The Latest Breaking News from Bihar

In Bihar's Darbhanga district, two villagers died and two fell ill after consuming suspected hooch. Police are investigating family members' claims and recording statements of those affected. Those allegedly involved in the spurious liquor business will be tracked down. Sale and consumption of liquor is completely banned in the state.

Asked about both leaders not conducting the caste survey in the previous 30 years despite being in power in the State, Mr. Mohan said, “Are the politicians saints? Don’t you think that they will look after their own interests? Politicians will always look after their own interests.”

A memorandum was submitted to Governor Rajendra Arlekar seeking a review of the report.

DFCCIL completes EDFC stretch of 1,337 km from Ludhiana to Sonnagar in Bihar. Revised cost of EDFC & WDFC is ₹1.24 lakh crore & ₹51,000 crore respectively. 83.8% of 2,843 km project has been commissioned. Trains can cover 400-500 km in 8 hrs, saving 18-20 hrs on end-to-end route.

ECI proposed R-EVM to increase voter turnout in 2019 elections. Survey by Lokniti-CSDS showed 47% of migrants in Delhi trust the system, with higher trust among better-educated. Most political parties raised concerns, leading ECI to shelve the idea. To deepen democracy, people must understand why it's important, not just have…

Up line at Raghunathpur railway station in Bihar's Buxar district restored; work underway to repair down line. Four killed, several injured in North East Express derailment. 25 admitted to AIIMS Patna, 9 discharged; no critical condition. High-level inquiry ordered; 8 trains cancelled, 9 diverted.

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Railways orders inquiry into Buxar derailment; 4 killed, 40 injured. Ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh to kin of deceased, ₹50,000 to injured. High-level inquiry to investigate cause; relief train for passengers. Cranes & equipment used to clear tracks; 21 trains diverted.