Arjun Bhagat, Murliganj (Madhepura). Polling will be held in the first phase on Bihariganj assembly seat on November 6. Now there are only five days left. As the elections approach, political activity is also increasing in the area. Be it every square or shop, election discussions are happening everywhere. When Jagran’s team set out in the drizzle to gauge the mood of the voters, it was difficult to find out where the wind was blowing among the voters within a radius of about 10 kilometers. When the elections were discussed with the people present at the tea shop at Mirganj Chowk, the voters openly expressed their opinion. There was some hesitation when asked which party to support, but all said that they would only vote for the party that has done and is doing a good job. Asked about the candidate, he said he would vote for the party’s election symbol instead of the candidate. Yogama resident Mr. Rabban and Mu. Expressing his displeasure towards the current MLA, Qasim said that change is needed this time. After winning, the MLA does not even come to the area. The leader of the government who talks about employment will be supported. He also shared his problems with them. He expressed his opinion about the poor state of the health system. Mirganj residents Amresh Kumar and Pramod Verma have done a lot of work in the area. There is still work left. There has been significant improvement in the areas of education and health. However, Pintu Kumar who was present there said that he will vote for the party and not the candidate. Our support will remain with the party that made her candidate. People are benefiting from the schemes of Bihar and Central Govt. Hence we will support the NDA alliance. After a little further, the person standing at the paan shop, mr. Anjum, said that we should elect such a public representative who will work in a better way and also try to solve local problems as well as unemployment. To remove unemployment, along with government jobs, factories should also be set up tomorrow so that migration of youth from Bihar stops.

Updated: Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:45 (IST) Liquor is being sold openly in Katihar in violation of the code of conduct, raising serious questions about law and order. Rules are violated during elections and the role of the administration seems suspicious, making the situation even more alarming. Code of conduct implemented, still no brakes on sale of liquor. Photo: Jagran Samvad Sahayak, Katihar. Model code of conduct is in force in the district in relation to assembly elections, under which there is a strict ban on the sale, distribution and consumption of liquor. Despite this, the smuggling and sale of liquor continues in many areas of the district. Remove ad, just read the news. It would appear that the fear of police strictness has disappeared from the minds of liquor dealers. Liquor is sold openly in many places in the city police station area. As a result, questions of law and order have been raised. According to sources, the open sale of country and English liquor continues from 5 am to 11 pm at many places in the city, including Santoshi Chowk. Everyday drunken people are seen fighting and creating ruckus here. Residents of the area hesitate to even complain out of fear. Liquor mafia continues to threaten people every day. However, police raids were carried out several times. But it doesn’t seem to have any significant impact on liquor retailers. Most smugglers wake up before police action. By which they escape arrest. Local citizens, on condition of anonymity, said that country and English liquor is being sold openly from 5 in the morning to 11 at night in the railway quarter located at Santoshi Chowk and other places. If anyone opposes it, he is beaten and even threatened with death. And also threatens police nexus. What are those people afraid of? The local resident demanded the police administration to take appropriate steps in this direction. So that any major incident can be avoided in the future. To maintain peace in the election environment, there should also be a strict ban on liquor trade and instructions should be given to the responsible officers for regular monitoring. Said that despite the implementation of the code of conduct, this series of sales and smuggling of liquor raises questions about administrative actions. Action will be taken upon receipt of information on liquor sales. The concerned police station chief will be directed to take concrete steps to curb such illegal business. -Shikhar Chaudhary, SP Katihar.

