Patna's Kadamkuan vending zone is set for expansion with a community hall atop the existing structure, costing approximately Rs 4.9 crore. Developed by BUIDCO, this hall will be available for public bookings. Inaugurated in Feb 2025, the vending zone, a first of its kind with 150 stalls, will also feature a 'pink zone' for women vendors and a dedicated toilet.

Patna Municipal Corporation is set to install 35 new high mast street lights across the city's high-density areas, costing Rs 1.60 crore. The project, initiated by minister Nitin Nabin, aims to enhance visibility and safety at key public locations.

The Patna High Court has declared provisions of Bihar's liquor prohibition law as draconian, emphasizing cautious application regarding vehicle or building seizures. The court deemed the confiscation of a building's ground floor due to tenant's actions as arbitrary. It ordered the release of Mahendra Singh's property, highlighting the absence of landlord involvement in the tenant's illegal activities.

Haryana Police arrested Sanjay Singh, a coaching institute operator in Patna, for allegedly defrauding people of Rs 2.43 crore through fake digital arrests. Singh, part of a gang posing as law enforcement, pressured victims into transferring money. Facing a financial crisis, he admitted to collecting the money and has been taken to Haryana for further investigation.

Virendra Narayan, the Regional Deputy Director of Education for the Tirhut division, has been suspended following an SVU raid prompted by allegations of disproportionate assets. The vigilance unit accuses Narayan of possessing assets exceeding Rs 3.76 crore, leading to the recovery of substantial cash during raids across Muzaffarpur, Patna, and Purnia. Disciplinary proceedings will follow.

BJP National President J.P. Nadda convened a meeting with NDA leaders in Patna to strategize for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls, emphasizing coordinated outreach for welfare schemes. Preparations are underway for Prime Minister Modi's visit on September 15, where he will inaugurate projects worth 40,500 crore.

Following violent protests in Nepal, the Birgunj administration continues to ban vehicle movement from Raxaul, despite the lifting of the nationwide curfew. Hundreds of vehicles remain stranded, while pedestrians are allowed to cross the border. Indian pilgrims and students have been safely evacuated, and security has been heightened along the Bihar-Nepal border due to escaped prisoners.

The Department of Food and Consumer Protection in Patna suspended 12 State Food Corporation officials, including assistant managers and quality controllers, for supplying substandard food grains to public distribution system shops. This action followed a departmental inquiry that found them guilty.

The Bihar BJP has initiated the Modi Mitra Digital Warrior Campaign to highlight two decades of NDA development in Bihar before the upcoming elections. This campaign aims to connect with the public through social media, preparing 10,000 digital warriors per constituency to disseminate the achievements of PM Modi and the NDA government to every household.

The Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts (BSBRT) has directed registered temples and mutts to allocate space for 'akharas' to promote physical culture and awareness of 'Satyanarayan Katha' and 'Bhagwati Puja'. The board aims to modify rules, mandating space for 'akharas' in new registrations and encouraging existing institutions to establish them.

A speeding truck collided with a bus on the Ara-Mohania National Highway in Bhojpur district, injuring at least 20 people, including a child and an elderly man. The impact forced the bus into nearby bushes after hitting a tree. While the truck was seized, the driver fled.

The Ganga River has overflowed in Buxar for the fourth time this season, exceeding the danger mark and submerging several blocks including Chausa and Simri. Rising floodwaters have entered homes, inundated agricultural lands, and disrupted transportation by submerging roads like the Buxar-Mohania State Highway.

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced that half-yearly examinations for classes IX and X in all government schools across the state will be held from September 24 to 26. The exams will be conducted in two shifts, covering six subjects, and visually impaired candidates will have alternative subjects.

The Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) raided the properties of Virendra Narayan, the regional deputy director of education, uncovering disproportionate assets. Raids across Patna, Muzaffarpur, and Purnia revealed over Rs 3.76 crore in illegal assets, including significant cash, a luxurious mansion, and a market complex.

Patna police arrested four people in connection with a murder and shooting in Shahpur village. The police recovered country-made pistols and live cartridges. Earlier, one accused was arrested. In a separate operation, Ranitalab police arrested Mahesh Mochi for possessing illegal weapons. The police seized a pistol, rifle, and ammunition from his house. Cases have been registered and investigations are ongoing.

The BPSC is set to conduct the Integrated 71st Combined (Preliminary) competitive examination on Saturday, with 50,244 candidates appearing at 70 centres in Patna. Strict measures are in place to ensure a fair and peaceful examination, including prohibiting late entry after 11am and banning mobile phones for invigilators.

During the Pitripaksh Mela in Gaya, police apprehended five members of an inter-state burglary gang operating near the Vishnupad temple. The arrested individuals, one from Wardhwan and four from Purulia, West Bengal, were caught after attempting to flee from a pilgrim. Authorities recovered cash and purses, and the suspects confessed to targeting women pilgrims in crowded areas.

AIMIM workers protested outside Lalu Prasad's residence in Patna, demanding inclusion in the INDIA bloc to prevent a split of secular votes in the upcoming assembly elections. Led by Akhtarul Iman, they emphasized the need for representation and a Seemanchal Development Council.

CNLU Vice-Chancellor Faizan Mustafa emphasized that legal education should empower marginalized communities and drive social change, particularly in combating child marriage. During a state-level consultation in Bihar, he urged law students to conduct field research and collaborate with organizations to raise awareness. Participants discussed strategies to eradicate child marriage, highlighting the need for community sensitization and collective action.