Bomb Threat Email Triggers Evacuation at Buxar Civil Court
A bomb threat email claiming 14 blasts at 1:15 pm triggered panic at the Buxar civil court on Wednesday. Judicial work was halted and the premises evacuated. Police, bomb squad, dog squad and technical teams conducted searches. No explosives were found so far. Authorities are tracing the email source and reviewing court security after lawyers raised safety concerns locally today.
Bihar Home Department Revokes Suspension of Former Muzaffarpur Commandant
The Bihar Home Department revoked the suspension of former Muzaffarpur district commandant Harendra Kumar Singh with retrospective effect from July 3, 2019, following a Patna High Court ruling that termed earlier punishment illegal. The department cancelled penalty orders but decided to initiate fresh disciplinary proceedings, appointing new inquiry and presenting officers as per court directions under applicable service rules.
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Holi Rush Fills Bihar-Bound Trains, Railways Add 1,410 Special Services
Bihar-bound trains are fully booked ahead of Holi, with heavy passenger rush reported between February 20 and March 3. To manage demand, Indian Railways announced 1,410 special train services nationwide and additional buses. The surge is driven by migrant workers and students travelling home, officials said.
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Patna Authorities Launch Crackdown to Ease Gaighat Traffic Congestion
Patna authorities have intensified efforts to decongest the chronically gridlocked Gaighat area by announcing new tempo stands and initiating a strict drive against illegal parking and encroachments. Following a joint inspection, officials ordered the removal of unauthorised roadside vendors and encroachments, relocation of tempo stands, and clearance of blocked routes to improve traffic flow and commuter safety.
Patna Police Bust Gambling Den, 17 Arrested
Police raided a secluded spot on Paulson Road in Digha, Patna, arresting 17 gamblers after a tip-off. Officers seized ₹35,000 cash, cards, bikes and other items. ASP Divyanganjali Jaiswal said the action followed senior orders. Police heightened vigilance ahead of festivals and urged residents to report suspicious activity promptly across the citywide area.
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Third Mediation Bid in Tej Pratap–Aishwarya Divorce Case on February 24
Patna family court will hear the divorce case of Tej Pratap Yadav and Aishwarya Rai on February 24, attempting mediation for the third time. The high-profile dispute, earlier heard by the High Court, returns after failed reconciliations. Tej Pratap seeks divorce, while Aishwarya opposes it. Judges have urged mutual settlement, though previous talks involving Lalu Prasad Yadav ended inconclusively earlier.
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Sasamusa Sugar Mill Revival Gains Momentum as Nirani Sugars Shows Interest
The Bihar government has stepped up efforts to revive the long-shut Sasamusa sugar mill in Gopalganj, with Karnataka-based Nirani Sugars expressing interest in the project. Officials said restarting the mill could benefit thousands of sugarcane farmers by reducing transport costs, ensuring timely payments, and boosting local employment in the region.