By Hirshikesh Tiwari Edited By: Alok Shahi Updated: Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:26 (IST) Cyclone Montha Weather Forecast: According to the Meteorological Department, Bihar Agricultural University, there is a possibility of reduction in rainfall on Saturday, November 1. This rain may stop completely by late evening. However, due to the impact of Cyclone Montha, there will be a possibility of light rain at isolated places till November 5. After that, there is hope for clear weather and gradual sunshine. Pre-seasonal activities will become normal as the impact of Cyclone Montha in Bihar subsides. Cyclone Montha Weather Forecast: Due to Cyclone Montha it has rained continuously in Bihar for the last three days. Dialogue Associate, Bhagalpur. Cyclone Montha Weather Forecast: Cyclone Montha, which originated in the Bay of Bengal during the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, has badly affected the normal life as well as the election season. Due to continuous rain, rallies of many big leaders were canceled on Friday. The public meeting of many leaders including Priyanka Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi, Pappu Yadav could not be held today. Remove Advertisement Read News Only Due to heavy rains for the last two days due to the effect of Montha, life has come to a complete standstill in Bhagalpur and neighboring districts of Bihar. On Friday, intermittent heavy rain from morning to late night turned the roads into rivers. There was waterlogging from the streets of the city to the main road. Rainwater entered houses, shops and even courtyards in the localities, disrupting the lives of ordinary people. Due to a lack of sunlight, the temperature dropped and a feeling of cold began. The figure crossed 40 mm late on Friday. According to the meteorological department of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, 21 mm of rainfall was recorded till 5 pm on Friday, which increased to more than 35 to 40 mm by late night. Due to incessant rain and 89 percent humidity, the atmosphere became cool. The maximum temperature was recorded at 26.7 degrees and the minimum was 22.1 degrees Celsius. West wind was blowing at a speed of 5.9 km per hour, making the cold worse. In some places there was two feet of water and in many places water entered houses and shops. Due to heavy waterlogging in Zeromile, Adampur, Khanjarpur, Barari, Sabour Bazaar and Station Chowk areas of the city, people were in dire straits. Due to the low level of the road at Zero Mile and the part under construction, water entered about a dozen shops. Vehicles were stuck in traffic for hours on Zeromile to Sabour road. Walking became difficult. Many shopkeepers continued to pump out water, while people in the areas used buckets and car pumps to remove water from their homes. Rural areas badly affected, water accumulated in fields. In Jagdishpur, Kahalgaon, Sabour, Sanhaula, Peerpainti, Kharik, Narayanpur and Shahkund blocks, fields were also flooded due to rain. During this time of paddy harvest, water reached the sheds of the farmers from the fields. In many towns, unpaved roads have turned into mud, creating problems with commuting. Farmers have been hit hard, paddy and vegetables are the most affected. According to agricultural scientists, unseasonal rains are harmful to farmers. The standing rice crop in which grains have formed will be the most affected. Due to strong wind and rain, there is a possibility that the grains of bent and fallen crops can be damaged. Production will be affected. There is a fear of increase in rot and fungal diseases in vegetables. Disease incidence may increase in potatoes, tomatoes, cauliflower, peas and leafy greens. Sowing of pulses and oilseed crops will also be affected. There is a possibility that production will decrease due to not being able to sow on time. Farmers were advised to ensure drainage in the fields, make arrangements to dry the grains and spray appropriate medicine for fungal control. Break in the pace of life, less attendance in schools and colleges. Due to incessant rain, the attendance of students in schools and colleges was less than normal on Friday. Many parents kept their children at home due to waterlogging and cold. Those who reached the office also had to face a lot of trouble. E-rickshaw and auto services have been affected in many areas. According to an estimate, shopping in the trade markets was about 30 percent less compared to normal days. Many shops only half raised their shutters for fear of water entering. Relief from Cyclone Montha may be available today. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of reduction in rain on Saturday. Rain may stop completely by late evening. However, there will be a possibility of light rain at isolated places until November 5. After that, the weather is expected to clear up and the sun will gradually appear. Pre-seasonal activities will be normal as the impact of Cyclone Montha subsides.

