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In dry Bihar, ambulance used to transport liquor
An ambulance is generally associated with ferrying patients to hospitals; however, on Thursday, May 1, an ambulance in Bihar was caught carrying foreign liquor. Given Bihar is a dry state since 2016, people find unique methods to get hold of booze. In this particular incident in Muzaffarpur districts Sadatpur area, forty cartons of foreign liquor Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
In Dry Bihar, Ambulance Has No Patient, But Carton After Carton Of Liquor
Forty cartons of foreign liquor worth Rs 10 lakh were recovered from an ambulance in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar on Thursday evening, officials said, adding that the vehicle's driver has been arrested.
Man who raped air hostess while on ventilator, arrested
The accused has been identified as Deepak (25), a native of Bihar's Muzaffarpur, who had been living in Gurugram for some time, they said.
Haryana police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting air hostess in Gurugram hospital ICU
CHANDIGARH: Haryana Police arrested a 25-year-old Bihar man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 46-year-old air hostess, while she was on a ventilator support in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. The accused, Deepak, is a native of Badhauli village in Muzaffarpur district in Bihar and was working as a technician in Medanta Hospital for the last five months. He was identified and arrested after examining the footage from 800 CCTV cameras, interrogating the hospital staff and investigating various facts. In the preliminary interrogation the alleged accused told the police that he is unmarried and addicted to watching porn videos. After doing B.Sc OTT (Bachelor of Science in Operation Theatre Technology) from SGT University, he joined Medanta Hospital. The 46-year-old air hostess had said that two nurses were present in the room but did nothing to stop the incident. On April 5, she was admitted to the hospital and was later discharged on April 13 (Sunday). After being discharged from the hospital, the air hostess told her husband about the incident and lodged a complaint with the police. A case was registered under section 64 (rape), 68 (sexual intercourse by a person in authority) of the BNS at Sadar Police station. In her complaint, she stated that on April 6, she was on a ventilator when some hospital staff sexually assaulted her. It is learnt that she was admitted to the Ayushman Hospital after a near-drowning at the five-star hotel where she was staying on the morning of April 5. Later that night she was shifted to Medanta, where she was placed on ventilator support. The victim had stated she was unable to defend herself due to her compromised physical condition and claimed that two nurses witnessed the incident but failed to intervene. On Thursday, Gurugram Police Commissioner, Vikas Kumar Arora, had formed a special investigation team (SIT) led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters) Dr Arpit Jain, and the SIT arrested the accused today. Dr Arpit Jain, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters) and head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) said, The SIT was formed into the matter yesterday, and the SIT visited the hospital. More than 50 employees of the hospital and some doctors were questioned and more than 800 CCTV were examined. After multiple analyses on a micro level, with the help of human and technical intelligence, we finally identified the accused and arrested him today from the Sadar police station area. The accused confessed to the crime. The spokesperson of Gurugram police said that the accused will be produced before the court tomorrow for further action by the police team. A further probe is underway. In a statement, the hospital stated, We have been informed that the police have identified a suspect who has been taken into custody in connection with the ongoing investigation concerning allegations of sexual assault on a patient. On the basis of information provided to us by the police, we have suspended the suspect employee.
4 children killed as gas cylinder blasts trigger fire in Bihar's Muzaffarpur
MUZAFFARPUR: Four children were killed in a fire triggered by the explosion of multiple cooking gas cylinders in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Wednesday, officials said. The incident happened in Rampurmani village in the Bariyarpur police station area in the morning, they said. The deceased were identified as Vipul Kumar (5), Beauty Kumari (8), Hansika Kumari (3) and Shrishti Kumari (4), they added. Prima facie, it appears that the fire was caused by cylinder blasts. Four children were charred to death in the incident, District Magistrate Subrata Sen said. Immediately after receiving information, fire engines reached the spot and doused the blaze. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, he said. An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each will be immediately provided to the next of kin of the deceased, the DM said. People whose houses were damaged will be provided with rations by the district administration. The administration will also provide financial assistance to them, he said. Further investigation is underway, he added.
