Patna: Even as the placement scenario in most of the technical institutions across the country appears to be bleak, the Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT-P) has been showing a somewhat better picture in the current season (2024-25). As of now, more than 75% students of the current graduating batch have already been placed in reputed companies, while the process of placement is still underway and it is likely to continue till June this year.
IIT-P’s academic dean A K Thakur said from the 2025 graduating batch, about 80% students of artificial intelligence and data science, and more than 75% students of computer science engineering have been placed so far and the companies are still recruiting the students. “The most remarkable development of the ongoing placement season is the fact that M Sc mathematics students of this institution have secured 100% placement. The average annual package offered so far in the current season is Rs21.40 lakh,” he said.
Thakur further pointed out that some of the top organisations which have recruited students from the campus this season, include Google, Nvidia, Intel, Media.net, Amazon, Accenture, BPCL, HPCL, BEL, and Sprinklr. And, many more companies are yet to come. Each year, 20 to 25 new companies are invited to recruit IIT-P students, he said.
IIT-P director T N Singh said since its inception in 2008, the institution has consistently improved its placement statistics in key aspects, including the number of visiting companies, diversity of recruiting sectors, job profiles, and salary packages.
“The institute’s training and placement cell (TPC) has actively engaged with companies from diverse national and international sectors, ensuring that the students have access to high-quality career opportunities. The number of visiting companies has been increasing year after year. While, only 106 companies had visited in 2019-20, the number of visiting companies increased to 215 in 2023-24. More than 150 companies have already visited till date in 2024-25. In today’s highly competitive job market, it is a remarkable achievement that IIT Patna students have secured over 400 job offers in the last three consecutive placement seasons,” he said.
IIT-P’s placement officer Kripa Shankar Singh said that the placement cell has undertaken several initiatives to prepare students as per expectations of the industries. For this, talks by industry experts and HR professionals are arranged at regular intervals and mock interviews and assessments are also held for students for facilitating their campus placements, he said.
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MEA’s swift action brings man back home after 8 yrs in Saudi
Bhagalpur: For nearly eight years, Md Amiruddin of Salempur village, Bhagalpur, lived in limbo – stranded in Saudi Arabia after a road accident turned his life upside down. This Eid, he returned home, bringing tears, prayers and the kind of joy that only a miracle can deliver.
Amiruddin had moved to Riyadh in 2013 to work as a driver, hoping to support his family back home. But in Nov 2016, his parked vehicle was struck by a speeding car. Despite not being at fault, he was blamed, convicted and sentenced to 14 months in jail. The local court also imposed a penalty of 90,000 Riyals. After his release, his passport and driving licence remained confiscated, forcing him to survive as a daily-wage worker. He pleaded with authorities to return his documents, but no one listened.
Back in Bhagalpur, his family was growing desperate. It was in Aug last year that they reached out to S Z Hassan, SDO of Udakishunganj, who happened to be a Bhagalpur native. Hassan took up the matter, contacting the ministry of external affairs (MEA) and coordinating with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh.
The response was instant. With intervention from the Indian govt, the Saudi authorities waived the hefty fine and cleared Amiruddin’s exit. His travel back to India was arranged and on March 30 this year – just before Eid – he stepped foot in his village after more than a decade.
“My son has come back from ‘jhannum sey jannat’ (hell to heaven),” said his mother Bibi Sanower, feeding him biryani with hands that had not stopped trembling since his return. His brother, Md Kashif, called it “the biggest gift of Eid”.
Now back home for good, Amiruddin is warning others against chasing illusions abroad. “People should stop running after easy money in foreign lands. I am staying here and starting over,” he said.
SDO Hassan, while talking to this newspaper, called it a matter of humanity. “All I did was try to save a life. The real credit goes to the officials who acted promptly,” he added. -
Two members of inter-district criminal gang nabbed in Saran
Chhapra: Police on Saturday arrested four members of an inter-district gang of criminals, who were involved in several loot cases near Harpur Faridan under Town and Taraiya police stations in Saran district. The police also seized looted items and arms used in these loots.
Saran SSP Kumar Ashish said that Taraiya police received information on Friday that some miscreants were waiting in a car to commit a crime. Acting on the tip-off, the police conducted a raid in the area and arrested four of the miscreants with a stolen car and arms. “We registered a case in Taraiya police station under relevant acts of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Arms Act,” the SSP said.
According to the police official, during interrogation, the miscreants confessed that they are members of an inter-district gang of criminals, who loot cars, bikes and cellphones. On their revelation, the police recovered one bike and a cellphone on March 30, and a case was registered in Taraiya police station in this connection. In another development, the police recovered one stolen bike for which a case was lodged in Chhapra Town police station on May 17, 2024.
The arrested miscreants have been identified as Vikas Kumar of Shahwajpur and Akash Kumar of Bhorhan under Panapur police station in Saran district; Ujjwal Kumar, a resident of Sital Patti under Taraiya police station and Sandeep Kumar, a resident of Bagahar under Basantpur police station in Siwan district. Police said both Vikas and Akash have criminal history. -
Traffic diversion in city for Ram Navami
Patna: To ensure the smooth passage of the ‘Shobha Yatra’ the police implemented a traffic plan across the city on the eve of Ram Navami by prohibiting private and passenger vehicles from going on different routes. The traffic restrictions will be effective until 11pm on April 6, excluding fire engines, ambulances, patient or deceased transport vehicles and other essential vehicles.
Patna traffic SP Aprajit Lohan said control arrangements have been made for devotees visiting Mahavir Temple near Patna Junction on Saturday and Sunday. “Devotees carrying offerings will enter through the western gate of Veer Kunwar Singh Park (near R-Block) and proceed in a queue through the park and GPO roundabout to reach Mahavir Temple. They will exit from Dak Bungalow Road after their visit,” he said.
As per the traffic plan, vehicular movement will be restricted from R-Block towards GPO and Patna Junction. Entry of all vehicles near Mahavir Temple and up to Veena Cinema road and east of Patna Junction roundabout will be prohibited. Vehicles coming to Patna Junction from Goriya Toli and Karbigahiya will take a U-turn from Jamal Road (south flank).