Pain of migration: Police consider Friday-Saturday area of ​​Sagar hypersensitive, additional force deployed. A police assistance center has also been established here for security arrangements. During occasions like Teej, festivals or special events, additional forces are deployed here along with the police administration marching past. Police consider Friday-Saturday area of ​​Sagar as highly sensitive (indicative photo) JNN, Sagar. Police have categorized the Muslim-dominated Friday Sanuchari area in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district as highly sensitive from the point of view of security arrangements. A police assistance center has also been established here for security arrangements. During occasions like Teej, festivals or special events, additional forces are deployed here along with the police administration marching past. Yet more than 250 crimes have been registered here in the last five years. Remove ads only Read news On average, more than 50 crimes are registered every year, which also includes disputes between the two communities. Although these figures are merely in the records, many more dispute cases either do not reach the police or are settled by putting pressure on them. Due to the situation of bullying and disputes, most of the Hindu families here have been forced to sell their houses and move to other places. Lajpatpura ward, part of Parkota ward, Krishnaganj ward and part of Tilakganj ward fall in Shanichari-Shukrawari area. The total population of Friday-Saturday ward is about 83 thousand. Here, in terms of population, Muslim population is more than Hindus. In such a situation, Hindu families are uncomfortable and afraid. A Hindu family, who rent out a house, said that due to the Saturday-Friday atmosphere, they are not even getting tenants. Dr. Harisingh Gaur was also from here. Dr. Rajneesh Jain of Sagar, who has knowledge of history, told that Shanichari and Shukrivi originally came from Urdu terminology. During the Maratha period around 1700 AD, Muslims were settled around the parkota. Bajaria, Madar Chhalla area is also in this area. However, the Hindu population has also lived here since then. The family of Madhya Pradesh’s famous educationalist, social reformer, poet and novelist Dr. Hari Singh Gaur also lived here. There were also homes of many famous personalities including the Lambardar family.

Updated: Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:04 (IST) In the case of Rohit Arya, who was shot dead by police after taking 17 children hostage in Mumbai’s Powai, videographer Rohan Aher, who worked with him for many years, has made major revelations about the horrific incident. She said the film shoot in the studio turned into a terrifying real-life situation in an instant. “In reality, 17 people were taken hostage by pretending to be shooting,” videographer told Inside Story Digital Desk, Mumbai. In the case of Rohit Arya, who was shot by the police after holding 17 children hostage in Mumbai’s Powai, videographer Rohan Aher, who worked with him for years, made major revelations about the horrific incident. She said the film shoot in the studio turned into a terrifying real-life situation in an instant. Remove ads Only read news 17 people were literally taken hostage. Rohit Arya worked with a team and often rented studios. So this time something was similar, Rohit told his crew that he was going to shoot a hostage scene that would require some children and adults, but he actually took 17 people hostage in a building in Powai. Arya took 17 children and two adults hostage in the RA Studio in Powai on Thursday, after which he was killed by the police during a rescue operation. Videographer Rohan Aher, who worked with Arya for the past 10 years and was the key witness during the three-hour drama, narrated the events to the media. Aher said that none of the team members had the slightest idea that what they were planning would take a terrible turn. Aher shared that Arya told him on Wednesday that they were going to shoot a hostage story related to children. Arya also asked him to bring five liters of petrol and crackers for the shoot, but Aher did not follow the instructions as there would be children in the studio. Suddenly all the doors were locked, but by Thursday morning the line between reel and real had blurred. When Aher reached the studio, he was told that no one was allowed upstairs. Later, Arya comes and asks to close all the entrances and says that they are going to shoot a fire scene. Moments later, Arya poured the rubber solution and set it on fire in front of the frightened children. Arya also asked him to close the gate and all the entrances to the studio. He told that after this Arya set fire to the rubber solution in front of the children. Aher threatened people with the airgun and the rest got scared and asked him not to do it, when people started refusing too much Arya threatened Aher with the airgun and asked him to stand in the corner. Then Aher ran out of the studio and asked the people standing outside to call the police. He then went upstairs and broke the glass of one of the studio windows with a hammer (in an attempt to protect the children inside) and injured his hand, Aher reported. Arya sprayed pepper spray in his eyes, causing him to fall down the stairs. Die in police fire: Police soon came there and started talking to Arya. Aher somehow sneaked inside and took many children to safety, but four children remained trapped when the fire started. Arya was shot in the chest and pronounced dead at the hospital.