Tejashwi to meet Kharge, Rahul in Delhi on Apr 15 ahead of Oppn meeting
PATNA: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav is likely to meet senior Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Rahul Gandhi, in New Delhi on Tuesday to deliberate upon seat-sharing and other issues pertaining to the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar. Yadavs meeting with top Congress leaders in the capital is being seen as an attempt to sort out growing disagreement between two allies over some issues, including declaration of chief ministerial candidate of the Opposition in the election vis-a-vis NDAs Nitish Kumar. RJD, Congress, CPI-ML (Liberation), CPI, CPM and VIP are the constituents of grand alliance in Bihar. Mukesh Sahanis Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) has already staked claim on 60 seats and a Dy CMs post. Currently, Sahani has no MLA in the 243-member Bihar assembly. The MLA of the party who emerged victorious in byelection in Bochaha assembly seat in Muzaffarpur later joined BJP. The Congress has also announced it would contest 70 seats in the election. In 2020, it contested 70 seats but could bag only 19. The partys top leadership has clarified that it would go to polls in alliance with RJD. Disagreement surfaced over declaration of chief ministerial candidate ahead of elections. While RJD is projecting Tejashwi as CM face of the Opposition, the Congress contended that a decision on the matter will be taken after the assembly election results. NDA selects Nitish NDA has already announced that the alliance would contest the assembly elections under Bihar CM Nitish Kumars leadership. It has also declared that Nitish would become the chief minister after the assembly election results.
From Myanmar To Nagaland To Bihar: How A Smuggled AK-47 Goes From Rs 7,000 To Rs 7 Lakh
A review of the FIR at Fakuli police station, Muzaffarpur, along with the police investigation and case diary, revealed that the weapons were smuggled into India via the Myanmar-China border route
Man Beats Wife To Death With Baton In Front Of Kids In Bihar, Video Goes Viral
In a heart-wrenching incident, a man allegedly beat his wife to death in front of their minor children following a domestic dispute in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, an official said on Saturday.
Healing Without Medicine: This Bihar Temple Is Linked To Remarkable Recoveries Free Of Cost
Arogya Mandir in Muzaffarpur, Bihar offers free Vedic treatments every Thursday, addressing severe ailments without medication, focusing on digestion and immunity.
Lightning, thunderstorms kill 61 in Bihar; CM Nitish Kumar announces 4 lakh ex-gratia
PATNA: At least 61 people have died due to lightning strikes and hailstorms that lashed several districts of Bihar over the past 48 hours . Nalanda district reported the highest number of fatalities, with 22 deaths on Thursday alone. Other districts also reported casualties: Patna, Bhojpur, Siwan, and Gaya recorded four deaths each; Gopalganj and Jamui reported three each; Muzaffarpur, Jehanabad, Saran, and Arwal reported two deaths each; while Begusarai, Darbhanga, Saharsa, Katihar, Munger, Madhepura, Araria, and Bhagalpur each reported one death. Nalanda District Magistrate Shashank Bhubhankar confirmed that 21 people died due to thunderstorms and one due to lightning. He added that relief and rescue operations are underway in the affected areas. Instructions have been issued to hand over the bodies to their families after postmortem examinations. Efforts are also being made to restore traffic disrupted by fallen trees. Police personnel have been deployed to clear roads by removing logs and branches. Six people died in Nagma village under the Manpur police station limits when a tree fell on a temple on Thursday. The victims had taken shelter in the temple during the hailstorm, and a wall collapse caused their deaths. Other fatalities in Nalanda district were reported from Jaitipur under Islampur block, Dekpura under Rahui block, as well as from the Silao and Giriyak blocks. The district administration has released emergency contact numbers for residents. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief over the loss of lives and announced an ex-gratia payment of 4 lakh to the families of the deceased. In a statement issued by the Chief Ministers Office, people were urged to stay indoors and go out only in cases of emergency. On Wednesday, 13 more people had died due to lightning strikes across four districts of the state. Heavy rains and hailstorms have affected at least 25 out of Bihars 38 districts in the past two days. In addition to the loss of human lives, the storms have caused extensive damage to homes, livestock, and agricultural crops. A senior official from the State Disaster Management Department stated that district officials have been directed to assess the damage to property and crops. Compensation will be provided to affected individuals based on their reports.
