Bihar Desk

Patna —  An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Sunil Nayak, has been arrested in Bihar in connection with an alleged custodial torture case involving Andhra Pradesh Deputy Speaker Raju , officials confirmed. The arrest follows an investigation into allegations that the senior officer was involved in or responsible for acts of custodial misconduct during a previous posting. 📌 The Allegations According to preliminary information: The case pertains to alleged custodial tortur

Patna —  The Bihar government has blocked subsidies and incentive payments of more than 1,800 farmers for their alleged involvement in stubble burning, according to the findings of the Bihar Economic Survey (2025–26)  recently tabled in the state Assembly. The report highlights stricter enforcement measures against crop residue burning, even as it notes a decline in such incidents in 2025 compared to the previous year. 📊 DBT Registrations Blocked The survey revealed that: 4,

Munger (Bihar):  Four minors were allegedly tied up, assaulted and paraded through a village in Bihar’s Munger district after being accused of stealing around 25 kilograms of green peas, police said. The incident took place on Saturday in Jhowabahiyar and came to light after a 20-second video clip went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage. According to officials, the children were accused by some villagers of stealing the produce from a local field. In the vid

Political tensions intensified in Assam after state Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah said that MP Gaurav Gogoi is merely the “face” of the Assam Congress, while senior leader Rakibul Hussain remains its “sole base.” Borah’s remarks have triggered fresh debate within political circles about leadership dynamics and internal alignments within the Assam unit of the Congress. Leadership Equation in Assam Congress Speaking to reporters, Borah clarified that Gogoi represents th

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)  has uncovered serious irregularities in vehicle registrations across several Northeastern states, revealing that 15,849 vehicles were registered with identical chassis and engine numbers in multiple states. The findings were highlighted in the latest audit report, raising concerns over systemic lapses in transport department databases and possible misuse of registration systems. Duplicate Registrations Across States According to the

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for allegedly dragging the family and children of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi into a “Pakistan link” controversy. Addressing reporters during her visit to Assam, Priyanka Gandhi termed the remarks “unfortunate” and said political differences should not extend to targeting family members, especially children. ‘Keep Politics Away From Families’ Priyanka Gandhi said that whil

The new integrated terminal at Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport will commence operations from February 22, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. The upgraded facility is expected to significantly enhance passenger handling capacity and modernise air travel infrastructure in the region. Operations to Shift Gradually According to the Chief Minister, domestic and international flight operations are likely to begin from the new terminal by

A senior bureaucrat of the Bihar government has landed in controversy after reports emerged that he travelled on a chartered aircraft along with his family members. The issue has sparked a political storm, with opposition parties raising questions over the alleged misuse of official resources. The matter was raised both inside and outside the state Assembly by leaders of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD ) and the Indian National Congress. Opposition members alleged that allowin

West Champaran, Bihar:  Two human skeletons were discovered inside the forest area of the Valmiki Tiger Reserve , leading police to reopen a five-month-old missing persons case. Along with the skeletal remains, officials recovered a suicide note, clothes, slippers, and a mobile phone from the site. 📍 Discovery Inside Forest Area Forest personnel reportedly stumbled upon the skeletal remains during routine patrolling inside the tiger reserve. The information was immediately p

Bhagalpur, Bihar:  Authorities have sounded a bird flu alert in Bihar  after more than 150 crows were found dead in the Naugachia subdivision of Bhagalpur  district. Laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of avian influenza, prompting immediate containment and surveillance measures in the affected area. 🦅 Sudden Spike in Crow Deaths Officials said the deaths were reported over a short span of time, raising suspicions of a possible outbreak. Samples collected from the c

West Bengal:  A medical student from Bihar  was found dead inside a hostel room in West Bengal , triggering shock and concern among fellow students and family members. Police have initiated a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. 📍 Incident Details According to officials, the student was pursuing medical studies at a college in West Bengal and was residing in the institution’s hostel. The body was discovered inside the hostel room after

Patna: For the first time since assuming charge as national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nitin Nabin attended the ongoing Budget Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly on Tuesday and asserted that Bihar is now being treated with greater respect at the national level. Addressing members of the House, Nabin said the State’s image has improved substantially under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Nitish Kumar. He credited the coalition

Patna: More than 70 school children reportedly fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal at a government school in Bihar on Thursday, officials said. The incident triggered panic among parents and villagers, with locals alleging that a lizard had fallen into the cooked food. According to preliminary reports, the children began complaining of nausea, vomiting and stomach pain shortly after eating the meal served under the Centre’s mid-day meal scheme. Teachers immediately alert

Patna — For the first time since assuming charge as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nitin Nabin attended the ongoing Budget Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, asserting that the State’s standing and image have improved significantly under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Addressing members during the session, Mr. Nabin said Bihar is now “treated with respect” at the national l

Judicial proceedings at the Patna Civil Court  were brought to a standstill on Monday (February 9, 2026) after an email threatening to blow up the court परिसर  triggered panic and forced the suspension of work for the day. As a result, the bail plea of Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav , could not be heard. According to officials, the threatening email was received by court authorities in the morning, prompting an immediate alert to the police and d

The Congress party  on Sunday (February 8, 2026) staged a protest in Patna , condemning the arrest of Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan , popularly known as Pappu Yadav , in connection with a forgery case dating back to 1995 . As part of the demonstration, Congress workers burnt an effigy of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar , accusing the state government of misusing law enforcement to silence dissenting voices. The protest was led by local Congress leaders and party workers, who

Ranchi/Patna : In a major crackdown on alleged tax evasion and illegal financial dealings, the Income Tax Department on Monday continued its large-scale operation against the Baba Rice Mill Group and associated commission agents for the second consecutive day. The coordinated action saw simultaneous raids conducted at 42 locations across five cities in Jharkhand and Bihar —Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Patna, Gaya, and Aurangabad. According to official sources, the raids have so far re

Patna: Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav  has strongly rejected allegations made by Bihar minister Lakhendra Paswan  that several amenities were missing from the government bungalow previously occupied by him in Patna. Calling the claims “completely baseless” , Yadav asserted that all items used during his stay were purchased using his personal funds . The controversy centres around the government residence at 26 M, Strand Road, Patna , which Tej Pratap Yadav

New Delhi: The Jan Suraaj Party , founded by political strategist Prashant Kishor , has approached the Supreme Court  seeking to declare the 2025 Bihar Assembly election results null and void , alleging large-scale violations of electoral norms by the state government during the election period. In a writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution , the party has urged the apex court to order fresh elections in Bihar , contending that the ruling dispensation compromi

Don-turned-politician and Janata Dal (United) leader Anant Kumar Singh was brought to the Bihar Assembly in a prison vehicle on Tuesday (February 3, 2026) to take oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, in an unusual and closely watched political development. Singh, who recently won the Mokama Assembly seat, arrived at the state legislature under tight security arrangements as he is currently lodged in jail in connection with criminal cases. Heavy police deployment was