Punjab Vigilance: 187 Nabbed, 63 Convicted in 2025
Punjab Vigilance Bureau's zero-tolerance stance led to 187 arrests for bribery in 2025, with 63 convicted. Major crackdown nets officials, police, and private persons. Read the full report.
Category : Search result: Motihari PDS corruption
Pongal Cash, Ration Distribution Faces Network, Biometric Delays
Technical issues at PDS shops in Chennai cause long waits for Pongal gifts. Network problems and biometric failures delay distribution of ₹3000 cash and ration items to card holders.
PHED Engineer Caught Taking iPhone as Bribe in Jhalawar
Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests PHED superintending engineer in Jhalawar for allegedly demanding an iPhone to clear bills. Cash, silver, property deeds seized. Read the full story.
SI Suspended for Demanding Bribe in Motihari Land Dispute
East Champaran SP Swarn Prabhat suspends SI Pankaj Kumar after probe confirms bribe demand in a Rupani village land case. SDPO Chandan Kumar led the inquiry. Read the full details.
World's Largest Shiva Lingam Installation in Motihari
East Champaran officials inspect preparations for installing the 210-tonne Shiva lingam at Virat Ramayan Mandir on January 17. Massive security and crowd control plans are underway.
East Champaran Farmers Get 75% Subsidy for Makhana Cultivation
East Champaran district launches a makhana cultivation scheme with a 75% subsidy for farmers. The pilot project aims to boost local economy using vast water bodies.
ED raids in Bihar, 5 states over job scam, money laundering
ED conducts raids in Muzaffarpur & Motihari over a massive job scam involving 40+ govt departments. Key accused Mantu Shah flees. Raids also in WB, Kerala, TN, Gujarat, UP.
MP Cancels 30 Lakh Ineligible Ration Cards in Clean-Up
Madhya Pradesh uncovers massive PDS anomalies: 1500 company directors & 38,000 taxpayers availed free ration meant for poor. 14 lakh genuine beneficiaries to now get benefits. #PDS #FoodSecurity
MP cancels 30L ineligible ration cards, 1500 directors found
Madhya Pradesh cancels 30 lakh ineligible ration cards after verification. 1500 company directors & 38,000 ITR filers earning over ₹6L were availing free PDS ration meant for the poor. Read details.
Young Couple Found Hanging in Motihari Field
Bodies of Niku Kumari and Lakhan Kumar discovered in East Champaran. Police probe suicide angle while investigating all possibilities. Details inside.
Young Lovers Found Dead in Motihari Agricultural Field
Bodies of two young lovers, Niku Kumari and Lakhan Kumar, were found hanging in an East Champaran village. Police are investigating the suspected suicide from multiple angles. Read the latest details.
Sitakund Dham redevelopment begins with Rs 13 crore project
The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation has launched a Rs 13 crore redevelopment of Motihari's historic Sitakund Dham. The project, to be finished by Dec 2026, will enhance pilgrim amenities and boost tourism. Read more.
Rs 30 Lakh Foreign Liquor Seized in Motihari Fodder Truck
Motihari excise officials, acting on a tip-off, intercepted a truck from UP and seized 100 cartons of foreign liquor concealed in fodder. Read the full story of the smuggling attempt.
Motihari DM Acts Against PDS Irregularities in Ration Distribution
East Champaran DM Saurabh Jorwal orders strict action after beneficiaries report receiving less than entitled free grains. Inspection of all PDS shops and warehouses directed.
Mandya DC Ensures Timely Wages, PF for Hamali Workers
Mandya District Collector mandates wage payment by 5th of each month for hamali workers, ensuring ESI & PF benefits. Anna Bhagya ration distribution must be completed by the 10th.
GPS Tracking Eliminates Foodgrain Theft in UP's PDS
Uttar Pradesh's GPS-based tracking system for PDS vehicles has become a game-changer, preventing theft and leakage of foodgrains. Discover how real-time surveillance ensures fair distribution.
Motihari Sadar Hospital gets Rs 13 crore critical care ward
Motihari Sadar Hospital is constructing a 50-bed critical care ward for Rs 13 crore, boosting emergency healthcare in the border district. A new hospital building and senior citizen ward are also underway. Read more.
Motihari Schools Shut Till Jan 1 Due to Severe Cold
East Champaran district magistrate orders suspension of classes up to VIII in all schools due to harsh cold wave. Read about the directive aimed at protecting children's health.
Doorstep Ration for 166 Elderly Families in Haveri
Haveri's Anna Suvidha Yojana eases life for senior citizens with doorstep ration delivery. 7,211 eligible beneficiaries identified; 166 families served. Learn how the scheme works.
Woman thought murdered 7 years ago returns home alive
A woman from Motihari, believed murdered over dowry in 2018, returned home alive with her daughter, exposing a false case. Police traced her to her parents' house. Read the shocking details.
Police bust oil theft gang near India-Nepal border, seize 9,600 litres
Motihari police arrested five gang members for stealing & adulterating diesel from trucks on NH-28A. 9,600 litres seized. Read how the racket operated.
Police SI, Constable Caught Taking Bribe in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
ACB Nanded traps a police sub-inspector and constable for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. Both officers attached to Airport police station arrested. Read the full details of the corruption case.
Patna DM Orders Verification of 104,725 Pending Ration Cards
Patna's district magistrate has ordered immediate verification of over 100,000 pending ration cards and expedited processing of 13,638 applications to ensure eligible beneficiaries receive grains without delay.
Motihari Police List 100 Wanted, Mayor's Husband Tops
East Champaran police release a list of 100 absconding accused in serious crimes. Rewards up to Rs 1 lakh announced. SP warns of property attachment if they don't surrender.
Cybercrime syndicate busted in Motihari, 3 arrested
East Champaran police cyber cell arrests 3 gang members involved in Rs 3 crore fraud. Cash, phones, ATM cards seized. Read how the scam was uncovered.
2.12 Crore Fake PDS Beneficiaries Deleted, Saves ₹17k Cr
The central government has weeded out over 2.12 crore ineligible beneficiaries from the PDS, preventing a leak of ₹17,000 crore in food subsidies. Discover how tech-driven reforms are cleaning up India's food security system.
Odisha engineer held for misappropriating Rs 9.70 lakh
Odisha Vigilance arrests junior engineer Ratnesh Kumar Pandey for embezzling Rs 9.70 lakh meant for street lights in Kendrapada. Case filed under Prevention of Corruption Act. Read details.
Kumaraswamy to Release Docs on Karnataka Congress Corruption
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy announces he will release documents exposing alleged corruption by the Congress government in Karnataka. Details on the claims and political reactions inside.
Bail Granted to Ex-AP CID Chief N Sanjay in Corruption Case
Former Andhra Pradesh CID chief N Sanjay gets bail in a corruption case involving ₹2.29 crore tenders and alleged fund misappropriation. Read the full details of the ACB investigation.
ACB Arrests Bhilwara Doctor for Rs 11 Lakh Ayushman Bribe
ACB Ajmer nabs Dr Pankaj Chhipa from Siddhivinayak Hospital for allegedly taking a bribe to clear pending Ayushman bills. Read the full details of the corruption trap.
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