing recce of the teacher for three days. The search for the main conspirator continues.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 19, 2026

Purnia: Brother Killed Brother By Cutting Him With A Hoe While He Was Sleeping, Reason Not Clear

In Srinagar police station area of Purnia, a cousin killed 16-year-old teenager Rahul Kumar by attacking him with a hoe while he was sleeping. The deceased was the son of Santosh Thakur. The reason for the murder is not clear yet, but the accused Sanjeev Thakur alias Golu, who is said to be a drug addict, has been arrested. Police are investigating the matter and questioning of the family members is going on.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 19, 2026

Preparations In Full Swing For The Arrival Of CM Nitish Kumar In Muzaffarpur, Barricading Work Is Being Done At Various Places.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will come to Muzaffarpur on January 23 as part of Samriddhi Yatra. He will inaugurate the newly constructed building of the market committee and can also interact with the traders. Regarding the arrival, administrative work like construction of shed, repair of pandal and approach road is going on at a fast pace in the market committee. Extensive preparations are also being made for security and law and order, which also includes construction of helipad.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 19, 2026

Officer-public Dialogue Started In Bihar, Quick Solution To The Problems Of Common People Through Monday-Friday Hearing.

The state government has started the 'Officer-Public Dialogue' system, the objective of which is to provide prompt resolution to the problems of the common people. This initiative is part of 'Ease of Living' under 'Saat Nishchay-3'. Now every Monday and Friday, officials from the state headquarters to the block level will communicate directly with the public. Less number of complainants came on the first day, but the soft attitude of the officials and assurance of solving the problem is instilling confidence among the people.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 19, 2026

Purnia: Farmer Registry Of Farmers Should Be Done Soon, DM Said That All Work Should Be Error Free

Purnia District Magistrate Anshul Kumar has directed the Agriculture Department to complete the error-free Farmer Registry of farmers soon, so that no eligible farmer is left out. He also asked to ensure speedy execution of pending schemes and court related cases. Also, detailed instructions were given for grand preparations for the Republic Day celebrations, which include tableaux and security arrangements.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 19, 2026

Sir... Police Station Does Not Cooperate On Complaint, CO Is Not Available In The Office; Complaint Of Victim In Begusarai

In Bakhri Begusarai, officials listened to the problems of the public on government orders. Most of the cases were related to land disputes, including Arun Mahato not getting a share in his ancestral land and Munni Khatoon and Mohd. There are obstacles involved in building Mustafa's house. The complainants complained about the non-cooperation of the police and the absence of the CO. The SDM assured action, while the BDO registered complaints related to housing, pension and PDS.

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Md Amir

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Jan 19, 2026

Patna Municipal Corporation's WhatsApp Chatbot Becomes A Trusted Companion Of Citizens, 96% Complaints Resolved

Patna Municipal Corporation's WhatsApp chatbot is strengthening civic amenities. It has successfully resolved 96 out of 13,937 complaints in two years. Citizens can now avail services like filing complaints, making property tax payments and tracking garbage carts from the comfort of their homes. This initiative is helping in making Patna a clean and smart city, relieving the citizens from visiting offices.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 19, 2026

Howrah-Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express Started, Regular Train Will Run From January 22; Travel Facility In 20 Coaches

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Amrit Bharat Express between Howrah and Anand Vihar. This train ran as Santragachhi-Anand Vihar inaugural special on Sunday and will run regularly from January 22. It will have 20 coaches, which include sleeper and ordinary class. This train will pass through many important stations including Sasaram, Dehri on Sone, which will provide convenience to the passengers.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 19, 2026

Strange Game Of Results In LS College, Student's 41 Marks Changed To 17, Future In Limbo

Preeti Kumari, a student of LS College, Muzaffarpur, has been struggling for two years to improve her PG result. RTI revealed that he had got 41 marks, while the result showed 17. Due to this their studies and competitive examinations are getting disrupted. The university administration has sent the matter to the scrutiny committee. In the student dialogue, other students also lodged complaints related to the result and degree.

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Md Amir

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Jan 19, 2026

Promotion Of 7 IPS Officers To Junior Grade In Bihar, Home Department Issued Notification

Seven IPS officers of 2017 batch of Bihar cadre have been promoted to Junior Administrative Grade. These include seven officers including Swarn Prabhat, Shaurya Suman. This promotion will be effective from January 1, 2026, which will not affect his current posting. The Home Department has issued its notification. Indian Foreign Service officials also visited the Labor Department.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 19, 2026

Townships Will Be Located In Towns Adjacent To Cities In Bihar, Third Party Verification Will Be Done To Pass The Map

Bihar government is making changes in the land conversion policy to promote urbanization. Townships with urban amenities will be developed near cities and in rural areas. It aims to increase urbanization from 17 to 40 in the next five years. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has emphasized on the development of small towns and villages for employment and facilities at the local level, which will start from Sonpur.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 19, 2026

From Village Government School To Global Startup, Vikas Gupta Of Lakhisarai Became An Example Of Self-reliance.

Vikas Gupta of Urain village of Lakhisarai studied from a government school and did civil engineering from MIT Bihar. He started an ed-tech startup called 'EnglishYari', which is now a global company with a valuation of over Rs 10 crore. The platform empowers over 100 trainers and over 1 lakh learners to develop English communication, professional skills and self-confidence, thereby empowering youth and women to become self-reliant.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 19, 2026

The One Who Chased Away The Girl Himself Escaped! Buxar Police Had Arrested Him From Ludhiana, Punjab.

Farhan Juvaid, accused of kidnapping of a minor from Buxar Nagar police station, escaped by breaking the window of the toilet. He was arrested and brought from Ludhiana. The father of a 15-year-old girl missing since December 20 had accused Farhan of kidnapping. This is the third incident of a prisoner escaping from the police station premises in a year, which shows the negligence of the police.

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Nitu Kumari

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