Bihar

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar's per capita income still trails India average

Punjab and Maharashtra, among the top 5 states at the dawn of reforms, have since moved down the order

Day after Nepal floods, Gandak river water level recedes in Bihar

The water level of the Gandak river, which was in spate after the flash floods in Nepal a day ago, was showing a receding trend on Thursday, bringing respite to the residents of low-lying areas in northern parts of Bihar, an official said. The discharge from the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar in West Champaran, the northernmost district of the state that shares a border with the neighbouring country, also declined with the receding water level in the river system, he said. Bihar was put on high alert on Wednesday as floodwaters from Nepal entered the Gandak river and reached the barrage, prompting the authorities concerned to open all 36 gates to control the surge. The water discharge from Valmikinagar barrage declined from 1.50 lakh cusecs at 11 pm on Wednesday to 1.04 lakh cusecs on Thursday morning. "The water discharge from the Gandak barrage at Valmikinagar peaked at 1.50 lakh cusecs at 11 pm on Wednesday, after which the water level began receding," the Water Resources ...

India's mushroom production surges, led by Bihar, but challenges remain

India's mushroom output rose from 51,000 tonnes in 2015 to 347,750 tonnes in 2024, with Bihar at the forefront, but productivity, cold-chain and infrastructure gaps threaten further growth.

Sudha Murty visits Barabar Caves, bats for Unesco World Heritage status

Philanthropist Sudha Murty on Sunday visited the ancient Barabar Caves in Bihar's Jehanabad district and advocated their inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list, officials said. Murty, a noted author and Rajya Sabha MP, arrived at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna on Saturday. "I have come to Patna after over two decades, and it pleases me to see the progress here over time," she had said after her arrival. According to a statement issued by the Jehanabad district administration, Murty appreciated the construction techniques, artistic excellence and historical significance of the rock-cut caves. She particularly praised the mirror-like polish on the cave walls and the distinctive sound and echo effects inside the caves, describing them as examples of advanced engineering, scientific thinking and craftsmanship of ancient India, the statement said. Murty also appealed for the Barabar Caves to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, saying this would help

Bihar STET 2026 registration begins for paper 1 & 2; check dates and more

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has begun the registration process for the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 on the official Bihar STET website

7 killed, many injured after stampede-like incident in Bihar's Lakhisarai

The incident occurred due to a heavy rush of devotees at the temple to offer water to lord Shiva in the month of Shravan

Successful SIR in Bihar led to record turnout in 2025 Assembly polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday asserted that the "successful" Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar last year had led to a significant rise in voter turnout in the assembly polls that followed. Speaking to reporters at Patna airport, the CEC, who is on a two-day tour of the state, said the voting percentage in the 2025 Bihar assembly polls was higher than turnouts witnessed in advanced countries such as the US, the UK and France. "Bihar is the land where Vaishali, the cradle of democracy, is situated. We take pride in the fact that the SIR was conducted here successfully for the first time," Kumar said. The CEC pointed out that following the mammoth exercise, conducted over a three-month period during which around 70 lakh names were knocked off the electoral rolls, a sharp rise was seen in the voter turnout when assembly polls which were held soon afterwards. "As you all know, men and women came out in large numbers to vote and the

Bihar tops states' fiscal strain with 5.8% fiscal deficit, says Crisil

Deficits stayed particularly high in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana, apart from Bihar, according to the study

Despite liquor ban, crimes against women rising in Bihar: NCAER study

Paper cites loss of state's excise revenue, expansion of illicit liquor trade

Prashant Kishor storms BJP's Bankipur fortress, wins debut electoral battle

Jan Suraaj chief hands BJP its first defeat in Patna seat since it was carved out in 2008

Fire breaks out on passenger train at Bihar's Simri Bakhtiyarpur station

Passengers were evacuated safely, and no casualties have been reported

Superfood goes global as first shipment of flavoured makhana reaches Canada

Value-added export marks a shift from raw produce as Bihar farmers gain better prices and India's premium makhana targets global healthy snack markets

Neet protests: Bihar, Assam to withdraw all FIRs, release protesters

The move came after the CJP threatened to resume nationwide protests if the Centre failed to provide written assurances on withdrawing FIRs and ending action against demonstrators

Tejashwi demands judicial probe into alleged AK-47 use in Siwan protest

RJD national working president Tejashwi Yadav on Monday demanded a judicial inquiry into the alleged use of an AK-47 rifle during a student protest in Bihar's Siwan over the NEET paper leak issue on July 25. Yadav, who is also the Leader of the Opposition in the assembly, also demanded the release of all protesters arrested during the Bihar bandh called by the All India Students' Association (AISA) on July 25. He urged the government to release them by Monday night, warning that his party would launch a massive statewide agitation if the deadline is not met. "Merely suspending a constable for allegedly using an AK-47 rifle during the student protest in Siwan is not enough. A judicial inquiry must be ordered into the incident," the RJD leader said. Yadav said Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary must clarify who ordered the use of an AK-47 against the protesters, and explain how the police booked several students on charges of "attempt to murder". "I demand that the government release a

Apologise to students, take action against those responsible: Rahul to PM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday lashed out at the Modi government over allegations that AK-47 rifles were used to target protesting students in Bihar and demanded that action be taken against those who attacked the students. Gandhi also demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to the students. The central government is "dishonest" and reform is beyond its capability, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha charged. "The entire system is downright murderous against students. Reports are coming in that AK-47s have been fired at protesting students in Bihar, and hundreds have been arrested and booked under FIRs," Gandhi said in a post on X in Hindi. "Modi ji, what happened to your promise that no FIRs would be filed against students and that they would be released? Instead, they are being subjected to deadly attacks and brutality," he said. "Pellet guns were used against students in Delhi, and AK-47s in Bihar. Whether it is Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, or De

Bihar succeeds, and slips, in closing school education gap with Kerala

Bihar is retaining teachers and reducing dropout rates but needs to improve school enrolment

India’s richest and poorest states: Why Sikkim earns 10 times more than Bihar

Sikkim continues to lead India in per capita income, while Bihar remains the poorest state. The gap between the two is now nearly tenfold. So, why has this divide persisted for over a decade?

Sikkim tops per capita income rankings, Bihar remains poorest state

The top four - Sikkim, Goa, Delhi and Chandigarh - and the bottom four - Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Manipur - have consistently held their positions for the past 10 years

Hudco to provide up to ₹1 trillion loan for Bihar infrastructure projects

The proposed financing is equivalent to about $10.5 billion at current exchange rates, the company said

Welfare bills, rising commitments drag 4 states from surplus to deficit

Karnataka, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar saw revenue balances weaken between FY23 and FY25 as spending outpaced receipts: CAG