News for 'Muzaffarpur'

Bihar minister's son 'kidnapped'

Bihar minister's son 'kidnapped'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Bihar's small irrigation minister Dinesh Prasad Kushwaha's 35-year-old son Ajay Kushwaha is suspected to be kidnapped from Muzaffarpur district, the police said on Friday. A police case of missing was lodged in Mithanpura police station in Muzaffarpur by the minister's family.

Modi Govt listens and acts only on Twitter: Nitish Kumar

Modi Govt listens and acts only on Twitter: Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Kumar also questioned the prime minister on various promises made by his government including return of black money, enhanced MSP to farmers and special status to Bihar among others.

Shahabuddin charge-sheeted in journalist murder case

Shahabuddin charge-sheeted in journalist murder case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Ex-RJD MP has been charged with murder and criminal conspiracy in the killing of journalist Rajdeo Ranjan.

Kamal Nath defends self on migrant comment; Complaint lodged in Bihar court

Kamal Nath defends self on migrant comment; Complaint lodged in Bihar court

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Some Bharatiya Janata Party MPs also raised the issue in Parliament, accusing Madhya Pradesh's new chief minister of inciting hatred against people of other states.

No more demand for Shramik special trains: Railways

No more demand for Shramik special trains: Railways

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

So far 4,596 Shramik trains have operated since May 1.

The teacher's daughter making naval history

The teacher's daughter making naval history

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Sub Lieutenant Shivangi, the daughter of a village headmaster in Bihar, will conduct maritime reconnaissance and search and rescue missions.

2 KV students sent to remand home for beating up Dalit classmate in Bihar

2 KV students sent to remand home for beating up Dalit classmate in Bihar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

With a video of two sons of a murder accused mercilessly beating their Dalit classmatehere going viral on social media, the duo have been sent to a remand home.

Bihar flood toll climbs to 89, over 33 lakh people hit

Bihar flood toll climbs to 89, over 33 lakh people hit

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

The floods have also damaged crops in 2 lakh hectares of land.

Bihar floods: 1 fresh death; toll mounts to 61

Bihar floods: 1 fresh death; toll mounts to 61

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The floods have affected 31 lakh people across 13 districts and also widely damaged crops in different parts of the state.

Bihar polls: Nitish holds seat-sharing talks with Nadda

Bihar polls: Nitish holds seat-sharing talks with Nadda

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

At the meeting which lasted for more than half an hour, the leaders of the two parties are understood to have discussed the key issue of seat-sharing among alliance partners in the NDA, which also includes Ram Vilas Paswan's LJP.

Seven dead in Bihar floods

Seven dead in Bihar floods

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

State disaster management department officials said seven people lost their lives due to floods in Muzaffarpur district, while around 65,000 people of 140 villages in Muzaffarpur, Supaul, Patna, Nalanda and Saharsa districts were affected by the deluge.

Take Rs 2 lakh and abort: Bihar panchayat tells rape victim

Take Rs 2 lakh and abort: Bihar panchayat tells rape victim

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

A panchayat in Bihar has ordered a minor rape victim to take Rs 2 lakh and undergo abortion to settle the issue, the police on Wednesday said.

Kamal Haasan will be a disaster as a politician

Kamal Haasan will be a disaster as a politician

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'The very idea that Kamal Haasan would retire from active acting for active politics is as ridiculous as to suggest that Lataji would give up singing to weave handloom dupattas for destitute girls in Muzaffarpur,' declares Subhash K Jha.

SC transfers 16 Bihar shelter home abuse cases to CBI

SC transfers 16 Bihar shelter home abuse cases to CBI

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The apex court also said CBI officers probing the shelter home cases in Bihar shall not be transferred without its prior permission.

IOC beats lockdown blues, resumes works on projects

IOC beats lockdown blues, resumes works on projects

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

These mega projects, worth about Rs 1 trillion, would boost the economy, ensure smooth supply of petroleum products across the nation and also provide the much-needed relief to people looking to get back to work after the lockdown.

2 principals arrested for aiding Shahabuddin

2 principals arrested for aiding Shahabuddin

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

They have been arrested for aiding Shahabuddin in writing the law exam.

Everybody knows what's going on: Rahul on FIR against celebs

Everybody knows what's going on: Rahul on FIR against celebs

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Gandhi said the country was moving towards an authoritarian state and it was not a secret anymore.

