Bihar
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50 lakh people affected in 576 gram panchayats of 15 districts in Bihar as the flood crisis deepens
Bihar | Sep 23, 2026, 01:01 PM ISTAfter heavy rains, the Kosi River was flowing above the danger mark at Baltara and Kursela, while the Ganga crossed its danger level at Kahalgaon.
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Tejashwi demands Samrat Choudhary's resignation over Jamui incident, says women 'not safe' in Bihar
Bihar | Sep 22, 2026, 04:22 PM ISTRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has demanded Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary's resignation over the Jamui incident, recalling his earlier remarks on women's safety. Yadav said the video showed women and girls were not safe in Bihar and criticised the ruling alliance's response.
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Main accused Nandan Yadav injured in 'half encounter' in Jamui minor harassment case
Bihar | Sep 22, 2026, 01:56 PM ISTThe incident happened in Jamui district of Bihar on September 19, when the girl and boy were allegedly harassed by a group of men. The incident sparked widespread outrage after a video surfaced online.
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Jamui minor harassment case sparks outrage, 3 held as police hunt four others after video goes viral
Bihar | Sep 22, 2026, 12:37 PM ISTThree people have been arrested in Bihar's Jamui after a video allegedly showing the harassment of two minors surfaced on social media. Police have registered a POCSO case against seven people, formed an SIT and launched searches for the remaining suspects.
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'Normalised by Andhbhakts': Oppn tears into Bihar govt over Jamui incident, seeks CM's resignation
Bihar | Sep 21, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTThe opposition has lambasted the Bihar government over the harassment of a minor girl in Jamui and demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. Meanwhile, the police have arrested three accused in connection with the case.
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Minor girl harassed, dragged on road in Bihar's Jamui, video goes viral; 3 accused arrested
Bihar | Sep 21, 2026, 03:54 PM ISTThe incident happened in Bihar's Jamui on September 19 when the girl and boy were allegedly harassed by a group of men. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media, triggering an outrage online.
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Turmeric samples fail test in Patna as lead chromate found above permissible limit in 28 samples
Bihar | Sep 21, 2026, 01:55 PM ISTA special food safety inspection in Patna's Danapur market found lead chromate above the prescribed limit in around 28 of nearly 35 turmeric samples tested. Officials used a portable X-ray fluorescence machine and have urged traders to source turmeric only from safe and certified suppliers.
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Class 9 Student dies under suspicious circumstances at school in Bihar's Sitamarhi
Bihar | Sep 20, 2026, 02:48 PM ISTA female student has died under suspicious circumstances in Bihar's Sitamarhi district. According to reports, her body was found hanging from a noose on the upper floor of the school building.
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Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj announces five candidates for upcoming Bihar MLC polls
Bihar | Sep 20, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTJan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has announced five candidates for the upcoming Bihar MLC elections. The party has named candidates for four teachers' and graduates' constituencies as polls for eight seats approach.
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Students clash with police during Patna protest demanding cancellation of Bihar Daroga exam
Bihar | Sep 15, 2026, 03:24 PM ISTStudents preparing for competitive examinations staged a protest near Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Tuesday, demanding the cancellation and fresh conduct of the Bihar Police SI examination for 1,799 posts. They also sought cancellation of the BPSC 70th examination.
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Indian Railways to run dozens of Diwali, Chhath special trains to UP, Bihar | Check full schedule
Business | Sep 13, 2026, 10:25 AM ISTIndian Railways has offered major relief to passengers planning to travel home during the festive season. Ahead of Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja 2026, the Railways has announced several special trains to meet the expected surge in passenger demand.
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Flood situation remains grim in Bihar; over 47 lakh affected as Ganga, Kosi, Gandak swell
Bihar | Sep 12, 2026, 08:05 AM ISTBihar's flood situation remains severe, with more than 47 lakh people affected across 15 districts and several major rivers flowing above danger levels. Authorities have intensified rescue and relief operations with boats, community kitchens, and relief camps.
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Eight injured, two critical as beam launcher collapses during bridge construction in Bihar
Bihar | Sep 10, 2026, 02:37 PM ISTThe bridge was being constructed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in the Lalganj area in Bihar's Vaishali district.
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Patna woman held with liquor worth Rs 14,000 after allegedly bringing consignment from UP by train
Bihar | Sep 10, 2026, 01:21 PM ISTA woman and her friend were arrested near Patna Junction after police allegedly recovered English liquor worth around Rs 14,000 from her bags. Police said she had brought the consignment from Varanasi by train for delivery in Danapur.
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Bihar has 700 JEE-NEET preparation centres, says CM Samrat Choudhary; targets 1 crore jobs by 2030
Bihar | Sep 01, 2026, 08:27 PM ISTChief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that students from Bihar previously had to travel to Kota to prepare for competitive exams such as JEE and NEET, adding that coaching for these examinations is now available at around 700 centres across Bihar.
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Unusually large fish enter Bihar with Nepal floodwaters, govt warns people against eating them
Bihar | Sep 01, 2026, 05:26 PM ISTUnusually large fish have reportedly reached parts of Bihar with floodwaters from Nepal which prompted the state Fisheries Division to issue a public health advisory. The department has asked people to avoid eating, buying or selling such fish.
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Bihar and Jharkhand sign Sone water-sharing agreement, settling 25-year-long dispute
India | Aug 31, 2026, 10:31 PM ISTBihar and Jharkhand have signed a landmark Sone River water-sharing agreement, resolving their nearly 25-year-old dispute. The pact is expected to benefit farmers and residents across several districts through improved water availability for irrigation and drinking purposes.
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BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment update: Application for 32,388 teacher posts postponed, fresh dates awaited
Jobs | Aug 31, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThe BPSC has postponed TRE 4.0 applications for 32,388 Bihar school teacher vacancies scheduled from September 1. Check the latest update, the reason for the postponement and what candidates should do next.
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Thieves tape pet dog's mouth before stealing jewellery worth lakhs and cash from Bihar house
Bihar | Aug 29, 2026, 04:26 PM ISTThieves broke into a house in Aurangabad's Bharwar village after midnight, first silencing a pet dog by taping its mouth. They then broke open cupboards and trunks before fleeing with jewellery and cash, leaving the family to discover the theft the next morning.
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Bihar launches ‘Vidya Saathi’ teacher support app for JEE, NEET aspirants
Education | Aug 28, 2026, 12:06 PM ISTFor the matric, Class 10 exam aspirants, the app will provide teachers' guidance across subjects, while for the intermediate, 12th Science stream students, the facility will support board exams along with JEE and NEET preparations.