Bihar

Bihar’s higher education sector is gearing up for a major recruitment drive as more than 6,000 teaching posts are expected to be advertised soon. According to sources, the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) is likely to release notifications in early 2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors across various subjects. This move is expected to significantly boost faculty strength in the state’s universities and colleges, many of which have been grappling with acute teacher shortages. Large Number of Vacancies Sources indicate that in the 13 traditional universities of Bihar, over 5,000 Assistant Professor positions are currently vacant, largely due to a massive wave of retirements since 2020. Additionally, more than 1,000 hi...

A high-tension incident unfolded at the Gopalganj court premises on Friday when a minor girl climbed onto the roof of the multi-storey court building and began walking on the edge of the railing, creating panic among those present. Fearing a possible suicide attempt, police personnel deployed at the court acted swiftly and managed to rescue the girl safely. Witnesses said the girl reached the roof of the newly constructed court building and immediately climbed onto the railing. Her dangerous movement on the narrow edge caused chaos in the entire campus, with people shouting and urging her to step back to safety. Several onlookers recorded videos of the incident, which quickly went viral on social media, showing her walking perilously close to the edge. As the commotion intensified, p...

Nalanda, Bihar: In a significant operation aimed at dismantling an illegal arms trafficking network, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), in coordination with the Bihar Special Task Force (STF), conducted raids at multiple locations in Nalanda district on Thursday. The surprise operations caused a stir in local communities. Targeted Searches at Key Suspects’ Residences The joint investigative team focused on the homes of two major suspects: Mohammad Parvez in Gauragarh police jurisdiction and Raju Yadav in Moratalab village under Bhaganbigha police area. Both individuals had previously been implicated in illegal arms activities, and prior joint actions by the police and STF had led to the seizure of a large number of live cartridges from their premises. Focus on Documents and ...

Patna, Bihar: More than 12,000 mathematics and science teachers from classes 6 to 8 across Bihar successfully completed a five-day residential training program organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Bihar. Held in three phases between 17 November and 5 December, the program aimed to strengthen experiential and skill-based education in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Learning the CBSE Way The capacity-building program focused on developing Project-Based Learning (PBL) methodologies, encouraging experiential and inquiry-based classroom practices. Teachers were trained to design PBL-based lesson plans and were shown how this approach can address learning gaps identified by assessment bodies like PARAKH. Comprehensive Curriculu...

Nalanda, Bihar / Guwahati, Assam: In a meticulously planned operation, Bihar Police arrested a 40-year-old man wanted in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old girl in Samastipur district. The suspect, identified as Kumud Kumar alias Deepak, had fled Bihar and was hiding in Guwahati. Police laid a trap in the city for ten consecutive days before finally apprehending him with the help of local authorities. Details of the Crime According to police, Kumud Kumar allegedly shot and killed the victim, Gudia Kumari, after the girl opposed his romantic advances toward her elder sister. The incident occurred around 11 August, and he fled immediately afterward. During questioning, Kumud admitted:"I wanted to marry my girlfriend, but her family, particularly her younger sister Gudia, oppos...

Araria, Bihar: The investigation into the shocking murder of 24-year-old BPSC teacher Shivani Kumari Verma has taken a new turn, with her family pointing fingers at her school principal and a fellow teacher. Shivani, originally from Haidergarh in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, was shot dead by two assailants on a motorcycle while commuting to school near Khabdah Kanhauli Shiv Mandir in Narpatganj police jurisdiction. Family Raises AllegationsShivani’s elder sister, Julie Kumari, claimed that a teacher at the school, Ranjit, had been harassing Shivani for over a year, pressuring her into marriage. Despite rejecting his advances, the harassment continued even after Ranjit got married three months ago. Julie suspects that Shivani’s refusal may have provoked Ranjit to orchestrate her murder. ...