Vehicle operation will be restricted between Dak Bungalow crossing and Patna Junction. Vehicles coming to Patna Junction via Dak Bungalow can go up to Goriya Toli via Exhibition Road and take a U-turn from Jamal Road (south).
Considering metro construction, processions from J P Roundabout to Dak Bungalow crossing will proceed via Swaminath T-junction, S P Verma Road and New Dak Bungalow Road to reach their destination.
The traffic police issued an advisory that passengers heading to Patna Junction should use the entrance on the Karbigahiya side as much as possible. No vehicle operations will be allowed under the flyover on Budh Marg. Travellers can use the GPO ROB to reach their destinations. Devotees will not be allowed to queue to the temple from the Budh Marg side. The western edge of Veer Kunwar Singh Park can be used for the selling of offerings, flowers, garlands and other puja materials.
Traffic on Adalatganj Road will be one-way from east to west. Vehicle entry from Beerchand Patel Path to Adalatganj Road will be prohibited. Travellers heading towards Patna Junction can proceed from Kotwali Police Station via Budh Marg and use the GPO ROB to reach Patna Junction from the Karbigahiya side.
Parking for vehicles of devotees carrying offerings will be arranged at the grounds of Miller High School on Beerchand Patel Path, premises of the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation Limited office, flank of Beerchand Patel Path and Maurya Lok Complex (VIP Parking). -
Two men shoot each other dead in Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur: Two people shot each other at Bhawanipur village in Naugachia police district of Bhagalpur late on Thursday night after a heated brawl over some personal issues. Karan Poddar (30) and Shubham Mishra (25) succumbed to their bullet injuries to chest at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (JLNMCH) in Bhagalpur around midnight.
Mishra was a teacher at a local private school, while Poddar is survived by wife and a one-year-old son.
According to the local residents, both were having angry discussions, along with three other friends, when the incident happened around 10.30pm. On hearing the shots, the residents rushed to the spot and informed the local Rangra police as well as family members.
They were first rushed to Naugachia subdivisional hospital, from where they were taken to JLNMCH around midnight, when the profusely bleeding men died even before they could get any treatment.
Naugachia superintendent of police (SP) Prerna Kumar, in a press communiqué, stated that she, along with Naugachia SDPO Omprakash and a police team, had rushed to the incident spot after getting the information. “An FSL team, along with Rangra police, has started an investigation, and has been gathering evidence. The exact reason of the dispute and killings is being verified. A police team is on the hunt of the other three friends who were present during the incident,” said the SP.
Mishra’s mother Premlata Devi told the police that her son had gone out after dinner, saying he would be back soon, but it appears that there might have been some conspiracy to kill her son.
Meanwhile, police are camping at the Bhawanipur village.
Bhagalpur: Two people shot each other at Bhawanipur village in Naugachia police district of Bhagalpur late on Thursday night after a heated brawl over some personal issues. Karan Poddar (30) and Shubham Mishra (25) succumbed to their bullet injuries to chest at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (JLNMCH) in Bhagalpur around midnight.
Mishra was a teacher at a local private school, while Poddar is survived by wife and a one-year-old son.
According to the local residents, both were having angry discussions, along with three other friends, when the incident happened around 10.30pm. On hearing the shots, the residents rushed to the spot and informed the local Rangra police as well as family members.
They were first rushed to Naugachia subdivisional hospital, from where they were taken to JLNMCH around midnight, when the profusely bleeding men died even before they could get any treatment.
Naugachia superintendent of police (SP) Prerna Kumar, in a press communiqué, stated that she, along with Naugachia SDPO Omprakash and a police team, had rushed to the incident spot after getting the information. “An FSL team, along with Rangra police, has started an investigation, and has been gathering evidence. The exact reason of the dispute and killings is being verified. A police team is on the hunt of the other three friends who were present during the incident,” said the SP.
Mishra’s mother Premlata Devi told the police that her son had gone out after dinner, saying he would be back soon, but it appears that there might have been some conspiracy to kill her son.
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Three suspected Maoists arrested in Gaya, two stolen SLRs recovered
Gaya: Three suspected Maoists were arrested, and a cache of arms and ammunition, including two stolen SLR rifles, was recovered recently in Imamganj, Gaya district.
With this, the district police, along with the special task force, have arrested seven suspected Maoists under the ongoing drive against the Reds in a week.
According to the police, while three arrests and recovery of arms were carried out on Thursday afternoon, four arrests were made since March 30. The three accused have been identified as Rupesh Paswan, Uday Kumar and Bablu Kumar.
Senior superintendent of police Anand Kumar said that the cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during a search operation at Tilathi hilly area in Kadirganj village of the district.
The team recovered three SLR rifles, one semi-automatic rifle, seven old and rusted SLR magazines and two Insas magazines. In all, 527 cartridges of SLR, Insas, semi-automatic SLR and .315 bore firearms, walkie-talkie, and a cane bomb, which was defused by the bomb disposal squad, have been recovered during the special drive, he said, adding, “Two of the three SLRs recovered were looted from Imamganj police in 2008 and Gog (Aurangabad district) police respectively”.
Kumar said that Paswan, Uday as well as Bablu were picked up from Gangati bazaar in Imamganj, and the arms were recovered following information from the trio.
“Among the other four accused, Rajesh Yadav alias Beehad Yadav had been arrested in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation area in Mahad, Raigarh district. Carrying a reward of Rs one lakh on his head, he had been on the run for the last 11 years. Vikram Kumar alias Kailu Yadav, evading arrest for eight years, was arrested with Lala Sharma in the Goh police station area in Aurangabad on Tuesday (April 1). On Wednesday, another suspect, Brijesh Kumar Singh, evading arrest for eight years, was arrested from the Konch police station area in Gaya”, he added. -
JD(U) defends support to Waqf bill, RJD says Nitish’s party exposed
Patna: JD (U) on Thursday defended its decision to support the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Parliament despite facing flak from some of its own Muslim netas, while the opposition RJD in the state said CM Nitish Kumar‘s party was exposed on the issue of secularism.
JD (U) acting national president and Rajya Sabha member, Sanjay Kumar Jha, said the amended Waqf bill will benefit the Muslims, especially the Pasmanda Muslims, who are poor and backward. “Those who were trying to create confusion among Muslims are exposed and people now understand their intentions,” he said.
