Chopra said the state of Assam has been "devastated" by floods. ...More

Chopra said the state of Assam has been "devastated" by floods. ...Less

The Bihar government plans to construct barrages on rivers in six northern districts to mitigate recurrin ...More

The Bihar government plans to construct barrages on rivers in six northern districts to mitigate recurring floods. This initiative, supported by the Centre with Rs 11,500 crore, aims to manage multiple rivers and includes projects like Kosi-Mechi inter-linking for improved irrigation in Seemanchal. ...Less

With six more deaths, the toll in Bihar flood on Tuesday climbed to 19, as 63.60 lakh people were affecte ...More

With six more deaths, the toll in Bihar flood on Tuesday climbed to 19, as 63.60 lakh people were affected in 16 districts of the state, Disaster Management Department bulletin said. ...Less

Bhojpur district accounted for the maximum number of deaths at 12 followed by Vaishali (6), Bhagalpur (2) ...More

Bhojpur district accounted for the maximum number of deaths at 12 followed by Vaishali (6), Bhagalpur (2) and one each in Buxar and Lakhisarai district. ...Less

Ram Vilas Paswan said Modi assured him that the Union government in coordination with the Nitish Kumar di ...More

Ram Vilas Paswan said Modi assured him that the Union government in coordination with the Nitish Kumar dispensation had taken effective steps to help the affected families. ...Less

The death toll in Bihar floods rose to 253 today as the already grim situation worsened with more areas g ...More

The death toll in Bihar floods rose to 253 today as the already grim situation worsened with more areas getting affected and around 1.26 crore people facing the deluge. ...Less

Rescue operations have been launched and the Chief Secretary and other top officials made an aerial surve ...More

Rescue operations have been launched and the Chief Secretary and other top officials made an aerial survey today to assess the situation. ...Less

Sadhu Yadav, the RJD MP from Gopalganj, has bagged another non-bailable arrest warrant in a forgery and c ...More

Sadhu Yadav, the RJD MP from Gopalganj, has bagged another non-bailable arrest warrant in a forgery and cheating case related to the multi-crore Bihar flood relief scam. ...Less

Industry body FICCI is exploring possiblilities to raise funds from abroad for the Bihar flood victims an ...More

Industry body FICCI is exploring possiblilities to raise funds from abroad for the Bihar flood victims and will ask the government to relax foreign currency regulation norms for the purpose. ...Less

Torrential rain in Bihar has caused a flood-like situation in low-lying areas such as Araria, Purnea, and ...More

Torrential rain in Bihar has caused a flood-like situation in low-lying areas such as Araria, Purnea, and Madhepura. Patna, the state capital, received 53.45 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours. The weather office has issued an alert for thunderstorms and rain in several districts. The Patna Municipal Corporation claimed that rainwater was drained quickly despite heavy rain. ...Less

One of the severely affected districts, Darbhanga has so far reported 12 casualties ever since Bihar was ...More

One of the severely affected districts, Darbhanga has so far reported 12 casualties ever since Bihar was hit by flash floods earlier this month owing to torrential rainfall in Terai region of Nepal. ...Less

With several rivers in spate, 12 districts have been flooded, affecting over 27.50 lakh people spread ove ...More

With several rivers in spate, 12 districts have been flooded, affecting over 27.50 lakh people spread over 200 lakh hectare area, Disaster Management Department said. ...Less

The Supreme Court today refused to pass any direction relating to flood caused by river Kosi in Bihar, sa ...More

The Supreme Court today refused to pass any direction relating to flood caused by river Kosi in Bihar, saying that the court cannot interfere in such an issue. ...Less

Floodwaters have entered homes in Bishunpur village of Darbhanga district, forcing people to wade through ...More

Floodwaters have entered homes in Bishunpur village of Darbhanga district, forcing people to wade through waist-deep water, even as they try and salvage their valuables. ...Less

The four fresh deaths were reported from Bhojpur and Begusarai, each district accounted for two, a releas ...More

The four fresh deaths were reported from Bhojpur and Begusarai, each district accounted for two, a release by the Disaster Management Department said. ...Less

One more person died in floods in Patna district, taking the toll due to inundation in Bihar to 10 even a ...More

