Bihar

In a decisive move to address a long-standing grievance of land allottees, the Bihar government has launched ‘Operation Dakhal Dihani’, a special drive aimed at ensuring physical possession of allotted and settled land for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) families across the state. For years, reports from several districts of Bihar have highlighted that despite formal land allotment, beneficiaries were unable to take possession due to illegal occupation by influential individuals. Acknowledging the gravity of the issue, the Revenue and Land Reforms Department has now committed itself to providing 100 per cent possession (dakhal-dehani) of allotted land to eligible beneficiaries. According to the state government, in rural areas, any forcible dispossession of SC/ST famili...

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has launched a sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the brutal mob lynching of a cloth vendor in Nawada district, calling the incident a glaring example of communal violence occurring “right under the Chief Minister’s nose.” AIMIM Bihar president and MLA Akhtarul Iman demanded immediate and stringent action in the case, questioning the state government’s commitment to its stated zero-tolerance policy on crime, communalism, and corruption. “The Chief Minister had promised that crime and communalism would not be tolerated in Bihar. If this is not communalism, then what is?” Iman asked. “Unimaginable Brutality Against a Poor Vendor” Speaking to a private news channel, Akhtarul Iman gave a chilling account of the inc...

In a major crackdown on alleged financial fraud, Gopalganj police have arrested a senior leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on charges of cheating a Patna-based businessman of nearly ₹2 crore on the pretext of arranging grain supplies from the Food Corporation of India (FCI). The accused, Pradeep Dev, who serves as the State Vice-President of the RJD’s Extremely Backward Classes Cell, was arrested late Saturday night following a police raid near Lakhpatiya Mor in Gopalganj town. The arrest was made in connection with an FIR lodged by Pankaj Kumar Singh, a resident of Patna, at Natwar Bazaar police station in Rohtas district. According to the complaint, Pradeep Dev allegedly promised to secure large quantities of grain from FCI and, under this assurance, extracted money from the...

Katihar, 15 December 2025: In a daring act of bravery, an RPF officer averted a potential disaster when the Kanchanjungha Express, traveling from Sealdah to Guwahati, came to an unexpected halt on a high railway bridge due to a technical fault. The incident occurred on the Barsoi-Sudhani rail bridge in the Katihar rail division when the train’s power pipe came loose, causing the brakes to engage and the train to stop abruptly. Passengers were thrown into panic as the train stood immobilized on the bridge, raising serious safety concerns. Responding swiftly, RPF Sub-Inspector Ajit Kumar, posted at Barsoi RPF, displayed exemplary courage. Without hesitation, he climbed onto the high bridge and went under the train to repair the loose power pipe, risking his life to ensure passenger saf...

Patna, 15 Dec 2025: Union Minister Giriraj Singh has called for stringent legislation to curb alleged religious conversions in Bihar. Highlighting the issue, he stated that poor citizens are reportedly being lured with incentives to change their faith, and urgent measures are needed to prevent this trend. “Religious conversions are happening at an alarming pace across Bihar. If not addressed in time, Bihar could risk becoming another Kerala,” Giriraj Singh said, emphasizing the need for a concrete law to protect vulnerable communities from inducements or coercion. Appeal for Legislative ActionSingh appealed to the government to introduce a robust legal framework immediately to regulate religious conversions and safeguard the interests of the economically weaker sections of society. ...

Patna, Bihar: Even though the term of several MLC seats in Bihar is still some time away, political corridors are already buzzing with speculation over “who will become the next MLC”. With the BJP currently holding 89 MLAs in the state assembly, the party is in a position to send four members to the Legislative Council when the time comes. MLC Vacancies and Term Expiry While the Bihar Assembly elections of 2025 have just concluded, attention has already shifted to the upcoming MLC elections. On 28 June 2026, the term of nine MLCs will expire, along with one seat that became vacant following Health Minister Mangal Pandey’s election as MLA. Based on the current strength of parties, it is expected that out of these nine vacant seats: BJP will get 4 seats JD(U) will get 4 seats...