Bihar

Patna: The Bihar government is preparing to roll out a revised coaching regulation policy aimed at increasing transparency, preventing exploitation of students, and ensuring accountability in the coaching sector. The updated policy is expected to be approved by the state cabinet by the end of this month and implemented statewide from the 2026–27 academic session (April 2026). Earlier, the policy was scheduled for implementation in the ongoing academic year, but the Assembly elections caused a delay. Key Changes in the Coaching Policy The most significant amendment is a complete prohibition on government school teachers teaching at private coaching centres. The Education Department has clarified that strict disciplinary action will be taken if any government teacher is found violat...

Patna: Cybercriminals in Bihar have now targeted political strategist Prashant Kishor’s ambitious initiative, the Jan Suraaj Party, by creating fake WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media accounts in the names of senior party leaders and workers. These fraudsters have been contacting people and demanding money, falsely claiming association with the party. Following several complaints, the Jan Suraaj Party has issued an official public alert, urging citizens to stay cautious and not fall prey to such scams. What the Jan Suraaj Party Said Bihar State President of the Jan Suraaj Party, Manoj Bharti, posted an urgent warning on social media platform X. He stated that over the past few days, multiple fake accounts have surfaced using photos and identities of senior party...

A viral video alleging denial of ambulance services at the Akbarpur Community Health Centre in Nawada sparked outrage across Bihar and raised serious concerns about the state’s healthcare system. The clip showed family members carrying the body of 75-year-old Kesari Devi on a stretcher for nearly 500 metres, reportedly due to the hospital’s failure to provide an ambulance. However, the case has now taken a dramatic turn. The deceased’s daughter-in-law, Poonam Kumari, has submitted a written statement completely denying the accusations that were earlier made in the viral video — including those she herself had repeated on camera. Family Withdraws All Claims In her written statement, Poonam Kumari asserted that the hospital provided them with adequate facilities and that the family ...

In a strict action against obscene content, Patna police detained popular Magahi singer Anup Pandey for creating and sharing an indecent song and video. The singer faced immediate FIR registration and questioning by the authorities before being released on bond after issuing an apology. FIR Filed Against Singer The controversy erupted when Anup Pandey shot a song and video under JP Setu in Patna, which was deemed obscene and offensive. The Digha police took cognizance of the matter, registering an FIR against the singer and initiating a swift investigation. Upon reaching his residence, police brought Pandey into custody and conducted questioning. Sources revealed that Pandey immediately begged for forgiveness upon seeing the police team. Apology and Release After formal proceed...

Patna continues to witness widespread violations of traffic rules, but an analysis of the last six months reveals a striking trend: 65% of all challans issued were solely for not wearing helmets or seat belts, despite the presence of 18 different categories of traffic violations. According to data from the Patna District Transport Office (DTO), more than 3.30 lakh challans were issued in the past six months. Out of these, 2.50 lakh challans were for just two offences—riding without a helmet and driving without a seat belt. The remaining 1.30 lakh challans were issued for other violations including triple-riding, using mobile phones while driving, overloading, and overspeeding. Two Categories of Drivers Face Most Penalties Although traffic laws cover a wide range of violations, the...

Patna:The Bihar Education Department has introduced a stringent leave policy for school teachers to curb the long-standing practice of multiple teachers taking leave on the same day — a trend that has been severely affecting classroom teaching and delaying syllabus completion. During recent inspections, officials found that in several schools, more than half of the teachers were absent on the same day, bringing academic activities to a standstill. Taking serious note of this, the state government has now enforced clear and binding rules on teacher leave. No More Unapproved Leave Under the new policy, teachers will no longer be allowed to take leave at will. Primary Schools: Only one teacher can be granted leave per day.Middle/High Schools: A maximum of 10% of teachers may go on...

Patna: Bihar’s political landscape may be on the verge of a major shake-up. Speculations are rife about whether veteran leader Nitish Kumar is planning to retire and if his son, Nishant Kumar, will be directly inducted as Deputy Chief Minister. The discussions have gained momentum following remarks by Sanjay Kumar Jha, the acting national president of JD(U). According to Jha, every party worker and leader desires Nishant to enter politics, and now it is up to him to decide when to step in. Jha made this comment while returning to Patna from Delhi with Nishant Kumar, though the exact purpose of Nishant’s Delhi visit remains unknown. Nishant Has Been in the Spotlight Since JanuarySince January this year, Nishant has occasionally made headlines for his political statements. At a family ...

Sitamarhi, Bihar: Bihar’s government schools are set to replace traditional attendance registers with a high-tech digital attendance system. The state Education Department has taken a significant step toward modernizing schools, introducing tablet-based attendance for teachers and students via the e-Shiksha Kosh portal. This move aims to curb fraudulent attendance practices and ensure accurate records. Tablet-Based Attendance with Facial RecognitionIn the coming weeks, the attendance system in schools will undergo a major transformation. Teachers will record attendance using tablets equipped with facial recognition technology, eliminating manual entries in registers. This digital system will be implemented across all government primary, middle, high, and higher secondary schools in Biha...

Patna: Bihar’s political landscape may soon witness the emergence of yet another party as Ritu Jaiswal, a rebel leader from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has announced her plans to take a decisive step in the coming months. The move is widely seen as a direct challenge to RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav. Following the recent flurry of political developments in Bihar, including the initiatives by Prashant Kishor, Shivdeep Lande, and the Indian Innovation Party (IIP), Ritu Jaiswal’s announcement has added a new dimension to the state’s political equations. Jaiswal, a prominent RJD leader, had rebelled after being denied a ticket from the Parihar Assembly constituency and contested independently. Impact of Ritu Jaiswal’s Independent RunAlthough she did not secure a win from the Parihar seat ...

Nawada, Bihar: A shocking case of negligence has come to light from the Akbarpur Primary Health Center (PHC) in Nawada district, exposing serious lapses in local health services. On Sunday night, 75-year-old Keshri Devi, wife of Ramchandra Sahni, passed away during treatment at the PHC. Following her death, the family’s request for an ambulance to transport her body was denied, forcing them to carry her nearly two kilometers on a stretcher to their home. The distressing incident was captured on camera and has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism. Family’s Ordeal According to the bereaved family, Keshri Devi had been admitted to the PHC after her health deteriorated. After her death, the family repeatedly requested the hospital staff to provide an ambulance t...