Two friends die in Purnia accident
Four held in Purnia for firing on Inter examinee
In a concerning turn of events in Purnia, law enforcement apprehended four suspects following the shooting of an Intermediate student, Divyanshu Kumar, on February 3rd. The incident, ignited by a disagreement on social media, resulted in the victim sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg. Police also seized a firearm, mobile devices, and the motorcycle used in the crime.
Youth JD(U) neta dies in Purnia road accident
In a heartbreaking incident, Khagaria district mourns the loss of Raju Mandal, president of the JD(U) youth wing, who tragically lost his life in a violent road accident on Friday morning. After attending a wedding celebration, his vehicle was violently hit by a reckless truck, leaving four others woundedtwo of them in critical condition.
I-T sleuths crack down on Panorama Group, seizes cash and 3kg gold
In a groundbreaking 70-hour operation, tax officials descended on Purnia's Panorama Group, uncovering a staggering haul of over Rs 1.25 crore in cash, alongside 3kg of gold and property documents worth Rs 100 crore. Engaging 200 officers across three districts, the raid scrutinized various establishments, including offices, schools, and hospitals.
Pappu walks out of jail after getting bail
Pappu Yadav, the resilient independent MP from Purnia, emerged from Beur jail after being granted bail in three separate cases. He openly condemned his detention, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the Khemka murder investigation. With a renewed commitment, he promised to seek justice for the tragic death of a NEET student.
Purnia, Buxar civil courts receive bomb threats
Bomb threats via email sent civil courts in Purnia and Buxar into lockdown Friday. Judicial proceedings were halted, and premises evacuated as security forces conducted thorough searches. While no explosives were found, authorities are investigating the email's origin and have intensified security checks. Legal action is promised against those responsible.
Two minors kidnapped from hospital in Purnia
Premises of Panorama Group raided in 2 dists
In a sweeping action, income tax authorities launched a series of raids across Purnia and Supaul, zeroing in on the Panorama Group and its chief, Sanjeev Mishra. This operation, manned by a cadre of over 20 senior officials, was driven by suspicions of tax fraud and hidden earnings.
One killed, two injured in Madhepura accident
A tragic accident on NH-107 near Rajpur village claimed the life of 25-year-old Saurav Kumar when an unidentified vehicle struck his motorcycle. Two pillion riders, Neha Kumari and Shishu Yadav, sustained injuries and were hospitalized. The trio was returning to Purnia after a visit to Singheshwar Sthan when the collision occurred. Police are investigating the incident.
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Mumbai: January 21 marks the birth anniversary of Sushant Singh Rajput. The late actor was born in 1986 in Purnia, Bihar, India. From a middle class background, Sushant had a keen mind, excelling academically before following his passion for acting. He began his career on television and became a household name with the popular show 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 .
NDAs Makhana move makes inroads into fishermen vote banks
NEW DELHI: The announcement to establish a Makhana Board, along with substantial subsidies for its production, turned out to be a successful gamble for the NDA in the Bihar elections. By emphasising the benefits of this initiative, the NDA routed out the Opposition alliance INDIA in the Assembly seats of the makhana growing belt, which includes Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Supaul, Samastipur, Purnia, Saharsa, Khagaria, and Supaul districts. The region is home to over five lakh families from the fishermen community, who are heavily involved in makhana production, and they overwhelmingly supported the NDA. According to the Bihar caste-based census of 2023, the Mallah community (fishermen/boatmen, also known as Nishad) constitutes 2.6% of Bihars population. Given that Bihars total population is approximately 13.07 crore (130.7 million), this translates to around 3.4 million people. Interestingly, the Vikassheel Insan Party (VIP), which represents the fishermen community and joined the opposition alliance INDIA, failed to garner their votes. The Centre has announced a setting up of National Makhana Board with a budget package of Rs 475 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26, although it has yet to be established. The state contributes to 90% of the total makhana production in the country. Additionally, the Bihar government has launched a seed scheme (202527) aimed at introducing improved makhana varieties with a 75% subsidy.
As Bihar election result 2025 is underway, the PM Modi led government has given one of its most anticipated road project, Patna-Purnia expressway, the status of a national expressway. The MoRTH issued a notification in which the road is named National Expressway 9.
Who will benefit from higher voter turnout in Bihar polls?
