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Bihar hooch tragedy: Death toll reaches 9, 17 people loose eyesight

A day after the hooch tragedy in Bihar's Saran district, the death toll on Friday reached nine, and 17 people lost their eyesight.

Bihar hooch tragedy: Death toll reaches 9, 17 people loose eyesight
Updated On : 05 Aug 2022 | 12:26 PM IST

Will Lalu continue to head RJD? Speculation grows ahead of party polls

The Rashtriya Janata Dal is gearing up for organisational polls, culminating in election of the national president in October, amid uncertainties surrounding its frail founding chief Lalu Prasad

Will Lalu continue to head RJD? Speculation grows ahead of party polls
Updated On : 04 Aug 2022 | 6:01 PM IST

Suspected hooch claims 2 lives, 4 critically ill in Bihar's Saran

Two persons were killed and four others fell critically ill after they consumed suspected spurious liquor in Bihar's Saran district, sources said on Tuesday.

Suspected hooch claims 2 lives, 4 critically ill in Bihar's Saran
Updated On : 02 Aug 2022 | 3:01 PM IST

You are all alive because of PM Modi: Bihar minister asserts in viral video

Bihar minister Ram Surat Rai, a BJP leader, is in the spotlight for his effusive praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

You are all alive because of PM Modi: Bihar minister asserts in viral video
Updated On : 01 Aug 2022 | 11:12 AM IST

BJP remains a complaining ally, but cannot do without Nitish Kumar

The number of MLAs in the ruling coalition is 127 -- BJP: 77, JD(U): 45, HAM (Secular): 4, and Vikassheel Insaan Party: 1. Also, it has the support of one independent MLA, who is a minister

BJP remains a complaining ally, but cannot do without Nitish Kumar
Updated On : 31 Jul 2022 | 10:13 PM IST

Nadda holds road show in Patna ahead of inaugurating BJP cells' meet

BJP chief J P Nadda on Saturday held a road show in Patna after arriving in the Bihar capital to inaugurate a two-day joint national executive meeting of various cells of the party

Nadda holds road show in Patna ahead of inaugurating BJP cells' meet
Updated On : 30 Jul 2022 | 5:37 PM IST

Independence Day celebration in Bihar to be subdued due to Covid-19

Independence Day will be celebrated in a subdued manner in Bihar due to a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, a circular said.

Independence Day celebration in Bihar to be subdued due to Covid-19
Updated On : 30 Jul 2022 | 12:43 PM IST

'Bihar govt making efforts to give opportunities to budding entrepreneurs'

Bihar Industries Minister Syed Shahnawaz on Friday said the state government is making all efforts to provide opportunities to young and budding entrepreneurs

'Bihar govt making efforts to give opportunities to budding entrepreneurs'
Updated On : 30 Jul 2022 | 10:57 AM IST

SC agrees to hear Bihar judicial officer's plea challenging his suspension

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a judicial officer's plea challenging his suspension by the Patna High Court and the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against him

SC agrees to hear Bihar judicial officer's plea challenging his suspension
Updated On : 29 Jul 2022 | 3:48 PM IST

BJP launches 'Prawas Program' in Bihar to expand outreach in 200 assemblies

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President J.P. Nadda are attending a two-day party conclave in Patna on July 30-31

BJP launches 'Prawas Program' in Bihar to expand outreach in 200 assemblies
Updated On : 29 Jul 2022 | 8:55 AM IST

CBI arrests Bhola Yadav, former aide to RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav

CBI arrested Bhola Yadav, who used to be the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Lalu Prasad Yadav when he was railway minister, in an alleged land-for-job case

CBI arrests Bhola Yadav, former aide to RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav
Updated On : 27 Jul 2022 | 1:15 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar tests positive for Covid-19; isolating at residence

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has tested positive for Covid-19 and isolated himself at his residence on the advice of doctors, officials said

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar tests positive for Covid-19; isolating at residence
Updated On : 26 Jul 2022 | 12:58 PM IST

Bihar liquor ban: 13,391 1st-time offenders freed in 3 months, fined

After the amendment to the Liquor Prohibition Act Bihar, the state police and Anti-Liquor Task Force (ALTF) have released 13,391 first-time offenders after paying the fine

Bihar liquor ban: 13,391 1st-time offenders freed in 3 months, fined
Updated On : 25 Jul 2022 | 2:03 PM IST

Cross-voting in Bihar during prez polls shows resentment against Tejashwi

Bihar BJP president Sanjay Jaiswal has claimed that "resentment" against Tejashwi Yadav got reflected in the presidential polls wherein Murmu got more votes than the number NDA had in its kitty

Cross-voting in Bihar during prez polls shows resentment against Tejashwi
Updated On : 23 Jul 2022 | 12:27 PM IST

About 52 mn trained under digital literacy scheme: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar

UP has the most beneficiaries, with over 10.3 million candidates certified in the past five years. Bihar and MP come next, with 4.2 million and 3.3 million candidates, respectively

About 52 mn trained under digital literacy scheme: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Updated On : 22 Jul 2022 | 9:51 PM IST

Five killed due to lightning in Bihar, CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday expressed condolences over the death of five people due to lightning and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to each of the deceased' family members

Five killed due to lightning in Bihar, CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia
Updated On : 21 Jul 2022 | 8:07 AM IST

Most districts in UP, Bihar and Jharkhand battle monsoon deficit

Paddy sowing slows down in the states, likely complicating the central government's plans for food stocks

Most districts in UP, Bihar and Jharkhand battle monsoon deficit
Updated On : 21 Jul 2022 | 7:08 AM IST

Tikait warns of 'agriculture hartal' in India to press for MSP guarantee

Tikait, who is on a three-day tour of Bihar, also urged Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to restore the system of "mandis" and rued the absence of strong farmer bodies in the state.

Tikait warns of 'agriculture hartal' in India to press for MSP guarantee
Updated On : 18 Jul 2022 | 10:59 PM IST

Bomb blasts at govt school in Bihar's Gaya district, two children injured

Harpreet Kaur, the Senior Superintendent of Police of Gaya confirmed the incident. She said that the victims received injuries and were admitted in a hospital in Wazirganj, and were out of danger

Bomb blasts at govt school in Bihar's Gaya district, two children injured
Updated On : 16 Jul 2022 | 7:20 PM IST

Number wise: Hike in MLA salaries outstripped growth in common man's income

Delhi lawmakers just gave themselves a salary hike, joining counterparts in widening the gap with their voters' income

Number wise: Hike in MLA salaries outstripped growth in common man's income
Updated On : 15 Jul 2022 | 1:28 AM IST