Bihar News

Bihar Board Insisted She Flunked Science, Twice. How She Won In Court

Patna News | Written by Manish Kumar | Saturday October 21, 2017

Usually In news for instances of brazen cheating in exams and 'fake' toppers, Bihar's education board is back in the spotlight. This time, for flunking a Class 10 student who insisted she had done much better. Later, officials also tried to pass off someone else's answer-sheets as the girl's but were caught by the high court.

Woman Tries To Sell Kidney In Delhi To Meet Demand Of Her Lover

India News | NDTV News Desk | Wednesday October 18, 2017

A young woman from Bihar travelled to Delhi to sell a kidney so she could marry her boyfriend.

In Bihar, Government Jobs Reserved For People With Disabilities

Richa Taneja | Thursday October 12, 2017

Patna: The Bihar Cabinet has approved reservations for persons with disabilities in government jobs and educational institutions. The cabinet gave its approval during a meeting presided by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Cabinet Secretariat Department Special Secretary Upendra Nath Pandey told reporters. The provision has been brought in accordance w...

Most Flood-Hit Train Services In Northeast Restored: Official

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 6, 2017

Railway officials are working round-the-clock to restore breached rail communications following massive floods in Assam, Bihar and West Bengal in August, with most of the railway lines restored, a railway official said today.

No Toilet At Home, Bihar Woman Drags Father-In-Law To Police Station

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday October 5, 2017

Patna: In what is surely a rarity, a woman in Bihar has lodged a complaint against her father-in-law for not constructing a toilet in their house and sought help police help in this matter, police said on Friday. After her father-in-law ignored repeated requests to construct a toilet in their house, Sanju Devi (name changed) — a resident of Jian ...

JD(U) Leader Accused Of Killing Daughter-In-Law For Dowry

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 4, 2017

A Janata Dal-United or JD-U leader in Bihar's Muzaffarnagar district has allegedly killed his daughter-in-law for dowry and a case has been filed against him, officials said on Wednesday.

Bihar Woman Approaches Police For Construction Of Toilet

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 29, 2017

In what is surely a rarity, a woman in Bihar has lodged a complaint against her father-in-law for not constructing a toilet in their house and sought help police help in this matter, police said on Friday.

$2.5 Billion Rail Deal Still On, Clarifies Railways Minister After GE Warning

India News | NDTV News Desk | Thursday September 28, 2017

General Electric has warned today that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" initiative will be hit and thousands of jobs are at stake if the Railways Ministry alters a $2.6 billion contract that includes the construction of a huge factory in Bihar.

Meet Raj Kumar Vaishya, A 98 Year Old Who Cleared MA Economics Exam From Bihar's Nalanda Open University

Education | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday September 26, 2017

In what could be a first of its kind, 98-year-old Raj Kumar Vaishya has passed the MA (economics) examination from Patna's Nalanda Open University (NOU) with a second division.

98-Year-Old Man Clears Masters Exam In Economics In Bihar

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday September 26, 2017

In what could be a first of its kind, 98-year-old Raj Kumar Vaishya has passed the MA (economics) examination from Patna's Nalanda Open University (NOU) with a second division.

In Bihar, Male-Child Preference Behind Girls' Early Marriage, Shows Report

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 25, 2017

Patna: There is a high probability of girls getting married below the legal age of 18 when there is preference for male offspring at birth, according to a study conducted by the Gender Alliance for Bihar using modified methodology of the World Economic Forum for Census 2011. Blocks in Bihar where the sex ratio is low have a higher probability of ch...

‘Bandhan Tod’: A Mobile App To Help End Child Marriage In Bihar

Thomson Reuters Foundation | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Mumbai:  A mobile phone app is the latest tool for campaigners seeking to end child marriage in Bihar, where nearly two-thirds of girls in some of its rural areas are married before the legal age of 18. The app, Bandhan Tod, was developed by Gender Alliance – a collective of more than 270 charities in Bihar focused on gender rights – and launc...

Toyota Introduces New Etios Cross X Edition For Festive Season

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday September 20, 2017

The Toyota Etios Cross X edition has been launched at a starting price of Rs. 6.78 lakh (ex-showroom, Kolkata). Presently it's only available in the Eastern and North Eastern regions, while Toyota will officially launch the car in other states on September 28.