According to the caste survey conducted in Bihar in 2023, the population of Muslims in the state is 2.31 crore. Of them, 73% are from the backward class, who are also called Pasmanda Muslims.
RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav said some parties, who called themselves secular, were exposed. “We have always been fighting for our ideology. This time, the people of Bihar will answer all those who have supported this bill,” he said.
The leader of the opposition in the Bihar legislative assembly said JD (U) has now become BJP. “Those who are running JD (U) have joined hands with BJP. The socialists who are left there are requested to take a strong stand on this,” he added.
Reacting to his video made viral by the NDA netas on waqf issue, RJD chief Lalu Prasad posted on his X handle from the hospital bed on Thursday, accusing the former of setting their eyes on the Waqf properties.
“You Sanghi-BJP people want to usurp the lands of Muslims, but we have always made and helped in making strict laws to protect Waqf properties. I regret that I am not in Parliament in this difficult time which is hurting the minorities, the poor, the Muslims and the Constitution, otherwise I alone would have been enough. Even though I am not in the Parliament, it is good to see that I am in your thoughts, dreams, ideas and worries. Commitment to my ideology, policy and principles is the capital of my life,” Lalu said.
During the debate in the Rajya Sabha, RJD member Manoj Kumar Jha reacted to his party chief Lalu Prasad’s 2010 video made viral. “A video of Lalu ji was cut and played. His other speeches are in the archive of the Parliament. They should also have been played,” Jha said.
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No need to submit all documents for land survey now: Min
Patna: Landowners need not attach all documents with the self-declaration form, said revenue and land reforms minister Sanjay Saraogi on Thursday.
“Attach and submit only those documents which are available with you, and arrange the remaining by the time of ‘khanapuri’,” he said after a review meeting of the land survey being conducted across the state.
At the meeting with the officials, including secretary Jai Singh, the minister discussed the technical and legal difficulties that may arise if the date is extended for submitting the self-declaration form.
The officials told the minister that a total of 1.15 crore self-declaration forms had been received till March 31, which was the official last date for the purpose. That included both online as well as offline submissions in camps.
Saraogi, however, expressed displeasure over the slow progress, and directed the officials to identify the worst-performing districts/survey camps. He also warned that if the employees of the camps with poor performance did not improve their performance within 15 days, action would be initiated to relieve them from duty.
The minister told the officials about the complaints being received regarding server malfunction. The IT team said it took time to separate the data of nine divisions, but now the data was coming fast.
The number of submitted self-declaration forms was found to be the lowest in five zones of West Champaran district — Bettiah, Piprasi, Madhubani, Thakraha and Bhitha. Similarly, the number was very low in five zones of East Champaran district — Piprakothi, Turkaulia, Bankatwa, Chhodadano and Raxaul.
On the other hand, the number of self-declaration forms received in Araria Sadar zone was 1,36,777.
Patna: Landowners need not attach all documents with the self-declaration form, said revenue and land reforms minister Sanjay Saraogi on Thursday.
“Attach and submit only those documents which are available with you, and arrange the remaining by the time of ‘khanapuri’,” he said after a review meeting of the land survey being conducted across the state.
At the meeting with the officials, including secretary Jai Singh, the minister discussed the technical and legal difficulties that may arise if the date is extended for submitting the self-declaration form.
The officials told the minister that a total of 1.15 crore self-declaration forms had been received till March 31, which was the official last date for the purpose. That included both online as well as offline submissions in camps.
Saraogi, however, expressed displeasure over the slow progress, and directed the officials to identify the worst-performing districts/survey camps. He also warned that if the employees of the camps with poor performance did not improve their performance within 15 days, action would be initiated to relieve them from duty.
The minister told the officials about the complaints being received regarding server malfunction. The IT team said it took time to separate the data of nine divisions, but now the data was coming fast.
The number of submitted self-declaration forms was found to be the lowest in five zones of West Champaran district — Bettiah, Piprasi, Madhubani, Thakraha and Bhitha. Similarly, the number was very low in five zones of East Champaran district — Piprakothi, Turkaulia, Bankatwa, Chhodadano and Raxaul.
On the other hand, the number of self-declaration forms received in Araria Sadar zone was 1,36,777. -
Madhubani DM reviews devpt, welfare schemes
Madhubani: District magistrate (DM) Arvind Kumar Verma reviewed several development and welfare schemes being implemented in the district by the animal husbandry and fisheries department, at a meeting held at the Collectorate on Thursday.
In the meeting, officials presented progress reports on the ongoing schemes and discussed various aspects in detail. The DM directed the officials concerned to intensify awareness campaigns to ensure that the benefits of these schemes reach the maximum number of beneficiaries. Considering the rising heat, the DM instructed the district animal husbandry officer to raise awareness about livestock care among farmers.
Additionally, in view of recent fire incidents, he stressed on running awareness campaigns to prevent such occurrences. He stressed the need for concrete steps to provide govt subsidies and technical assistance to livestock and fish farmers.
The DM said that effective implementation of these schemes would further promote animal husbandry and fisheries in the district, thereby strengthening the rural economy. The meeting was attended by deputy development commissioner (DDC) Deepesh Kumar, district animal husbandry officer Rajesh Kumar, and other officials. -
CM inspects link road under construction over Mandiri drain
Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inspected the development work of the two-lane link road being constructed over Mandiri drain here. He started the inspection of the two-lane link road under construction from near Bihar College of Arts, followed by Bans Ghat Kali Temple and Income Tax roundabout.
Urban development and housing department (UDHD) secretary Abhay Kumar Singh gave detailed information to the CM about the progress and status of the link road. Singh informed the CM that the road would extend from Nehru Path to JP Ganga Path, with a section from Bans Ghat on Danapur-Bankipur road to JP Ganga Path being elevated.
Nitish instructed the officials to complete the construction of this link road as per the set target. “Special care should be taken to ensure that the boundary wall of the Bihar College of Arts is not damaged,” he said.
The arrival of the CM in the Mandiri area generated great enthusiasm among the residents who expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the ongoing development work by chanting slogans. During this time, the CM also interacted with the local people. “Once the road is completed, it will greatly facilitate movement, reduce traffic congestion, save time and lead to further development of the area,” Nitish said.