85-Year-Old Muzaffarpur Man Dies Six Months After Performing His Own Last Rites
85-year-old Vishwanath Rai from Muzaffarpur performed his own shraddha in September 2024. He had no children. He died six months later, and his distant relatives performed his last rites
180km Search, 3 Days & A Number Plate: How Two Brothers Accused Of Mandi Dhaba Firing Were Caught
Police resolved a robbery and shootout in Pulgharat, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, arresting brothers Ajmal and Azam from Muzaffarpur. They used a bike without a plate and fired at a dhaba owner
Opposition slams CM Nitish Kumar over 'erratic' behaviour during national anthem at Patna event
PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has come under fire of the Opposition following his erratic behaviour during the national anthem played at a sporting event in the state capital. On Saturday, CPI-ML (Liberation), an ally of RJD led grand alliance, hit out at Nitish, saying that he should resign as he was unable to run the state. CPI-ML (Liberation) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya turned to X saying that the recent public utterances and conduct of the chief minister Nitish Kumar were sufficient to prove that he was no longer in a position to discharge his duties as the chief minister of the state. Is Nitish Kumar still fit to discharge the responsibilities of a Chief Minister? On #BiharDiwas2025 , Bihar needs clarity about the conditions of the Chief Minister. His public conduct and utterances increasingly indicate that something is seriously wrong. https://t.co/L3AQzJm1zR pic.twitter.com/1mflnyi1zJ Dipankar (@Dipankar_cpiml) March 22, 2025 The CPI-ML (Liberation) leader also criticised the BJP, a major ally of NDA both at the centre and in the state, for maintaining a silence over the health condition of the chief minister even though the saffron party had made it a big issue in Odisha. Even PM Narendra Modi had spoken about the health condition of then chief minister Naveen Patnaik. But PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were keeping mum over the health condition of Bihar chief minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar. Everybody is aware of the health condition of Nitish except PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, Dipankar said, adding that the eccentric behaviour of Nitish during an official function in Patna on Thursday showed that he was not in a position to run the state. Earlier in the day, RJD pasted posters outside the residence of former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi criticising Nitish Kumar for disrespecting to the national anthem. The posters, featuring the words Nayak nahi khalnayak hoon main (I am not a hero, I am a villain), aimed at expressing the partys growing discontent with Nitishs actions. RJD workers also burnt the effigies of the chief minister at district headquarters to vent their protest against the CMs erratic behaviour and causing disrespect to the national anthem in full public view. The controversy erupted after a purported video went viral on social media, showing Nitish speaking and greeting while the national anthem played at an official function in the state capital on Thursday. The video caused a backlash, with many calling out the chief minister for disrespecting the national anthem. A complaint petition was also filed in a Muzaffarpur court, seeking action against the chief minister for disrespecting the national anthem. The petition sought action under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nayaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Insult to the National Honour Act. On the other hand, RJD national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad defended the chief minister saying that the Opposition has no issue against the ruling NDA, so they were raising such issues. There is nothing objectionable. The Opposition is unnecessarily blowing it out of proportion, a JD(U) spokesperson said. He claimed that Nitish was is 100 per cent physically and mentally fit to run the state. There is no need to conduct his medical examination and a health bullet on his health, as demanded by some opposition leaders, he told the media. On Friday, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kumar said that the government should issue a medical bulletin on the health condition of Nitish. This is a serious issue as it is related to the fate of nearly 13 crore people of Bihar, he remarked.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Bihar on 5-day tour
PATNA, Mar 5: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Bihar today on a five-day tour of the state during which he will interact with cadres and attend other programmes, a functionary said. Bhagwat reached Patna by flight and left for Muzaffarpur where he will spend the night and leave for Supaul on Thursday morning. In Birpur sub-division of Supaul district, the RSS sarsanghchalak is scheduled to inaugurate a new building of a Saraswati Vidya Mandir school, before returning to Muzaffarpur [] The post RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Bihar on 5-day tour appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
5.5-earthquake in Nepal jolts Bihar districts
Several places in Bihar were jolted by a 5.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal early on Friday, with tremors felt in Muzaffarpur, Samastipur and other bordering districts, officials said.
