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  Six killed, five critically injured in truck-car collision in Bihar's Bakhtiyarpur

  July 16, 2024 12:01 IST

  The family was travelling in a car from Bihar's Nawada district to Patna's Barh Umanath temple for a head-shaving ritual when the accident took place.

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  Russian Army marches in 'Made in Bihar' military boots from Hajipur

  July 15, 2024 23:26 IST

  Hajipur, Bihar, is emerging as a significant player in global footwear manufacturing, producing military boots for the Russian Army and luxury shoes for European markets.

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  Five dead, seven injured in jeep-truck collision in Bihar's Kishanganj

  July 14, 2024 18:10 IST

  A tragic accident near Petbhari village in Bihar's Kishanganj district resulted in the deaths of five people, including two children, and left seven others injured after a jeep collided with a truck.

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  Bihar flood: Houses inundated in Muzaffarpur as Bagmati river swells

  July 14, 2024 9:34 IST

  Rivers are also flowing above the danger mark at certain places in Bagaha, Purnea, Supaul, Darbhanga, Khagaria and Jhanjharpur.

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  Rupauli Assembly Bypoll 2024: Independent candidate Shankar Singh defeats JDU's Kaladhar Prasad Mand

  July 13, 2024 18:16 IST

  After the 6th round of counting, the JD(U) candidate secured 32,209 votes, while independent candidate Shankar Singh got 31,708 votes, according to the latest information uploaded on the Election Commission's website.

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  Bihar: 12 students injured after school balcony collapses in Madhepura district

  July 13, 2024 9:36 IST

  Local residents and police rescued the injured students and took them to a nearby private hospital for treatment. After initial treatment, some injured students were referred to Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College and Hospital in Bhagalpur for better care.

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  ED attaches assets worth Rupees crores of Bihar govt’s ex-officer in disproportionate assets case

  July 12, 2024 8:37 IST

  The federal probe agency has issued a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Vibha Kumari, a former deputy director of the higher education department.

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  Nitish Kumar loses cool during interaction with engineer, says, "Will touch your feet if..." | WATCH

  July 10, 2024 14:12 IST

  The reaction of the CM assumes significance as bridge collapse incidents have led to a political slugfest in the state.

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  Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurates third phase of Marine Drive in Patna

  July 10, 2024 12:50 IST

  The first phase of JP Ganga Pathway, from Digha to Patna Medical College and Hospital, became operational on June 24, 2022. The second phase, from PMCH to Gaighat, opened to commuters on August 14, 2023.

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  Manish Kumar Verma, former IAS officer and close to CM Nitish Kumar joins JDU

  July 09, 2024 23:59 IST

  Former IAS officer Manish Kumar Verma, who has been closely associated with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, joined the JD(U). Verma, from Nalanda and of the same caste as Nitish, has worked closely with the CM for several years after taking VRS.

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  NEET case: CBI arrests two accused including a candidate, father of another aspirant, from Bihar

  July 09, 2024 18:35 IST

  NEET-UG is conducted by the NTA for admissions to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other related courses in government and private institutions. This year, the exam was conducted on May 5 at 4,750 centres in 571 cities, including 14 abroad.

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  Bihar: At least 12 arrested, including two women, for impersonating candidates in CTET exam

  July 08, 2024 7:10 IST

  The police said that the impersonation was uncovered through the use of biometric fingerprint scans at the examination centres. The action was taken based on complaints filed by invigilators and administrators.

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  Ten killed in lightning strike incidents in several districts of Bihar

  July 07, 2024 23:00 IST

  Ten fatalities were reported across Bihar in the past 24 hours due to lightning strikes, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announcing Rs 4 lakh ex gratia for each victim's family.

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  Bridge collapse continues in Bihar as culvert washed away in Motihari | Watch

  July 07, 2024 19:38 IST

  Tejaswi Yadav has referred to the latest incident and called it a failure of the double-engine government. However, the District Magistrate has asserted that the collapsed structure was neither a bridge nor a causeway, instead, it was a makeshift structure.

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  Bihar: Nine die in 24 hours as lightning strikes in parts of state, Nitish Kumar announces ex-gratia

  July 06, 2024 13:18 IST

  According to a report from the Chief Minister's Office, Jehanabad district reported three deaths followed by two in Madhepura, one each in East Champaran, Rohtas, Saran and Supaul.