New Delhi, October 31 (IANS). The world was strange to women. Among the women who lived so close was Prabha Khaitan, an outstanding intellectual of Indian literature. Soft and graceful Prabha Khaitan surprised the literary world by writing the autobiography ‘Anya Se Ananya’ which exposed the untouched aspects of her life. The autobiography ‘Anya Se Ananya’ is the story of Prabha Khaitan’s difficult life. This autobiography breaks the boundaries of body discussion and feminism and brings a woman’s self-realization into a larger intellectual complex of culture, political movements, and economic self-reliance. In this, through the pain of insults and neglect, patriarchal dominance is so exposed that the autobiography no longer remains personal. Prabha Khaitan, born on November 1, 1942 in Kolkata, West Bengal, was deeply informed about philosophy, economics, sociology, world market and industry and was above all an active feminist writer. She wrote about exploitation of women in society, psychology and struggle for liberation. Her writings were nothing less than a revolution for women. Earlier in the Hindi scene, the Hindi translation of Simone de Beauvoir’s ‘The Second Sex’ ‘Stree Upekshita’ brought her into the limelight in the Indian feminist discussion. However, she was engaged in literary practice since the age of 12. As part of his higher education, he obtained an MA degree in Philosophy from Kolkata University. After this he completed his PhD on ‘Jean-Paul Sartre’s existentialism’. Meanwhile, the writing process did not stop. Under the guise of Bengali women, she made a great effort to scrutinize the lives of women and wrote many essays. His first poem was published in ‘Suprabhat’. While Prabha Khaitan was given the distinction of being a feminist thinker, she continued to actively participate in the work of women’s consciousness and in the same sequence she wrote the autobiography ‘Anya Se Anyaya’. ‘Anya Se Ananya’ is the story of a woman who comes from the sidelines to the center, in which she is seen transforming her ‘being’ into ‘meaningful being’ by chewing the thorns of acacia. This first form can be seen in serial form in the literary magazine ‘Hans’. While this autobiography, which was first published in the weekly magazine ‘Hans’, was praised as a brave and courageous story of self-acceptance, it was also called out for the sick shamelessness of a shameless and shameless woman exposing herself at the crossroads. It was later published in book form by Rajkamal Prakashan in 2007. –IANS DCH/ABM Share this story Tags

New Delhi, October 31 (IANS). The world was strange to women. Among the women who lived so close was Prabha Khaitan, an outstanding intellectual of Indian literature. Soft and graceful Prabha Khaitan surprised the literary world by writing the autobiography ‘Anya Se Ananya’ which exposed the untouched aspects of her life. The autobiography ‘Anya Se Ananya’ is the story of Prabha Khaitan’s difficult life. This autobiography breaks the boundaries of body discussion and feminism and brings a woman’s self-realization into a larger intellectual complex of culture, political movements, and economic self-reliance. In this, through the pain of insults and neglect, patriarchal dominance is so exposed that the autobiography no longer remains personal. Prabha Khaitan, born on November 1, 1942 in Kolkata, West Bengal, was deeply informed about philosophy, economics, sociology, world market and industry and was above all an active feminist writer. She wrote about exploitation of women in society, psychology and struggle for liberation. Her writings were nothing less than a revolution for women. Earlier in the Hindi scene, the Hindi translation of Simone de Beauvoir’s ‘The Second Sex’ ‘Stree Upekshita’ brought her into the limelight in the Indian feminist discussion. However, she was engaged in literary practice since the age of 12. As part of his higher education, he obtained an MA degree in Philosophy from Kolkata University. After this he completed his PhD on ‘Jean-Paul Sartre’s existentialism’. Meanwhile, the writing process did not stop. Under the guise of Bengali women, she made a great effort to scrutinize the lives of women and wrote many essays. His first poem was published in ‘Suprabhat’. While Prabha Khaitan was given the distinction of being a feminist thinker, she continued to actively participate in the work of women’s consciousness and in the same sequence she wrote the autobiography ‘Anya Se Anyaya’. ‘Anya Se Ananya’ is the story of a woman who comes from the sidelines to the center, in which she is seen transforming her ‘being’ into ‘meaningful being’ by chewing the thorns of acacia. This first form can be seen in serial form in the literary magazine ‘Hans’. While this autobiography, which was first published in the weekly magazine ‘Hans’, was praised as a brave and courageous story of self-acceptance, it was also called out for the sick shamelessness of a shameless and shameless woman exposing herself at the crossroads. It was later published in book form by Rajkamal Prakashan in 2007. –IANS DCH/ABM Share this story Tags