5.5-magnitude earthquake in Nepal jolts several districts of Bihar
PATNA: Several places in Bihar were jolted by a 5.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal early on Friday, with tremors felt in Muzaffarpur, Samastipur and other bordering districts, officials said. Speaking to PTI , Umesh Kumar Singh, meteorologist at the disaster management department (DMD), Bihar government, said, The 5.5-magnitude quake was recorded around 2:35 am, with its epicentre in Nepal's Bagmati area.It caused tremors in districts along the Indo-Nepal border and lasted for a few seconds. He said there were no reports of damage to property or loss of life. According to the DMD, tremors were felt in Muzaffarpur, Siwan, Patna, Gopalganj, Saran, West Champaran, East Champaran, and surrounding districts. Assam hit by 5 magnitude earthquake; no casualty reported
Insider track | Rajiv Gauba in the reckoning again
Rajiv Gauba in the reckoning again There is a strong buzz in the political circles that former cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba may soon get a place in the Narendra Modis ministry. A reshuffle is expected around June or July. People in the know say if Gauba doesnt make it to the cabinet, then he is likely to get a governor role. Gauba served as cabinet secretary, with his term being extended four timeseach for one-year periods. The close working relationship between Gauba and PM Modi has led to speculation about his possible inclusion in the cabinet. Given his impressive track record, Gauba could be assigned a significant portfolio, possibly similar to how S Jaishankar, also a former diplomat, was brought in for his expertise. Gaubas administrative experience, especially in national security, positions him as a strong candidate for roles such as IT minister or MoS Home. A graduate in Physics from Patna University, Gaubas career is marked by handling high-stakes situations, including the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and overseeing elections in Muzaffarpur and Gaya. His expertise in international economics even led to his appointment as Senior Adviser to the Executive Director at IMF in Washington. Known for his role in shaping the National Action Plan to combat Left-Wing Extremism and contributing to the peaceful revocation of Article 370, Gauba has a distinguished career. The importance of Vivek Joshi Vivek Joshi, a 1989-batch Haryana cadre IAS officer, appears to be a man of all seasons in the government, as he was assigned three important roles within a span of six months. Joshi from becoming Secretary to the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) to Chief Secretary of Haryana to ending up as the Election Commissioner within the same period indicates that he happened to be the most-sought-after officer. Barely three months before he was appointed as the Election Commissioner, on the request of the Haryana government, the Centre repatriated him to his home cadre and allowed him to be appointed as the Chief Secretary of the state on November 1, 2024. On February 19, he joined the Election Commission as one of the two Commissioners. He held the position of Secretary DoPT only for less than two and a half months before being shifted from Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance on August 19, where he could remain in office only till October 31. Earlier, Joshi had nearly 2-year stints both as Secretary DFS and Registrar General and Census Commissioner, where he took charge in January 2019. Nadda waits to take Kumbh holy dip Here is a Kumbh connection to BJPs Delhi election victory. While the entire BJP top deck made a beeline to Maha Kumbh not willing to miss the auspicious moments of shahi snans, party president J P Nadda waited for Delhi election results before taking a holy dip. In what can be called a thank you prayer for the BJPs impressive comeback in the national capital after 27 long years, Nadda stopped at Kashi before reaching Prayagraj on Saturday. And his family, too, joined him for the holy dip at the Sangam. V-P hails Mammooty as Ambedkar Southern film star Mammootty, accompanied by CPM MP John Britas, recently paid a visit to Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. To the actors surprise, Dhankhar spoke fondly about some of Mammoottys iconic roles, particularly his portrayal of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar in the 2000 film Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, directed by Jabbar Patel. The performance earned Mammootty his third National Award. The V-C specifically mentioned certain frames from the movie, particularly those shot in Parliament, where the actors portrayal of Ambedkar left a lasting impact. Dhankhar spoke about how Mammootty brought depth to the character in those pivotal scenes, sparking a moment of shared appreciation between the two.
