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Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson Tushar Gandhi 'insulted' in Bihar, forced to leave event midway
Bihar | Jul 14, 2025, 02:28 PM ISTTushar Gandhi, who launched the “Badlaav Yatra” (March for Change) from the Bhitiharwa Gandhi Ashram in West Champaran on July 12, had reached Turkaulia as part of his journey.
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Bihar: 1.5 crore voters to decide fate of 86 candidates in 8 Lok Sabha seats in sixth phase today
Bihar | May 25, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTEight Lok Sabha seats of Bihar are slated for polls in the sixth phase on May 25. As voting in 24 seats had already concluded in the earlier phases, the rest of 8 seats will go to polls in last phase on June 1. The results of the Lok Sabha elections will be declared on June 4.
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PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth Rs 12,800 crore in Bihar's Champaran district | WATCH
Bihar | Mar 06, 2024, 06:36 PM ISTThe infrastructure enhancements are expected to unlock new opportunities for trade, commerce, and tourism while bolstering the region's economic prospects.
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Bihar: Two dead after consuming illicit liquor in West Champaran district
Bihar | Sep 03, 2023, 07:47 AM ISTBihar illicit liquor: “After my grandson Anshu Paswan consumed liquor he is not well. I have informed the local police. The situation of my grandson is critical and he is admitted to GMCH Bettiah. Two persons from my village have died so far,” said Prabhawati Devi, the grandmother of a victim.
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Rahul Gandhi cooks Champaran meat with Lalu Prasad Yadav in Delhi, takes for sister Priyanka | VIDEO
India | Sep 03, 2023, 06:49 AM ISTRahul Gandhi had visited the residence of RJD's patriarch hours after his conviction in the Modi surname defamation case was stayed by the Supreme Court. The video was released yesterday by the Congress.
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Nitish Kumar didn't allow road construction as someone hurled 'shoe' at him: Prashant Kishor
India | Nov 05, 2022, 11:23 AM ISTKishor, who is on a 3,500-km-long "padyatra" in the state, told the crowd in Jogapatti that "Bettiah town is 32 kilometres away. The dirt track is a nightmare for travellers who are bound to get an asthma attack".
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Bihar: Employee shot dead outside sub-divisional court in East Champaran
India | Aug 20, 2022, 07:05 PM ISTBihar: Expressing concern over the incident, Bihar BJP spokesperson Nikhil Anand said that authorities concerned must take necessary action to secure court premises.
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Champaran Humsafar Express, inaugurated by PM Modi, to benefit 33 parliamentary constituencies
India | Apr 10, 2018, 05:40 PM ISTComplete with modern amenities, this train will make travelling between Bihar and Delhi extremely easy and comfortable," the PM said while flagging of the train from Motihari station in West Champaran district.
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Opposition 'dividing' the nation, creating hurdles in government's work: PM Modi in Bihar
National | Apr 10, 2018, 04:12 PM ISTThe Prime Minister showered praise on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his patience and able administration in fighting corrupt and anti-social forces.
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Modi in Motihari: 'Glad that people of Bihar have shown spirit of oneness for Swachhta campaign'
India | Apr 10, 2018, 02:28 PM ISTEarlier in the day, the prime minister was received by Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan and several senior BJP leaders.
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PM Modi to attend concluding ceremony of Centenary of Champaran Satyagraha in Bihar today
India | Apr 10, 2018, 06:15 AM ISTMahatma Gandhi launched the Champaran Satyagrah on April 10, 1917 against the British to fight for the rights of farmers who were forced to undertake indigo cultivation.
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CM Nitish Kumar holds foot march along with his ministers at Motihari
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From proxies to politicians: Bihar's female MLAs
National | Sep 26, 2015, 12:07 PM ISTThirty five years ago, Bhagirathi Devi was a sweeper in the block development office in Narkatiyaganj, a town in Bihar's West Champaran district.Today, she is a third-term member of the legislative assembly (MLA) of the
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Champaran Gandhians oppose Orwell memorial, want Satyagrah park
India | Sep 22, 2014, 01:21 PM ISTPatna: A group of Gandhians, family members of freedom fighters and local groups in a Bihar town are opposing renovation of a park and house in memory of British author George Orwell as they were