Bihar assembly passes bill to make prohibition law less stringent

The Bihar assembly on Wednesday introduced and passed an amendment bill that seeks to make the liquor ban less stringent for first-time offenders in the state. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish......

Bihar floods: Death toll rises to 97

The water of level of Punpun and Ganga rivers in Bihar continued to recede on Sunday, even as the death toll rose to 97 from 73 in 15 flood-affected districts of the state, officials said. IMAGE:......

Flood situation in Bihar grim

Nearly two million population spread over eight districts in Bihar continued to reel under the impact of floods as the overall situation remained unchanged with major rivers, including Punpun,......

Bihar village waits for a special guest of honour

Wajitpura village in Bihar's Patna district is gearing up to welcome a special visitor. The mehman (guest) is the rashtrapati (president) of a country once known as mirich desh by residents of......