Bihar

Pappu Yadav gets bail in forgery case, to stay in jail for separate case

The MP/MLA court here on Tuesday granted bail to independent MP Pappu Yadav in a three-decade-old forgery case. Yadav was arrested on Friday evening at his residence by Patna Police after a warrant was issued against him by the court in connection with a 1995 case lodged under Section 467 (forgery of documents) of the IPC. He was admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) due to illness the next morning. Advocate Shivnandan Bharti, who appeared for the MP, told reporters: "Pappu Yadav has been granted bail in the 1995 case. However, he will remain in custody, as another case was filed on the same day at the Buddha Colony police station for allegedly obstructing police work." He claimed that the police "conspired" to file a case accusing him of obstructing their work while he had "offered himself for arrest after seeing the warrant". The advocate said that the MP himself raised certain questions before the court during the hearing. An ACJM court on Saturday ordered that

How Bihar is attempting power supply cost reduction, sector turnaround

Smart power procurement, ERP mandates and infrastructure upgrades are helping Bihar lower electricity supply costs and improve the efficiency and quality of power distribution

Why did Ajay Singh's video on a closed ethanol plant in Bihar go viral?

In his video post, Ajay Singh repeatedly referred to his agonising condition as the govt owned companies has stopped buying ethanol from his plant in Bihar, putting his entire business into turmoil

Nitish Kumar vows to double Bihar income, create 1 crore jobs in 5 years

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday asserted that his government has set a target of doubling the state's per capita income in the next five years, besides generating "one crore jobs and employment opportunities". The longest-serving CM of the state made the statement inside the Assembly, while replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the governor's reply. "We have done a lot, but we wish to do more. We have set a target of doubling the per capita income of Bihar in the next five years. To achieve this target, we intend to boost industrial growth. Schemes like Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana would also do their bit in giving rise to entrepreneurship", said the 75-year-old leader. The scheme was rolled out ahead of the Assembly polls held in November, under which Rs 10,000 was given to more than one crore women. Kumar also reiterated the promise of "one crore jobs and employment opportunities (Rozgar) till 2030," which was made by the BJP-led coalition ahead of

Bihar's growth surpasses national average: State finance minister

Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav on Monday said the state recorded a 13.1 per cent growth in the 2024-25 financial year, which was better than the "national average of 9.8 per cent". The minister tabled the Bihar Economic Survey for 2025-26 in the assembly on the inaugural day of the budget session, and asserted that the state was progressing along a "high-growth trajectory", supported by "macroeconomic stability, sectoral diversification, increased investment, and a sustained focus on human capital development, employment generation and infrastructure enhancement". Yadav said, "Bihar's economy posted a strong growth as the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) recorded a robust growth of 13.1 per cent, whereas the national growth rate was 9.8 per cent during the same period (2024-25)." Bihar's fiscal trajectory demonstrates "disciplined financial management" with the total expenditure by the state government increasing from Rs 1.66 lakh crore in 2020-21 to Rs 2.82 lakh ..

Youthful states build fiscal muscle; ageing states pay pension price

RBI flags widening fiscal divergence as youthful states like Bihar and UP gain from workforce growth, while ageing Kerala and Tamil Nadu face rising pension and debt pressures

Nitish Kumar launches 128 projects worth ₹1.52 billion in Bihar's Vaishali

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday launched 128 projects worth around Rs 152 crore in Vaishali district during his 'Samridhi Yatra'. The chief minister also reviewed ongoing development works in the district, including the desilting of the Baya River to improve drainage and reduce flood risks across eight blocks. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Kumar inaugurated 103 schemes worth Rs 98 crore, and laid foundation stones for 25 projects to the tune of Rs 54 crore, during a programme held at the Panapur Baba Bateshwar Nath Dham complex. During a review meeting, Kumar said the 'Saat Nischay-3' programmes are being implemented with the objective of placing Bihar among the most developed states in the country. He said work related to 430 approved schemes under the 'Pragati Yatra', and pending projects under 'Saat Nischay-2 are being completed at a rapid pace. The statement said 1,243 acres of land have been identified in the district for

Bihar govt announces ex gratia for workers killed in Chhattisgarh blast

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday condoled the death of migrant labourers, hailing from the state, who lost their lives in an explosion at a steel plant in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar and announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased. The CM also announced Rs 50,000 to each injured labourer, hailing from the state. Six workers were killed and five sustained burn injuries when hot ash fell on them following an explosion at a steel plant in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar-Bhatapara district on Thursday. "The CM is deeply saddened by the death of migrant workers from the state, who lost their lives following the blast at the steel plant in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the immediate family members of the deceased'', a statement issued by the CMO said here on Friday. The CM also announced Rs 50,000 to each injured labourer, hailing from the state, it said. The statement said that the CM has also ...

1 killed, 3 injured in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bihar's Siwan

A 50-year-old man was killed and his three family members injured in an explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Bihar's Siwan district on Thursday, police said. The explosion took place in the house of Murtazza Ansari in Bargam village in Hussain Ganj block, where firecrackers were being illegally manufactured, they said. "After receiving information about the blast, the police immediately reached the spot. Ansari was found dead, and his three family members were injured," an officer said. "All the injured were taken to the nearest government hospital. Ansari's body has been sent for the post-mortem examination," he said. Ansari was arrested by the police a few years ago for illegally making firecrackers at his house, he added. The incident took place on the day Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was in Hussain Ganj for his Samriddhi Yatra. However, the site of the blast was around 5 km away from the venue of the CM's programme.

