Police Arrest Drug Smuggler, Seize 2.53 Kg Hashish in Bettiah
West Champaran police arrested a drug smuggler and confiscated 2.53 kg of hashish near Pandai river in Gaunaha. The operation followed a tip-off about illegal transportation.
Category : Politics
Bihar's Rs 10,379 Crore Rail Allocation for 2026-27 Announced
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced Bihar's allocation of Rs 10,379 crore for rail infrastructure in 2026-27, highlighting modernization, station upgrades, and enhanced connectivity as key priorities.
Jharkhand Rolls Out MGNREGA Campaign as Centre Plans New Law
Jharkhand's rural development department initiates a statewide campaign celebrating 20 years of MGNREGA, promising 100 work days to beneficiaries while criticizing the Centre's plan to replace it with the VB-G Ram G Act.
Bihar Finance Commission Seeks Public Suggestions Online
The 7th State Finance Commission of Bihar has launched its official website and invited public suggestions to strengthen financial recommendations for panchayats and urban local bodies.
Bihar Congress Talent Hunt for Spokesperson, Researchers
Bihar Congress launches talent hunt programme in Patna to recruit spokesperson, publicity coordinator, and researchers. State president Rajesh Ram announces transparent selection process for party positions.
CPI(ML) Leader Slams Nitish Govt Over Bulldozer Justice in Bihar
CPI(ML) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya criticizes Bihar government's bulldozer actions, MGNREGA reforms, and anti-people policies at Patna conference.
BJP's Arun Singh: Budget to Build Viksit Bharat Foundation
BJP national general secretary Arun Singh asserts the 2026-27 union budget will empower youth, farmers, women, and middle class while boosting MSMEs and agriculture through AI tools.
Bihar NDA Hails Union Budget's Boost for State Industries
NDA allies in Bihar praised the Union Budget's significant allocations for the state, highlighting provisions for industrial growth, women's empowerment, and capital expenditure schemes.
Jharkhand Health Dept Warns Districts Over Fund Utilization
Additional Chief Secretary Ajay Kumar Singh warns of strict action against districts with minimal progress under 15th Finance Commission, including possible salary withholding for civil surgeons.
Goa Gets Rs 5,570 Crore Tax Share for Development
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced Goa will receive Rs 5,570 crore tax devolution from Union Budget to boost tourism, fisheries, coastal economy and MSME growth.
Goa HC Seeks State Input on Illegal Structure Demolition
The Goa High Court has asked the state government to develop an effective mechanism for implementing demolition orders of illegal structures, aiming to reduce unnecessary litigation between neighbors.
Karnataka JJM Fund Details Not Provided: Minister
Union Minister C R Patil revealed Karnataka failed to submit spending details for Jal Jeevan Mission funds in Parliament, responding to Congress MP G C Chandrashekhar's query.
Naravane Memoir Sparks Lok Sabha Row Over Galwan Clash Details
Former Army Chief M M Naravane's memoir revelations about the 2020 Galwan clashes triggered a political storm in Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi attempted to cite excerpts, drawing objections from Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah.
Ranchi Bus Stand Fire Exposes Safety Crisis, Lack of Facilities
After six buses were gutted in a fire at Ranchi's Khadgada bus stand, drivers, operators, and passengers raise alarms over missing fire safety measures, poor civic amenities, and administrative neglect at this crucial transport hub.
Bihar's 13.1% Growth Beats National Average of 9.8% in FY25
Bihar's economy grew at 13.1% in 2024-25, surpassing India's 9.8% GDP growth. Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav highlighted sustained growth, rising per capita income, and infrastructure improvements in the Economic Survey.
Buxar DM Reviews Revenue Campaign, Acts on Delays
District Magistrate Sahila chaired a meeting reviewing preparations for revenue campaigns and directed officials to expedite land-related cases and reports.
Delhi HC Orders MCD Survey of Buildings Near Heritage Sites
Delhi High Court directs MCD to conduct a comprehensive survey of all buildings near heritage sites to check compliance with norms, with HCC representation and a three-month deadline.
Leopard Captured in Bageshwar After Killing Woman
Forest officials in Bageshwar have captured a leopard suspected of killing a 63-year-old woman. The big cat was shifted to Almora zoo after medical examination.
Bombay HC Backs Veterans in Disability Pension Case
Bombay High Court dismisses government petitions challenging disability pension awards for military veterans, ruling that disabilities during service are presumed service-related.
Three Dead in Ara-Buxar Road Accident, Driver Flees
A tragic collision on the Ara-Buxar four-lane road claimed three lives and left one seriously injured. The car hit a stationary truck whose driver escaped. Police investigation underway.
Uttarakhand Railway Budget: Rs 4,769 Crore Allocation
Uttarakhand receives Rs 4,769 crore in Railway Budget 2026-27, a 26-fold increase from 2009-14. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights infrastructure boost, station redevelopment, and electrification achievements.
Dehradun Woman Killed in Broad Daylight by Rejected Man
A 23-year-old woman was brutally murdered in Dehradun's Paltan Bazaar by a man who allegedly pursued her despite her family's objections and a police complaint filed days earlier.
Bengaluru: Kerala Man Caught with Rs 5 Lakh Ganja at Railway Station
A 22-year-old from Kerala was arrested at Yelahanka railway station in Bengaluru with 12kg of ganja worth Rs 5 lakh. RPF and excise officials seized the contraband after a search.
Deepak Kumar Faces FIR After Defending Shopkeeper in Kotdwar
Deepak Kumar, who intervened in a Kotdwar altercation on Republic Day, sees massive social media growth but faces FIRs and protests from Bajrang Dal members. Political figures weigh in on the incident.
3-Year Jail for Panchayat Fund Embezzlement in Uttarakhand
Former village head Beena Devi and panchayat officer Dinesh Prasad Dangval convicted for misusing over Rs 5 lakh in development funds. Case exposed in 2017 after resident complaint.
Dhanbad Mayoral Race Sees Party Defiance
Political parties in Dhanbad struggle to enforce discipline as numerous workers defy directives to contest independently for the mayoral post, creating a crowded electoral battle ahead of municipal elections.
Rs 1,086 Crore Allocated for J&K Rail Infrastructure
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Rs 1,086 crore allocation for Jammu & Kashmir rail infrastructure in Union Budget 2026, highlighting Vande Bharat's crucial winter connectivity role.
Bareilly: Two Labourers Killed in Rice Mill Collapse
Two daily-wage labourers died in Bareilly when a stack of paddy sacks collapsed at a rice mill. Families allege management ignored safety warnings about unloading procedures.
SP MP Slams Govt Over Groundwater Pollution Crisis
Samajwadi Party MP Ramjilal Suman accuses government of insensitivity toward groundwater pollution, citing alarming statistics on water quality and health impacts during Rajya Sabha session.
Kateel Demands White Paper on Karnataka Budget, Slams Govt
Former BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel calls for a white paper on Karnataka's budget, refutes allegations of Centre's discrimination, and addresses various political issues in Mangaluru.
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