Ahmedabad Blast Accused Among 3 Arrested In Bihar

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 15, 2017

Three suspected terrorists, including an accused in the 2008 bomb blast in Ahmedabad have been arrested in Gaya, police said today.

I Am Real JD-U, Will Prove It: Sharad Yadav

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 13, 2017

Although Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) has told Sharad Yadav to join Lalu Prasad's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the rebel leader on Wednesday claimed that he was the real JD-U and he will prove it soon.

Five Policemen Crushed To Death In Bihar's Muzaffarpur

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 11, 2017

Five policemen were crushed to death by a speeding truck in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, police said on Monday.

Four Labourers Die While Cleaning Septic Tank In Bihar's Siwan

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 9, 2017

Four labourers died due to asphyxiation while cleaning a septic tank in Bihar's Siwan district.

PM Modi Meets Union Ministers, Top Officials Of UP, Bihar

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 31, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Union Ministers and top government officials from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and asked them to work in coordination with state governments for speedy and effective implementation of central projects in view of the pledge for "New India".

'Very Heavy Rainfall' Predicted In 12 States, More Floods Likely

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 30, 2017

With six states, including Assam and Bihar, already reeling under floods, the government on Tuesday warned of moderate floods in 12 other states as the "extreme to very heavy rainfall" over the next three days is set to sharply increase water levels of 14 rivers and their tributaries

Flood Situation Improves In Bihar, Number Of Dead At 514

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday August 28, 2017

With water levels in all major rivers going down, the flood situation is gradually improving in Bihar, an official said on Monday, adding that 514 have been killed so far.

Akhilesh, Sharad Yadav Attend Lalu Prasad's Anti-BJP Rally In Bihar

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday August 27, 2017

Rebel JD-U leader Sharad Yadav on Sunday shared a stage for the first time with RJD chief Lalu Yadav at an anti-BJP rally, ignoring the JD-U's warning not to attend it.

CBI Files Cases Against NGO Official, Bank Executives In Srijan Scam

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 26, 2017

Cases have been filed against the official of a non-profit organisation and several bank executives for their alleged involvement in the Rs 1,000-crore Srijan scam in Bihar, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said today

Bihar Flood Victims Loot Fodder To Save Cattle

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 24, 2017

Angry and desperate flood victims in Bihar's Darbhanga district on Thursday looted cattle-feed from a truck on the road to save their cattle, many of which have died of hunger, police said.

Lalu Yadav Questions PM Modi's Visit To Flood-Affected Bihar

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 23, 2017

RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Wednesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed aerial survey of flood-affected Bihar, saying why is he visiting the victims when the flood is over and the floodwaters are receding.

Bihar Floods: Number Of Deaths Rises To 341

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 22, 2017

The flood situation in Bihar remained grim with the death toll reaching 341 on Tuesday, an official said. A Bihar Disaster Management Department official said 146. Around 19 lakh persons in 19 districts have been affected by the floods.

Sharad Yadav Will Cross Lakshman Rekha If He Attends Lalu Prasad's Rally: JD-U

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 19, 2017

The Janata Dal-United led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday virtually put rebel leader Sharad Yadav on notice, hinting at action against him if he attends the RJD rally on August 27.

Sharad Yadav Faction Of JD-U To Hold Executive Meet

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 18, 2017

With Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD-U holding its national executive meeting on Saturday in Patna, suspended party leader Ali Anwar said on Friday that the Sharad Yadav faction will simultaneously hold a separate meeting.

Fodder Scam: Lalu Prasad Appears In CBI Court

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 18, 2017

Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad appeared on Friday in a special CBI court here in connection with the multi-million fodder scam case.

Janata Dal-United (JD-U) Suspends 21 For Anti-Party Activities

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday August 14, 2017

Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Monday suspended 21 members, including former minister Ramai Ram, on charges of anti-party activities after they backed rebel leader Sharad Yadav, who has opposed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to tie up with the BJP.

Nearly 20 Lakh Affected By Floods In Bihar

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday August 14, 2017

Nearly two million people have been affected by the floods in Bihar, including thousands who have been forced to evacuate from their homes, officials said on Monday.