Thunderstorm kills 32 in Bihar after state ignores IMD warning

Locals allege the death toll is expected to be much higher than the numbers reported by the government

Bihar to delist solar and thermal projects worth Rs 2.25 lakh crore

Companies have drawn government’s ire after their failure to start nearly 50 approved projects

Nepal landslide: flood threat eases in Bihar

Bihar officials say water dammed in Nepal by rock and debris from landslide will be released slowly following high level talks with Nepal …

Loan interest waiver for women-run SHGs in Bihar

Decision taken at a meeting chaired by CM Nitish Kumar

Bihar government, WHO deny any new polio case

The two cases reported are of acute flaccid paralysis which can be caused by factors other than polio virus, say health officials

Bihar fast-tracks nuclear power plant

Project back on track after state water resources department assures water availability from Phulwaria dam reservoir

Bihar makes an attempt to boost gharial population

Population of the reptiles in India has declined by up to 94 per cent in past few years due to rampant hunting and killing for their skin

After gutkha, Bihar government bans smokeless tobacco

Plans to raise tax on cigarettes and bidis by up to 60 per cent

Activist to stand in Bihar river for two days to protest government inaction

Cites change in course of river as reason behind dual problem of flood and drought

Bihar chief minister rebuffs officials for 'misleading' him on drought situation in state

Facts and figures presented by officials do not match ground reality, says Manjhi; 22 districts face threat of drought

Free ambulance service can reduce maternal deaths

Study by non-profit in two blocks in Bihar's Patna district says delay in decision-making and reaching healthcare centres caused maximum maternal …

Fodder scam: two Bihar politicians get 5 years in jail

R K Rana and Dhruv Bhagat were considered close associates of RJD leader Laloo Praad Yadav at one time

2,500 birds culled to stop bird flu spread in Bihar

Authorities now focussing on chickens in domestic houses

Fruit scare

Encephalitis is not only threatening lives in Bihar, but also the livelihood of litchi farmers as unconfirmed reports link the disease to the fruit

Bihar cancels 7.25 million unused job cards under MGNREGS

The move is aimed at stopping various malpractices related to seeking jobs under the scheme

Patna's lone KFC outlet sealed

Franchisee never applied for licence, says food safety department

Bihar witnesses violent protests over fertiliser shortage

Farmers loot fertiliser trucks and block roads; state blames Union government  

Antelope attack

Farmers and government are at wit’s end in Bihar as neelgais' rampage continues

Bihar launches agriculture roadmap

Dedicated grid for agriculture to increase food grain production

Bihar awaits Centre's nod to interlink four rivers in the state

State says Burhi Gandak-None-Baya-Ganga intra-state river link will reduce devastation caused by floods in three districts

Flood situation worsens in Bihar

Rivers flow above danger mark; fear of floods in Patna

Three children die of encephalitis in Bihar

Health department launches vaccination drive

Mystery deaths in Bihar turn controversial

BJP leader says deaths caused by illicit liquor; accuses Nitish Kumar of keeping matter under wraps

Bihar to close open air schools to curb food poisoning incidents

Kitchens with storage facilities to be constructed on priority basis in all schools serving cooked meals, says education department

Mid-day meal deaths in Bihar: insecticide poisoning suspected

Doctors treating children who took ill after consuming mid-day meal say they responded to anti-organophosphorous drug