Bihar

A day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs the historic flag hoisting atop the Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya on 25 November, another landmark development is set to unfold in Bihar. The construction of a grand Maa Janaki Temple will begin at Sitamarhi—recognized as the birthplace of Goddess Sita. Tourism Minister Arun Shankar Prasad, after offering prayers at the Janaki Temple on Sunday, formally announced that construction work would commence from Monday, marking a significant milestone for the region. A Temple as Majestic as Ayodhya's Ram Lalla Shrine Just as Ayodhya now hosts a magnificent Ram Temple, Sitamarhi too is set to witness the rise of an equally grand and architecturally extraordinary temple dedicated to Maa Sita. On 8 August 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Sha...

A shocking video from Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s home district, Nalanda, has triggered a wave of public outrage and raised serious questions over corruption in road construction projects. The viral clip, allegedly from Sirsi village in Harnaut, shows villagers exposing a newly built road that crumbles with just a few hand movements. (NBT Online does not independently verify the authenticity of the video, and the footage contains abusive language, so it is not being reproduced here.) Villager Tears Up Road Barehanded In the video shared by the social media handle The Nalanda Index, villagers can be seen confronting officials at the site while one man digs his fingers into the freshly laid road and peels off the tar layer like loose cloth. The villager can be heard sayin...

Patna: In a shocking revelation, a new study published in Nature has found traces of uranium in the breast milk of every lactating mother tested across six districts of Bihar. The findings indicate a direct transfer of toxic uranium—present in the region’s groundwater for years—into the bodies of newborns through their first and most essential source of nutrition. The study was conducted jointly by the Mahavir Cancer Institute, Patna (under Dr. Arun Kumar and Prof. Ashok Ghosh) and the Department of Biochemistry, AIIMS New Delhi (under Dr. Ashok Sharma). 40 Breast Milk Samples Tested — All Contained Uranium Between October 2021 and July 2024, researchers collected breast milk samples from 40 mothers aged 17–35 years in Bhojpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Khagaria, Katihar, and Nalanda...

Palamu, Jharkhand: Jharkhand Police have successfully cracked a major snake venom smuggling operation, arresting three traffickers and seizing snake venom worth ₹80 crore. The investigation revealed that the venom trade has international connections, with buyers awaiting deliveries beyond state borders. Operation and ArrestsThe arrests were made in a special police operation in Palamu district, following intelligence inputs that a significant consignment of snake venom was being transported from Jharkhand to neighboring Bihar. Acting swiftly, police apprehended three venom traffickers from Aurangabad, Bihar—Seraj Miyan (father-son duo) from Naya Bazar Chandni Chowk, Meraz Rangrez, and one other individual. During interrogation, the traffickers admitted to capturing venomous snakes from ...

As the new government takes charge in Bihar, the police have intensified their crackdown on criminal networks. In a joint operation, the Special Task Force (STF) and district police engaged in a late-night encounter in Begusarai, leaving one notorious offender injured. The incident took place near Shaligram and Malhipur villages under Sahebpur Kamal police station limits. Police–Criminal Gunfight Near Shaligram Village According to officials, a team of STF personnel and local police confronted a group of armed criminals in Shaligram village. When the accused opened fire upon spotting the police, security forces retaliated in self-defence. One criminal was shot in the leg, while several others managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Large Quantity of Illegal Arms, Cash &...

The Nitish Kumar government is set to deliver a major infrastructural boost to Bihar with the launch of JP Ganga Path Phase-2, a high-speed corridor that will cut travel time between Patna and Buxar and connect the capital directly with five major Ganga bridges. Vehicles will be able to cruise at 100 kmph on this new stretch, ensuring a smooth, congestion-free journey. Construction of JP Ganga Path Phase-2 Begins January 2026 According to Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC), construction for the 35.65 km-long expansion from Digha to Koilwar will commence by January-end.The project is valued at ₹5,500 crore, of which: 60% (₹3,300 crore) will be funded by the executing agency 40% (₹2,200 crore) will be provided by the state government The expansion includes an 1...