Complaint filed against Union agriculture minister

Complaint filed against Union agriculture minister

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Tamanna Hashmi, a social activist, filed the complaint in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Hari Prasad, alleging that the minister had said that the farmers' protests were attempts to grab media attention, and sought a direction for issuing summons to Singh.

Anti-CAA bandh: Train services affected, roads blocked in Bihar

Anti-CAA bandh: Train services affected, roads blocked in Bihar

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The bandh was called by Left parties in protest against CAA and NRC. It is being supported by several small political parties of the state.

2 inmates of Patna state-run shelter home die mysteriously

2 inmates of Patna state-run shelter home die mysteriously

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The shelter home came into news when it was recently reported that four of its inmates had tried to run away.

Bihar: NIA conducts raids, arrests 4 over Patna serial blasts

Bihar: NIA conducts raids, arrests 4 over Patna serial blasts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Four people have been arrested by the National Investigation Agency from Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Saturday in connection with the serial blasts in Patna, according to state police officials.

Bihar floods claim 10 lives, rivers show receding trend

Bihar floods claim 10 lives, rivers show receding trend

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

One more person died in floods in Patna district, taking the toll due to inundation in Bihar to 10 even as major rivers on Tuesday showed receding trend.

Railways to complete 550-km of new lines

Railways to complete 550-km of new lines

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

Railways proposes to complete over 550 kms of new lines in eight sections, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav announced on Friday.

SC summons ex-interim CBI boss for contempt; CJI says 'God help you'

SC summons ex-interim CBI boss for contempt; CJI says 'God help you'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The SC said Rao has prima facie committed contempt of court by transferring Sharma without taking court's consent.

Bihar readies for D-day amid predictions of change

Bihar readies for D-day amid predictions of change

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The Election Commission is making sure that the winds of potential change cause no disruption in the counting process.

'Worst of second wave may be behind us'

'Worst of second wave may be behind us'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'We are seeing 50% fewer cases now.' 'It is primarily due to the lockdown.'

31 Maoists surrender in Bihar

31 Maoists surrender in Bihar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Over 180 celebs slam FIR against 49 who wrote to Modi

Over 180 celebs slam FIR against 49 who wrote to Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

In a new letter issued on Monday, October 7, the eminent personalities questioned how writing an open letter to the prime minister could be called "an act of sedition".

Cabinet Secy asks states to check pre-flight ban travellers

Cabinet Secy asks states to check pre-flight ban travellers

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Rajiv Gauba says there is a gap in the number of passengers who should have been monitored and the actual number which may seriously jeopardise efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus.

40 feared dead in Bihar boat mishap

40 feared dead in Bihar boat mishap

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

'28% child care homes not registered with state govts'

'28% child care homes not registered with state govts'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The social audit of all childcare homes across the country was ordered in 2018 when cases of sexual exploitation of girls were reported from childcare institutions in Deoria in Uttar Pradesh and Muzaffarpur in Bihar.

Big jolt to RJD as Lalu's 'samdhi', 2 MLAs join JD-U

Big jolt to RJD as Lalu's 'samdhi', 2 MLAs join JD-U

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Rai hinted that his daughter might contest the coming assembly polls.

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'It is our right to protest and draw the attention of this government, which is sleeping and appears blind, as it has failed to see the pain and struggle of the jobless youth.'

'Had Nitish done his job, the girls would have been safe'

'Had Nitish done his job, the girls would have been safe'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'The government failed. The officials chose not to hear the pleas of these helpless children.' 'Nothing can make things right for those girls now.'

2.7 Million Bihar Flood Victims Struggle for Survival

2.7 Million Bihar Flood Victims Struggle for Survival

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Flood victims have been fighting for survival and living in temporary shelters nearby railway tracks with lack of food items. They are yet to get any help from the government, reports M I Khan.

DCW asks Nitish about steps taken to ensure wellbeing of girls assaulted at shelter home

DCW asks Nitish about steps taken to ensure wellbeing of girls assaulted at shelter home

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Swati Maliwal asked if the girls were being sent to school or if they are being given counselling. She also asked Kumar to ensure that the girls are not pressured in to changing their statements.

Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?

Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

According to state government data, the first 10 months of last year -- January to October 2020 -- witnessed 2,649 murders in Bihar, an average of nearly nine murders a day.

Survivors recount horror while frantic kin search for loved ones

Survivors recount horror while frantic kin search for loved ones

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Distraught relatives of people on board the ill-fated Indore-Patna Express who have still not been united with their family, searched frantically for their loved ones.