Special Teams Formed by the Bihar Police to Curb Toxic Liquor on Holi, Hotspots Identified in Bihar

Ahead of Holi, authorities in Bihar have deployed additional security forces and pledged strict action against hooliganism to maintain law...

Daylight Killing of Court Clerk’s Wife in Patna as Attacker Slits Her Throat with Sharp Weapon

A 45-year-old woman was stabbed to death in daylight near Dadar Mandi Mosque in Patna, prompting a police investigation with...

Bihar Government to Pay Salaries Before Holi as Government Freezes Non-Essential Spending Until March 10

The Bihar government will ensure timely payment of February salaries and pensions before Holi while suspending non-essential expenditure until March...

Bihar Energy Department Issues Holi Safety Advisory, Warns of Accidents Near Power Lines and Disconnection for Unpaid Bills

The Bihar Energy Department has urged residents to celebrate Holi safely by keeping Holika Dahan away from electrical infrastructure, while...

Akasa Air to Launch Direct Darbhanga–Bengaluru Flights from April 6, Boosting Connectivity for North Bihar

Direct flights between Darbhanga and Bengaluru will begin on April 6, as Akasa Air launches a new non-stop service aimed...

PMCH Head Nurse Chandni Beaten to Death After Holi Dispute, Husband Dialled 112 to Report Crime

A head nurse at Patna Medical College and Hospital was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Patna following...

Nalanda University Signs Academic Partnership with Hebrew University of Jerusalem to Deepen India–Israel Ties

Nalanda University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote faculty and student exchanges,...

Bihar Weather: Temperatures Rise Across 22 Districts in Bihar, Set to Climb by 3°C Over Next 48 Hours

Bihar is expected to see temperatures rise to nearly 35C in the next 48 hours ahead of Holi, with southern...

Bird Flu Outbreak Before Holi Prompts Alert in Patna and Sanitisation of Residence of Tejashwi Yadav

February 27, 2026