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Bihar Government Reviews 48 Projects; WRD Officers Directed to Inspect Five Sites Monthly

28Nov

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Bihar Government Reviews 48 Projects; WRD Officers Directed to Inspect Five Sites Monthly

In a major review meeting, Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit on Thursday assessed the progress of 48 government projects across multiple departments, with a special focus on the Water Resources Department (WRD). Monthly Field Inspections Mandated Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit instructed WRD engineers to conduct field inspections of at least five ongoing projects every month. In addition, all officers were directed to personally review the status of all projects listed on the State Project Monitoring Group (SPMG) portal. “The purpose of this initiative is to ensure transparency, track progress efficiently, and accelerate project implementation across the state,” the Chief Secretary said during the meeting. Officers were also asked to upload the latest GPS-enabled photographs of...

Bihar: Armed Gang Strikes Jewelry Shop in Broad Daylight, One Arrested

28Nov

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Bihar: Armed Gang Strikes Jewelry Shop in Broad Daylight, One Arrested

In a daring daylight robbery in Siwan, Bihar, six armed men stormed a jewelry shop, making off with jewelry worth several lakhs, police said. The incident occurred in Tari Bazaar, Raghunathpur police station area, targeting Krishna Jewellers. According to police, the gang split roles during the heist: three of the men fired shots to create panic, while the other three looted the jewelry and packed it into a bag before fleeing the scene. Local authorities were immediately alerted, and police arrived at the site to begin investigation. A video of the robbery has surfaced showing the six men arriving on two motorcycles. On one bike, three assailants can be seen firing shots, while two others are on the second bike, with one standing initially before joining the bike later. Siwan Police ...

Rabri Devi Bungalow Row: Political Battle or Fight for Dignity

28Nov

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Rabri Devi Bungalow Row: Political Battle or Fight for Dignity

The controversy over the eviction of former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Rabri Devi from her official bungalow has escalated into a full-blown political confrontation. While the BJP seeks to portray the RJD as flouting the law, the RJD claims the move is a vindictive and insensitive action influenced by the Sangh and the NDA government. RJD: “Vindictive Politics at Play” RJD state spokesperson Asit Nath Tiwari accused the state government of deliberate political malice. “The eviction issue is being used to settle scores,” he said. “Such actions undermine the spirit of democracy and reflect a dangerous precedent. The order to vacate the bungalow appears unnecessary and driven solely by vengeance.” Pressure from BJP and Sangh? RJD national spokesperson Ejaz Ahmed alleged that Chie...

Bihar Woman Murdered by Lover She Was Ready to Leave Husband and Children For

28Nov

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Bihar Woman Murdered by Lover She Was Ready to Leave Husband and Children For

In a shocking turn of events in Bihar’s Siwan district, a woman was allegedly murdered by the very lover she was willing to elope with, leaving her husband and children behind. Police have arrested the woman’s lover along with an accomplice in connection with the case. Victim Identified The deceased has been identified as Shahnaz Khatoon. Her body was discovered under suspicious circumstances on 21 November in Basawanbadi village, under the jurisdiction of Badharia Police Station. Following a written complaint from her family, a first information report (FIR) was filed on 23 November. Lover Commits Murder Over Jewelry and Cash Investigation revealed that Shahnaz had an extramarital relationship with Saif Ali, who was allegedly being pressured by her to marry her. She was report...

Bihar: Employee Caught Taking ₹4,500 Bribe in Nalanda; Farmer Harassed Over Land Mutation

28Nov

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Bihar: Employee Caught Taking ₹4,500 Bribe in Nalanda; Farmer Harassed Over Land Mutation

In a swift anti-corruption action in Bihar’s Nalanda district, a local government employee was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹4,500 while allegedly harassing a farmer over land mutation procedures. Employee Arrested by Vigilance Team The vigilance department arrested Sanjay Kumar, a Halka employee posted at the Karaiparsurai Sub-Division Office, on Thursday. Sanjay Kumar had demanded a total bribe of ₹5,000 from complainant Ramesh Kumar of Salem Pur village to process the mutation (land transfer) for 1.5 kathas of his land. The first installment of ₹500 had already been paid on Wednesday. Following this, Ramesh Kumar lodged a written complaint at the Patna Vigilance Office, prompting a planned sting operation. Caught Red-Handed Near Diwan Village Acting on the compl...

