The BDO-CO of Manatu received an alleged threat to shoot him on social media from an ID named 'Mamta Yadav,' causing a stir in the administration. The officer stated that an investigation will be conducted, and legal action will follow if the threat is confirmed.
Former Special Chief Secretary K.B.S. Sidhu sent a letter to Amit Shah with seven suggestions to strengthen the security along the Ravi border. He highlighted challenges from the river's changing course and suggested implementing integrated border management systems. The suggestions also cover drone threats and development for border villages.
The DM and SP inspected marked stone mines in Gayghat and Gijuwahi Mauja of Karwandiya Hill. This inspection has increased hopes for the resumption of mining work, which was closed for nearly a decade and a half. New rules have also been set for crusher operations.
There is immense joy in the native village of Muskurai and across Ambedkar Nagar following the appointment of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay as a Supreme Court judge. His journey, from law practice to Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, has brought pride to his family and community.
The court rejected the bail pleas of three main accused in the JPSC exam scam and paper leak case. The court found prima facie evidence supporting serious allegations of tampering with OMR sheets and compromising the examination system. This affects the future of thousands of honest candidates.
Tourists from Bihar and West Bengal are visiting areas near the closed Betla National Park. They are enjoying wildlife sightings at nearby spots like Palamu Fort and Kamalgarh Lake. Young visitors show particular interest in understanding wildlife behavior and conservation efforts.
East Central Railway has announced three festival special trains operating through Ara Junction. These services are intended to provide relief from extra passenger crowds during upcoming festivals. The trains connect routes including Chandigarh, Firozpur Cantt, and Pottanur.
Vehicle movement on the Vikramshila Setu will suspend from midnight Wednesday for permanent construction. Passenger and vehicle traffic will shift to ferry and cargo services linking Bhagalpur and Naugachia. The administration has arranged multiple ghats for these alternative operations.
The revised draft of the Bihar Building Bylaws 2026 proposes simplifying construction procedures. Key changes include a time-bound approval where plans are deemed approved after 30 days, and relaxing setback rules for small plots up to 10 meters in width.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has uploaded academic documents for the 2026 Class 10 and Class 12 exams to DigiLocker. This allows students digital access to marksheets from anywhere, eliminating the need to visit board offices. These digital records are considered equivalent to originals.
Police have arrested the accused, who are related to each other, in a case of rape and assault at a hotel in Begusarai. The victim was allegedly lured by the accused after being taken out for cash collection. A case has been registered based on the victim's statement.
Three women, identified as Poonam Devi (41) and her daughter Mahima Kumari (18), died after drowning in the Tirhut Canal in the Turki police station area of Muzaffarpur. Another woman was hospitalized for treatment following the incident.