A communique issued from the chief minister’s office said a 1,289-m box drain, along with a two-lane link road is being constructed from the Income Tax roundabout on Nehru Path to Bans Ghat on Danapur-Bankipur road. “The plan includes a service road, drain and utility duct. Additionally, two ramps and three desilting chambers will be constructed for cleaning, along with four sluice gates proposed for drainage management and control. For beautification, street lighting and landscaping work will also be undertaken,” the communique said.
During the inspection, water resources and parliamentary affairs minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, road construction minister Nitin Nabin, CM’s principal secretary Deepak Kumar and secretary Kumar Ravi, UDHD secretary Abhay Kumar Singh, district magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh, municipal commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar, senior superintendent of police Avkash Kumar, and other senior officials were present. -
Waqf properties should be for benefit of poor: Governor
Agra: As Union minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha, Bihar governor Arif Mohammed Khan, who was in Mathura on Wednesday, expressed his support for the proposed legislation. He said the bill would ensure that the benefit of waqf properties reaches impoverished people “for which these properties were intended,” contrary to the present situation where “affluent individuals have predominantly appropriated them.”
The bill to amend the legislation governing waqf boards proposes comprehensive changes to the 1995 Waqf Act, including ensuring Muslim women and non-Muslims representation in such bodies.
Khan, a former Union minister, was in Mathura to inaugurate two newly-renovated schools.
Talking to the media, Khan questioned the status of waqf properties in Mathura, asking, “how many properties are ‘waqf’, and how many charitable organisations operate on them?” Explaining the concept, he said ‘waqf’ means the original owner has dedicated the property to Allah, making Him the proprietor. “Who should have the primary right to use it?” he asked, stressing that waqf properties should benefit the most impoverished.
Discussing legal disputes over waqf properties, the Bihar governor said that “more than 90 % of these cases have spanned multiple generations.” Initially, the eldest son was appointed mutawalli (caretaker), but as families grew over 150 years, “today, 40-50 people are involved, with most of them feeling aggrieved.”
“Should these legal disputes go on forever while large properties remain unused for the poor?” he asked, adding that “powerful individuals had taken control of waqf properties, leaving the underprivileged with no benefits”.
According to its statement of objectives and reasons, the bill seeks to remove Section 40 of the current legislation, which relates to the board’s authority to determine if a property is a waqf property. -
21 cops shifted in Khagaria
Khagaria: SP Rakesh Kumar on Wednesday shifted at least 21 police officers, including sub inspectors (SIs) and assistant sub inspectors (ASIs), who were posted in several police stations for a long period, while few of them have been sent to the police lines. All the officials have been asked to report their respective police stations, sources said.
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FIR filed against many home guard aspirants for blocking NH-31 in Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur: An FIR has been registered against 24 named and 250 unnamed people for blocking the NH-31, causing traffic jam and law and order problems on March 31. The home guard aspirants of Naugachia police district (a sub-division of Bhagalpur district) had staged a protest against their exclusion from the appointment process of home guard.
Sub division police officer (SDPO) of Naugachia, Omprakash, when contacted on Wednesday, he confirmed about the lodging of an FIR against 24 named and 250 unnamed people in connection with the protest.
Referring to the police action, the SDPO said, “Two among the protestors, including Prashant Kumar and Brajesh Kumar, have been arrested whereas the police investigation team is trying to identify the unnamed protestors on the basis of video footage of the demonstration and cross examination of the local people. Action against other named protestors is also underway.”
On the other hand, senior ADM and district commandant (Grih Raksha Vahini / Home Defense Corps) Harendra Kumar Singh said the notification for the selection of home guards for the three districts—Naugachia, Arwal and Bagaha — were not published in view of no vacancy in these districts.
The district commandant said there are already 301 home guards against the 200 sanctioned posts in Naugachia, hence, there is no vacancy for Naugachia. Similarly, Bagaha and Arwal districts also have sufficient number of home guards. In such scenario, the protest by the aspirants was unwarranted and unlawful.
Meanwhile, Naugachia police officials have taken the demonstration, including road blockade of NH 31 seriously, and have issued warning that no one would be allowed to disrupt traffic and create law-and-order situation under any situation. -
Saran farmers shift to flower cultivation
Chhapra: While crossing the national highway (NH) between Saidpur and Chaknoor areas of Dighwara block in Saran district, one is bound to stop and soak in a varied hues of nature that cover both the flanks.
Of late, a few farmers of the Dighwara block have shifted to cultivation of flowers like marigold, cherry blossom and chrysanthemum, given its economic benefit.
Earlier flower cultivation was limited to Aquilpur panchayat of the block only, but now colourful flower fields cover both the flanks of the NH between Saidpur and Chaknoor.
Farmers like Ramesh Bhagat, Yogendra Bhagat and Yogendra Singh say that their big marigold flowers are in high demand for decoration as well as for religious purposes, and have given Dighwara recognition.
Amit, a resident of Dighwara, said the flowers are in high demand with several famous temples not just in Saran — like Hariharnath temple at Sonepur and Maa Ambika Bhawani at Aami — but nearby districts as well like Baba Garib Nath Dham in Muzaffarpur district and Hanuman Mandir in Patna, besides for social functions like wedding. As such this has taken the shape of a cottage industry as in most houses now, women are engaged in making garlands, which are sent to other districts as well as neighbouring Uttar Pradesh, adding to the block’s economic growth.
Local teachers like Kumar Pankaj and Hridyanand Yadav, on the other hand, point out to the scenic beauty the flower farms, making them perfect selfie spots.
While there has been no industry in Saran district, cultivation of flowers and garland making has become a cottage industry of sorts in the block, which is also famous for its production of “arta ka paat” (used during Chhath rituals) in village Jhouan. -
Bhojpur tops in earning revenue through fines against illegal sand mining
Ara: About 18% of the total revenue earned by the state through the mines and geology department in financial year (FY) 2024-25 came from Bhojpur, which earned over Rs 200 crore more than the target fixed for the district, according to a press release issued on Monday night. Furthermore, the Bhojpur district also topped all the districts in earning revenue through imposing fines for illegal sand mining in 2024-25.
