Bihar

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

Centre allocated record ₹10,000 cr budget for Bihar's rail infra: Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said the Centre has allocated a record budget of more than Rs 10,000 crore in the current financial year for the development of rail infrastructure in Bihar. Vaishnaw, who arrived here for a day-long visit to the state, announced the launch of a new express train service from Chapra to Delhi. "Locomotives from the state are being exported. Today, the 51st locomotive engine will be exported from the Marhowrah plant in Bihar to an African country," the railway minister said. Vaishnaw said railway projects worth around Rs 1.15 lakh crore are already under implementation in Bihar. "The PM has allocated a record railway budget of more than Rs 10,000 crore for the development of rail infrastructure in Bihar in the current financial year," he said. He said five additional platforms are being constructed at Patna railway station to boost passenger capacity. The railway minister also said the Fatuha station near the state capital is also being ...

Examinees resort to stone-pelting at Bihar station over shortage of trains

Around 200 people resorted to stone-pelting and vandalisation at Patna's Pataliputra railway station over alleged shortage of trains for students appearing for a government exam, prompting police to deploy "mild force" to contain the chaos, officials said. Officials, however, maintained that appropriate arrangements of train services were ensured for students, alleging that "anti-social elements" with ulterior motives might be behind the "ruckus" created at the station. The incident took place around 11.45 pm on Saturday when a large number of students gathered at Pataliputra railway station to go to their respective exam centres. The chaos continued until early Sunday. The exam spans June 14-17. "Last night, candidates appearing for the Excise Constable examination were present in large numbers at the station. There might be some anti-social elements among them, who tried to create a ruckus. Mild force was used to disperse the crowd. Efforts are underway to identify the miscreants,

Bihar govt suspends Muzaffarpur hospital's registration after fire kills 6

The registration of the private hospital in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, where six people died of asphyxiation after a fire broke out in the ICU ward, has been cancelled, an official said on Saturday. Five deaths occurred on Thursday when smoke filled the ICU after a short circuit, and the staff allegedly ran away, leaving the patients in the lurch. The sixth individual died during treatment at another healthcare facility on Friday. "In view of the hospital management's disregard for safety standards and negligence, the Civil Surgeon of Muzaffarpur has suspended the registration of Prasad Hospital with immediate effect," Muzaffarpur District Public Relations Officer Pramod Kumar said on Saturday. The Civil Surgeon directed the hospital management to submit a factual explanation, along with the necessary records and evidence, within seven days, in this regard, he added. Three hospital staff members were arrested in connection with the fire incident, Muzaffarpur SP Mohibullah Ansari told ..

5 killed in fire at hospital in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, CM condoles deaths

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary described the incident as "extremely tragic" and expressed condolences to the bereaved families

Bihar govt asks employees to visit tourist spots with family every 3 months

The Bihar government has directed all state government employees to undertake mandatory visits to tourist destinations across the state every three months with their families and submit reports on how to promote them, officials said on Tuesday. In a letter, dated May 20, issued to departmental heads, divisional commissioners, DMs and SPs, Additional Chief Secretary (General Administration) B Rajender said government employees must travel with their families for two days and two nights to tourist, eco-tourism or rural tourism destinations in districts other than their home districts. The travel is to be scheduled over Fridays and Saturdays, during which employees are expected to visit and stay overnight at least three tourist spots, according to the directive. "Bihar is rich in cultural diversity, environmental heritage and historically significant tourist destinations. There are several sites that can emerge as major national and international tourism hubs. Encouraging officials to

Fire breaks out inside train in Bihar's Sasaram, no casualties reported

A fire broke out inside a coach of an empty train at Sasaram railway station in Bihar early Monday morning, an official said. Smoke began billowing out of a compartment of the Sasaram-Patna passenger train while it was standing on platform number 6 at around 5.30 am, East Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Saraswati Chandra said. "The fire brigade was informed by railway officials, and the flames were extinguished in about half an hour. There have been no casualties. An investigation is on to ascertain the cause of the fire," the CPRO said.

NEET 'solver gang' busted in Nalanda; 3 held with cash, forged admit cards

Three individuals, including a second-year MBBS student, were apprehended after being found in possession of substantial cash, forged admit cards, and incriminating digital evidence

Nitish Kumar's son Nishant, 31 others take oath as Bihar ministers

Nishant Kumar joined the Samrat Choudhary-led NDA government in Bihar along with 31 others, marking his formal entry into politics and the state cabinet