During the protest, activists blocked the entrance of the corporation office and raised slogans against the administration. The demonstration created temporary disruption as people visiting the office struggled to enter the building.

CPI-ML leaders said the local administration has failed to solve the water shortage in many wards. They demanded immediate action to restore a regular drinking water supply.

Residents also supported the protest and asked authorities to address the problem quickly to avoid further demonstrations.

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According to reports, prohibited meat found at government school was discovered inside black plastic bags kept in a classroom. The discovery angered local residents, who gathered at the school and raised slogans against the staff. Police and local officials reached the spot and brought the situation under control.

The district education officer suspended five teachers, including the acting headmaster, soon after the incident. Authorities also transferred two other teachers to different schools to ease tensions in the village.

Officials said the meat samples have been sent for forensic testing to identify the type of meat. The district administration has asked residents to remain calm while the investigation continues.

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Witnesses said the fire grew rapidly and thick smoke filled the surrounding neighborhood. Before anyone could control the situation, the shop was completely destroyed. Furniture items worth around ₹20–25 lakh were burned to ashes in the incident.

Local residents gathered at the spot and informed the authorities. Firefighters soon arrived and worked to control the flames. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, but the shop owner suffered heavy financial losses.

Initial reports suggest that a short circuit may have triggered the fire. Authorities have started an investigation to confirm the exact cause.

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The victim, 55-year-old Baijnath Singh, had stepped out with his son Satish Singh for tea near the village road. At that moment, a black SUV stopped near them. Two men stepped out and confronted Singh. Soon after a brief argument, they fired at him from close range.

The accused were identified as his nephews, Gopal Rai and Ranjit Mauar. Singh suffered serious injuries and locals rushed him to a nearby primary health center. Doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Police reached the scene soon after receiving the information and sent the body for post-mortem at Sasaram hospital. Officers said the murder likely happened because of a long-running land dispute between Singh and his nephews.

An investigation is underway and police teams are searching for the accused.

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Speaking to locals, Kishor mocked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and said the CM might leave Bihar and “go to Delhi or even England.” His remark highlighted what he called the growing gap between political leaders and citizens facing unemployment and migration problems.

Kishor also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. He said Bihar voters supported these leaders with hope for development, but the state still struggles with jobs and economic growth.

The strategist-turned-politician said the government promised jobs for one crore people but has not delivered the expected results so far. He added that migration continues because many young people cannot find work in Bihar.

Prashant Kishor on Nitish Kumar has now become a major talking point in Bihar politics.

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Authorities say the brown sugar and heroin trade in Sasaram–Dehri expanded after alcohol prohibition in Bihar. Earlier, substances like cannabis were more common. Now, stronger drugs such as heroin and brown sugar are circulating in several urban areas.

Drug smugglers often use trains and buses to transport the substances. They believe it is easier to hide drugs in public transport than in private vehicles. Buyers from Ranchi and other places reportedly meet sellers in hotel rooms near Dehri railway station to complete deals.

Police continue operations against the network, but investigators say stronger action is needed to break the organized drug chain.

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Residents said the sudden power cut has created serious problems. Water supply under the government tap water scheme stopped because pumps need electricity. People now walk long distances to collect water for daily use.

Students are unable to study at night, and households struggle to cook food and charge mobile phones. Villagers claimed it was unfair to punish everyone for a fight involving one person. Many families said they pay electricity bills regularly.

Local leaders and social workers supported the villagers. They said cutting power to the whole village violates government guidelines. The villagers plan to complain to senior district officials if power is not restored soon.

Power department officials said the junior engineer was assaulted during duty. They also mentioned reports of electricity theft in the area. An FIR has been registered in connection with the incident. Officials assured residents that electricity will be restored after the situation is reviewed.

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According to police, the latest case came from Sasaram in Rohtas district. The victim met the woman through middlemen who arranged the marriage. The wedding took place legally at a court, making it look genuine.

Soon after the ceremony, the bride and her associates took the groom shopping and demanded cash and online payments. The victim paid nearly ₹3 lakh, believing it was part of wedding expenses. After that, the bride asked to stop at the railway station and suddenly disappeared.

The groom later realized he had been cheated and filed a complaint. Police acted quickly and arrested the woman along with one accomplice. Officers recovered cash and mobile phones used in the scam.

Police said the gang of fraudulent brides in Bihar used fake names and addresses. They moved from one district to another to avoid detection. Investigators believe more victims may come forward.

The police have warned people to verify details carefully before agreeing to marriage proposals through unknown agents.

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