“As against the target of Rs 448.84 crore revenue fixed by the state mines and geology, and finance departments for Bhojpur in 2024-25, it earned Rs 652.4 crore, thus earning about 145% more than the fixed target in the FY,” said the press release from the district magistrate’s (DM) office issued on Monday night.
A district official said Bhojpur has also generated Rs 23.59 crore, the highest revenue in the state through imposing fines against illegal sand mining.
Asserting that the stern action against illegal sand mining, transportation and storage will continue unabated, both Bhojpur DM Tanai Sultania and superintendent of police Raj have issued a stern warning against those found involved.
In 2024-25, 1,774 raids were conducted against illegal sand mining across Bhojpur, 268 FIRs lodged, and 118 accused arrested and 1,111 vehicles were seized, according to a joint statement by the mining department, district administration and police.
The district administration has given permits and licences for mining activities for a total of 38 sand ghats. The district mining department earned revenues primarily through royalties and fines. Out of the Rs 652.4 crore revenue earned by the Bhojpur district, Rs 607 crore has been earned as royalties on sand mining. Besides this, the district mining department got Rs 3.5 crore revenue through public auctions of the vehicles seized for indulging in illegal transportation of sand. -
LJP(RV) blames Paras for ‘ill-treatment’ of Ram Vilas’s first wife
Patna: Union minister Chirag Paswan‘s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) on Monday blamed his estranged uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras for alleged mistreatment meted out to his late father’s first wife.
According to LJP (RV) state president Raju Tiwari, the wives of Paras and his deceased younger brother Ram Chandra Paswan recently tried to evict Rajkumari Devi from their ancestral house in Khagaria district.
The Union minister’s late father Ram Vilas Paswan had tied the knot with Rajkumari Devi more than 20 years before marrying his mother Reena, who was based in Delhi.
According to Tiwari, “As soon as our national president learnt of the episode, he asked his nephew Prince Paswan to visit their ancestral village Sahar Banni and take stock of the situation.”
“We have been told that the room allotted to Rajkumari Devi has been locked and she is being asked to leave. Paras, who claims to worship late Paswan, is behind the humiliation of bhabhi (sister-in-law), who is old and does not enjoy good health. But, we stand in her support,” said Tiwari.
No complaint has, so far, been lodged with the police in this regard and Paras, who heads the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party, could not be reached for comments.
The latest row could be seen as part of the tussle between Chirag Paswan and Paras over the “political legacy” of late Ram Vilas Paswan, one of the tallest dalit leaders of his generation.
Months after the demise of Paswan senior, the Lok Janshakti Party was split by Paras, who left Chirag isolated and went on to enjoy a berth in the Union cabinet.
Barring Chirag, all other LJP MPs, including Ram Chandra Paswan’s son Prince Raj, had then rallied behind Paras who had sought to portray himself as the true political heir to his late brother. -
Chandrashekhar’s ideology continue to inspire students: ML
Ara: CPI (ML) and its students wings AISA and RYA on Monday observed ‘Sankalp Diwas‘ on the occasion of the 28th death anniversary of the former JNU students’ union president, Chandrasekhar, at the party’s office at Shri Tola here.
Addressing the party workers, CPI (ML) Bhojpur district secretary, Jawaharlal Singh, said, “The relevance of ideas of Chandrasekhar has increased in the present political scenario in the country. His struggle and contributions are not confined to the university alone. He actively led a public movement and succeeded in uniting the students to raise their voice for quality education, employment and better amenities.”
District president of RYA, Niranjan Keshari, while paying rich tributes to Chandrashekhar said, “The former JNUSU president will continue to inspire the students.”
Reminding the gathering that Chandrasekhar was an active AISA member before becoming the JNUSU president, the joint secretary of the AISA Bhojpur unit, Roshan Kushwaha, said: “We are going to disseminate the ideas of Chandrasekhar on various colleges and university campuses in order to lay stress on job-oriented education policy.”
CPI (ML) office secretary, Dilraj Pritam, and a host of other Left wing netas and workers were also present on the occasion.
Ara: CPI (ML) and its students wings AISA and RYA on Monday observed ‘Sankalp Diwas’ on the occasion of the 28th death anniversary of the former JNU students’ union president, Chandrasekhar, at the party’s office at Shri Tola here.
Addressing the party workers, CPI (ML) Bhojpur district secretary, Jawaharlal Singh, said, “The relevance of ideas of Chandrasekhar has increased in the present political scenario in the country. His struggle and contributions are not confined to the university alone. He actively led a public movement and succeeded in uniting the students to raise their voice for quality education, employment and better amenities.”
District president of RYA, Niranjan Keshari, while paying rich tributes to Chandrashekhar said, “The former JNUSU president will continue to inspire the students.”
Reminding the gathering that Chandrasekhar was an active AISA member before becoming the JNUSU president, the joint secretary of the AISA Bhojpur unit, Roshan Kushwaha, said: “We are going to disseminate the ideas of Chandrasekhar on various colleges and university campuses in order to lay stress on job-oriented education policy.”
CPI (ML) office secretary, Dilraj Pritam, and a host of other Left wing netas and workers were also present on the occasion. -
ECR’s revenues from freight, passenger segments surge
Patna: The East Central Railway (ECR) has become the fourth zonal railway in the country to join the prestigious 200-million tonne freight loading club of the Indian Railways, marking a significant milestone in its operations during the 2024-25 fiscal.
According to ECR’s chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra, among the fourth zonal railways of the Indian Railways, the ECR stands at the second rank after south East Central Railway (SECR), which has registered freight loading worth Rs 29107. 62 crore, followed by ECR 26106 crore, East Coast Railway (ECoR) Rs 26005 crore and South Eastern Railway (SER) Rs 18749 crore, he said.
In the fiscal year 2024-25, ECR registered a record total earning of Rs 31,303 crore, a remarkable increase driven primarily by its freight operations. The railway earned Rs 26,106 crore from the freight segment alone, contributing significantly to the overall growth of Indian Railways’ revenue, the CPRO said, adding that the ECR loaded exactly 200.32 MT freight in the 2024-25 fiscal.
In addition to its freight earnings, ECR also saw a strong performance in its passenger segment, generating Rs 4,580 crore which is 12.01 per cent higher than that of the 2023-24 fiscal, which was at Rs 4088 crore from passenger segment. The consistent growth in both freight and passenger revenue underscores the ECR’s operational efficiency and its increasing role in the overall economic development of the region, he said.