Bihar CM asks to clear all pending land measurement applications by Jan 31

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced that all pending applications for land measurement will be cleared by January 31 through a special drive. He asserted that the decision is part of the seventh resolve 'Sabka Samman Jeevan Aasan' of the government's Saat Nischay-3 programme (2025-30), which focuses on reducing day-to-day hardships faced by citizens. In a post on X, Kumar said, "The reforms would prove highly beneficial for citizens and ease their daily lives by simplifying and making the land measurement process more transparent, time-bound and citizen-friendly." He introduced a set of time-bound measures to streamline the land measurement process in the state. From April 1, measurements of undisputed land will be completed within a maximum of seven working days from the date of deposit of measurement fees, while disputed land will be measured within a maximum of 11 working days, Kumar added. The CM said the government has also made it mandatory for the survey

Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea in IRCTC scam case

In October last year, the trial court framed charges against Yadav, his family and 11 other accused

BSEB STET results 2025 expected today: Here's how to check scorecards

The Bihar STET 2025 result is expected to be out today, Jan 5, 2026. Candidates who took the exam between October 14 and November 16, 2025, can check their results at bsebstet.org

Wanted Naxalite Dayanand Malakar killed in encounter with forces in Bihar

A Naxalite carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Bihar's Begusarai district on Wednesday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Dayanand Malakar, secretary of the north-Bihar Central Zonal Committee of the outlawed CPI-Maoist. Two of his associates were arrested, they said. According to a statement issued by the Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar Police, "Malakar alias Chotu, a Naxal who was wanted by the police in more than 14 criminal cases, died following an encounter with a joint team of STF and district police in the Teghra area of Begusarai on Wednesday evening." "Acting on a tip-off, security personnel reached the spot where Malakar was hiding along with his associates. After noticing the police personnel, Malakar tried to escape and fired at police. Security personnel retaliated in self-defence. The Naxal was injured in the encounter and two of his accomplices were arrested," the statement said. Malakar wa

Union minister asks party leaders to take commissions: 'Take at least 5%'

Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi admitted he had personally given his commission money to the party fund several times

Datanomics: Resource crunch remains major concern in Bihar's finances

Weak tax collections in October pushed Bihar's fiscal deficit to three times the FY26 budget estimate in seven months, with pre-poll spending adding pressure

Bihar Cabinet approves Saat Nishchay-3 programme to boost development

The Nitish Kumar government on Tuesday approved the 'Saat Nishchay-3' programme to bring Bihar into the category of most developed states. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The CM posted on X, "In order to bring Bihar into the league of developed states, we have decided to implement Saat Nishchay-3 programme for the coming five years 2025-2030." He said that Saat Nischay-3 includes double employment, double income; prosperous industries, empowered Bihar; prosperity of the state through progress in agriculture; bright future through quality education; accessible healthcare, secure life; strong foundation for modern expansion; and ease of living through dignity of all. The CM said that Saat Nishchay-1 (2015-20) and Saat Nishchay-2 (2020-25) were based on the concept of "development with justice" and the third edition is the continuation of the same. "In order to ensure better medical facilities in remote rural areas, a policy will

Eviction drives to go on in Bihar to clear govt land encroachments: Samrat

Asserting that the eviction drives will continue to clear encroachments on government land, Bihar Home Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday said his only objective is to fully establish CM Nitish Kumar's 'susashan' in the state. Addressing a rally in Gayaji, the BJP leader said people can report any encroachments to the government, and action will be taken immediately. "You must have seen that roads are being cleared in the state. This 'safai abhiyan' (cleanliness drive) will continue across the state," he said. "I have only one work, which is fully establish Nitish Kumar's 'sushashan' or good governance model in Bihar," he added. Choudhary said the state government will take action against the mafia involved in encroaching on government land. "If you feel that any mafia or criminal has encroached on government land, file a complaint, and we will demolish their property," he told the gathering.

Party's blessing, says BJP's new national working president Nitin Nabin

Bihar minister Nitin Nabin, who was appointed as the BJP national working president, on Monday said that the new opportunity is the party's blessing and expressed gratitude to its current leadership. He pledged to take forward the work done by his late father and former BJP MLA Nabin Kishor Prasad Sinha. Nabin was talking to reporters this morning after paying floral tributes to a statue of his father at a park in Patna. I have always worked on the ideas of my father, who considered the party as his mother and prioritised the nation over everything. I think that is the reason the party has blessed me with this opportunity to continue working with BJP workers," he said. The BJP leader earlier went to Patna's Mahavir Mandir to offer prayers. Nabin, who is a cabinet minister in Bihar, expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised his leadership. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, development has reached every town and village of the country. At the sa

Bihar minister Nitin Nabin appointed BJP's national working president

The BJP appointed Nitin Nabin, a cabinet minister in the Bihar government, as the party's national working president on Sunday. The BJP parliamentary board picked Nabin for the post. "Bharatiya Janata Party's parliamentary board has appointed Nitin Nabin, a minister in the Bihar government, the Bharatiya Janata Party's national working president with immediate effect," BJP national general secretary Arun Singh said in a notification.

Nitish allocates portfolios of new Bihar departments, keeps civil aviation

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has allocated portfolios of newly created departments among ministers, keeping Civil Aviation with himself, an official notification said. The Bihar cabinet on December 9 approved proposals to create three new departments -- Youth, Employment and Skill Development Department, Higher Education Department and the Civil Aviation Department -- and changed the names of three other departments. The Animal and Fisheries Resource Department was renamed as Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department; the Labour Resources Department as Labour Resources and Migrant Workers Welfare Department, and Art, Culture and Youth Department as Art and Culture Department. According to the notification, issued on December 12, the CM allocated the portfolio of Youth, Employment and Skill Development Department to Sanjay Singh 'Tiger', who is holding the portfolio of Labour Resources and Migrant Workers Welfare Department. State Education Minister Sunil Kumar has been