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3 drowned, 10 others missing after boat capsizes in Bihar's West Champaran
At least three persons were drowned and 10 others were missing after an overloaded boat capsized on the Gandak river in Bihar's West Champaran district
Covid-19 pandemic: Bihar records 4,063 new cases and 11 deaths
The state has 30,481 active cases
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SC summons AP, Bihar chief secretaries on disbursal of Covid death claims
The Supreme Court pulled up state governments for failing to disburse claims to the next of kin of Covid victims, and issued a show cause notice to the Andhra Pradesh chief secretary
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Bihar registers 4,551 new Covid-19 cases and four fresh fatalities
Patna registered the highest number of new cases at 1,218
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Nitish Kumar-led Bihar govt likely to relax liquor prohibition law
Facing criticism over poor implementation of the liquor ban, the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar is likely to give some relaxation to the violators.
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Bihar guv, CM express grief over the death of Pandit Birju Mahraj
Nitish Kumar condoling the death of the great kathak dancer said that the country has lost a legend of performing arts
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Bihar ruling allies BJP, JD(U) spar over Emperor Asoka controversy
A strongly worded rejoinder came from JD(U) Parliamentary Board chief Upendra Kushwaha who accused Jaiswal of trying to wash his hands off the matter
 "Bihar ruling allies BJP, JD(U) spar over Emperor Asoka controversy")
Rift between BJP and its ruling alliance partner JD(U) in Bihar widens
Relationship between the BJP and its ruling alliance partner JD(U) in Bihar appears to be souring by the day with the leaders trading barbs on the social media platforms and threatening to part ways
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Bihar reports 6,393 fresh Covid-19 infections and seven fatalities
Patna logged 2,275 fresh infections
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Bihar reports 6,413 fresh cases, biggest one-day spike in 9 months
Bihar now has 28,659 active cases
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Bihar: Rashtriya Janata Dal likely to go solo in upcoming MLC polls
After the Bihar by-election, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is not interested to share seats with the Congress for the upcoming Member of the Legislative Council polls in the state
 "Bihar: Rashtriya Janata Dal likely to go solo in upcoming MLC polls")
As many kids die before their 5th birthday in UP as in Afghanistan: Report
Child mortality rates in several Indian states is similar to that of strife-torn countries
 "As many kids die before their 5th birthday in UP as in Afghanistan: Report")
Bihar reports 5,908 fresh Covid-19 cases, highest tally since January 1
The positivity rate mounted to 3.14 per cent in the state
4,737 fresh Covid-19 cases in Bihar, 6-year-old among five dead
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar tested positive for Covid during the day and is in home isolation
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Covid-19 pandemic: Bihar registers 5,022 fresh cases, one more death
State capital, Patna, accounted for the highest number of fresh cases with 2,018
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Schools, colleges, hostels to remain close till Jan 21 in Bihar
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the Bihar government on Thursday announced that all schools, colleges, coaching centres, and hostels will remain closed till January 21."All schools, colleges, coaching centres, and hostels will remain closed till January 21," the Bihar government said.The government and private offices will function with a 50 per cent staff presence.Earlier on Tuesday, the Bihar government imposed a fresh curb by implementing a statewide night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am from January 6 to 21.As per an order by the state government, "Pre-school and 1 to 8 classes to remain close, online classes will continue. Educational institutions of classes 9-12 will function on 50 per cent capacity. Restrictions are to remain in effect from January 6 to 21."Meanwhile, Bihar reported 1659 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours on Wednesday. At present, Bihar has a total of 3697 active CCOVID cases, with a 97.84 per cent recovery rate.
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Bihar approves ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh to kin of those who died due to Covid
Bihar Cabinet on Wednesday approved an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakhs each to the next of kin of those who lost their lives to Covid-19.
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Bihar reports 1,659 new Covid cases, highest single day spike in 6 months
Bihar reported its highest single day spike in six months on Wednesday when 1,659 people tested positive for Covid-19
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Bihar reports 1659 Covid-19 cases, highest single day spike in six months
The state's active caseload stands at 3,881
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar puts off public programmes in view of Covid surge
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has put off his ongoing tour of the state and his weekly public interaction programme in the capital city in view of the recent spike in Covid cases
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