“This achievement not only highlights ECR’s contribution to the national transport network, but also emphasises Indian Railways’ role as a key player in the country’s growth story, particularly in the freight sector. By crossing the 200-million tonne mark, the ECR has solidified its position as one of the leaders in the Indian Railways network, joining the ranks of the top performing zones,” CPRO said. -
Rlys commissions coal handling yard, Gati Shakti terminal in Buxar
Patna: The railways commissioned its newly built coal handling yard and a Gati Shakti terminal at Chausa in Buxar district, which falls under the Danapur division of East Central Railway, on Monday.
The launch of these new facilities are expected to enhance the railways’ capacity to handle coal transportation in the region, facilitating the increasing demands as a new thermal power plant is being set up near Chausa, said Danapur divisional railway manager (DRM) Jayant Kumar Choudhary.
According to sources, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited, with cooperation from Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited, is setting up a new thermal power plant having a capacity of 1,320MW near Chausa this year.
The DRM said the newly commissioned coal handling yard is likely to boost the division’s ability to manage up to three to four coal rakes daily. “With this upgrade, the terminal will streamline the coal loading and unloading process, ensuring timely supply to power plants, reducing potential bottlenecks. The facility is in line with the govt’s ambitious Gati Shakti project, which aims to improve logistics and infrastructure across the country,” the DRM said.
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Clash between two communities in Bihar’s Darbhanga, 6 arrested
NEW DELHI: Members of two communities allegedly pelted stones at each other in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, officials said on Monday.
At Kewatgama Pachiyari village within Kusheshwar Asthan police station’s jurisdiction, an incident occurred when people were returning from a religious gathering on Sunday evening.
Alok, Superintendent of Police (Rural-Darbhanga), confirmed that the situation was swiftly controlled, and no injuries were reported.
The authorities have arrested six individuals, whilst a case has been registered against 45 people.
“The incident took place when people belonging to another community started pelting stones from rooftops at people returning from the Kalash Shobha Yatra. It is reported that a minor scuffle also took place.
The incident was reportedly triggered by a rumour that a hen was beaten with sticks. Police immediately reached the spot and brought the situation under control. No one sustained any injury in the incident,” the SP said.
The SP further stated, “The incident was recorded by the area Chowkidar. We have identified the troublemakers from both sides.
A case has been registered against 45 people….and six people have been arrested. Now, the situation is completely under control….additional forces have been deployed in the area.”
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Two kids, 20 goats charred to death in Khagaria village
Khagaria: Two kids and about 12 goats were charred to death in a fire that broke out in his house at Bangaliya village under Mansi Chautham police station area of Khagaria district in the wee hours of Sunday. Father of the children also sustained burn injuries while rescuing both. At least six houses were reduced to ashes and utensils, food grains and other valuables worth Rs 5 lakh were damaged in the flames, villagers said.
According to a press release from district administration office, the deceased were identified as Sunny Kumar (5) and Suraj Kumar (3), sons of Sanjay Singh, who also got injured in the incident. The fire broke out in the house of Singh while his wife was cooking food on a earthen stove. As soon as the incident was reported, local people reached the spot and tried to extinguish the fire. The fire department team also reached the spot and doused the flames. Senior police reached the village and send the bodies for postmortem.
“A spark from the earthen stove caught fire in my house in no time. The fire spread so fast that I could not get time to enter the house, and my two kids burned to death,” said Singh. He has been admitted to a hospital for treatment.
District magistrate (DM) of Khagaria, Amit Kumar Pandey, expressed grief over the tragic incident and directed the officials concerned to provide all possible assistance to the victim’s family immediately. -
5 Saran health centres get ‘Kayakalp’ certificates
Chhapra: Five health centres in Saran district have been awarded with ‘Kayakalp’ certificates under National Health Mission. These centres have been made eco-friendly with 24×7 emergency services, outpatient department (OPD) and other facilities. Saran civil surgeon Dr Sagar Dulal Sinha said Community Health Centre (CHC), Manjhi, has achieved first position in the district and fourth place in the state with 93.38% marks, followed by Sonepur Subdivisional Hospital (91.53%), Amnour CHC (89.84%), Dighwara CHC (89.84%) and Revilganj CHC (70%). They are entitled to receive Rs 1 lakh each under this scheme, 25% of which will be distributed among the employees, said district project manager Arvind Kumar. The evaluation of these centres were centred on maintenance, cleanliness, management, control of infection, support services, hygiene promotion etc.
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Girls win 3 of 5 key PUSU posts
Patna: It’s girls’ power this time in Patna University Students’ Union (PUSU), the elections to which were held on Saturday and results declared in the early hours of Sunday.
With victory on three of five key offices in the PUSU elections, women will now hold the posts of the president, general secretary and treasurer of PUSU for the first time since the first elections were held in 1959.
Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)-supported Maithili Mrinalini of Patna Women’s College (PWC) was elected the president. She defeated her nearest rival Manoranjan Kumar Raja, supported by National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) of PU’s philosophy department by a margin of 603 votes. While Mrinalini secured 3,524 votes, Raja got 2,921 votes.
Saloni Raj (independent), from PWC again, was elected the general secretary. She defeated her nearest rival, ABVP-supported Ankit Kumar of philosophy department by a huge margin of 2,375 votes. Raj secured 4,274 votes and Kumar received 1,899 votes.
While both the president and general secretary posts went to PWC, an autonomous college under PU, the treasurer’s post was bagged by NSUI-supported Somya Srivastava of geography department. She defeated her nearest rival, political science department’s Omjay Kumar, who was supported by the ABVP, by a margin of 901 votes. Srivastava got 2,707 votes, while Kumar received 1,806 votes.
Among the rest two key posts of the union, independent candidate Dhiraj Kumar of political science department was elected the vice-president, while NSUI-supported Rohan Kumar of sociology department became the joint secretary.
Dhiraj, by polling 1,789 votes, defeated his nearest rival, NSUI-supported Prakash Kumar (1,569) of mathematics department by a margin of 220 votes.
Rohan defeated his nearest rival Annu Kumari of home science department by a margin of 182 votes.