One more person died in floods in Patna district, taking the toll due to inundation in Bihar to 10 even asrivers today showed receding trend. ...Less

The prime minister conducted an aerial survey of four flood-hit districts of Araria, Kisanganj, Katihar a ...More

The prime minister conducted an aerial survey of four flood-hit districts of Araria, Kisanganj, Katihar and Purnea. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his Deputy Sushil Kumar Modi accompanied the PM. ...Less

A total of 12 districts of Bihar have been affected by flash floods that have hit the state in the wake o ...More

A total of 12 districts of Bihar have been affected by flash floods that have hit the state in the wake of torrential rainfall in the catchment areas of neighbouring Nepal last week. ...Less

The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Tuesday review ...More

The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Tuesday reviewed the flood situation in Bihar, where 16 districts have been affected by the deluge. ...Less

A blame game after unprecedented floods in Bihar came to fore with state govt being accused by the Centre ...More

A blame game after unprecedented floods in Bihar came to fore with state govt being accused by the Centre of not sending a scheme for works to be executed on the damaged dams on the Nepal section of the Kosi river. ...Less

The Delhi unit of BJP on Tuesday appealed to the citizens of the national capital to donate generously to ...More

The Delhi unit of BJP on Tuesday appealed to the citizens of the national capital to donate generously to the flood-affected people of Bihar. ...Less

Steel giant ArcelorMittal has offered help to the Nitish Kumar government to tackle the devastation cause ...More

Steel giant ArcelorMittal has offered help to the Nitish Kumar government to tackle the devastation caused by the Kosi. ...Less

Ravaging floods in Bihar have destroyed crops worth over Rs 150 crore so far and the figure could further ...More

Ravaging floods in Bihar have destroyed crops worth over Rs 150 crore so far and the figure could further rise in the coming days, a senior state government official said on Wednesday. ...Less

12 public sector undertakings (PSUs) under the Union Steel Ministry came forward with relief assistance t ...More

12 public sector undertakings (PSUs) under the Union Steel Ministry came forward with relief assistance to help the 2.5 million affected people. ...Less

Rescue workers in flood-hit Bihar have brought over 800,000 people to safety, but tens of thousands more ...More

Rescue workers in flood-hit Bihar have brought over 800,000 people to safety, but tens of thousands more are still believed to be trapped, officials said on Friday. ...Less

LK Advani met PM on Wednesday to seek a solution to the problem of recurrent floods in Bihar, where aroun ...More

LK Advani met PM on Wednesday to seek a solution to the problem of recurrent floods in Bihar, where around 25 lakh people have been rendered homeless in the worst ever floods in the Kosi region. ...Less

Spelling further trouble for lakhs of people already devastated by the floods in Bihar, the Kosi breached ...More

Spelling further trouble for lakhs of people already devastated by the floods in Bihar, the Kosi breached the Jankinagar Branch Canal (JBC) embankment in Purnia district on Saturday night. ...Less

The floods in Bihar continued unabated with the Kosi river wreaking havoc in northern districts of Supaul ...More

The floods in Bihar continued unabated with the Kosi river wreaking havoc in northern districts of Supaul, Madhepura and Araria as another IAF helicopter was roped in to air-drop relief materials in the affected areas. ...Less

Hydropower giant Satluj Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) has contributed Rs 25 million to the Prime Minister' ...More

Hydropower giant Satluj Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) has contributed Rs 25 million to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for Bihar flood victims, an official said here on Saturday. ...Less

Floods continue to affect multiple districts in Bihar, with several rivers still above danger levels. Chi ...More

Floods continue to affect multiple districts in Bihar, with several rivers still above danger levels. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected the Ganga at Patna's Gandhi Ghat. Relief operations are ongoing with food packets being air-dropped in 17 districts. NDRF and SDRF teams, along with 975 boats, are conducting rescue efforts. ...Less

Due to rains in the catchment areas of Nepal and Seemanchal district, rivers like Mahananda and Kankai in ...More

Due to rains in the catchment areas of Nepal and Seemanchal district, rivers like Mahananda and Kankai in Bihar have swelled leading to floods in four districts. ...Less

Water level in the Ganga and Ghaghra river has crossed the danger mark in Bhagalpur and Siwan districts, ...More