Lucknow, October 31 (IANS). Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has reached new heights of global recognition. The capital Lucknow has been declared ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ by UNESCO. This honor goes to the city that inspires the world with its food tradition, cultural diversity and innovation. This announcement was made on the occasion of ‘World Cities Day’ at the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said that Uttar Pradesh today has become the pride of the country under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This achievement of Lucknow is the global acceptance of its rich food and culture. He said that this recognition received by Lucknow’s gastronomy is a testament to the growing strength of the tourism sector and the realization of the vision of ‘Developed Uttar Pradesh’. He informed that the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department sent the nomination for Lucknow to the Union Ministry of Culture on January 31, 2025. After detailed review, the Government of India submitted the final dossier to UNESCO on March 3, 2025. Lucknow was formally included in the ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ network at the conference held on October 31. Tourism and Culture Principal Secretary Amrit Abhijat said that now 70 cities from all over the world have been included in this UNESCO list. This year, eight new cities found a place in this network. He said that this choice of Lucknow is going to give a new identity to its culinary tradition and culinary heritage on the global stage. He said that in the year 2024, 82.74 lakh tourists came to Lucknow, while in the first six months of 2025 alone, 70.20 lakh tourists arrived. This trend shows that food and culture has become the main base of tourism growth in Uttar Pradesh. Special Secretary Tourism Isha Priya said that Lucknow has now joined the category of select cities of the world making food a medium of cultural dialogue and sustainable development. In the coming times, the Tourism Department will take many new initiatives to further strengthen this global identity. This feat of Lucknow is a living proof of its Awadhi cuisine, Nawabi tradition and diversity of food. Now from Tunde Kababi to Kulcha-Nihari, the flavors of Lucknow will further elevate the identity of the state on the world map. –IANS DKP/ Share this story Tags

Melbourne, October 31 (IANS). The Indian cricket team is on Australia tour for a 5 T20 match series. The first match was canceled due to rain. In the second match played on Friday, the Indian team had to face a defeat by 6 wickets. Arshdeep Singh, who took the highest number of international T20 wickets for India in both the matches, did not get a place in the play-off eleven. Former Australian captain Aaron Finch expressed surprise at the non-inclusion of Arshdeep Singh in the squad. Aaron Finch said on Geostar: “It will be a big surprise if left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh doesn’t return to the playing XI in the third match to be held in Hobart on Sunday. Arshdeep Singh should be in the squad.” He said: “One thing I’ve learned from T20 cricket is that when you go in with too many batsmen, sometimes the responsibility is reduced. Batsmen assume that someone else will get the job done. But if you play one less batsman, it’s surprising how often the rest of the batsmen perform well. India’s focus is clearly on the World Cup, and this series is part of the right mix of the tournament.” On India’s bowling in the second match, Finch said: “Had a few more runs been scored, things would have been easier. Bumrah’s first over was very good and he troubled the Australian openers a bit. There were not enough runs on the board for the bowlers. This target was not enough. A few extra runs could have made the game more interesting.” Praising Abhishek, Finch said, “It was one of the best innings by Abhishek Sharma in terms of the composure he showed. Batsmen like him put you in trouble, and when he gets into rhythm, it’s almost impossible to stop him. It’s not easy to bat with the lower order. He finds it difficult to rotate the bat. He will be able to rotate the bat. He will be able to rotate the bat. strike is not his strength not, and that’s what we saw in Abhishek.” And seen during Harshit’s batting. I think that will be the one area that India will look at.” The former Australian captain praised current Australian captain Mitchell Marsh’s leadership abilities in this match. –IANS PAK/ Share this story Tags