The PUSU election results are crucial in an election year, with ABVP, the student wing of the BJP, winning only one seat, and NSUI capturing at least two posts and standing second in two, said a political observer. -
DM reviews infra projects, stresses speedy completion
Patna: District magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh on Saturday chaired the project monitoring group’s (PMG) meeting to review various infrastructure projects being undertaken in the state capital.
The DM said over 30 state and national-level projects are in various stages of construction in the district and the officials have been directed to remove the obstacles for their speedy completion.
Singh also instructed the agencies involved in construction to carry on the work in accordance with the standard operating procedure to eliminate any risk element.
Talking about the Patna metro rail project, the DM said no cases relating to land acquisition or transfer were pending and other obstacles were tackled by sub-divisional level officers.
He said, as per report of last month’s PMG meeting, the need was felt to shift the Radha Krishna temple that was coming in the way of PMCH metro rail station. “Alternative arrangement for shifting the temple and its priest’s residence has been done, but the priest has refused to take notice related to the matter and even locals are opposing this. The matter is being taken up by the department for resolution,” said the report.
He said the officers have brought to notice that nod is required for beginning work on the construction of Khemnichak metro rail station. DMRC officials have stated that around 5,000 square meter land that was granted for the project was hanging in limbo, because it is meant for a park under Samagra Udyan Yojana, and an alternative land has to be provided.
Danapur-Bihta elevated corridor is also facing problems and the agency entrusted with the work has said that it was facing issues while working on the 2.5-km stretch.
Patna: District magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh on Saturday chaired the project monitoring group’s (PMG) meeting to review various infrastructure projects being undertaken in the state capital.
The DM said over 30 state and national-level projects are in various stages of construction in the district and the officials have been directed to remove the obstacles for their speedy completion.
Singh also instructed the agencies involved in construction to carry on the work in accordance with the standard operating procedure to eliminate any risk element.
Talking about the Patna metro rail project, the DM said no cases relating to land acquisition or transfer were pending and other obstacles were tackled by sub-divisional level officers.
He said, as per report of last month’s PMG meeting, the need was felt to shift the Radha Krishna temple that was coming in the way of PMCH metro rail station. “Alternative arrangement for shifting the temple and its priest’s residence has been done, but the priest has refused to take notice related to the matter and even locals are opposing this. The matter is being taken up by the department for resolution,” said the report.
He said the officers have brought to notice that nod is required for beginning work on the construction of Khemnichak metro rail station. DMRC officials have stated that around 5,000 square meter land that was granted for the project was hanging in limbo, because it is meant for a park under Samagra Udyan Yojana, and an alternative land has to be provided.
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Twin suicides in city baffle police, probe begins
Patna: Two deaths by suicides by two employees of a micro-finance company in the state capital have puzzled the police.
The first incident took place on March 21, when one Sachin Kumar, an employee of micro-finance company died by suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation in Gayatri Nagar under Rupaspur police station area. His body was found hanging inside his room on March 22 morning, when his wife returned home from Bhagalpur.
Subsequently, on the same day, another employee of the same firm, Ananya Kumari, 24, died by suicide by hanging herself at her flat in Rukanpura area in the evening. Earlier in the day, she had visited Sachin’s flat with another colleague. SHO, Rupaspur police station, Ranvijay Kumar, said the first case was registered on March 22, while the second on Saturday.
“The police are probing the case from all angles. Both the victims’ families accused the manager of the company of creating pressure on their employees and using foul language against them. No suicide note was found in their rooms. We are collecting the CDR record of the victims,” he said. “Initially, it appears to be a case of a love affair. There are unanswered questions why Ananya went to Sachin’s house the next day, and after knowing about his suicide, she also hanged herself. The girl wrote on her hand with a marker before the suicide that she was under work pressure. Investigation is underway, and things will be clear after the probe,” the SHO told this reporter.
Ananya’s cousin, Jyoti Jha, said her cousin went to Sachin’s house after she received a call from the zonal head of the company. “She had her phone in hand, indicating she had received a call. We don’t know what happened in the office as there are no CCTV cameras inside. She usually used to return to home around 6.30pm, but on March 22, she reached home at 4.30pm and went to her room and died by suicide. The family broke the door and found her hanging. They saw a message written on her hand, stating that no life is valued in this office,” she said. -
Shah rallies party cadre, to launch key projects today
Patna: Union home minister Amit Shah arrived in Patna on Saturday for a two-day visit, packed with official and political engagements aimed at energising the BJP and its NDA allies ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. His visit, the first since last year’s parliamentary polls, is seen as the unofficial start of the NDA’s campaign with a target of winning 225 out of 243 seats.
Shah will address a public meeting in Gopalganj on Sunday, a key political event designed to mobilise the party’s grassroots. Political circles are also abuzz about whether he will meet CM Nitish Kumar and if the latter will attend the cooperative department’s state-level conference at Bapu Sabhagar in Patna.
Shah’s itinerary includes two official events on Sunday – one in Patna and the other in Gopalganj. At Bapu Sabhagar, he will address a state-level cooperative conference attended by 6,950 representatives from various cooperative sectors, including PACS, fisheries, dairy and vegetable growers. He is expected to announce schemes worth Rs 903 crore for the cooperative and home departments.
In Gopalganj, before addressing the public, Shah will distribute 100 micro-ATMs to ‘bank mitras’ of Bihar State Cooperative Bank and launch several local initiatives, including a makhana processing centre in Darbhanga. Both events align with the UNO-declared International Cooperative Year 2025 and Shah will also unveil a web portal dedicated to cooperative activities.
On Shah’s expected meeting with Nitish, JD(U) acting president Sanjay Kumar Jha said, “Shah will meet the CM at his official residence on Sunday.” BJP state chief Dilip Kumar Jaiswal added that Shah would return from Gopalganj around 3pm and hold a joint meeting with NDA leaders before departing for Delhi.
After landing in Patna, Shah visited the BJP state headquarters for discussions with Union and state ministers, MLAs, MLCs and party office bearers. -
Centre OKs Patna-Sasaram four-lane project to ease traffic, boost connectivity
Patna: The Union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the construction of the four-lane access-controlled Patna-Ara-Sasaram corridor in Bihar at an estimated cost of Rs 3,712 crore.