Water level in the Ganga and Ghaghra river has crossed the danger mark in Bhagalpur and Siwan districts, and that in Koshi river in Katihar and Khagaria districts. ...Less

More than three million people have been uprooted by unprecedented floods in Bihar with the UNICEF saying ...More

More than three million people have been uprooted by unprecedented floods in Bihar with the UNICEF saying it would continue its relief operations in what it described as "grim humanitarian situation". ...Less

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected the rising water levels of the Ganga in Patna and Hajipur, ur ...More

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected the rising water levels of the Ganga in Patna and Hajipur, urging officials to stay alert. The river is above the danger mark in several areas, affecting low-lying localities. Around 5.35 lakh people are impacted, with relief efforts underway. ...Less

The approval came after Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the ongoing rescue and relief work of all flood- ...More

The approval came after Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the ongoing rescue and relief work of all flood-affected states. ...Less

The Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger mark at Guwahati, Tezpur, Dhubri and Goalpara towns. Its trib ...More

The Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger mark at Guwahati, Tezpur, Dhubri and Goalpara towns. Its tributaries Dhansiri, Jia Bharali, Kopili, Beki and Sankosh at Golokoganj in Dhubri are also flowing above the danger levels at various places. ...Less

Singh chaired a meeting of the National Executive Committee on Disaster Management which took stock of th ...More

Singh chaired a meeting of the National Executive Committee on Disaster Management which took stock of the flood situation in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. ...Less

As per the officials, five concrete houses have collapsed, while 466 kucha houses have been washed away a ...More

As per the officials, five concrete houses have collapsed, while 466 kucha houses have been washed away and 2,774 huts have been destroyed by the surging flood waters. ...Less

The highest 11 casualties were registered in Darbhanga district, followed by six in Muzaffarpur, four in ...More

The highest 11 casualties were registered in Darbhanga district, followed by six in Muzaffarpur, four in West Champaran and two each in Saran, Siwan and Khagaria. ...Less

The number of people affected by the deluge has gone up by 4.62 lakh since Saturday, though that of the d ...More

The number of people affected by the deluge has gone up by 4.62 lakh since Saturday, though that of the district remained at 14, the department said in a bulletin. ...Less

According to the state disaster management department's bulletin, a total of 9.60 lakh people have been a ...More

According to the state disaster management department's bulletin, a total of 9.60 lakh people have been affected by floodwaters in 529 panchayats of 74 blocks in 10 districts. ...Less

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his governance, crediting him ...More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his governance, crediting him with ending the 'Jungle Raaj' and ushering in an era of development. During his visit to Darbhanga, Modi inaugurated an AIIMS and other projects worth Rs 12,100 crore, emphasizing the government's commitment to Bihar's progress, particularly in healthcare and flood mitigation. ...Less

India ranks the highest among the world’s most disaster-prone countries for displacement of residents, wi ...More

India ranks the highest among the world’s most disaster-prone countries for displacement of residents, with 23 lakh, on average, uprooted due to calamities such as floods, cyclones and earthquakes. ...Less

The chief minister held a hours-long meeting with members of his cabinet and top government officials. ...More

The chief minister held a hours-long meeting with members of his cabinet and top government officials. ...Less

A total of 17,96,535 population has been affected by flood waters in 55 blocks of nine districts - Sheoha ...More

A total of 17,96,535 population has been affected by flood waters in 55 blocks of nine districts - Sheohar, Sitamarhi, East Champaran, Madhubani, Araria, Kishanganj, Supaul, Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur. ...Less

The railways have incurred losses of over Rs 10 crore due to the floods in Bihar. ...More

The railways have incurred losses of over Rs 10 crore due to the floods in Bihar. ...Less

Railway Minister Lalu Prasad on Friday announced an assistance of over Rs 90 crore from the Railway Minis ...More

Railway Minister Lalu Prasad on Friday announced an assistance of over Rs 90 crore from the Railway Minister Relief Fund (RMRF) to flood victims in Bihar where rover Kosi is in spate affecting more than 20 lakh people in the state. ...Less

Britain on Wednesday announced a grant of one million pounds for the relief of those affected by the Kosi ...More

Britain on Wednesday announced a grant of one million pounds for the relief of those affected by the Kosi river floods in Bihar. ...Less

The national and state disaster response forces bailed out Modi, along with his family, by towing them aw ...More

