RJD MP Mohammad Taslimuddin dies
Sep 18, 2017, at 12:05 am
Patna, Sept 17 (TheBiharPost): RJD MP Mohammad Taslimuddin breathed his last after prolonged illness in Chennai on Sunday.
Two suspected terrorists arrested from Bihar
Sep 14, 2017, at 08:47 pm
Patna, Sep 14 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Police in Bihar arrested two suspected terrorists believed to have links with the Al-Qaeda outfit.
Undertrial prisoner shot dead in Bihar court premises, 25 cops suspended
Sep 09, 2017, at 01:37 am
Patna, Sep 8 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Unidentified criminals shot dead a notorious gangster in the court premises in Bihar on Friday.
LJP leader awarded life imprisonment for murder in Bihar
Sep 06, 2017, at 06:56 pm
Patna, Sep 6 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): A local court in Bihar on Wednesday awarded life imprisonment to a LJP leader for killing a youth a decade ago.
Break-up in Bihar Grand Alliance was a ‘natural phenomenon’: Nitish Kumar
Sep 05, 2017, at 12:04 am
Patna, Sept 4 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday came out with a ridiculous explanation for the breakup in the erstwhile ruling Grand Alliance in Bihar of which the JD-U was also a part.
Patna: Sharad Yadav calls for grand alliance at national level, Mamata Banerjee slams Centre
Aug 27, 2017, at 11:39 pm
Patna, Aug 27 (IBNS): Rebel JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav on Sunday said a grand alliance will be formed at the national level to take on the BJP at the next Lok Sabha elections.
Army lends helping hand in Bihar floods
Aug 22, 2017, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Under the aegis of the 4 RAPID, based on requisition from civil administration, the army columns have been deployed for rescue and relief operations in the devastated flood affected areas of Bihar to include Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Gopalganj and Muzzafarpur districts.
Floods : Fury continues in Bihar, toll rises to 153 ; Assam, Bengal look up
Aug 19, 2017, at 05:56 pm
Patna, Aug 19 (IBNS) : The flood toll in Bihar rose to 153 on Saturday as the situation continued to be grim with nearly eleven million people being affected, while the Army was called in to conduct relief and rescue operations in the inundated areas of eastern Uttar Pradesh, reports said.
Bihar Floods displace over 9 million villagers, 230 dead as relief work picks up speed
Aug 19, 2017, at 02:34 am
Patna, Aug 18 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The prevailing flood situation turned further grim on Friday as the floodwaters entered fresh areas, brings untold miseries.
Imposition of 144 prevents Tejshwi Yadav from holding rally in Bhagalpur
Aug 17, 2017, at 07:49 pm
PATNA, Aug 17 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav held a 'dharna' outside the station premises in Bhagalpur after the local administration did not allow him to hold a public meeting he was to address on Thursday.
Sharad goes further away from Nitish to show his strength with Opp parties tomorrow
Aug 17, 2017, at 01:58 am
Patna, Aug 16 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The ruling JD-U in Bihar moved a step closer to split on Wednesday with revolting party MP Sharad Yadav announcing to hold “Sajha Virasat Bachao‘ (Save Composite Culture) conference in Delhi on Thursday.
Sushil Modi’s car attacked in Bihar, Lalu says ‘stage-managed’ to divert attention from scam
Aug 16, 2017, at 04:46 am
Patna, Aug 15 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Anti-social elements attacked the car of Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Tuesday but he escaped unhurt, police said.
Aug 09, 2017, at 10:59 pm
In the intervening night of August 2 and 3, 2017, around 100 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly blew up a mobile tower, abducted three gatemen from different railway level-crossings and also laid siege to the Danapur Durg Express train for a few hours, abducting the cabin man, in the Lakhisarai District of Bihar. "Around 100 rebels were involved in the abductions from the level crossings, located in a 10-km radius," Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bhagalpur Zone, S.M. Khopde disclosed. They then hijacked the train. A statement by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) noted, "Train no-13288 Danapur Durg Express train was hijacked near the Bhalui station [in Bhimbandh area of Lakhisarai] around 2:30 am (on Thursday). The cabin man who was on duty was also abducted." The siege ended after an exchange of fire took place between personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a specialised unit of CRPF proficient in guerrilla tactics and jungle warfare, and the hijackers. However, no casualty was reported from either side. The gatemen and the cabin man were subsequently released.