The corridor, spanning 120km from Patna to Sasaram, will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), an official from the Union ministry of road transport & highways (MoRTH) said.
Currently, connectivity between Sasaram, Ara and Patna relies on existing state highways – SH-2 (Bihta-Pali-Arwal), SH-12 (Ara-Sasaram), SH-81 (Sakaddi-Nasriganj) and SH-102 (Behea-Piro-Sikarahta-Danwar Bihta) – which take three to four hours to traverse due to heavy congestion, particularly in Ara town. The new greenfield corridor, combined with the 10.6km upgrade of an existing brownfield highway, would alleviate increasing congestion and cater to the needs of densely populated areas such as Ara, Garhani, Piro, Bikramganj, Mokar and Sasaram, the official said.
“The project alignment integrates with major transport corridors, including NH-19, NH-319, NH-922, NH-131G and NH-120, ensuring seamless connectivity to Aurangabad, Kaimur and Patna. It will also enhance access to two airports (Patna’s Jaya Prakash Narayan International Airport and the upcoming Bihta airport), four major railway stations (Sasaram, Ara Junction, Danapur and Patna) and one Inland Water Terminal in Patna. It will also provide direct access to the Patna Ring Road, facilitating faster movement of goods and passengers,” he said.
Upon completion, the corridor will play a pivotal role in regional economic growth, improving connectivity between Patna, Ranchi and Varanasi. The official added, “The project aligns with the govt’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, strengthening infrastructure while generating employment and fostering socio-economic development in Bihar.”
“The project will also generate 48 lakh man-days of employment and open new avenues for growth, development and prosperity in and around Patna,” he said. -
Govt committed to Bihar’s all-round development: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Friday that his govt is committed to Bihar’s all-round development following the inclusion of the state’s Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (PMKSY-AIBP).
After the Union cabinet headed by him took the decision, PM Modi said the scheme will provide water for irrigating a large area and boosting the income of farmers.
The project envisages diversion of a part of surplus Kosi river water for extending irrigation to Mahananda basin in Bihar by remodelling existing Eastern Kosi Main Canal.
Referring to the cabinet’s approval for a four-lane greenfield and brownfield Patna-Ara-Sasaram corridor, he said it is a great news for the people of the state and will encourage economic growth and reduce traffic congestion as well.
He said on X, “Boosting Bihar’s progress!” Reacting to another decision, the prime minister said, “A strong impetus to self-reliance and making India a hub for electronics component manufacturing! The Cabinet approval for Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme will attract investments and boost job creation. It will encourage innovation as well.”
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Woman’s body found in Gaya
Gaya: Police recovered the decomposed body of a woman from Bhalua Shankhwa forest under Barachatti police station area in Gaya on Friday. On the basis of bangles, ornaments and the clothes, police identified that it was the body of Rinki Kumari of Bodh Gaya. Rinki was missing since Feb 15 this year. She was the wife of Vikas Kumar of Nawadih village under Dobhi police station area. Police arrested Vikas Kumar (husband), Deepak Kumar (elder brother of Vikas) and Suman Kumari, wife of Deepak in this connection. During interrogation, the arrested confessed their involvement in the murder of Rinki, said SSP Anand Kumar said, adding that involvement of other persons had also come to light during interrogation. They would also be arrested soon, the SSP said.
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Bhojpur SP calls for action against underage driving
Ara: Bhojpur SP Raj has asked all SHOs in the district to ensure strict enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019, which prohibits underage driving. Under Section 199A, guardians and vehicle owners who allow minors to drive can face hefty fines or imprisonment. As a deterrent, police on Thursday evening fined a 16-year-old bike rider Rs 25,000 in the KG Road locality under Nawada police station.
“The police patrol team spotted a minor school-going boy riding a bike on KG Road. As per Bihar traffic rules, underage driving attracts a Rs 25,000 fine. The boy was asked to comply and he duly deposited the fine at the district transport office (DTO),” Nawada SHO Vipin Bihari said.
He added, “This penalty will deter other underage drivers in the district. We have noticed an alarming rise in minors driving bikes and other vehicles, leading to frequent accidents. However, when we take action, the public sympathises with them due to their age. The SP has instructed us to show no leniency as underage drivers pose a serious risk to themselves and others.”
To raise awareness, the Bhojpur SP has issued a detailed list of traffic fines under Bihar’s traffic rules. The highest fine –Rs 25,000 – is for underage driving. Rash driving, using a phone while driving, and driving without a licence incur Rs 5,000 fines. Offences like driving without insurance, flouting govt orders or overspeeding light motor vehicles attract Rs 2,000 penalties. Riding without a helmet or seatbelt, triple-riding on bikes and similar violations result in Rs 1,000 fines while parking violations, missing number plates and using dark window tints on four-wheelers incur Rs 500 fines.
Ara: Bhojpur SP Raj has asked all SHOs in the district to ensure strict enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019, which prohibits underage driving. Under Section 199A, guardians and vehicle owners who allow minors to drive can face hefty fines or imprisonment. As a deterrent, police on Thursday evening fined a 16-year-old bike rider Rs 25,000 in the KG Road locality under Nawada police station.
“The police patrol team spotted a minor school-going boy riding a bike on KG Road. As per Bihar traffic rules, underage driving attracts a Rs 25,000 fine. The boy was asked to comply and he duly deposited the fine at the district transport office (DTO),” Nawada SHO Vipin Bihari said.
He added, “This penalty will deter other underage drivers in the district. We have noticed an alarming rise in minors driving bikes and other vehicles, leading to frequent accidents. However, when we take action, the public sympathises with them due to their age. The SP has instructed us to show no leniency as underage drivers pose a serious risk to themselves and others.”
To raise awareness, the Bhojpur SP has issued a detailed list of traffic fines under Bihar’s traffic rules. The highest fine –Rs 25,000 – is for underage driving. Rash driving, using a phone while driving, and driving without a licence incur Rs 5,000 fines. Offences like driving without insurance, flouting govt orders or overspeeding light motor vehicles attract Rs 2,000 penalties. Riding without a helmet or seatbelt, triple-riding on bikes and similar violations result in Rs 1,000 fines while parking violations, missing number plates and using dark window tints on four-wheelers incur Rs 500 fines.
