Flood fury in Bihar, thousands rendered homeless

Flood fury in Bihar, thousands rendered homeless Bhagalpur: Floods have not only rendered thousands homeless in Bihar but has also damaged crops and snapped road communication at several places. Sunita Devi, a resident of Bhagalpur which is reported to be one of the worst affected areas, has been through the worst trauma a woman can undergo. Stranded in a make-shift flood relief camp, she had to give birth to her daughter six days back, without any medical...
07:30 AM, Sep 01, 2011

JD(U) campaigns to plant 5 mn trees in Bihar

JD(U) campaigns to plant 5 mn trees in Bihar Patna: Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) is set to launch a campaign to plant five million saplings over the next two years, a party leader said on Monday. After a successful signature campaign seeking special category status for Bihar, the JD(U) will launch 'Harit Bihar Abhiyan Rath' (Green Bihar Campaign) September 3 to involve party cadres to plant saplings and create awareness on the issue. According to official data, Bihar...
03:40 PM, Aug 29, 2011
Power for Patna, rural Bihar powerless

Power for Patna, rural Bihar powerless

New Delhi: In Bihar, it is only the capital city Patna which seems to have no crises as it gets over 90 per cent of the total power supply leaving rest of the state with power cuts, which sometimes extend to three to four consecutive days. With only 10 per cent left for the rest of the state, a dozen districts including Muzzafarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya and Sheikpura have seen violent ...
07:57 AM, May 30, 2011

Power for Patna, rural Bihar powerless

Power for Patna, rural Bihar powerless New Delhi: In Bihar, it is only the capital city Patna which seems to have no crises as it gets over 90 per cent of the total power supply leaving rest of the state with power cuts, which sometimes extend to three to four consecutive days. With only 10 per cent left for the rest of the state, a dozen districts including Muzzafarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya and Sheikpura have seen violent...
07:57 AM, May 30, 2011

Let Mamata choose either Bengal or Rlys: Oppn

Let Mamata choose either Bengal or Rlys: Oppn New Delhi/Kolkata: Congress president Sonia Gandhi expressed "her deep grief and anguish" over the train tragedy in West Bengal and wished speedy recovery to the injured. A statement from All India Congress Committee (AICC) said, "While conveying her deep condolences to the bereaved families, she also wished speedy recovery for the injured." RJD chief Lalu Prasad said, "It's unfortunate that incidents like these are happening so often. Utmost caution is...
01:04 PM, Jul 19, 2010

Mamata suspicious about cause of accident

Mamata suspicious about cause of accident Kolkata: Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee was "suspicious" about the cause of the accident involving Sealdah-bound Uttarbanga Express and Vananchal Express at Sainthia station in Birbhum district early Monday. "I am suspicious about the cause of the accident," Banerjee told reporters here when asked about the circumstances that led to the mishap. "We have some doubt in our mind. Whatever happened is not casual thing. We will take all strong steps...
10:57 AM, Jul 19, 2010

This real hero gave up IAS to develop villages

This real hero gave up IAS to develop villages The Bihar-Jharkhand border was a virgin experiment bowl for Deepak Saha ...
04:59 PM, Feb 21, 2009

Man injured during Bhagalpur riots, but not a victim

Man injured during Bhagalpur riots, but not a victim Witnessing riots and a head injury has left Arif mentally unstable. ...
03:37 PM, Jun 17, 2008

Bihar: Violent struggle for power leaves 1 dead

Bihar: Violent struggle for power leaves 1 dead New Delhi: Former Australian cricketer Michael Bevan on Wednesday welcomed the appointment of Duncan Fletcher as the new coach of the Indian cricket team and said the Zimbabwean should carry forward the legacy left behind by the inspirational Gary Kirsten. The 62-year-old Fletcher, who coached England from 1999 to 2007 with mixed results, was on Wednesday named by the BCCI for a two-year term. The decision to appoint the former...
03:27 PM, Jan 19, 2008

Bhagalpur mob fury doesn't infuriate Bihar govt

Bhagalpur mob fury doesn't infuriate Bihar govt Human Rights panel of Bihar Assembly let the policemen off the hook. ...
02:59 AM, Nov 01, 2007

Clean chit to cops takes Bihar police by surprise

Clean chit to cops takes Bihar police by surprise Everyone - including the state's top police official - is baffled over the verdict. ...
08:27 AM, Oct 31, 2007

Bhagalpur cops absolved for dragging thief on bike

Bhagalpur cops absolved for dragging thief on bike The enquiry is over and the Human Rights panel has found the cops innocent. ...
11:14 PM, Oct 30, 2007

Cops get clean chit in Bhagalpur mob justice case

Cops get clean chit in Bhagalpur mob justice case Perth: England's cricket team arrived Down Under on Saturday for a five-match Ashes tour with its captain Andrew Strauss taking a cautious approach to the opposition. Strauss said England would not target any members of the Australian team, including struggling captain Ricky Ponting, when the series begins with the first test on November 25 in Brisbane. England holds the Ashes after a 2-1 series win in England last year. I...
11:08 AM, Oct 30, 2007

Special: Murdering the Mahatma, mob style

Special: Murdering the Mahatma, mob style Vigilante justice rules across India. CNN-IBN explores why and how. ...
09:02 AM, Oct 01, 2007
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