M I Khan

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Martyr's father seeks strong response to Pakistan's excesses on LoC

Martyr's father seeks strong response to Pakistan's excesses on LoC

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2014

A day after his son's last rites were performed at his native village in Maner, 24 km west of Bihar capital Patna, Jiyanand Rai demanded that the Narendra Modi government avenge Pakistan Army's excesses along the Line of Control.

Friends with benefits: Lalu-Nitish win Bihar by-polls

Friends with benefits: Lalu-Nitish win Bihar by-polls

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2014

In Bihar, Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad have come a long way from being bitter rivals for over two decades to friends with benefits. Their grand alliance along with the Congress, has won them six of the 10 assembly seats in the by-elections on Monday.

'Nitish has no guts; he and Lalu will take Bihar to Jungle Raj 2'

'Nitish has no guts; he and Lalu will take Bihar to Jungle Raj 2'

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2014

Rajiv Ranjan, the Janata Dal-United legislator from Islampur assembly seat in Nalanda district, speaks to rediff.com's M I Khan about the circumstances that led to his suspension.

BJP demands arrest of Bihar chief minister's son

BJP demands arrest of Bihar chief minister's son

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded the arrest of Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's son Perween Manjhi for alleged sexual exploiting a woman police official at a plush hotel in Bodh Gaya town.

Lalu, Nitish to campaign together after 23 years

Lalu, Nitish to campaign together after 23 years

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2014

It's official now. After a gap of 23 years, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and senior Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar will share dais and jointly address public meetings on Monday for by polls in Bihar's Hajipur and Mohiuddinnagar assembly constituencies.

Bihar CM's Mahakar to soon be a model village

Bihar CM's Mahakar to soon be a model village

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has initiated a move to develop his village Mahakar in Gaya district on lines of Kalyanbigha, the hometown of former CM Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad's Phulwaria.

A year after Chhapra tragedy, lizards, rats in mid-day meals

A year after Chhapra tragedy, lizards, rats in mid-day meals

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2014

At least 33 children were taken ill after they were severed a meal at a government-run school in Bihar's Vaishali district on Friday.

Minor gang-raped in Bihar, three nabbed

Minor gang-raped in Bihar, three nabbed

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2014

Three men have been arrested by the police for allegedly raping a minor in a village in Bihar's Saran district.

Another case lodged against BJP MLA for 'Bihar brides' remark

Another case lodged against BJP MLA for 'Bihar brides' remark

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2014

A day after a local lawyer filed a case against Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party leader O P Dhankhar for his alleged remarks 'Bihari bride for Haryana boys', another case was lodged in Patna on Tuesday a police official said.

A year after blasts, Mahabodhi Temple awaits CISF security

A year after blasts, Mahabodhi Temple awaits CISF security

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2014

A year after serial bomb blasts hit the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar still awaits a security beef up. Central Industrial Security Force personnel are yet to be deployed at the shire, a police official said.

Case filed against BJP leader for 'Bihar brides' remark

Case filed against BJP leader for 'Bihar brides' remark

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2014

A case was filed in a Bihar court on Monday against Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party leader O P Dhankhar for his alleged remarks 'Bihari bride for Haryana boys'.

Bihar officials rule out sabotage in Rajdhani Express derailment

Bihar officials rule out sabotage in Rajdhani Express derailment

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2014

Following the Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailment, the Bihar government has ordered an inquiry into the incident.

Patna police officer gets death in fake encounter of 3 students

Patna police officer gets death in fake encounter of 3 students

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2014

A policeman has been sentenced to death and seven others have been awarded life imprisonment after they were found guilty in a fake encounter involving three students by a Central Bureau of Investigation court in Patna.

Patna serial blasts suspect released on bail

Patna serial blasts suspect released on bail

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2014

Tabish Niyaz alias Arshad Ansari, a suspect in the Patna serial blasts case of last year, was granted bail and released from Beur jail on Monday, after the National Investigation Agency failed to file a charge sheet within the stipulated 180 days.

Bihar headmasters use Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan funds to build their homes

Bihar headmasters use Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan funds to build their homes

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2014

The top brass of the Bihar education department came under shock when it was found that funds granted under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan -- a government of India programme which aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children of ages 6 to 14 years -- was used by 54 headmasters of government-run primary and middle schools to build their own homes instead of constructing new classrooms and schools, officials in Patna said on Monday.

Nitish Kumar's men fend off competition, win in RS by-polls

Nitish Kumar's men fend off competition, win in RS by-polls

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2014

Despite facing stiff opposition, two candidates from the ruling party in Bihar, the Janata Dal-United, have won the Rajya Sabha by-polls with the support of the Rashtriya Janata Dal party.

Patna bomb blast accused gets bail

Patna bomb blast accused gets bail

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2014

A designated special court in Patna on Thursday granted bail to a Patna bomb blast accused Tabish Nyaz who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency from Ranchi in November last year.

RJD to support JD-U in Rajya Sabha bye-elections

RJD to support JD-U in Rajya Sabha bye-elections

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2014

Ignoring strong reservations by some senior party leaders and members of Legislative Assembly, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Wednesday announced his party's support to the ruling party's two candidates in the Rajya Sabha bye-election.

Mango growers appeal to Modi to increase export

Mango growers appeal to Modi to increase export

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2014

Imsaram Ali, president of the Mango Growers Association of India on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate measures to increase export of mango in the international market.

Mango growers appeal to Modi to increase export

Mango growers appeal to Modi to increase export

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2014

Imsaram Ali, president of the Mango Growers Association of India on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate measures to increase export of mango in the international market.