Last rites of Ram Vilas Paswan performed in Patna

The mortal remains of Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, a man for all seasons and one of the tallest leaders spawned by the Dalit community, were consigned to flames in Patna on Saturday......

Bihar flood situation worsens, toll rises to 153

With four more deaths, the toll in Bihar floods on Saturday increased to 153, while 12 more panchayat areas were inundated affecting a total population of 34.69 lakh in twelve districts. The four......

Bihar: Govt begins cleaning ghats ahead of Chhath Puja

Sensing anger and unhappiness over the pathetic condition of the 'ghats' (banks) along sacred Ganga river ahead of Chhath Puja -- the most popular Hindu festival in Bihar, the state government has......

Bihar flood toll rises to 149, Ganga starts receding

With 14 more deaths, the toll in the Bihar flood rose to 149 on Friday even as the swollen Ganga river has started receding. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made an aerial survey of several......