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Bihar Police To Probe Death Of Sushant Singh Rajput's Former Manager

Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Sunday August 02, 2020, Mumbai

Bihar Police will probe the death of Sushant Singh Rajput's former manager Disha Salian, as part of its investigation into a complaint that accuses his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty of illegally transferring Rs 15 crore and mentally harassing him

For Bihar's Super-Spreader Wedding, 400 People; 200 At Groom's Cremation

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 01, 2020, New Delhi

More than 100 people in Bihar have tested positive for coronavirus after attending the wedding -- and then funeral -- of the groom, who reportedly tied the knot while he was ill with the disease.

Rain Red Alert In Bihar Day After Lightning, Thunderstorms Kill Over 90

Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday June 26, 2020, Patna

Weather update: Heavy rainfall warning in eight districts of Bihar today as well. There is red alert for Bihar, Himalayan foothills of Bengal, Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya. Monsoon covered all of India two weeks ahead of schedule.

Top Medical Body Installs COVID-19 Testing Machine In Patna

Press Trust of India | Sunday June 21, 2020, Patna

A sophisticated COVID-19 testing machine has been installed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at the Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences (RMRIMS) for carrying out faster testing of samples.

RJD Authorises Lalu Prasad Yadav To Nominate Candidates For Bihar Legislative Council Polls

Press Trust of India | Friday June 19, 2020, Patna

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Thursday authorised the party's national president Lalu Prasad Yadav for nominating candidates for the Bihar Legislative Council polls scheduled to be held on July 6.

Rashtriya Janata Dal Leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 18, 2020, Patna

Former Union Minister and veteran Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh tested positive for COVID-19 in Patna on Wednesday, a close aide said.

17 Bihar Legislative Council Seats Vacant As Members Retire Amid Lockdown

Press Trust of India | Friday May 08, 2020, Patna

Bihar, which is a bicameral legislature, has lost the chair of the Upper House after Deputy Chairman Haroon Rashid, who is also the acting Chairman, retired on Wednesday.

Owner Of Bihar Hotel, Now Quarantine Centre, Goes To Court Over Furniture

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 06, 2020, Patna

The owner of a hotel in Bihar moved the Patna High Court on Tuesday contending that his hotel, situated in the state's biggest hotspot, has been taken over by the government for a quarantine center and he feared damage to or loss of furniture and other items until authorities concerned were made accountable.

Bihar Official Orders "<i>Jhola-Chaap</i>" Doctors Be Trained To Treat COVID-19

Bihar Official Orders "Jhola-Chaap" Doctors Be Trained To Treat COVID-19

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 02, 2020, Patna

A medical officer in Bihar has been suspended for ordering that "jhola-chhaap" doctors (quacks) be identified and trained to treat patients with coronavirus infections in the state.

NDA United In Bihar, Will Win More Than 200 Seats In Bihar Election: Nitish Kumar

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 01, 2020, Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday asserted that the ruling NDA is and will remain united in the state, dispelling "confusions" that had arisen in the wake of his recent meeting with RJD's Tejashwi Yadav followed by some opposition Grand Alliance leaders beckoning him to cross over.

Nitish Kumar Says Ban Porn Sites As "Children Becoming Victims Of It"

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 26, 2020, Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said that children will be taught to keep off from the porn sites, which he said was a leading cause of crime against women.

Women's College In Patna Revokes Ban On <i>Burqa</i> In Classrooms, On Campus

Women's College In Patna Revokes Ban On Burqa In Classrooms, On Campus

Press Trust of India | Saturday January 25, 2020, Patna

A college for women in Patna on Saturday withdrew its ban on wearing burqas on campus after it had earlier prohibited it as part of the institute's new dress code.

Patna Bars <i>Dharna</i>, Protest March After Protests Over Citizenship Act

Patna Bars Dharna, Protest March After Protests Over Citizenship Act

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 17, 2019, Patna

Two days after the incident of arson and stone pelting in which around a dozen policemen were injured in Patna, the district administration on Tuesday barred dharna, procession, demonstration, protest march and gathering in the 100 meter vicinity of the Kargil chowk.

Married Woman Elopes With Lover; Father Shoots, Sets Her On Fire In Bihar

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 10, 2019, Patna

A young woman's charred body was found in Bihar's Buxar district which had triggered speculation of rape and murder, turned out to be a case of honour killing and the main accused, the father of the victim, has been arrested, a top police official claimed on Tuesday.

Bihar Cooperative Workers, In Helmets, Sell Onions Fearing Public Outrage

Edited by Richa Taneja | Saturday November 30, 2019, Patna

People stood in long queues, some as early as 4 am, outside the mobile outlets to buy onions. In absence of any police protection, Biscomaun employees wore the helmets to be on the safer side.