Sitamarhi

Bihar Policeman Shoots Wife, Kills Himself With AK-47, Says Bihar Police

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 19, 2020

A young policeman shot several rounds at his wife, killing her before shooting himself dead with his AK-47 rifle in north Bihar's Sitamarhi on Sunday, officials said.

Man Who Escaped From Jail In Bihar Arrested In Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 19, 2019

In a joint operation with Bihar STF, the Delhi Police has arrested a 25-year-old man who had escaped from a jail in Sitamarhi district, officials said on Friday.

Birthday Cake, Balloons For Convict In Bihar Jail, 7 Guards Suspended

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Sunday September 1, 2019

A grand party was organised recently in Bihar's Sitamarhi jail to celebrate the birthday of a gangster convicted of killing two engineers in 2015. Seven prison guards have been suspended after visuals of the festivities inside the jail were shared on social media.

123 People Killed In Bihar Floods, Sitamarhi Worst-Affected

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 24, 2019

Bihar floods have killed a total of 123 people till now as the situation worsened in the past two days due to heavy rainfall.

97 Dead In Bihar Floods, Sitamarhi District Worst-Hit With 27 Deaths

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 21, 2019

Five more people have died in the Bihar floods, pushing the number of dead up to 97 on Saturday, as over 69 lakh people were affected in 12 districts, the state's disaster management department said.

"India Third After US, Israel To Counter Terror So Bravely": Amit Shah

India News | ANI | Sunday April 28, 2019

BJP President Amit Shah on Saturday affirmed in a public meeting at Sitamarhi that it is the Modi government which has truly secured the borders of the country and made national security its foremost priority.

"Is This Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao?": Rabri Devi On Minister's Sexist Jibe

India News | Edited by Aditya Sharma | Saturday April 13, 2019

Within the span of a fortnight, Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey has stirred yet another controversy, this time with a sexist remark against former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi.

Nitish Kumar's Curious Problem, A Candidate Who Won't Fight

India News | Written by Manish Kumar | Wednesday April 3, 2019

In the season of elections, when almost everyone fights for the chance to contest, Nitish Kumar and his Janata Dal United (JDU) have a curious problem. The Bihar Chief Minister has candidates actually saying 'thanks, but no thanks'.

Bihar Cops On The Run After Allegedly Beating 2 Men To Death In Lock-Up

India News | Written by Manish Kumar | Saturday March 9, 2019

Special teams have been formed to arrest eight policemen who fled after their alleged involvement in the custodial death of two people at Dumra police station in Bihar's Sitamarhi came to light earlier this week.

25-Year-Old Bihar Man Beaten, Burned To Death Over Extramarital Affair

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 3, 2018

A 25-year-old man was beaten and burnt to death in Bihar's Sitamarhi district for eloping with the daughter-in-law of an influential man of the area, marrying her and then returning to the same village to live together a few months ago, police said on Monday.

Bihar Prisoner, Admitted In Hospital, Allegedly Gang-Raped; Case Filed

Muzaffarpur News | NDTV News Desk | Friday November 30, 2018

The woman, an undertrial, told fellow inmates and the Jail Superintendent when she returned to the prison.

A Month After Mob Killing In Bihar's Sitamarhi, Police Say 11 Arrested

India News | Written by Manish Kumar | Wednesday November 28, 2018

The Bihar Police on Tuesday said 11 people have been arrested, including the main accused, in connection with the death of 82-year-old Zainul Ansari, killed by a mob in Sitamarhi town over a month ago.

Indian Railways 'Shri Ramayana Express' Offers 16-Day Tour At 15,120 Rupees

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Thursday November 15, 2018

En-route, 'Shri Ramayana Express' will halt at Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Janakpur, Varanasi, Prayag, Shringaverpur, Chitrakoot, Hampi, Nasik and Rameshwaram.

In Bihar, 'Chhath Puja Vacation' For Cops Probing Mob Killing

India News | Written by Manish Kumar | Sunday November 11, 2018

Three weeks after 82-year-old man was hacked to death by a mob in Bihar's Sitamarhi, the investigations have come to a standstill, owing to Chhath puja. The police say they need to ensure that the festival passes off peacefully, after which the investigation can be resumed.

Sedition Complaint Against Amit Shah In Court Over Sabarimala Comments

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 29, 2018

A complaint was filed on Monday in a court in Sitamarhi against BJP president Amit Shah seeking registration of a case against him for sedition and other charges over his remarks in connection with the Supreme Court order on the Sabarimala issue.