Nitish has committed political suicide by joining the company of BJP, says Lalu
Aug 09, 2017, at 01:15 am
Patna, Aug 8 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday said Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has committed political suicide by joining hands with the BJP.
Nitish govt begins drive to shut all illegal slaughter houses in Bihar
Aug 08, 2017, at 12:28 am
Patna, Aug (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The change of guards in Bihar seems to have sounded death knell for all illegal abattoirs running in the state.
Criminals seek extortion from truck carrying goods of Nalanda SP
Aug 06, 2017, at 08:28 pm
Patna, Aug 6 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): In a major embarrassment to the Nitish Kumar government, the criminals in Bihar demanded extortion from a truck carrying goods of Nalanda district superintendent of police Sudhiar Kumar Porika.
Illegal slaughter house sealed in Bihar, three arrested
Aug 05, 2017, at 01:22 am
Patna, Aug 4 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Authorities in Bihar on Friday sealed the illegally-operating slaughter house in Bhojpur district, a day after three persons were thrashed by an angry mob for allegedly transporting ‘beef’ in a truck.
CM Nitish Kumar faces trust vote today in Bihar Assembly
Jul 28, 2017, at 01:49 pm
Patna, July 28 (IBNS): Politics in Bihar is all set to witness a crucial day as Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will face a trust vote in the Assembly on Friday.
Bihar floor test tomorrow, JD(U)-BJP to prove majority in Assembly
Jul 27, 2017, at 11:42 pm
Patna, July 27 (IBNS): After forming the government, Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party will go for the floor test in the Legislative Assembly to prove the majority on Friday.
Nitish Kumar spending day with RJD, night in the company of BJP, alleges RJD
Jul 25, 2017, at 02:17 am
Patna, July 24 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The RJD on Monday launched a blistering attack on Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and described him as a man who spends the day with RJD but night in the company of the BJP.
Nitish Kumar may not return to power next time: Harvard study
Jul 24, 2017, at 02:12 am
Patna, July 23 (TheBiharPost): A study conducted by a Harvard University scholar has indicated JD-U leader Nitish Kumar may not return to Bihar next time owing to multiple reasons.
Modi govt withdraws VIP treatment for Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi at Patna airport
Jul 23, 2017, at 12:24 am
Patna, July 22 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): There seems to be no end of troubles to RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his family.
Tough time for Lalu’s sons: Younger faces graft case, elder gets PP licence cancelled
Jul 22, 2017, at 12:37 am
Patna, July 21 (TheBiharPost/IBNS) : The current time is certainly not favourable for RJD chief Lalu Prasad family.
Work on India's longest river bridge begins in Bihar
Jul 21, 2017, at 02:40 am
Patna, July 20 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Works on India’s longest river bridge finally commenced on Wednesday in Bihar with the start of well foundation process.
Bihar crisis: Nitish, Lalu call separate meetings with lawmakers
Jul 16, 2017, at 04:59 pm
Patna, July 16 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad have called separate meetings of lawmakers in Patna on Sunday, as a part of the preparation for Monday's presidential polls, media reports said.
Bihar political crisis deepens, Tejashwi Yadav skips event attended by Nitish Kumar
Jul 16, 2017, at 03:42 am
Patna, July 15 (IBNS): The political crisis in Bihar deepened further on Saturday when state Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav did not attend an event where he was supposed to share the dais with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar here.
Will extend support to Nitish if he lands in trouble over Tejashwi: BJP
Jul 11, 2017, at 02:31 am
Patna, July 10 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The opposition BJP on Monday announced to extend support to the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar in case it lands in trouble in the event of Kumar sacking his deputy Tejashwi Yadav.
18 killed in Bihar lightning, toll may rise further
Jul 10, 2017, at 01:00 am
Patna, July 9 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): At least 18 people were killed in Bihar after heavy rains, accompanied with lightning and storms, lashed the state on Sunday, a disaster management department official said adding the toll may rise further.
Fresh trouble for Lalu and Co. as CBI registers case for tender irregularities
Jul 07, 2017, at 03:22 pm
Patna, Jul 7 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi and their son Tejashwi Yadav, the deputy chief minister of Bihar, on Friday, reports said.
Nitish Kumar's JD-U to support Opposition in vice-presidential elections
Jul 06, 2017, at 05:55 pm
Patna, Jul 6 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The ruling Janata Dal United (JD-U) in Bihar has decided to support the opposition in the vice-presidential elections scheduled to be held on August 5.