On Sunday, one flight each of Akasa and IndiGo coming from Delhi and Hyderabad arrived late at Darbhanga Airport, causing trouble to the passengers. A total of 16 aircraft operated. Akasa flight from Delhi was delayed by 1 hour 46 minutes and Indigo flight from Hyderabad was delayed by 54 minutes. Some other flights also arrived a little late or before the scheduled time.
The state government has released the list of secretaries in-charge of the districts to increase administrative efficiency. Senior IAS officers have been assigned the responsibility of various districts, so that there can be better coordination in monitoring of development schemes, law and order and public interest works. CK Anil Gaya K, B. Rajender has become the in-charge secretary of Patna and Arvind Kumar Chaudhary of Bhojpur. This will speed up the implementation of schemes and increase accountability.
A painful road accident took place in Zeromile police station area of Bhagalpur. On Sunday morning, an uncontrolled highway hit bike rider Krishna Jha, 27, near Gopalpur Railway Bridge. Critically injured Krishna was taken to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Hospital, where he died during treatment. After the collision, the highway driver fled along with the vehicle. The deceased has left behind his wife and two small children.
20-year-old Manish Kumar died after being hit by a train near Nathnagar Purani Sarai in Bhagalpur. He met with an accident while crossing the track after defecation. According to eyewitnesses, he did not realize that the train was coming because he was listening to a song on his mobile. Critically injured Manish was taken to Mayaganj Hospital, where he died during treatment.
The Revenue and Land Reforms Department has implemented a new system in Bihar. Now revenue officers in all districts will compulsorily hear public complaints on Monday and Friday. This order issued by Principal Secretary CK Anil will be effective from 19th. Under 'Saat Nishchay-3', this initiative has been taken to solve land related problems and increase administrative transparency.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stressed on the industrial development of Bihar during the Samriddhi Yatra in Motihari. He announced to restart the closed sugar mills of East Champaran, open new industries in the next five years and provide one crore government jobs and employment. The Chief Minister also mentioned schemes for financial assistance to 94 lakh poor families identified in the caste census and to empower women.
Bihar Road Development Corporation Limited BSRDCL will soon submit a new proposal along with the map to the Land Acquisition Department for the Munger-Sabaur Marine Drive project. The 70.80 km long project aims to speed up the land acquisition process. BSRDCL official Abhishek Kumar said that the alignment has been approved, and they are making efforts to ensure that the project is not delayed. Hearing will also be held on the industrial corridor in Goradih of Bhagalpur.
A case of fraud of Rs 4.56 lakh with SBFC Finance Company has come to light in Bhagalpur. A person named Lekh Raj cheated to transfer the gold loan from IIFL Finance. He asked to take money from the company and bring the gold, but did not return. Branch manager Prashant Kumar has registered a case at Tilkamanjhi police station and the police is investigating the matter.
The weather is changing in Bihar, with Sabaur recording the coldest night and the hottest day compared to Bhagalpur. The minimum temperature of Sabour on Saturday was 5.4 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has predicted the arrival of clouds, cold westerly winds and fog in the morning. The effect of cold will also be visible in Bhagalpur, although the sunshine will also remain strong.
Experimental stops of many trains including Gaya-Howrah, Farakka Express passing through Bhagalpur have been increased. Eastern Railway has released its list. At the same time, Godda MP Nishikant Dubey was thanked for his efforts to build a 6 meter wide and 4.5 meter high underpass in Bhikhanpur as per the public opinion. On the instructions of the Railway Minister, the Railway Board has ordered a new design.
There was a fight over a love affair in Belsira village of Kajraili police station area of Bhagalpur. The girl's family got information about a phone conversation between a private coaching operator, Manish Kumar, and his student. After this, people from the girl's side entered the boy's house and abused and beat him. On behalf of the boy, Niranjan Das has filed a case against three named and ten unidentified. Police have started investigation.
SIT has received important information in the case of two class 10 girl students kidnapped on January 8, 2026 from Babarganj police station area of Bhagalpur. A friend has given important clues to the police. Range IG Vivek Kumar has instructed the SSP for the speedy recovery of the girl students. The special team of police is trying to reach the accused and the girl students with the help of technical cell, and success is expected. The family members are worried.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will review Navgachia-Chaudharidih and Bhagalpur-Hansdiha four-lane road projects through video conferencing. In this, the delay in the construction of the bridge being built on the Ganga river and other problems will be discussed. The construction of Navgachia-Chaudharidih four lane is targeted to start by June, while the tender for Bhagalpur-Hansdiha four lane has been sent to the ministry. The minister's emphasis is on completing the projects on time.
Munger Police has busted a mini gun factory in Tarapur Diara. During the raid, several weapons making equipment including a semi-finished pistol, three base machines and magazines were recovered. However, the smugglers fled before the police arrived. Police have registered an FIR against unknown persons and started investigation and claimed to arrest the accused soon.
The Ashoka Pillar of Katihar, which is a symbol of national pride, has been awaiting inauguration for the last 15 years. This grand pillar, built with public cooperation by the people displaced from Myanmar in 2010, is now a victim of neglect. Due to lack of maintenance its color is fading. Local people are demanding its conservation and beautification, so that it can become the identity of the city.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat trains from Malda, which gave a new gift to Katihar Railway Division. Many dignitaries including MP Tariq Anwar were present at Katihar Junction. Railways gave free tickets to passengers till Bengaluru on showing Aadhaar card. Stoppage of new weekly trains has also been ensured at Barsoi Junction, thereby enhancing connectivity to many metros including South India.
Now passengers will get clean, nutritious and cheap food under 'Jeevika Didi Ki Rasoi' at 19 major bus depots of Bihar. This scheme is being started on the initiative of the state government in coordination with the Transport and Rural Development Department. Women of Jeevika self-help group will run it. Depots of many cities including Bhagalpur, Jamui and Munger are included in this, so that passengers will be able to get home like food during the journey.
Stoppage of three new Amrit Bharat trains has been ensured at Navgachia railway station of Bhagalpur parliamentary constituency. Calling it a historic achievement, MP Ajay Kumar Mandal expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Modi and Railway Minister Vaishnav. This stop will give impetus to employment, trade and mobility in the area, providing passengers with the benefit of modern rail facilities.
The installation of the world's tallest monolithic Sahastralingam in the Virat Ramayana temple in East Champaran will give a boost to religious tourism. This temple is situated on Ramjanaki Path, which will make connectivity with Ayodhya and Janakpur easy. This grand temple being built on 120 acres will create employment opportunities and change the face of the area. Madhuban MLA and temple committee secretary described it as a symbol of prosperity.
JDU spokespersons described Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's 'Samriddhi Yatra' as not political but a ground audit of government schemes. He denied the opposition's allegations. The spokespersons cited initiatives like tourism development in West Champaran, GI tag for Marcha paddy and 'Bihar Swabhiman Battalion' for the daughters of Tharu tribe, which show the government's commitment to change the destiny of Bihar.