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Ambulance stuck in Nitish Kumar's convoy

An ambulance was stopped in the convoy of Nitish Kumar, who went out on Ganga Path road inspection. The ambulance was stopped on the road itself, it is being told that the patient was being taken to Patna.

Aug 22, 2023, 17:46 PM IST

Bihar: 8 die after SUV falls into water-filled ditch, 2 survive accident

Bihar: "The driver lost control over the vehicle and it fell into a water-filled ditch," Baisi Sub-divisional Magistrate Kumari Toushi said.

Jun 11, 2022, 14:29 PM IST

Sushant Singh Rajput gets road, roundabout named after him in hometown Purnea

People of the state, including some organisations, are demanding a CBI probe into the actor's death.

Jul 11, 2020, 18:07 PM IST

Bihar: 6.5 million hit by floods, over 40 dead

More than 6.5 million people have been affected by floods in Bihar, that have claimed the lives of over 40 people so far, washed away thousands of huts, badly damaged buildings, roads, bridges and standing crops worth crores, officials said on Tuesday.

Aug 15, 2017, 12:11 PM IST

Bihar flood toll reaches 156, twins born on boat

With three more deaths reported on Sunday the toll in Bihar rose to 156 as there was no let up in the flood situation in the state while in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh the Ganga continues to flow above the danger level.

Aug 28, 2016, 20:59 PM IST

Flood situation in Bihar grim, toll climbs to 91

With two more deaths reported from Purnea district, the toll in Bihar floods increased to 91 on Saturday with many areas in 14 districts still reeling under inundation in the state.

Aug 06, 2016, 19:10 PM IST

Bihar cabinet approves creation of two new universities at Patna and Purnea

A state cabinet meeting presided over by CM Nitish Kumar, paved way for establishment of two new universities namely Patliputra University and Purnea University.

Jul 30, 2016, 18:01 PM IST

Bihar: Students failed in boards queue up at NIOS

NIOS, formerly known as National Open School, was established in 1989 as an autonomous organisation by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Jun 13, 2016, 16:55 PM IST

Bihar gangster rearrested after fleeing from police custody

Awadhesh Mandal, husband of Janata Dal-United (JD-U) legislator Bima Bharti, escaped on Sunday night from the police lockup.

Jan 20, 2016, 12:06 PM IST

Malda fire reaches Bihar's Purnea; protesters ransack police station

Hindu Mahasabha leader Kamlesh Tiwari had made 'blasphemous' comments against Prophet Muhammad.

Jan 08, 2016, 10:34 AM IST