News for 'Siwan'

Is the BJP behind Pappu Yadav's arrest?

Is the BJP behind Pappu Yadav's arrest?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Why MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy and his party, the BJP, are angry with Pappu Yadav.

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Many bahubalis have fielded their wives and relatives as proxies.

'I will fight Shahabuddin till my last breath'

'I will fight Shahabuddin till my last breath'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'I have nothing more to lose. My three sons were killed. I am not going to sit silent.'

Bihar government to recommend CBI probe into scribe murder

Bihar government to recommend CBI probe into scribe murder

Rediff.com16 May 2016

On the road rage incident in Gaya, Kumar said, "... when I saw in the media the (journalist's) family's demand for a CBI probe, I personally asked the DGP (director general of police) to send a police team to acquaint the family with probe (being conducted by the state police).

PIX: President Kovind takes a train

PIX: President Kovind takes a train

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Devi on Friday boarded a special train from Safdarjung railway station in New Delhi for his native place in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh.

Slain journalist Rajdeo's wife moves SC for transfer of probe to Delhi

Slain journalist Rajdeo's wife moves SC for transfer of probe to Delhi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The furore over the release of the RJD strongman from Siwan has now reached the apex court through various petitions.

President to undertake train journey to visit birthplace in UP

President to undertake train journey to visit birthplace in UP

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The last time a President travelled by train was in 2006 when A P J Abdul Kalam boarded a special train from Delhi to Dehradun to attend the passing-out parade of the Indian Military Academy cadets.

Man who threatened to blast Parliament held

Man who threatened to blast Parliament held

Rediff.com19 May 2010

A man, who had allegedly called up the Lok Sabha Secretariat on Monday and threatened to blow up Parliament building, was taken into custody in Bihar's Siwan district.

Another FIR lodged against RJD MP Shahabuddin

Another FIR lodged against RJD MP Shahabuddin

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Ramadhar Singh, the jailor of Siwan jail where Shahabuddin is currently lodged, has filed an FIR against Shahabuddin for abusing, misbehaving and threatening him.

RJD's Shivanand Tiwari arrested

RJD's Shivanand Tiwari arrested

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

The RJD leader was arrested just before he left for Siwan. There is a ban on his entry there.

Embarrassment for Lalu after image of son with wanted sharpshooter goes viral

Embarrassment for Lalu after image of son with wanted sharpshooter goes viral

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Bihar Health Minister Tej Pratap defiantly said that he doesn't recognise each person he clicks a photograph with.

BJP asks Nitish to act against Lalu over his alleged conversation with jailed don

BJP asks Nitish to act against Lalu over his alleged conversation with jailed don

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Lalu landed in a soup after a news channel expose about a purported conversation with murder convict Mohammad Shahabuddin.

Nitish government to challenge RJD strongman Shahabuddin's bail in SC?

Nitish government to challenge RJD strongman Shahabuddin's bail in SC?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The government is mulling moving the Supreme Court for cancellation of his bail even as opposition National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday demanded his arrest in the journalist Rajdeo Ranjan murder case.

Ex-RJD MP Shahabuddin gets life term in 2004 abduction case

Ex-RJD MP Shahabuddin gets life term in 2004 abduction case

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

A special court in Siwan, Bihar awarded life imprisonment to jailed former Rashtriya Janata Dal Member of Parliament Mohammad Shahabuddin and three others on Friday, finding them guilty of abduction and murder of two brothers 11 years ago.

Arrest warrant against Shivanand Tiwari

Arrest warrant against Shivanand Tiwari

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

The arrest warrant was issued after Tiwari announced that he would enter Siwan on April 9. In a letter to Anil on Tuesday, Tiwari charged him with 'infringing a citizen's democratic and constitutional right by exceeding his authority'.

Another journalist abused, threatened in Bihar

Another journalist abused, threatened in Bihar

Rediff.com20 May 2016

According to Singh, four youths entered in his office and wanted to know that who had written the news about man arrested for intimidating voters during Panchayat elections a few days ago.

Hooch Deaths Expose 'Dry Bihar'

Hooch Deaths Expose 'Dry Bihar'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The much-hyped liquor ban in the state has been widely seen as a failed attempt five years after its introduction.

Two journalists shot dead in Bihar and Jharkhand in 24 hours

Two journalists shot dead in Bihar and Jharkhand in 24 hours

Rediff.com13 May 2016

A senior journalist of Hindi daily Hindustan was shot dead in Bihar's Siwan district on Friday nigth by unidentified gunmen, police said.

