The Times of India

St. Michael's High School held a heartwarming ceremony honoring the hard work of students, teachers, and parents. This event spotlighted stellar academic performance and the unwavering commitment of faculty. In a different celebration, G.D.

A transformative shift in Bihar's transportation landscape is on the horizon as the 19.76-km Kachchi Dargah-Bidupur road-cum-bridge project races towards its April opening. This impressive six-lane structure promises to reduce traffic congestion on the Mahatma Gandhi Setu while paving the way for regional growth.

Gaya's health department is launching a crucial filaria prevention drive on February 10th, aiming to raise awareness and administer vital medication. Community leaders are urged to participate in this initiative, which includes a mega camp on February 11th.

In Patna, Congress activists rallied fiercely against the detention of MP Pappu Yadav, claiming it was a direct response to his outspoken remarks regarding government failings and police negligence linked to a student's tragic death. Prominent Congress figures, including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, voiced their outrage over the incident.

Thousands of Bihar's Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries are stranded as the BHU Trauma Centre in Varanasi suspended cashless treatment over an Rs8 crore debt. This financial deadlock has created a healthcare crisis in western Bihar's border districts, with patients being turned away. MLAs and MPs are demanding immediate fund release, highlighting the critical need for accessible emergency care.

Top NDA officials rallied behind Pappu Yadav's detention over a 31-year-old case, insisting it's purely a matter of law, not a political witch hunt. Union ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi reinforced the principle of equal justice, while BJP's Nityanand Rai and JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar pointed to judicial orders and Yadav's status as a fugitive.

In a heart-wrenching display of grief and determination, the parents of a medical student who tragically died under questionable circumstances gathered at Jantar Mantar to demand a thorough investigation. Their protests intensified following the arrest of MP Pappu Yadav, a notable figure absent from the scene.

Saharsa will host the Bihar Orthopaedic Association's 52nd annual conference, BOACON-2026, from February 13-15. This key event, organized by the Kosi Orthopaedic Club, will bring together over 400 delegates for discussions on clinical experiences, research, and advancements in arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and trauma. The conference promises educational sessions, live surgical demonstrations, and networking opportunities for healthcare professionals and students.

In a distressing incident at a Patna school, students were seen carrying hefty bundles of textbooks on their heads after e-rickshaw drivers declined to deliver them to the school gate. The incident, captured in a viral video, ignited fury among the public, leading the education department to issue a stern notice to the school's administration.

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan inaugurated a Swami Vivekananda statue and released a book at Gaya College's foundation day. He emphasized education's role in creating aware citizens. Magadh University's VC highlighted advancements, including an AI center, regularized academic sessions, and timely results, with significant funds generated and allocated for new infrastructure.

During a festive wedding in Sheohar district, would-be thieves trying to swipe goats met their match when vigilant villagers stepped in. The culprits, speeding away in an SUV, found their plans foiled as their vehicle became mired in a muddy pit. Local authorities arrived, confiscated the SUV, and successfully rescued the goats.

Bihar State Archives stands as a guardian of history, housing everything from ancient Mughal decrees to today's electoral rolls. This treasure trove of primary documents, carefully preserved and continuously digitised, is essential for historians and govt officials alike. It provides concrete evidence of our past, illuminating both historical narratives and current dilemmas

A six-year-old girl was found dead in Darbhanga, Bihar, with her family alleging sexual assault and murder. Police have arrested a neighbor, who they suspect took the girl to a secluded spot. A forensic team has inspected the scene, and the post-mortem report is awaited.

In Vaishali, the CTET Paper 2 faced disruption as two examination centres saw cancellation due to a delay in the arrival of question papers. Frustrated candidates voiced their grievances as the exam, originally set for 9:30 AM, did not commence until over an hour later.

A 20-year-old student, Saurabh Kumar, tragically died by suicide in Saharsa district on Friday night after a three-year battle with liver disease. His family discovered him hanging in his room the following morning. Doctors at a private clinic declared him brought dead. Police have been informed and an FSL team will investigate the scene.

Police apprehended Arjun Paswan, the primary shooter in the 2025 murder of property dealer Vijay Gupta and his driver. Paswan, arrested in a mango orchard, confessed to the Rs 5 lakh contract killing, stating Gupta was shot while inspecting land and the driver was killed for raising an alarm. Four individuals, including the alleged mastermind, have been arrested so far.

A 25-year-old man, Vinayak Pandit, was discovered hanging in a locked room in Katihar district. His family reported him missing after he left for dinner. His alleged girlfriend claimed he had been harassing her and had locked himself in her room. Both women are now accusing each other of murder, with police investigating a possible love affair.

Bihar's Education Minister Sunil Kumar launched Umang-2026, a state-level sports and literary-cultural competition for government engineering and polytechnic students. This initiative, aimed at fostering leadership skills, began in the 2023-24 academic session. The event features a three-tier selection process, with polytechnic competitions from Feb 7-9 and engineering contests from Feb 10-12. Around 900 polytechnic students are expected to participate.

Nalanda Open University's two-day webinar on graduate employability concluded with a strong emphasis on improving undergraduate communication skills in Bihar. Vice-Chancellor Ravindra Kumar highlighted the university's dedication to equipping students with skills for successful careers and facing life's challenges. Experts discussed employment prospects post-graduation, underscoring the need for skill-oriented training.

Bihar's Census 2027 will unfold in two phases over 45 days, starting April 17 with self-enumeration, followed by a house-to-house survey until May 31. This comprehensive exercise, including caste data, will be strictly confidential. Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha also urged revenue officers to return to duty, warning of disciplinary action for absentees.

Bihar's Agriculture Minister Ram Kripal Yadav urged the central government for dedicated pulse support, including a tailored package and recognition of specific pulse crops. He advocated for a national seed hub, cluster farming, enhanced irrigation subsidies, and machinery support. Yadav also pushed for improved MSP procurement, value addition incentives, and research grants to boost Bihar's pulse self-reliance within five years.

In a significant update, Bihar's Education Minister has confirmed that the roster for the TRE-4 teacher recruitment has been finalized, paving the way for the hiring of more than 30,000 educators. The Bihar Public Service Commission is now overseeing the process to bring on board around 40,000 teachers.

In a decisive move, Madhepura officials shut down a private clinic amidst troubling claims of inflated fees and neglect that allegedly resulted in a newborn's tragic death. Subsequently, patients were relocated to the sadar hospital for continued care.

A man with a significant criminal past, Sunil Kumar, was fatally shot in Patna's Phulwarisharif area. Having recently secured bail, Kumar was targeted in his colony, with police suspecting old enmity as the motive. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and have taken two individuals into custody for questioning as a special investigation team probes the incident.