PATNA: Bihar created history in the 2025 assembly elections by registering a record overall voter turnout of 66.91 percent across the two phases, triggering speculations whether the BJP-JD(U) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) or the opposition INDIA bloc would benefit from it. The revised data from the Election Commission of India (ECI) suggests a provisional turnout of 69.1 percent, which is almost 12 percentage points higher than the 2020 assembly election. The turnout of women voters is estimated at 71.6 percent, which is also close to 12 percentage points more than the 59.7 percent recorded in 2020. On the other hand, 62.8 percent of male voters exercised their franchise this time, against 54.45 percent male voter turnout. What does high female voter turnout mean? Bihar chief minister and JD (U) president Nitish Kumar has created a caste-neutral constituency of women by taking a number of steps for them since he came to power in 2005. These include 50 percent reservation for women in Panchayats and urban local bodies, bicycle and uniform scheme for girl students, 35 percent reservation in government jobs and the latest Rs 10,000 for them under the Mukhyamntri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. NDA's streak of victories in assembly polls since 2005, barring 2015 when Nitish contested the election with RJD, is also attributed to Nitish`s several pro-women measures. To counter it in this election, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also promised that if his party and the INDIA bloc came to power, Jeevika Community Mobiliser (CM) workers would be made permanent government employees with a monthly salary of Rs 30,000. Axis My India predicts close fight in Bihar; gives 121-141 seats for NDA, 98-118 for Mahagathbandhan So, higher voter turnout may largely favour NDA, but there is also an undeniable fact that Tejashwi`s promise has also gained traction among women, remarked a political analyst. Muslim-dominated seats record a remarkable rise in voter turnout Muslim dominated seats in Seemanchal and Kosi regions recorded a significant rise in voter turnout. Kishanganj district recorded the highest voter turnout at 78.16 percent. Kishanganj Sadar seat recorded a turnout of 79.93 percent, an increase of 19.07 percent from 2020. Similarly, Katihar (77.93 percent) follows next with an increase of 13.26 percent and 12.20 percent in Kochadhaman (76.84 percent). In the Kosi region, Kasba witnessed the highest voter turnout of 81.74 percent followed by Purnia at 79.95 percent. However, Purnia registered the sharpest increase (21.14 percent) of voter turnout among the 32 Muslim-dominated seats in Bihar. Reacting to higher Muslim voter turnout, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind Bihar secretary Dr Anwarul Huda said that Muslims got further disenchanted with Nitish after his stand on the Waqf Amendment Bill and also on other issues related to Muslims, including non-appointment of Urdu teachers in government schools. Muslims stepped out from their houses in droves and cast their votes against the present dispensation, he remarked. On the other hand, another Muslim leader claimed that a section of Muslims still had trust in Nitish as he had taken several initiatives for their development, including the erection of boundary walls around graveyards.
Congress fighting same battle that Mahatma had fought
PATNA: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday claimed that her party was now fighting the same battle against the Modi empire that Mahatma Gandhi once fought against the British imperialists. Addressing back-to-back events in Bihars Kadwa (Katihar), Purnia and Barari in the Muslim-dominated Seemanchal region, Vadra hit out at Modi for using words like katta (country-made pistol) that she said were unbecoming of a Prime Minister. She also noted how, on one hand, the PM was hailing Vande Mataram, which stood for non-violence, and on the other, he was using words that hurt the dignity of his office and position. The Congress general secretary held the NDA government in Bihar responsible for the sorry state of affairs in the state. The lack of opportunities in Bihar has forced its youth to seek jobs in other parts of the country, she said. She also blamed demonetisation and the faulty implementation of GST for the collapse of small- and medium-scale businesses, which destroyed employment opportunities. Vadra also slammed the NDA government for allegedly handing over all public sector undertakings to PM Modis two corporate friends. The NDA leaders keep talking about the seven decades of Congress rule in India. They should know that the Congress governments of the past built institutes like IITs, IIMs and AIIMS, she stressed. Referring to the pre-election cash handout of Rs 10,000 to women in Bihar by the NDA government, the Congress leader said the BJP was trying to bribe them. The NDA thinks they will bribe women with Rs 10,000 and get votes, she said. While loans of corporate houses are being waived off, poor people are spending their lifetimes repaying interest on the credits they took for educating their children or getting their children married, Vadra lamented. The senior Congress leader further said that since people of the country were fed up with the BJP and its allies, the party has started resorting to electoral malpractices to stay in power. She specifically referred to the deletion of 65 lakh voters from the electoral rolls in Bihar prior to the ongoing Assembly elections. She also lashed out at CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi & SS Sandhu for being complicit in the vote theft. Vadra warned that the citizens would hold them accountable for undermining democracy. She then equated the Mahagathbandhans fight against the NDA with the Indians struggle against the British colonial rule. Meanwhile, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari claimed that the ruling NDA faced heavy losses in the first phase of the Assembly elections, asserting that the Opposition alliance was poised to gain 75 to 80 seats. Tiwari also insisted that most BJP candidates were headed for a loss.
