Bihar

Patna:Under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the Bihar government has unveiled an ambitious industrial and technological blueprint aimed at transforming the state into eastern India’s newest defence, manufacturing, and innovation hub. At the heart of this plan is a bold target: Providing employment to 1 crore youth over the next five years (2025–30). The roadmap includes the establishment of a Defence Industrial Corridor, semiconductor manufacturing parks, Global Capability Centres, Mega Tech City, and a FinTech City, paving the way for large-scale industrialisation, self-reliance in defence, and massive job creation. Explosive Manufacturing Units to Be Set Up in Bihar The defence corridor will include state-of-the-art explosive production facilities, manufactu...

Patna, Bihar: After a significant defeat in the 2025 Assembly elections, the RJD has faced another challenge—Rabri Devi has been served a notice to vacate her longtime residence at 10, Circular Road. She has now been allocated a new residence at 39, Harding Road in her capacity as the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council. For the past 20 years, Rabri Devi and her family lived at 10, Circular Road. Initially, both she and Lalu Prasad Yadav were reluctant to move there. It was only after much controversy that Rabri Devi shifted in with her family. Over the years, the residence has witnessed both joyous and difficult moments for the family. Notice to Vacate the Chief Minister’s Residence Following the swearing-in of Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister on 24 November 2005, Rabri...

Bhagalpur, Bihar: The crucial Bhagalpur–Agarpur–Kotwali four-lane road project, aimed at improving connectivity in Bhagalpur city, has hit a roadblock and is now indefinitely delayed. Preparations for widening the road had been underway for some time, but the project was stalled as technical approval (TS) could not be secured, forcing the tender process to be canceled. Tender Process Faces Setback Officials report that the construction agency could not be selected because the project got caught up in re-tendering complexities. Despite long-standing plans to expand the road, the work is now postponed indefinitely. The project’s tender process had been advancing rapidly before the elections but was canceled due to the pending technical clearance. Project Cost and Timeline The fou...

Motihari, Bihar: The ambitious Gorakhpur–Siliguri Expressway promises to transform Bihar’s transport network and regional development. The six-lane greenfield project, spanning approximately 520 kilometers, is estimated to cost ₹32,000 crore and will pass through eight districts of the state, connecting 313 villages across 39 blocks. The expressway will drastically reduce the road distance between Gorakhpur and Siliguri by over 600 kilometers, enhancing intercity travel, trade opportunities, and employment generation. Following the conclusion of recent elections, administrative work on the project has accelerated, including expedited land acquisition processes. Strategic Role in Bihar’s Transport Network Bihar’s Road Construction Minister, Nitin Naveen, expressed gratitude to the ...

Patna, Bihar: The East Central Railway (ECR) has announced major train service changes from 1st December to 28th February due to anticipated dense fog in North India, affecting passenger safety and train operations. According to Chief Public Relations Officer, Saraswati Chandra, at least 24 regular mail and express trains have been cancelled, while 28 other trains will operate at reduced frequency. The changes particularly impact busy sections in North-Central Railway, including the Prayagraj–Tundla route, where severe fog is predicted to disrupt schedules. Passenger Train Frequencies Reduced In addition to cancellations, several passenger trains will run less frequently during this period. The decision was made considering winter delays, low visibility affecting operations, and t...

Begusarai, Bihar: A land dispute in Baruni Phulwariya police station area of Begusarai district escalated into a violent clash on Tuesday, with multiple rounds of gunfire creating panic in the locality. Police said the accused fled the scene before their arrival. Three empty cartridges were recovered from the spot. Complaint Filed at Baruni Phulwariya Police Station Local resident Mohammad Saba Karim lodged a complaint alleging that an attempt was made to forcefully occupy his 37 katha plot. He named 10 individuals and accused over two dozen others of involvement. According to Karim, Harivansh Narayan Singh, along with armed supporters, entered his field and began plowing the land using a tractor. When Karim protested, he claims, the group opened fire in an attempt to intimidate h...

Patna, Bihar: The impact of Bihar’s newly formed government was evident on Tuesday as the Patna administration launched a large-scale anti-encroachment drive across the city. Under the directions of District Magistrate Tyagarajan S.M., the operation saw illegal structures removed, fines imposed, and repeat encroachers identified. According to the district control room, the drive was conducted in four major zones, and a total fine of ₹37,400 was collected. New Capital Zone: Temporary Structures Cleared In the New Capital Zone, encroachments stretching from Station Golambar to under the Chiraiyatand Bridge near the CDA building were removed. The authorities seized three pushcarts, one small LED TV, and three CCTV cameras during the operation. Patliputra Zone: Street Vendors and Unau...

Patna, Bihar: The first session of Bihar’s newly formed 18th Legislative Assembly will be held from December 1 to December 5, 2025. The session will commence with the swearing-in of newly elected legislators, followed by the election of the Assembly Speaker and the presentation of the Governor’s address and grant-related legislative business. The Cabinet has given in-principle approval for the session schedule. First Session of the 18th Assembly The inaugural session of the 18th Assembly will begin on December 1, when all newly elected members will take their oath of office. The election of the Assembly Speaker is scheduled for December 2, a critical constitutional process necessary to facilitate the smooth functioning of the House. On December 3 at 11:30 AM, a joint session of th...

Kishanganj (Bihar): In a major crackdown on cross-border smuggling, the Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended two individuals involved in gold smuggling from Bangladesh into India. Officials recovered gold worth approximately ₹2.4 crore hidden inside bundles of firewood. The operation took place on 24 November, when BSF personnel from the 184 Battalion (Kishanganj Sector, North Bengal Frontier) received intelligence about a suspicious individual near the IBFF gate. Ratan Bishra (23), son of Som Bishra from Indira Colony, Bamanbari, Golpokhar, West Bengal, was intercepted carrying bundles of dry wood. Upon inspection, gold biscuits were found concealed inside the bundles. Two mobile phones were also seized from him. Following Ratan Bishra’s disclosure, the BSF conducted a follow...