Journalist's murder case: SC gives clean chit to Tej Pratap Yadav

Journalist's murder case: SC gives clean chit to Tej Pratap Yadav

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud considered the submission of Additional Solicitor General Aman Lekhi that CBI has not found any incriminating material against the RJD leader.

SC seeks Shahabuddin's reply on plea against his bail

SC seeks Shahabuddin's reply on plea against his bail

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Advocate Prashant Bhushan told the SC that Shahabuddin is a 'class-A history-sheeter who cannot be reformed'.

RJD MP Shahabuddin gets bail but won't leave jail

RJD MP Shahabuddin gets bail but won't leave jail

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Justice Shivakirti Singh granted regular bail to the controversial Lok Sabha member from Siwan in connection with the case registered at Hussainganj police station in Siwan district against him in 2001 for illegally possessing sophisticated firearms. Shahabuddin will, however, not be released as he is serving life sentence for abducting and murdering a CPI-ML activist Chotelal Gupta on May 7, 1999.

RJD MP Shahabuddin gets 10 years R1

RJD MP Shahabuddin gets 10 years R1

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Mohammad Shahabuddin has got 10-year imprisonment in a case under the Arms Act.

200 cars of Shahabuddin's convoy pass toll plaza without paying

200 cars of Shahabuddin's convoy pass toll plaza without paying

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

We're not responsible for his release, says JD-U after BJP's attack.

Mother of killed student wants death for RJD MP

Mother of killed student wants death for RJD MP

Rediff.com8 May 2007

She said she will meet Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to thank him for the speedy trial of Shahabuddin inside the jail that resulted in his conviction and imprisonment.

Modi to address four rallies in Bihar Sunday

Modi to address four rallies in Bihar Sunday

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Modi will start his Sunday election tour with a rally in Chapra, the political bastion of Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad. As per the itinerary, from Chapra he will go to Samastipur to address a public meeting in Housing Board ground, then at Gandhi maidan in Motihari and will end the campaign trip with a rally in Bagaha.

Shahabuddin allowed to cast vote in VP election

Shahabuddin allowed to cast vote in VP election

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The court said that after casting his vote, he would be immediately taken back to Siwan jail.

The real COVID-19 warrior in the village is a woman

The real COVID-19 warrior in the village is a woman

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'I set out really early because it gets very hot.' 'The soles of my feet burn by the time I have finished going house to house on foot.'

3-year jail term for Shahabuddin

3-year jail term for Shahabuddin

Rediff.com30 Jun 2007

Rashtriya Janata Dal MP from Siwan Mohammed Shahabuddin gets three years' rigorous imprisonment

Cell phones ring more trouble for Shahabuddin

Cell phones ring more trouble for Shahabuddin

Rediff.com17 May 2007

A case of violation of the jail manual has been lodged against the RJD MP.

RJD MP Shahabuddin awarded life term

RJD MP Shahabuddin awarded life term

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Additional District and Sessions Judge Gyaneshwar Prasad Srivastava of the special court in Siwan jail also pronounced a fine of Rs 1,000 on him.

Shahabuddin could escape, warns report

Shahabuddin could escape, warns report

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

He said the Special Auxiliary Police were directed to keep a close watch on the jail.

HC admits RJD MP Shahabuddin's appeal

HC admits RJD MP Shahabuddin's appeal

Rediff.com30 May 2007

A Siwan court had sentenced him to life imprisonment for kidnapping a CPI-ML worker in 1999.

Shahabuddin convicted in assault case

Shahabuddin convicted in assault case

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

It is for the first time that Shahabuddin -- arrested in Delhi in November 2005 -- has been convicted in a criminal case.

Shahabuddin bail plea rejected

Shahabuddin bail plea rejected

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

Shahabuddin bail: SC to announce order on Friday

Shahabuddin bail: SC to announce order on Friday

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The apex court also rebuked Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government for its lax approach in opposing bail granted to the RJD strongman.

Nation honours Dr Rajendra Prasad on his 53rd death anniversary

Nation honours Dr Rajendra Prasad on his 53rd death anniversary

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

The nation on Sunday paid rich tributes to the first President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad on his 53rd death anniversary.

HC grants bail to Shahabuddin

HC grants bail to Shahabuddin

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

Shahabuddin was recently shifted to Beur Jail in Patna from Siwan following the Election Commission's directive.

Mohammed Shahabuddin arrested in Delhi

Mohammed Shahabuddin arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

RJD MP Mohammed Shahabuddin arrested in Delhi

HC orders taking Shahabuddin to AIIMS

HC orders taking Shahabuddin to AIIMS

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

A state RJD delegation led by its president Abdul Bari Siddiqui had also petitioned Bihar governor R S Gavai earlier in July seeking specialised treatment for Shahabuddin outside the state.