Patna: Muzaffarpur police on Sunday claimed to have solved a theft committed on Feb 9 at a ply factory in Sidhoul under Garaha OP. Two members of an inter-district gang were arrested in this connection. The accused had stolen 51 aluminium plates and other valuables from the factory. Acting on a complaint by factory owner…
PATNA: An IG-rank officer from Bihar was arrested on Monday by Andhra Pradesh Police in connection with a five-year-old case of alleged custodial torture of a senior Telugu Desam Party leader.Currently serving as IG of Fire and Homeguards, Sunil Kumar Naik, a 2005-batch IPS officer, who had previously served in Andhra Pradesh on an inter-cadre…
Bhagalpur: District police have initiated action after a video went viral showing a youth dancing on stage while brandishing a country-made firearm during a cultural event under Nathnagar police station area.The incident reportedly took place at Bairia village, during the Maha Shivratri festival, police sources said. The footage surfaced on social media on Saturday, prompting…
Patna: The Bihar Police Week celebrations began on Sunday with the inauguration ceremony held at Mithilesh Stadium, Patna, by deputy CM and home minister Samrat Choudhary.The weeklong event, which started in 1958 and was held annually since 2007, aims to raise awareness of social issues and promote community engagement. The programme includes various events such…
PATNA: Two brothers were shot dead by unidentified assailants at a wedding reception in Bihar’s Shahpur village late Sunday evening, police said.Preliminary investigations suggest that Manjeet Kumar and Manish Kumar, aged 25 and 27, were killed over an old dispute, authorities added.The incident took place in Shahpur village, under the jurisdiction of Gopalpur police station.“Police…
In a tragic incident that has left the community in shock, 18-year-old Ananya Kumari, a Class XII student from Bhojpur district, was found deceased in her home, hanging from a ceiling fan. A note discovered at the scene revealed she was battling health issues and stress related to her impending exams. Ara: A Class XII…
In a surprising twist, the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) has called on the BJP to reinstate its leader, Upendra Kushwaha, in the Rajya Sabha. With the upcoming vacancies of five seats in April, RLM is optimistic about Kushwaha’s reintegration, lauding his impactful leadership. Patna: Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), a key ally of the NDA in…
In a significant legal move, the Patna High Court has summoned 42 MLAs from Bihar over serious allegations of electoral misconduct and alleged inconsistencies in their sworn affidavits. This action follows petitions lodged by rival candidates contesting the electoral wins of these incumbents. PATNA: Patna high court has issued notices to 42 members of the…
Patna: From fish in Sitamarhi to grapes in Darbhanga, Bihar has witnessed a troubling trend — locals rushing to loot goods from accident sites while victims lie injured or dying. The latest incident occurred on the Aterbel bridge, where a grape-laden truck toppled into a river on Thursday.The accident took place in Darbhanga’s Singhwara police…
Patna: Industries minister Dilip Jaiswal and food and consumer protection minister Leshi Singh on Thursday inaugurated the Mahila Udyami Phagunotsav 2026, organised by the Bihar Mahila Udyog Sangh at Gyan Bhawan in Patna.Running from Feb 19 to 23, the event features 225 stalls showcasing products from Bihar and several other states. The exhibits include silk…
