Bihar Desk

The newly formed National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Tuesday presented a ₹3.47-lakh-crore budget for the financial year 2026–27 in the Bihar Assembly, outlining an ambitious roadmap focused on social justice, education, technology and innovation. The budget was tabled by the state’s Finance Minister, who delivered a speech lasting just 12 minutes — believed to be one of the shortest Budget presentations in the state’s

Patna: At least 15 people, including two children , lost their lives in four separate road accidents  reported from different parts of Bihar on Sunday (February 1, 2026) , officials said. The tragic incidents have once again highlighted the growing concerns over road safety in the state. According to police sources, the accidents occurred in different districts under varying circumstances, involving collisions between vehicles and incidents of speeding and loss of control. Se

Patna, Bihar: RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav  arrived at the Bihar Legislative Assembly  on Monday in a wheelchair, citing difficulty in walking due to a recent toe injury. Speaking to reporters, Yadav explained, “ The big toe of my left leg got stubbed recently. The toenail had to be surgically removed. It has become difficult to walk .” The injury has temporarily limited his mobility, prompting him to use a wheelchair to attend the assembly session. Despite the setbac

Patna: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)  on February 2, 2026 , commenced the Class 12 Intermediate Annual Examinations , with over 13 lakh students  set to appear across the state. The exams are being conducted under strict security and coordination measures  to ensure fairness and smooth execution. According to BSEB officials, approximately 13.18 lakh candidates  are registered to take the exams at 1,761 examination centers  spread across Bihar. The board has implem

Patna | January 31, 2026 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar  on Saturday (January 31, 2026) recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe  into the death of a National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant  in Patna, amid mounting pressure from the victim’s family and growing public outrage. The decision comes a day after the parents of the deceased student met Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar  at his residence, alleging that the state pol

Mandi | January 17, 2026 At least seven people were injured  after a Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus  en route to Sarkaghat  veered off the road in Mandi district  on Saturday morning, police officials said. The accident occurred in the early hours when the bus reportedly lost control while navigating a stretch of the hilly road. Due to the impact, several passengers sustained injuries, while others escaped unhurt. Rescue and Medical Aid Launched After