Bihar Polls: Don't allow vote theft; it's your responsibility, says Rahul Gandhi in Purnia
Rahul Gandhi has leveled serious accusations against the BJP and the Election Commission, alleging vote manipulation in the states of Haryana and Bihar. He urged the voters in Bihar to stand vigilant and protect their democratic rights this time around.
Congress accuses NDA of making 'false promises', neglecting development of Bhagalpur, Seemanchal
The NITI Aayog report states: 52% of the population of Araria, 50% of the population of Purnia, more than 45% of the population of Kishanganj-Katihar, still struggle with multidimensional poverty, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
Days Before Bihar Polls, JD(U) Leader's Brother, Wife And Daughter Found Dead In Purnia
The deceased were identified as JD(U) leader Neeranjan Kushwaha's brother, Naveen Kushwaha, his wife Mala Devi and daughter Tanu Priya.
Direct flight from Purnia to Hyderabad airport begins, passengers delighted
Patna: As the passenger traffic witnessed a surge since the launch of commercial flight operations last month, Purnia airport expanded its services to new airports, establishing direct connectivity with Delhi and Hyderabad airports. As the new services begin, the direct flight connectivity has left passengers visibly excited and delighted. The fliers are happy over prospects 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 .
Homecoming Vote: Migrant workers returning for Chhath puja could decide Bihar polls
NEW DELHI: With nearly 70 lakh Bihari migrant workers returning home for the Chhath festival on October 2728, just a week before the first phase of Bihar Assembly polls, political experts expect a surge in voter turnout across the state's 243 constituencies. The Assembly polls will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with counting and results scheduled for November 14. According to estimates, around 2.5 to 3.1 crore Biharis work outside the state, including 8090 lakh who migrate annually for work as labourers, masons, mechanics, and other trades. The migrant workers coming home, mostly labourers and employees working in factories, construction sites, and offices across India, are being considered a decisive voter bloc. Many of them are likely to stay back and vote, especially in districts that recorded low polling in 2020. Both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan (opposition grand alliance) are urging migrant workers to stay back and vote, portraying it as a duty to ensure a better future for Bihar. The majority of those who come (for the festival) belong to Scheduled Castes and marginalised communities whose families benefit from government welfare schemes. Their womenfolk will certainly think of the NDA, not the RJD, claimed a BJP leader. However, RJD leaders disagreed, claiming that the migrant workers facing hardship in other BJP-ruled states would not vote for the NDA in Bihar. Those who face hardship outside Bihar due to unemployment and poor development under NDA rule will never vote for the NDA, said a senior RJD functionary. Those who feel humiliated or exploited in other states are less likely to vote for parties aligned with those governments, admitted a senior NDA leader, requesting anonymity. The NDA leader, however hoped that rust in Modi and the work done by Nitish Kumar may convince the migrant workers to back the JDU-led alliance. While the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan has made joblessness a central campaign issue, the ruling NDA has highlighted job creation and social welfare to counter the attack. Both camps are actively reaching out to returning migrants through local networks, community meetings, and WhatsApp groups. Districts such as Purnia, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Saharsa, Sitamarhi, Gaya, Jehanabad, Saran, Motihari, Jamui, Nawada, and Aurangabad all major hubs of outmigration are expected to see higher participation this time. Poll analysts believe the Kosi region, plagued by recurrent floods and high migration, could witness a sharp rise in voting, with nearly half of the returnees expected to stay through election day. Similar trends are anticipated in the Tirhut and Purnia divisions, depending on migrants ability to sustain themselves economically after Chhath. Waqf Act will be thrown into dustbin if INDIA bloc voted to power in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav JD(U) expels 11 leaders for anti-party activities in poll-bound Bihar
