DM Kaushal Kumar inspected the construction of Baheri bypass. Out of 13 bridges and culverts on this 4.9 km long route, 11 have been completed. Earth filling and GSB work is also in progress. The target is to complete the project by June. The DM directed the affected tenants to ensure prompt payment. So far, Rs 17.92 crore has been given to 103 people.
Police at Patna Junction have busted an inter-district gang involved in theft in trains and station premises. 12 accused were arrested in the joint action of Railway Police, RPF and District Police. In the raid, 9 stolen mobile phones, 79 kg of ganja and 8 liters of English liquor were recovered. This action has exposed the criminal network operating at the station, thereby enhancing the security of passengers.
Patna-Dumka Express train is arriving late in Jamalpur every day, causing a lot of trouble to the daily commuters. On Wednesday, this train arrived three hours behind schedule. Employees and students are not able to reach offices or educational institutions on time, due to which their daily work is getting affected. Passengers have appealed to the railway officials to ensure timely operation of the train.
Due to westerly wind in Bihar, the weather will remain dry for seven days, mild cold will be felt in the morning and evening. Wind speed can be up to 30 km per hour. There will be partly cloudy sky due to low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. There is no possibility of any significant change in temperature. Rajgir recorded a minimum of 9.9 degrees Celsius, while Patna recorded 16.1 degrees Celsius.
East Central Railway will develop 156 modern residential complexes for railway employees and officers in Patna. 100 houses will be built in Mahendrughat and 56 houses will be built in Karbigahiya. The plan was discussed in the meeting chaired by General Manager Chhatrasal Singh. These complexes will have state-of-the-art facilities like parking, water treatment plant and sewerage treatment plant, which will provide a better lifestyle to the employees.
More than three dozen murder cases in Bhagalpur are stuck due to lack of testimony from police officers and doctors. Patna High Court is trying to settle the pending cases, but investigators and witnesses are not appearing. In many cases, despite arrest warrants being issued, justice is being delayed due to the absence of witnesses, which may benefit the accused.
The three-day national conference began at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur. Experts stressed on giving central importance to soil health in future agricultural policies. Dr. Himanshu Pathak underlined the importance of soil for climate-smart agriculture and carbon absorption. Vice Chancellor Dr. D.R. Singh prioritized resource conservation and farmer-friendly technologies, while other speakers discussed soil salinity management.
Rs 5.82 crore has been sanctioned for internship to 5827 students of 38 engineering colleges of Bihar. Each student will get Rs 10,000. Seventh semester students from other colleges including MIT Muzaffarpur have registered. After verification, this amount will be sent directly to their accounts. The department has sought verification report before the end of the financial year.
The road from Akharaghat slope to Ahiyapur Chowk in Muzaffarpur has been in a dilapidated condition for a decade. Its foundation stone was laid before the assembly elections, but the construction work did not start even after three months. Due to this, the population of 50 thousand is facing a lot of trouble. There is resentment among the people against the government and administration and they have warned of agitation. The situation is likely to worsen due to water logging during the rainy season.
Out of total 161 posts in the newly formed Higher Education Department of Bihar, appointment has been made to the post of Secretary. Approval has been received from the General Administration Department for posting on the remaining 160 posts. The department has not yet got its own building and officers and employees other than the Secretary. Letters in this regard have been sent twice to the Building Construction Department and General Administration Department. Includes posts of various administrative and secretarial services.
The Rural Affairs Department has proposed a budget of Rs 11,312.18 crore for 2026-27 to strengthen infrastructure in rural areas of Bihar. The department has constructed 7,214 km of roads using 'waste plastic' and 'green technology'. Roads will be widened under Seven Nishchay-3, the survey for which has been completed. Construction of 1,887.86 km of roads will start in the upcoming financial year, along with the target of new roads has been set under Mukhyamantri Gram Sampark Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
A demand for review of the liquor prohibition law was raised in the Bihar Legislative Council. Describing its 'side effects', RJD Legislative Councilor Vinod Kumar Jaiswal said that consumption of dry drugs has increased, the young generation is getting ruined and liquor smugglers are getting rich. He also mentioned home delivery and revenue loss. There was a debate with Anil Kumar of BJP. A similar demand was raised in the Assembly also.
In Katihar Railway Division, new stoppages of two trains started on February 18 at Kanaki and Dalkola stations. Radhikapur-Siliguri Intercity Express and Nagaon Express were flagged off. MP Kartik Chandra Pal said that these stoppages will provide convenience to regional travelers and boost local business. The Railways aims to increase connectivity and passenger convenience, which will benefit the local economy.
In Katihar, a case of an attempt to forcibly make a loving couple sit in a white car in front of the Collectorate gate has come to light. Angered by the love marriage, the girl's family members were trying to take them away. The video of this incident has gone viral. The police have registered a case on the girl's complaint and started investigation and have assured legal action against the accused.
A new system has been implemented in the government schools of Katihar for the safety of children and to protect the mid-day meal from stray dogs. There will be a nodal teacher nominated in every primary school, who will keep an eye on the entry of dogs in the premises and ensure arrangements for taking them out. This initiative will add to the responsibilities of teachers, but will also help in ensuring cleanliness and safety in schools.
In Darbhanga, 84 out of 88 government surface irrigation schemes have been closed for decades, due to which farmers are facing a lot of trouble. Despite the government slogan of 'water to every field', these schemes have fallen into ruins due to departmental apathy and lack of maintenance. Only four schemes are operational, due to which farmers have to bear more expenses for irrigation, while the government is busy in bringing expensive schemes.
On the instructions of District Magistrate Varsha Singh in Hajipur, the administration has intensified the campaign against unethical activities. In this sequence, police raided a residential hotel in Sadar police station area. During the raid, many young men and women were caught in objectionable positions and objectionable materials were seized. Police have registered the case and started investigation. DM has warned of canceling the licenses of hotels involved in illegal activities.
A detailed plan worth more than Rs 330 crore has been prepared for the widening and strengthening of Daniyawan-Hulasganj road. This 44.155 km long route is extremely narrow causing jams and accidents. This project will ease traffic, accelerate regional development and reduce accidents. Local people had been demanding this for a long time, and now the government's initiative has given hope.
A case of dowry harassment and second marriage by the husband has come to light in Navgachia. Archana Kumari of Bihpur has lodged a complaint in the women's police station that after marriage, her husband Sumit Kumar and her in-laws were harassing her physically and mentally by demanding dowry of Rs 5 lakh. The victim alleged that her husband remarried on February 13, 2026 and was conspiring to throw her out of the house. Police have started investigation.
Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation launched a special campaign against illegal parking, in which 23 vehicles were seized and a fine of Rs 45,200 was collected. However, it fell far short of the target of Rs 10 lakh. During the campaign, action was also taken on VIP vehicles, but due to damage to one car and opposition from citizens, questions were raised on the functioning of the corporation. The corporation has said that the campaign will continue.