Railway asks RITES to design proposed permanent holding areas at railway stations
NEW DELHI: Following the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station which killed at least 18 people including four children, the Ministry of Railways has instructed Rail India Technical and Economic Services (RITES) to design 'permanent holding areas' (PHAs) at 60 stations across the country for crowd management. These stations have been selected based on the sudden increased crowd surges during special occasions like Holi, Diwali, Chhatha and other festivals. So far, permanent holding areas (PHAs) have been developed at only 9 stations in and around Prayagraj in UP. These holding areas are located outside the platforms to help control the flow of passengers and prevent overcrowding. In view of emerging crowds of passengers for Mahakumbh ahead of Mahashivratri, falling this year on February 26, passengers holding areas on temporary basis have also been created at Patna junction, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, Sasaram Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Hajipur, Samastipur and other railway stations following the massive origination of passengers towards Mahakumbh, a senior official working with the Ministry of Railway told this newspaper. The temporary passenger holding areas have also been created at Deendayal Upadhyay Railway station, formerly known as Mughalsarai, under the east Central Railway. Upon being asked about the progress on the plan for the construction of the proposed holding areas, the railway official said, The RITES has been instructed to start working on the design of permanent holding areas keeping every factors in mind. After the design is readied by the RITES, the Ministry of Railway after wider discussion approves it and move ahead in mission mode for 60 railway stations. Many stations in Bihar, UP and other states witness sudden surges in crowds of passengers during festivals like Saharsa. Kanpur, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Udna, New Delhi and other stations also witness sharp surges in number of passengers during festivals. After final design of PHAs is readied and approved, all amenities like ticketing zones, wi-fi, eateries stalls, and others would be made available in each of PHAs. Not only this, by doing some changes in the Amrit stations, the permanent holding area would also be created to control crowds during peak time, said an official. As it is roughly being estimated, the Ministry will have to spend between Rs 1 crore to Rs 5 crore for the development of these permanent holding areas as part of a larger effort to improve crowd management at major stations. Railway Ministry orders platform X to remove videos of New Delhi railway station stampede For the time being, in view to keep emerging crowds for Mahakumbh, massive holding areas at Ghaziabad, Anand Vihar, New Delhi, Ayodhya Dham, Vanaras ,Ballia, Siwan, Deoria, Chhapra, Rajendranagar in Patna, Muzaffarpur, Barauni, Jaynagar, Madhubani, Raxaul, and Gaya have been created by the railway. Passengers are allowed to enter the platforms based on the scheduled departure times of their trains. This initiative aims to improve crowd management and enhance passenger safety, especially during peak hours and festive seasons, the official said. Meanwhile, UP CM Yogi Aditaynath appreciated the railway for arrangements to the Mahakumbh-bound passengers. He said that more than 13,500 trains including more than 3500 special trains are in service for the Mahakumbh. The 48 digital ticketing, multilingual announcements and conveniences being provided to passengers reflect the railway's commitment, he said.
