Patna High Court Slams Government Officials for Rampant Non-Compliance, Thousands of Contempt Petitions Filed

By Alok Mohit Patna: The Patna High Court has strongly criticised government officials for their persistent non-compliance with various court orders, which has resulted in the filing of thousands of contempt petitions. The rebuke was delivered by a division bench comprising Justice P.B. Bajanthri and Justice Alok Kumar Pandey during the hearing of a contempt…

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KC Tyagi Resigns as JD(U) National Spokesperson; Rajiv Ranjan Prasad Appointed as Successor

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: KC Tyagi has resigned from his position as the JD(U) national spokesperson, according to an official letter issued by the party. JD(U) national president Nitish Kumar has appointed Rajiv Ranjan Prasad as the new national spokesperson, replacing KC Tyagi. The resignation was attributed to personal reasons, as stated by the party….

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Shyam Rajak Rejoins JD(U) Ahead of 2025 Bihar Elections After Leaving RJD

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Shyam Rajak, a former minister and six-time MLA from Phulwari Sharif, rejoined JD(U) today. A special gathering was organised at the JD(U) office, where Rajak was formally inducted into the party by the national executive president, Sanjay Jha, and state president, Umesh Kushwaha. Several senior party leaders, including Water Resources Minister…

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Bihar Sports Academy and University Inaugurated in Rajgir: A New Era for State Sports

Rajgir: With the inauguration of the State Sports Academy in Rajgir, Bihar, the golden era of a sports revolution in the Bihar has begun. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the State Sports Academy and Bihar Sports University during a ceremony held on Thursday in Rajgir, Nalanda. International players from Bihar were also honoured at…

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Bihar to Launch Free Safe Travel Service for Women via Dial 112 from September 15

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Dial 112 emergency service has been operational in Bihar for the past two years, initiated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and has been widely beneficial to the public. This service ensures that the Dial 112 team remains active and responsive in any kind of emergency, providing necessary support and assistance….

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New Monitoring System to Enhance Oversight in Bihar Government Schools

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar is introducing a comprehensive monitoring system to oversee various aspects of government schools, ranging from education quality to teacher attendance. This system will facilitate monitoring at both the district and state levels, with the Education Department cross-referencing inspection reports at the headquarters. Strict departmental action will be taken against any…

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Principal Income Tax Commissioner and Four Others Arrested for ₹10 Lakh Bribe, Remanded to CBI Custody

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Five individuals, including Principal Income Tax Commissioner Santosh Kumar, were arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹10 lakh. They were presented before the Special Judge of the CBI Court in Patna on Wednesday, where the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) requested their remand. After taking the accused into judicial custody,…

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Court Orders Accused to Plant 25 Trees Before Judgment in 17-Year-Old Case

By Avijit Biswas Bhagalpur: In an effort to enhance the local green cover, the Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADJ)-16, Vishwa Vibhuti Gupta, has issued a unique directive. An accused in a case has been instructed to plant twenty-five trees and submit a certificate of compliance to the court. This certificate must be procured from…

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Patna District Magistrate Orders Closure of 76 Schools Amid Rising Flood Threat

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In response to the worsening flood situation in the district, Patna District Magistrate Dr Chandrashekhar Singh has ordered the closure of 76 schools. This decision follows the tragic death of a teacher who drowned after falling from a boat into the River Ganges while en route to his school at Nasriganj…

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Upendra Kushwaha and Manan Mishra Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Bihar

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Upendra Kushwaha and Manan Mishra have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Bihar, representing the NDA. Both candidates filed their nominations on August 21, with today, August 27, being the last day for the withdrawal of nominations. Since no other candidates stepped forward, certificates were issued to both Kushwaha…

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