Management Experts to Assist Bihar Government; MoU Signed with IIM Bodh Gaya

28Nov

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Management Experts to Assist Bihar Government; MoU Signed with IIM Bodh Gaya

In a significant move to strengthen Bihar’s administrative framework, the state government has partnered with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bodh Gaya, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Chief Minister Fellowship initiative. The agreement aims to enhance transparency, promote innovative approaches in governance, and build administrative capacity across the state. Key Highlights of the MoU The MoU, finalized in a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit, allows for the deployment of highly qualified and experienced subject-matter experts at various administrative levels across Bihar for a period of two years. Selected fellows will assist government departments in policy formulation and implementation. Each fellow will receive a fixed monthly ho...

Not Just an Election Promise: Bihar’s ₹10,000 Scheme Aims to Reach 2.76 Crore Families — Here’s How the Guarantee Really Works

28Nov

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Not Just an Election Promise: Bihar’s ₹10,000 Scheme Aims to Reach 2.76 Crore Families — Here’s How the Guarantee Really Works

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana continues to dominate the political narrative in the state. Marketed by both the state government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “government-backed guarantee,” the scheme’s impact has gone far beyond election season. A Post-Election Message to the Opposition While the Opposition labelled the scheme as a “poll gimmick,” Nitish Kumar chose the perfect moment to respond. After securing victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, the Chief Minister released the fourth instalment of the scheme on 28 November, sending a clear political message: The scheme is not an election stunt. Women are not required to return the money after the elections. The government will stand by every beneficiary even beyond ...

10 Lakh Women in Bihar Set to Receive Double Surprise Tomorrow Under CM Mahila Rojgar Yojana

27Nov

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10 Lakh Women in Bihar Set to Receive Double Surprise Tomorrow Under CM Mahila Rojgar Yojana

Patna: In a major boost to women’s economic empowerment, the Bihar government is set to deliver another big surprise under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. On 28 November, a financial assistance of ₹10,000 each will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of 10 lakh women associated with Jeevika groups across the state. According to officials, the beneficiaries include 9.5 lakh women from rural areas and 50,000 from urban regions, all registered under various Jeevika self-help groups. With this fresh installment, the scheme continues to touch new milestones—over 1.40 crore women in Bihar have already received the ₹10,000 assistance under the programme. ₹10,000 Transfer to Hit Accounts on Friday Under the scheme, the government had invited applications through both onl...

NDA Sweeps Sitamarhi Again: Will Amit Shah Fulfil His Promise of Making Pintu a ‘Big Leader’

27Nov

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NDA Sweeps Sitamarhi Again: Will Amit Shah Fulfil His Promise of Making Pintu a ‘Big Leader’

The NDA alliance has once again delivered a spectacular performance in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district, securing all eight assembly seats in the 2025 elections—replicating its historic clean sweep from 2010. However, despite this emphatic victory, local residents are deeply disappointed as the district has not received a single ministerial berth in the new government. NDA Retains All Eight Seats—Shift in Party Balance In 2010, both BJP and JD(U) had won four seats each. In 2025, though the NDA has repeated the clean sweep, the distribution changed: 1 seat went to Upendra Kushwaha’s RLM 1 seat to Chirag Paswan’s LJPR JD(U) fell from four to two seats BJP successfully retained its four seats Despite internal reshuffling, the overall dominance of the NDA remains intact. T...

Rohtas Police Rescue 17 Girls in Major Raid, Three Arrested

27Nov

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Rohtas Police Rescue 17 Girls in Major Raid, Three Arrested

Rohtas, Bihar: In a significant operation in Rohtas district, Bihar Police conducted a raid at the notorious red-light area of Bardiha village, Nasriganj, rescuing 17 girls and arresting three accused. Operation Uncovers Dark SecretsThe raid, conducted on Wednesday, was based on a tip-off regarding minor girls being trafficked from other states for orchestral dance performances and other immoral activities. ASP Sanket Kumar, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Bikramganj, confirmed the rescue operation and stated that the girls were initially examined and sent to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for detailed investigation. They will subsequently be placed in the Mohnia Child Correction Home for safety and rehabilitation. Accused Named and Confessions MadeThree local residents—Mamta ...