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  Bihar govt suspends 15 engineers after 10 bridges collapse in quick succession

  July 05, 2024 18:20 IST

  As many as 10 bridges came crushing down in a span of 17 days in various parts of Bihar, triggering a massive row. The Bihar government has taken action into the matter.

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  Bihar CM urges quick completion of land survey by 2025, says 'shall I touch your feet?' | VIDEO

  July 04, 2024 20:41 IST

  Speaking at an event where CM Nitish Kumar distributed appointment letters to nearly 10,000 newly selected Special Survey Assistant Settlement Officers, Kumar emphasised the importance of this project in reducing land-related disputes, which account for 60% of crimes in Bihar.

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  Bihar: Another bridge collapses in Saran, 10th such incident in 16 days

  July 04, 2024 17:01 IST

  Bihar bridge collapse: A Public Interest Litigation has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a structural audit of all the recently completed, under-construction, and old bridges in Bihar. The plea seeks directions to the Bihar government to establish a permanent body.

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  Bihar: Three-year-old girl shot in Patna, succumbs during treatment

  July 03, 2024 20:16 IST

  The Police have lodged an FIR under the relevant section and have started the investigation. Meanwhile, the forensics team has visited the site and CCTVs are being checked.

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  Bihar: Portion of bridge collapses in Siwan, seventh such incident in 15 days

  July 03, 2024 14:06 IST

  Bihar bridge collapse: Similar incidents have been reported in districts like Madhubani, Araria, East Champaran, and Kishanganj recently, prompting the Bihar government to set up a high-level committee to investigate these occurrences.

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  Purnia Hatia Express' coupling breaks near Patna Junction, major train accident averted

  July 03, 2024 13:27 IST

  A major train accident was narrowly averted at Patna Junction's outer area. Passengers began jumping off the train in panic.

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  Bihar: Seven killed in lightening strike across six districts, CM announces 4 lakh ex gratia to ne

  July 01, 2024 23:04 IST

  In the last 24 hours, seven people lost their lives in lightning strikes in Bihar. CM Nitish Kumar has announced compensation and appealed to people to remain vigilant and follow guidelines issued by the Disaster Management Department.

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  Bihar to host mega global investor summit in December, roadshows in different cities from tomorrow

  June 30, 2024 12:53 IST

  After the grand success of the 2023 edition, the state will host the two-day Bihar Business Connect event on December 11 and 12 in Patna. The state is also giving export subsidies to bear the cost of moving goods to the nearest port.

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  Chirag Paswan defends govt's handling of NEET issue, slams opposition for stalling Parliament

  June 30, 2024 10:41 IST

  Union Minister Chirag Paswan defended the government's stance on the alleged NEET paper leak case, emphasizing that a fair decision would be made in the students' best interests. He also criticized the opposition for stalling parliamentary proceedings.

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  JDU appoints Sanjay Jha as party's new national working president

  June 29, 2024 15:20 IST

  After party's national executive meeting, JD(U) leader KC Tyagi says, "...He (CM Nitish Kumar) has announced in front of the national executive that now he will always be a part of the NDA alliance. We will go to the Supreme Court regarding the reservation stayed by the Bihar High Court. Rajya Sabha

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  Bihar CM Nitish Kumar chairs JDU National Executive meet

  June 29, 2024 12:15 IST

  The national executive meeting will be attended by party's all MPs, including union Ministers and JD (U) leaders — Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lallan Singh and Ramnath Thakur and senior leaders from Bihar and other states.

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  Another under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar, 5th incident in 11 days | Video

  June 29, 2024 8:14 IST

  The sources claimed that the district administration has been asked to investigate the matter and submit its report while the contractor concerned has been instructed to get the structure repaired at the earliest.

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  Bihar: Eight die in 24 hours as lightning strikes in parts of state, CM Nitish announces ex-gratia

  June 26, 2024 21:36 IST

  Bihar lightning strike: Nitish Kumar appealed to people to take precautions during inclement weather and follow the directions issued by the Disaster Management Department. He asked masses to stay at home and stay safe in bad weather.