Notorious criminal carrying reward of Rs 50k killed in police encounter in Bihar
PATNA: Manish Yadav, a notorious criminal carrying a reward of Rs.50,000 on his head, was killed in a fierce encounter with police in Bihar's Gopalganj district early on Friday. A constable of Special Task Force (STF) was also injured in exchange of fire. The injured constable identified as Roshan Kumar has been admitted to Sadar hospital at Gopalganj for treatment. According to police sources, Manish along with his accomplices had assembled near Rampur Khurd village under Gopalpur police station limits to commit a major crime. Acting on a tip off, a joint team of STF and district police reached Rampur Khurd village and asked Manish to surrender. Manish, who was hiding under a canal, opened fire on police, causing injuries to Roshan. Police also fired in self defence in which Manish suffered bullet injuries. Both Manish and the injured constable were rushed to a local hospital where the criminal was declared dead. Superintendent of police, Gopalganj, Avadesh Dixit confirmed the death of Manish Yadav, a fugitive criminal, in an encounter with police. He said Manish was evading arrest in connection with the recent murder of a former mukhiya (panchayat head) Arvind Yadav. SP Dixit revealed that cases of murder, attempt to murder and extortion were pending against Manish. The government had announced a reward of Rs.50,000 for his arrest. The body of Manish Yadav will be handed over to his family after post mortem, he told the media. SP Dixilt later visited Sadar hospital to know about the health condition of the injured constable. Sources said that his condition was stated to be out of danger. This is not an isolated incident of encounter in which a notorious criminal has been gunned down. Earlier, such incidents happened in Gaya, Purnea, Saran and Muzaffarpur districts in which five criminals were killed. Incumbent DGP (director general of police) Vinay Kumar has asked senior police officers to keep a surveillance on activities of active criminals in their respective districts.
Over four lakh voters' names deleted from electoral rolls in Bihar
PATNA: Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for October-November this year, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has deleted the names of over four lakh voters from the electoral rolls. The move comes just before an ECI teams scheduled visit to the state to assess election preparedness. A team from the Election Commission is set to arrive in Patna for a two-day visit before the Holi festival next month. During the visit, the team will hold meetings with district magistrates and senior officials from various agencies to evaluate the situation ahead of the polls. Apart from Patna, the team will also visit Muzaffarpur and Bhagalpur. According to sources from the State Election Commission, 4,09,434 voters names have been removed from the electoral rolls for various reasons. Of these, 2,37,967 are male voters, 1,71,421 are female voters, and 46 are transgender voters. On the other hand, 9,94,466 new voters have been added to the list. The deletion of a significant number of female voters, particularly in districts like Kishanganj, Araria, Nalanda, and Madhubani, is expected to stir controversy. Opposition parties are reportedly preparing to raise this issue during the Election Commission's visit. Sources indicated that the EC team will also review the status of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems during meetings with officials. The schedule for the 243-member Bihar Assembly elections is likely to be announced in September, with voting expected to take place in November after major festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath. Meanwhile, all political parties have begun preparations for the elections. Several top political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar, are expected to visit Bihar by the end of February. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has already visited the state on February 5 to attend the birth anniversary celebrations of Dalit icon and freedom fighter Jaglal Choudhary.
