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With the New Year approaching, liquor smugglers have intensified their activities in prohibition-hit Bihar. In a major crackdown, the Katoria Prohibition Police Station in Banka district intercepted a high-speed milk tanker and uncovered a large consignment of illegal foreign liquor, cleverly concealed to evade detection. Acting on a tip-off that a huge consignment of liquor was being transported from Jharkhand into Bihar, the police launched a special checking drive across rural and forest routes. During the operation, officers attempted to stop a milk tanker and a mini pickup van carrying dairy supplies. The drivers tried to flee at high speed, raising suspicion. However, the police swiftly cordoned off the area and seized both vehicles. Upon inspection, the tanker — supposedly fil...

In a significant step towards accelerating the overall development of Banka district, the Bihar government has approved the construction of a modern housing guest house in the historically and religiously significant Mandar Parvat region. The land acquisition and selection process for the ambitious project is set to begin shortly, officials confirmed. Mandar Parvat, one of Bihar’s most prominent religious and tourist destinations, attracts lakhs of devotees and tourists every year. However, the long-standing lack of adequate accommodation facilities has been a major challenge for visitors. The proposed guest house is expected to bridge this gap, offering much-needed relief to tourists, pilgrims, and visiting officials alike. The decision was taken during the 68th Foundation Day समारो...

Soon after returning from his foreign tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the newly appointed National Executive President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nitin Nabin, marking the beginning of the latter’s active role in the party’s top leadership. The meeting, though brief, proved significant as PM Modi entrusted Nitin Nabin with his first major political assignment. According to party sources, Prime Minister Modi has tasked Nitin Nabin with countering the opposition’s narrative surrounding the proposed “Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VBG RAM G)” bill. The legislation has sparked intense political confrontation between the ruling BJP and opposition parties, led by the Congress. For Nitin Nabin, this assignment is being viewed as ...

The lynching case from Bihar’s Nawada district has taken a significant new turn, with the police now expanding the scope of investigation after the emergence of another viral video on social media. The video allegedly indicates a possible theft angle linked to the brutal assault that led to the death of Atahar Hussain. The incident pertains to Bhata village under the Roh block of Nawada district. A 20-second video that recently resurfaced online reportedly shows stolen household items scattered at the scene, with claims being made against Atahar Hussain himself. Following the circulation of this video, the police have decided to examine the matter from a fresh perspective, including allegations of theft that may have preceded the assault. According to police records, Atahar Hussain w...