Mon Jan 13 09:23:01 UTC 2025: ## Bihar Minister’s Brother Arrested, Rupee Falls, Makar Sankranti Preparations Underway
**Patna, Bihar:** A series of high-profile events unfolded in Bihar today. Police conducted a raid, using a JCB to remove a Fortuner car belonging to the brother of a Bihar minister, leading to his arrest. Meanwhile, the Indian Rupee continued its downward trend, falling 27 paise against the US dollar. Furthermore, a case has been filed against Pappu Yadav in Patna following disturbances caused by his supporters, who protested under the guise of a Bihar bandh.
Separately, preparations are underway for Makar Sankranti, a significant Hindu festival falling on January 14th, 2025, a Tuesday. This year marks a rare occurrence: the festival coincides with the Bhaum-Pushya Yoga, a highly auspicious combination not seen in 19 years, making it ideal for starting auspicious events. Markets are bustling with shoppers purchasing traditional treats like tilkut, gud ki lai, and dahi-chura. Patna Dairy Project anticipates a surge in demand, preparing to supply approximately 75 lakh liters of milk and 2000 tons of curd. Various tilkut varieties are available at prices ranging from ₹150 to ₹600 per kilogram. The Patna DM also issued an order prohibiting boat operation in the Ganga river for safety during Makar Sankranti.
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