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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is set to hit the roads for a 13-day yatra in Bihar against alleged vote theft and the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of the voter list carried out by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the poll-bound state. Announced the schedule of Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', Congress general secretary (organization) KC Venugopal said, "To save our vote, our Constitution, our democracy, Rahul Gandhi, former deputy chief minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav and other Mahagadband ...Read More >
Sitamarhi (Bihar), Aug 8 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday slammed opposition parties for objecting to the special intensive revision of the electoral rolls in Bihar, asserting that infiltrators have "no right to vote". He also alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was "indulging in politics over the SIR exercise" in the state. Addressing a public meeting at Punauradham in Sitamarhi district, Shah said, "Names of infiltrators must be removed from the voters' lists. They have no ...Read More >
Sitamarhi (Bihar), Aug 8 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday slammed opposition parties for objecting to the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, asserting that infiltrators have "no right to vote". He also alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was "indulging in politics over the SIR exercise" in the state. Addressing a public meeting at Punauradham in Sitamarhi district, Shah said, "Names of infiltrators must be removed from the voters' lists. They have no rig ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I' ...Read More >
Bihar Voter List 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) shared the final voter list for Bihar after doing a month-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This revision was important because Bihar is expected to have assembly elections later this year. The final list shows that the state had around 7.89 crore voters as of June 24, 2025. But the Election Commission only got back 7.24 crore forms from voters. These forms are called enumeration forms, or EFs. So around 65.64 lakh forms were no ...Read More >
Patna: Over 65 lakh enumeration forms were "not included" in the draft electoral rolls prepared as part of special intensive revision (SIR) by the Election Commission in Bihar, where assembly polls are due later this year, bringing down the total number of registered voters to 7.24 crore from around 7.9 crore. Patna accounted for the highest number of 3.95 lakh enumeration forms that were not included, followed by Madhubani (3.52 lakh), East Champaran (3.16 lakh), Gopalganj (3.10 lakh), Samasti ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Dr Abhishek Bansal, Senior Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aakash Healthcare, warned that even mild symptoms, like Trump ankle swelling, should not be ignored, as they could signal underlying vascular issues. The body often sends out early distress signals, and ignoring them could delay crucial diagnoses. Symptoms like swollen ankles, unexplained bruises, ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) A woman was injured amid firing by a gang of criminals in Musallahpur Haat locality in Patna on Friday night, triggering panic among local residents. The injured woman has been identified as Baby Devi, who is currently out of danger. She was immediately shifted to Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH) by the police with the help of local residents. According to the victim's brother, a gang of criminals arrived on two motorcycles and a scooty. They were arguing w ...Read More >
Amritsar, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of Opposition in Punjab and Congress lawmaker Partap Singh Bajwa, on Friday demanded that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann immediately convene an all-party meeting in Amritsar to discuss continuing threats to the Golden Temple through threatening emails. Speaking after paying obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib, where he was accompanied by Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Sukhwinder Singh Danny Bandala and other Congress leaders, Bajwa said that he met with of ...Read More >
Patna: The shocking murder of gangster Chandan Mishra inside a ward of a private hospital in Patna on July 17 marked the end of a sweet-bitter partnership-cum-rivalry between two notorious criminals that began as juveniles. The prime suspect -- mastermind behind the murder -- is said to be Chandan's former associate and once close friend, Onkarnath Singh, alias Sheru.The duo, who once terrorised the Shahabad region of Bihar, experienced a dramatic turn in their relationship from friends to foe. ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The All India Football Federation have congratulated Inter Kashi on being adjudged the I-League Champions following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS has partially upheld an appeal by Inter Kashi Football Club (Inter Kashi FC) against Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Namdhari FC, Real Kashmir FC, and AIFF. CAS has ruled that the AIFF shall declare Inter Kashi FC as winners of the I-League 2024-25. After an unsuccessful first procedure i ...Read More >
Patna, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth Rs 7,217 crore during a massive rally at Gandhi Maidan in Motihari, reaffirming the Centre's commitment to transforming Bihar into a developed state. PM Modi emphasised the importance of a "Developed Bihar for a Developed India", stating that rapid development is possible because the Centre and Bihar government are working together. During the UPA government ...Read More >
Patna: Lightning strikes claimed 19 lives across 10 districts in the past 24 hours. A maximum of five deaths were reported from Nalanda, followed by four in Vaishali, two each in Banka and Patna, and one each in Sheikhpura, Aurangabad, Samastipur, Nawada, Jamui, and Jehanabad.Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, while condoling the deaths, announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of each victim. "I stand with the affected families in this hour of crisis," the CM said, asking people to be ...Read More >
Patna, July 17: Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav met Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday, demanding the immediate imposition of President's rule in the state, citing a complete breakdown of law and order in the state. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Pappu Yadav alleged: "The Bharatiya Janata Party is ruling Bihar, not Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The entire system has collapsed, and the only option left is President's rule." Highlighting the attack inside Patna's Par ...Read More >
Patna, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the heels of a shocking murder in Patna's Paras Hospital on Thursday morning, yet another killing on the same day has created a stir in Bihar, as Parasnath Singh, father of JD(U) Block President Rakesh Kumar alias Bhola, was found murdered under suspicious circumstances. The murder of the elderly man took place in Amara village under Tilauthu block of Sasaram. According to local police, Parasnath Singh had built a cowshed in the village two months ago, where ...Read More >
