Siwan

In Bihar's Siwan, It's A Fight Between Wives Of 2 Strongmen

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 9, 2019

After unsuccessfully contesting twice, Hina Sahab, wife of jailed former parliamentarian Mohammad Shahabuddin, is contesting from Bihar's Siwan constituency, which was once an undisputed fiefdom of her husband.

Teen Allegedly Kidnapped In Bihar Found Dead, Four Arrested

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday April 5, 2019

Four youths were arrested on Thursday in connection the kidnapping of a 14-year-old school student, who was found murdered in Bihar's Siwan district, and demanding Rs 50-lakh ransom from the family, a senior officer said.

Body Of Ex-JDU Leader's Son, Kidnapped For 50-Lakh Ransom, Found: Cops

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 4, 2019

A 14-year-old-school student, who was kidnapped for a Rs 50-lakh ransom, was found murdered on Thursday in Bihar's Siwan district, police said.

7 Dead, 8 Injured In Collision Between Truck, Pick-Up Van In Bihar

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Sunday February 17, 2019

Seven people have died and eight others are injured in a collision between a truck and a pick-up van late Saturday night in Bihar's Siwan.

Ex-RJD Lawmaker Mohammad Shahabuddin's Nephew Shot Dead In Bihar

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Saturday February 2, 2019

Gangster and former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) lawmaker Mohammad Shahabuddin's nephew was shot dead late last night in Bihar. The killing led to protests in the town of Siwan, 162 km from capital Patna.

29 Test Positive For Zika Virus In Jaipur, Bihar On Alert: 10 Points

Jaipur News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday October 9, 2018

Twenty nine people have tested positive for Zika virus in Rajasthan's Jaipur where a central team is monitoring the situation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Office has sought a detailed report from the union health ministry. There is no need to panic and everything is under control, the ministry said. Bihar has also issued advisories to all its 38...

On Ministry Tip-Off, Man Arrested In Siwan With 100 Fake Passports

Cities | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 4, 2018

The owner of an immigration agency has been arrested for allegedly being involved in arranging foreign travel for the locals illegally, and around 100 passports and other documents were seized, the police said here today.

BJP Lawmaker's Son Arrested In Dry Bihar For Consuming Liquor

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 2, 2018

The son of a BJP lawmaker was arrested in Bihar's Siwan district on Monday for consuming liquor in violation of prohibition law, police said.

Bihar Railway Police Seeks Occultist "Ghoda Baba's" Help To Solve Theft Case

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday April 25, 2018

The Government Railway Police or GRP personnel in Bihar's Siwan district are banking on a "tantrik" or occultist to crack a case of theft, a police officer said on Wednesday.

Lalu Yadav's Son Not Involved In Journalist's Murder: CBI To Supreme Court

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday March 22, 2018

Bihar's Leader of Opposition Tej Pratap Yadav -- the son of veteran leader and former chief minister Lalu Yadav -- has received a clean chit from the Central Bureau of Investigation in a case involving the murder of a journalist. The journalist, Rajdev Ranjan, who worked with a vernacular daily, was murdered in Siwan in May last year.

From Failure To Success: Story Of Anand Vardhan Who Cleared UPSC In Fourth Attempt

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Monday October 30, 2017

The story of Anand Vardhan, from the Siwan district of Bihar, is one of perseverance and belief.

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.

Journalist Murder Case: CBI Files Charge Sheet Against RJD Lawmaker Mohammad Shahabuddin

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 22, 2017

The CBI today filed a charge sheet against RJD leader Shahabuddin accusing him of criminal conspiracy and murder in the killing of journalist Rajdeo Ranjan.

Body Of Abducted 11-Year-Old Student Found In Bihar's Siwan District

Patna News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 11, 2017

The body of a 11-year-old boy, who was abducted two days ago for ransom, was found in an orchard in Bihar's Siwan district on Friday, triggering angry protests, police said.

In Shahabuddin's Siwan, Thumbs Up For Nitish Kumar-Lalu Yadav Split

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Monday July 31, 2017

In Siwan, 162 km from Bihar capital Patna and once the fief of Mohd Shahabuddin, gangster and former lawmaker from Lalu Yadav's RJD, a frail, 70-year-old man called Chanda Babu or Chandrakeshwar Prasad has welcomed Chief Minister Kumar's decision to partner with the BJP again in the state. It has rekindled his hope for justice, he says.