Bihar boy went for RRB exam, died on Mumbai railway track

Wednesday 22 October '08

Last Thursday, Jagdish Mahto wished his son, Pawan Kumar, luck as he left for Mumbai to try his luck in the Railway Recruitment Board exam.

Bihar’s history project: 60 villages linked to Nalanda University identified

Saturday 18 October '08

Researchers in Bihar have identified 60 out of the 200 villages that they believe were associated with the ancient Nalanda University.

Flood task force averts 43 cases of illegal trafficking

Thursday 16 October '08

The task force set up by the state’s Social Welfare Department, has managed to avert 43 cases of illegal trafficking in the districts that were worst hit.

Bihar against ‘adoption’ of villages

Monday 6 October '08

The Bihar Government is against the idea of corporate houses, film stars, trusts and voluntary groups “adopting...

Bihar flood victims complain of poor quality Eid kits

Saturday 4 October '08

Saharsa local contractors have reportedly supplied “old, sub-standard and cheaper than quoted Government rate...

In his second brush with law, dog judged ‘all right’ by court

Wednesday 6 August '08

When he was produced before Purnea Executive Magistrate Court last Thursday, nine-year-old Chhotu could not say much in his defense...

Maoists blow up railway track in Bihar

Saturday 12 July '08

In a series of explosive attacks that took place barely 12 hours apart in eastern Bihar on Friday...