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Microplastics found in agricultural fields of 2 districts in Bihar

The plastic wastes that accumulate in environment are broken down into smaller fragments and particles under physical, chemical or biological action, gradually forming microplastics

2 Bihar ministers test Covid positive ahead of PM Modi's Patna visit

The state government had conducted test taking RT-PCR samples of 1,100 persons, majority of them ministers and other lawmakers of the state who were expected to attend the Prime Minister's event.

RJD asks Nitish Kumar to demand special status of state from PM Modi

A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Patna, the RJD on Monday asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to take the opportunity to demand special status of the state

50 IEDs seized in Bihar's Maoist-affected Aurangabad in joint operation

In a joint operation in Bihar's Maoist-affected Aurangabad, the CRPF's Cobra Battalion, the STF, and the district police on Monday seized 50 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and other equipment

PM Modi to visit Jharkhand, Bihar on July 12, will lay foundation stone

PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various developmental projects worth over Rs 16,000 cr in Deoghar, a pilgrimage site in Jharkhand

RJD president Lalu Prasad's condition gradually improving: Report

His condition is gradually improving and he is likely to be shifted to a ward in a few days, a source said.

Facebook post in support of Nupur Sharma triggers clash in Bihar's Arrah

Tension prevailed in Bihar's Arrah town on Wednesday after a clash between members of two communities over a Facebook post supporting suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's controversial remarks

Droupadi Murmu visits Patna to seek support in presidential election

NDA presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu reached Patna on Tuesday morning to seek support for the July 18 election

NDA presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu to visit Tripura, Bihar on July 5

Droupadi Murmu will meet NDA lawmakers in Bihar around 10 am before leaving for Tripura

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav admitted to hospital; now stable, say doctors

The health condition of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, who is undergoing treatment in Paras hospital here, is stated to be stable, medical superintendent of the hospital said on Monday

Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar, BJP over Bihar's law and order situation

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday attacked the Nitish Kumar govt over the law and order situation in Bihar

OFSS Bihar Inter Admission: BSEB extends application deadline till July 5

OFSS Bihar Inter Admission 2022: BSEB has extended the application deadline to take admissions to intermediate class 11 to 5th of July. Candidates can apply at OFSS portal - ofssbihar.in.

Caste-based census findings should be made public, says Prashant Kishor

Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor said the findings of the survey must be made public and the data should be used for formulating policies to help the state's downtrodden sections

Agnipath rocks Bihar assembly, as Oppn calls scheme 'a dictatorial step'

Bihar Assembly was adjourned till 2 pm, less than half an hour after commencement of proceedings on Monday, when the House plunged into turmoil over an adjournment motion against Agnipath

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Students in Bihar provoked through Whatsapp groups during Agnipath protest

After the massive violence in Bettiah district of Bihar during the Agnipath protest, the police investigation reveals that the students of the district were provoked through a Whatsapp group

Prashant Kishor taunts CM Nitish Kumar over state of Bihar roads

"Nitish ji had recently told officials of road construction department that they must tell the people about the condition of roads in the state", Kishor tweeted

Agnipath stir: Mahagathbandhan leaders in Bihar march to Raj Bhawan

Tejashwi Yadav-led Mahagathbandhan leaders on Wednesday took out a march from Bihar Assembly to Raj Bhawan against the Centre's Agnipath scheme

Agnipath protests: Passengers stranded as trains cancelled; airfares soar

The Railways on Monday said it has cancelled 587 trains due to the agitations.

17 killed due to lightening, thunderstorm in Bihar, CM announces ex-gratia

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief over the death of 17 persons in lightning and thunderstorm and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the family members of each of the victims