M I Khan

Stories by M I Khan

Bihar's worst flood in 41 years claims 14 lives, 5 lakh hit

Bihar's worst flood in 41 years claims 14 lives, 5 lakh hit

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2016

Floods have ravaged 12 of the 37 districts in the state -- the worst-affected being Patna, Vaishali, Bhojpur, Khagaria and Samastipur districts.

Gopalganj hooch tragedy: 25 cops suspended, 7 arrested

Gopalganj hooch tragedy: 25 cops suspended, 7 arrested

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who has expressed grave concern over the Gopalganj tragedy has said that culprits would be dealt under the stringent new liquor law.

In dry state of Bihar, spurious liquor kills 12

In dry state of Bihar, spurious liquor kills 12

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2016

This incident has again exposed that despite prohibition being in force in Bihar, alcohol is still available in the black market and that the liquor mafia is very much active

Why this Bihar man married and ready to divorce his mother-in-law

Why this Bihar man married and ready to divorce his mother-in-law

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2016

The couple said the village has boycotted them and it is not possible for them to live a secluded life.

Bihar's education mess: Some colleges run in garages

Bihar's education mess: Some colleges run in garages

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

And these colleges are affiliated to the Bihar School Examination Board.

Bihar cops are on a war path with their superiors

Bihar cops are on a war path with their superiors

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2016

Police officers in Bihar are up in arms over the suspension of 11 Station House Officers for not enforcing the liquor ban in the state.

Saran tense after circulation of controversial video

Saran tense after circulation of controversial video

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2016

Failure to take timely action against those accused of posting the video resulted in communal tension.

Guess which Modi minister calls Hindus 'hijras'?

Guess which Modi minister calls Hindus 'hijras'?

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

The motormouth minister is at it again.

After SC verdict, will ex-CMs vacate government bungalows in Bihar?

After SC verdict, will ex-CMs vacate government bungalows in Bihar?

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court's verdict puts nearly half a dozen former chief ministers in the state of Bihar in a hotspot.

Bihar 'topper' Ruby Rai gets bail

Bihar 'topper' Ruby Rai gets bail

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2016

The court had denied bail to her twice last month.

22 dead, about 22 lakh affected in Bihar floods

22 dead, about 22 lakh affected in Bihar floods

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2016

Floods have forced people to eat rats to survive as there is nothing left to eat. M I Khan reports from Patna.

BJP suspends Bihar lawmaker for misbehaving with girl on train

BJP suspends Bihar lawmaker for misbehaving with girl on train

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2016

Tunnaji Pandey was earlier arrested on Sunday for misbehaving with a girl on board a running train.

'For me construction of a toilet was a top priority'

'For me construction of a toilet was a top priority'

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2016

Meet the woman who constructs a toilet for self respect and dignity. M I Khan reports from Patna.

Bihar court orders to file FIR against Amit Shah and Dayashankar

Bihar court orders to file FIR against Amit Shah and Dayashankar

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

The chief judicial magistrate in Hajipur has ordered the police to lodge a case against Shah and Singh.

SHOCKING: Upper caste men thrash Dalits, urinate in mouths

SHOCKING: Upper caste men thrash Dalits, urinate in mouths

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

The Dalits were accused of stealing a bike.

Bihar: Three arrested for hoisting Pakistan flag

Bihar: Three arrested for hoisting Pakistan flag

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

Officials in Bihar went into a tizzy after reports of Pakistani flag hoisted atop a house in Nalanda, reports M I Khan from Patna.

Can't spell, can't calculate: Bihar's ignorant school principals

Can't spell, can't calculate: Bihar's ignorant school principals

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Not just students, even school teachers and principals are part of the rot afflicting Bihar's education system.

She pawned her mangalsutra to build a toilet

She pawned her mangalsutra to build a toilet

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2016

'It is a shame for a woman to defecate in the open.'

Grandad is the dad: A bizarre Bihar story

Grandad is the dad: A bizarre Bihar story

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2016

Charges and countercharges fly in this Believe It Or Not case.

Bihat gears up for Kanhaiya's first visit since arrest

Bihat gears up for Kanhaiya's first visit since arrest

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2016

In view of the threat perception to Kanhaiya, strict security arrangements have been made in Bihat and around his home during his stay.