Locals attack police station after man dies in police custody in Muzaffarpur
Police claim the man ended his life by hanging; three policemen, including the SHO of Kanti police station, suspended for negligence
Beggar Identified Target Homes, Her Son-In-Law Robbed Them: Cops
An investigation into allegations that a beggar was involved in theft from several homes in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district has led cops to a startling discovery
Bihar achieves 100 per cent railway electrification, major infrastructure boost underway
NEW DELHI: Bihar has completed the electrification of all its railway tracks, marking a significant milestone in its infrastructure development. Alongside this achievement, over 58 new railway projects worth 86,458 crore are currently being implemented across the state. Addressing a press conference on Monday, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the extensive railway progress in Bihar, emphasising that in 2009-14, only 64 km of new rail lines were built, whereas from 2015-25, we have laid down 167 km of new rail lines in Bihar. The most notable achievement is that Bihar now has 100 per cent electrified rail routes. He further stated that since 2014, a total of 3,024 km of railway routes in Bihar have been electrified. Additionally, the installation of the anti-collision device Kavach has been completed on 1,783 km of railway tracks, with tenders in progress for an additional 924 km. The Union Budget for 2025-26 has allocated over Rs 10,000 crore to Bihar, which is set to hold elections for its 243-member legislative assembly later this year. The minister pointed out that while the UPA government allocated only Rs 1,132 crore for railway projects in Bihar between 2009-14, the current government has earmarked 10,066 crore for 2025-26. In Bihar, 12 Vande Bharat trains are now in operation, covering 15 districts with 22 unique stoppages. One Amrit Bharat Express also runs between Darbhanga and Anand Vihar Terminal, covering four districts with 11 unique stoppages, Vaishnaw announced. A total of 98 railway stations in Bihar are being redeveloped as Amrit stations, with work progressing on 85 of them. Key stations under redevelopment include Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bapudham Motihari, Sitamarhi, and Darbhanga, with an estimated investment of Rs 1,555 crore. The minister also assured that Patna Junction, along with other major stations, will undergo redevelopment to enhance passenger services with modern amenities. He further noted that since 2014, Bihar has witnessed the construction of 1,832 km of new rail routescomparable to the entire railway network of Malaysia. Currently, 57 infrastructure and rail service projects are underway in the state, aimed at strengthening connectivity and improving rail services.
'Bihar achieves 100 percent electrification of railway tracks'
NEW DELHI: Bihar has achieved 100% electrification of its railway tracks, with over 58 new projects worth Rs 86,458 crore currently being implemented. In the Union Budget for 2025-26, Bihar, which is set to hold elections for its 243-member legislative assembly later this year, has been allocated over Rs 10,000 crore. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, speaking at a special press conference on Monday, stated that 57 infrastructure and rail service projects are underway in Bihar. He mentioned that 98 railway stations in the state are being redeveloped as Amrit stations, with work progressing on 85 of them. Highlighting the progress made under Prime Minister Narendra Modis tenure since 2014, Vaishnaw noted that 1,832 km of new rail routes have been constructed in Biharcomparable to the entire railway network of Malaysia. Comparing this with the previous UPA governments allocation during 2009-14, he pointed out that while only Rs 1,132 crore was allotted then, the current government has allocated Rs 10,066 crore for 2025-26. In 2009-14, only 64 km of new rail lines were built, whereas from 2015-25, we have laid down 167 km of new rail lines in Bihar. The most notable achievement is that Bihar has now 100% electrified rail routes, he asserted. Since 2014, a total of 3,024 km of rail routes have been electrified in Bihar, with Rs 86,458 crore invested in 57 ongoing projects, including new rail lines and other infrastructural developments. Vaishnaw also announced the installation of the anti-collision device Kavach on 1,783 km of rail routes, with tenders in progress for 924 km. In Bihar, now 12 Vande Bharat trains are in operation, covering 15 districts with 22 unique stoppages. One Amrit Bharat Express also runs between Darbhanga and Anand Vihar Terminal, covering four districts with 11 unique stoppages, he added. Among the 98 stations being redeveloped as Amrit stations, key locations include Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bapudham Motihari, Sitamarhi, and Darbhanga, with an estimated cost of Rs 1,555 crore. Vaishnaw also assured that Patna Junction, along with other major stations, will undergo redevelopment to provide high-standard services with modern amenities.
Complaint in Bihar court seeks FIR against Sonia Gandhi
A complaint was filed against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, for her 'poor thing' remark on President Droupadi Murmu. The complaint, filed by a lawyer, seeks registration of an FIR against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly disrespecting the country's highest constitutional authority. The court will hear the matter on February 10.
5 Nepalese Killed As SUV Flips To Avoid Stunt Biker After Maha Kumbh
Five Nepal nationals, who were returning from Prayagraj after attending the Maha Kumbh, died as a car they were in hit a divider and overturned in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Saturday.
