Stay informed about the latest developments in Bihar. This update covers breaking news, government announcements, and other noteworthy stories from the state.
Bihar Teachers’ Recruitment Exam Paper Leak:
Over 270 Detained: Authorities in Bihar have arrested over 270 individuals suspected to be involved in a paper leak scandal related to the Bihar Teachers’ Recruitment Exam. Investigations are ongoing to identify the main culprits and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Nitish Kumar Allocates Cabinet Portfolios:
Key Departments Retained: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has distributed portfolios among his recently expanded cabinet. He has retained control of crucial departments like Home and General Administration, highlighting his focus on maintaining law and order in the state.
Enforcement Directorate Conducts Fresh Raids:
Sand Mining Case: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted fresh raids at multiple locations across Bihar in connection with its ongoing investigation into illegal sand mining operations. The raids targeted residences and offices linked to individuals suspected of involvement in the case.
Bihar Government Appoints New BPSC Chairman:
Focus on Transparency: The Bihar government has appointed Parmar Ravi Manubhai, a senior IAS officer, as the new Chairman of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). This move is expected to strengthen transparency and efficiency in the recruitment process for various government positions.
Other News in Brief:
Chirag Paswan’s Party Finalizes Seat-Sharing with BJP: The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), led by Chirag Paswan, has finalized a seat-sharing agreement with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Bihar. Details regarding specific constituencies for each party are yet to be officially announced.
Patna Lawyer Killed in Transformer Explosion: A tragic incident occurred at the Patna Civil Court complex where a transformer explosion resulted in the death of one lawyer and injuries to two others. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.