Bihar Diwas

DNA: When the Bihar state of India came into existence in 1912

This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.

Mar 23, 2023, 00:22 AM IST

Over 156 students hospitalised after consuming lunch during Bihar Diwas celebrations in Patna

The school students are being treated at Patna Medical College and Hospital when they complained of uneasiness after eating lunch during Bihar Diwas celebrations. 

Mar 24, 2022, 15:31 PM IST

Bihar Diwas 2022: Book on 'Bihari Literature' soon to showcase rich tradition of the regional writing

‘The Book of Bihari Literature’ is the first-ever attempt to present a glimpse of the rich world of Bihari literature in English translation from among the many languages spoken in Bihar. Many of these works have been translated for the first time, making these accessible to the English speaking world.

Mar 22, 2022, 16:53 PM IST

Bihar Diwas celebrated in India and abroad, PM Modi extends greetings

Bihar has played a major role in India's freedom struggle. The country’s first civil disobedience movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi against the injustice meted out to tenant farmers was started in Bihar’s Champaran. The ‘Kisan Sabha' movement, an important peasant movement, was also initiated in Bihar.

Mar 22, 2021, 19:32 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi greet people on Bihar Diwas

The day marks the formation of the state and is observed every year on March 22. 

Mar 22, 2019, 14:14 PM IST

On Bihar Diwas, PM Narendra Modi hails state's contribution to nation's progress

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings to the people of Bihar on the occasion of 'Bihar Diwas'.

Mar 22, 2018, 10:32 AM IST

Tejaswi Yadav taunts PM Narendra Modi for 'hollow' Bihar Diwas greetings

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Yadav on Wednesday taunted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for greeting people on "Bihar Diwas" without either according special category status or providing any special package to the state.

Mar 22, 2017, 19:24 PM IST

VIDEO: Vulgar dance in Sitamarhi in the name of govt's cultural programme on Bihar Diwas

A video showing vulgar dance being organised in a government function at Bihar's Sitamarhi district has gone viral on social media platforms.

Mar 28, 2016, 14:30 PM IST