Rakesh Kumar

A notorious criminal, Mohammad Buddin Mian, carrying a Rs50,000 bounty, was apprehended after a gunfight with police and STF in Khagaria. He sustained a leg injury during the exchange of fire when he resisted arrest and opened fire on officers. Recovered items include firearms and ammunition. Mian faces numerous serious charges.

In a bold initiative to enhance integrity in land dealings, Bihar's revenue department has set up a dedicated cell within its Economic Offences Unit. Tasked with probing fraudulent land documents and illegal encroachments, this unit will also scrutinize anomalies in essential revenue services like land mutations and record rectifications.

Bodh Gaya's tourism sector faces a crisis as soaring fuel and LPG prices cripple businesses. Tour operators report a sharp decline in bookings, with rising operational costs like rent and salaries overwhelming dwindling income. Unlike pandemic relief, no government support is available, forcing travel agencies to increase fares and deterring tourists, impacting both domestic and foreign visitors.