Patna, July 11 (UNI) In a major step towards ensuring social welfare and financial dignity for the elderly and vulnerable sections of society, the Bihar government today transferred a total of Rs 1,227.27 crore to the bank accounts of over 1.11 crore beneficiaries under the Social Security Pension Scheme through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today officially launched the enhanced pension initiative in a state-level event held in Patna. Speaking at the event, Kumar ...Read More >
Patna: At least 20 pink toilets will be installed under state schemes in six urban local bodies, in addition to 70 more being constructed under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 in 10 other cities across Bihar, the urban development and housing department announced on Friday.In total, 100 pink toilets are being built across 16 urban local bodies as part of an initiative to provide safe, hygienic and private sanitation facilities for women. According to an official press release issued by the ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 8 (ANI): The Bihar Cabinet gave the nod to form the Bihar Youth Commission on Tuesday, which will advise the government on education and employment for youth in the state. The commission will consist of one chairperson, two vice-chairpersons, and seven members, with a maximum age limit of 45 years. Also Read | Delhi: 2 Including Woman Allegedly Assaulted by Bouncers at Five-Star Hotel Nightclub After Dispute With Staff Over Condition of Toilets, FIR Registered. Bih ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar has once again become a hotbed of political discussions following the Election Commission's decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll in the poll-bound state. The poll body has been under fire for the process meant for verification of the voters' list was started in Bihar last month. However, the Election Commission clarified that its decision followed deliberations with political parties in the state, deeming the recent controversy invalid. Leaders of ...Read More >
Patna: The Bihar BJP in its working committee meeting on Wednesday passed a two-page resolution highlighting PM Narendra Modi govt's achievements in the last 11 years and against the "appeasement politics" of the opposition Grand Alliance besides RJD led by Lalu Prasad for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Act in the country.Around 1,200 BJP leaders and office-bearers, including all party MPs, MLAs and MLCs, in the presence of defence minister Rajnath Singh, also passed a censure motion against Lalu ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 2 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday announced that the state cabinet has approved and sanctioned funds for a new youth-centric scheme under the state's flagship '7 Nischay-2' initiative, aimed at enhancing employability and self-reliance among the youth. In a post on X, CM Nitish said that the scheme will offer monthly stipends ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs 6,000 to eligible youth. Also Read | Odisha Shocker: 32-Year-Old Tribal Woman Gangraped in F ...Read More >
Bihar Rain Alert: Brother, if the monsoon is active, then somewhere heavy rain affects life, while somewhere the showers make the day and night pleasant. The same is being seen in Bihar. These days, monsoon clouds are active in all parts of Bihar, due to which it is raining at many places. Due to rain, the temperature level is low in some places, while waterlogging has put the brakes on the pace of life in some places. The situation has become so critical in many areas that flood-like condition ...Read More >
Patna: In a significant decision ahead of Bihar assembly election, Nitish government on Tuesday sanctioned Rs 882.87 crore for the integrated development of Maa Janaki's grand temple at Punaura Dham, believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita, in Sitamarhi district. The decision to sanction the fund was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Nitish commented on 'X', "I am extremely delighted to inform that the birthplace of Ma Janaki, Punaura Dham, Sitamarhi, has ...Read More >
Patna: The Bihar government decided on Tuesday to develop Goddess Sita's birthplace at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi district, around 140km north of the state capital, at a cost of Rs 883 crore. The foundation stone of the project, modelled on the lines of the Ram Temple and pilgrimage area of Ayodhya, would be laid in August. A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gave its nod to the plan provided by the tourism department, which comes in the run-up to the state Assembly election ...Read More >
Patna: The state govt has constituted a dedicated trust to oversee the construction and redevelopment of a grand temple dedicated to Goddess Sita at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi district, her birthplace. A govt gazette notification issued on Thursday confirmed the immediate formation of the trust, christened Shree Janaki Janm Bhumi Punaura Dham Mandir Nyas Samiti.The trust will be chaired by the state's chief secretary with the development commissioner serving as vice-chairman. The district magistr ...Read More >
Sitamarhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Five boys were stripped, garlanded with slippers and paraded naked in Bihar's Sitamarhi district for allegedly stealing chocolates from a grocery shop, police said on Saturday. After a video of the incident that happened on Thursday went viral on social media, triggering outrage, police swung into action and arrested the shopkeeper, his son and another villager. "The boys' faces were also smeared with lime powder. It was alleged that the boys were beaten up as well," Sub ...Read More >
Patna: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted simultaneous raids in Muzaffarpur and Vaishali on Wednesday morning in connection with an investigation involving two AK 47 assault rifles. One of the targeted locations was the residence of Bhola Rai, the village head of Mankauli Panchayat in Muzaffarpur. The raid at Bhola Rai's house began at approximately 3 A.M. and was carried out with the assistance of the local police. The NIA team conducted a thorough search of the premises, seiz ...Read More >
Patna: Tourism minister Nitish Mishra on Wednesday informed the legislative council that the state govt was working on a plan to promote religious, eco, and adventure tourism in the state. He said that post-Covid, religious tourism has emerged as a major potential. Replying to a short-notice question by Ajay Kumar Singh and a starred question by Sarvesh Kumar, the minister said the state govt has submitted a proposal to the Centre to develop three tourist spots, including Matsyagandha Lake and ...Read More >
Ujjwal Kumar who is currently serving as a Block Welfare Officer expressed confidence about his selection. However, he admitted that he was surprised to secure the top rank Ujjwal Kumar, from Bihar's Sitamarhi district, secured the top position in the 69th Combined Competitive Examination of the Bihar Public Service Commission. The final result was released on November 26. A resident of Raipur village, Ujjwal Kumar's success story exemplifies the aspirations of a young man from an ordinary, mi ...Read More >
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