Complaint Against Sonia Gandhi In Bihar Court Over Her 'Poor Thing' Remark On President Murmu
A complaint was filed against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi before a court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Saturday for her 'poor thing' remark on President Droupadi Murmu.
Party hopping begins, two from JD(U) join Congress in Bihar
PATNA : Party-hopping has picked up in Bihar as the assembly election draws near, charging the states political atmosphere. Leaders have begun switching sides in the hope of contesting the election representing parties of their choice. The parties embrace them with open arms to encash their caste identities and winnability factors. On Tuesday, two senior leaders of the ruling Janata Dal (United) --Ali Anwar, former Rajya Sabha member and Bhagirath Manjhi, son of Bihars Mountain Man Dasarath Manjhi joined the Congress. In addition, Manoj Prajapati, state president of Akhil Bharatiya Prajapati Kumbhkar Sangh, along with other leaders, joined the grand old party. Ali Anwar is an influential Pasmanda community leader. Pasmandas form the lions share among the backward Muslim votes. He is a two-term Rajya Sabha member and All-India Pasmanda Muslim Samaj president. The Congress is trying to strengthen its support base among backward Muslims and Dalits through Ali Anwar and Dasarath Manjhi, political analyst Pramod Kumar said. On Saturday, state RJD vice president Shobha Kushwaha joined Chief Minister Nitish Kumars JD (U) along with a large number of supporters. The party hopes her entry will help consolidate the Luv-Kush (Kurmi-Koeri) vote base. Shobhas induction comes when the RJD is trying hard to make inroads into the Kushwaha vote bank. In the last Lok Sabha polls, it had fielded three Kushwaha candidates. It appointed Abhay Kushwaha, who won the election from Aurangabad, as its parliamentary party leader in the Lok Sabha. Shobha was also a member of the Bihar State Commission for the Protection of Child Rights. A prominent leader of the Dhanuk caste (listed as EBC in Bihar), Ajay Rai from Bhagalpur, also joined JD (U) on the occasion. The JD (U) claimed he supported former poll strategist Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj Party. Recently, former JD (U) vice president Mangani Lal Mandal was inducted into the RJD by party leader Tejashwi Yadav. With the help of Mandal, Tejashwi is trying to woo the EBC vote bank. The EBC support is considered crucial for getting and retaining power in Bihar. This has been Nitishs core vote bank for the last 20 years. In the previous Lok Sabha elections, he had inducted Mukesh Sahni into the alliance to make inroads into the Mallah vote bank. Mandals influence is believed to be in Madhubani, Darbhanga, Samastipur and Muzaffarpur of north Bihar. He has been an MLA and MP from Jhanjharpur. This time, RJD celebrated former chief minister Karpoori Thakurs birth anniversary in Madhubani districts Phulparas on Friday, considered as the Karmabhhomi of Thakur, who was also from the EBC category. In the 2020 assembly election, the grand alliance could not perform well in Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani and Muzaffarpur. While the RJD won 11, Congress and CPI (M) won a seat each in Muzaffarpur and Samastipur.
Bihar Man Tied To Pole, Thrashed, Burnt Alive By Brother, Sister-In-Law
A man was burnt alive by his brother and sister-in-law over a land dispute in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Thursday.
53 police officers booked in Bihar over failure to hand over case files
Gopalganj: Over 53 police officers have been booked in Bihar's Gopalganj district for not handing over case files to their relievers even after their transfer to new places of posting, a senior official said on Saturday. The FIRs against them have been lodged at four police stations of the district, he said. We have registered FIRs against 53 officers. If they fail to hand over the files in the next one week, departmental proceedings will also be initiated against them, Gopalganj SP Avdhesh Dixit told PTI over phone, without elaborating further. Sources in the district police said probe has been pending in several cases as the investigating officers got transferred, and did not hand over the files to their relievers. All 53 police officers have been booked under different sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. In December last year, FIRs were lodged against 134 police officers in Muzaffarpur district for taking with them case files to their new places of posting, hampering investigation into over 900 cases, the sources said.