The national and state disaster response forces bailed out Modi, along with his family, by towing them away on a boat. ...Less

"I think Bihar needs to improve on testing. The state should test more and more to get a grip on the epid ...More

"I think Bihar needs to improve on testing. The state should test more and more to get a grip on the epidemic. Look at states like Delhi, Maharashtra, UP. These states are testing much more as compared to Bihar and their situation is improving very fast," said Ram Vilas Paswan. ...Less

At least 123 people died and more than 82 lakh have been affected by the floods over the past two weeks i ...More

At least 123 people died and more than 82 lakh have been affected by the floods over the past two weeks in 13 districts of Bihar. ...Less

Home Minister Amit Shah has sharply criticized RJD leader Lalu Prasad's family ahead of the Bihar Assembl ...More

Home Minister Amit Shah has sharply criticized RJD leader Lalu Prasad's family ahead of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Shah alleged that Tejashwi Yadav's potential victory would lead to new ministries for crime. He assured that an NDA government would make Bihar flood-free and prevent the return of 'jungle raj'. ...Less

Private insurer ICICI Lombard has said that it is in the process of developing a product for natural cala ...More

Private insurer ICICI Lombard has said that it is in the process of developing a product for natural calamities like the floods in Bihar. ...Less

Purnia district has reported maximum number of deaths (26), followed by 21 in Araria, 15 in Katihar, eigh ...More

Purnia district has reported maximum number of deaths (26), followed by 21 in Araria, 15 in Katihar, eight in Supaul and five in Kishanganj, it said. ...Less

As swollen Kosi river continued to wreak havoc, the flood situation remained grim in Bihar on Saturday wi ...More

As swollen Kosi river continued to wreak havoc, the flood situation remained grim in Bihar on Saturday with Supaul, Madhepura, Araria and Saharsa districts bearing the brunt even as the death toll shot up to 76. ...Less

The Bihar CM said that he himself would review flood relief and rehabilitation work and prepare a report ...More

The Bihar CM said that he himself would review flood relief and rehabilitation work and prepare a report on damage to be sent to the Centre. ...Less

Significant number of casualties have also been reported from districts like Araria, Madhubani, Purnea, S ...More

Significant number of casualties have also been reported from districts like Araria, Madhubani, Purnea, Sheohar and Darbhanga. ...Less

The Aligarh Muslim University is rushing a medical team to provide emergency medical assistance to pilgri ...More

The Aligarh Muslim University is rushing a medical team to provide emergency medical assistance to pilgrims, tourists and local residents in Uttarakhand. ...Less

Bihar CM thanked the SBI for displaying commitment towards social causes. ...More

Bihar CM thanked the SBI for displaying commitment towards social causes. ...Less

The highest number of deaths 111 were reported from Uttar Pradesh, while 28 people lost their lives in Bi ...More

The highest number of deaths 111 were reported from Uttar Pradesh, while 28 people lost their lives in Bihar since last week. ...Less

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday announced central assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for the Bihar go ...More

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday announced central assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for the Bihar government to accelerate relief and rescue operations for the flood-affected. ...Less

In view of the present flood situation in Bihar, the BJP on Tuesday suggested to Prime Minister Manmohan ...More

In view of the present flood situation in Bihar, the BJP on Tuesday suggested to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that MPs should be permitted to utilise their MPLAD funds outside their constituencies. ...Less

Patna is now facing a flood-like situation with water is all around. People have been forced to stay indo ...More

Patna is now facing a flood-like situation with water is all around. People have been forced to stay indoors as most of the roads were water-logged. ...Less

The second worst-affected district was Araria, where 8.86 lakh people have been affected by the floods wh ...More

The second worst-affected district was Araria, where 8.86 lakh people have been affected by the floods which has killed nine. ...Less

Situation remains grim in Majuli in Assam, where thousands have been displaced by floods. ...More

Situation remains grim in Majuli in Assam, where thousands have been displaced by floods. ...Less

Bihar has taken steps for setting up 25 hydel power projects for generating about 800 MW with the proposa ...More

Bihar has taken steps for setting up 25 hydel power projects for generating about 800 MW with the proposals at various stages of approval. ...Less

Paytm also contributed Rs 80 lakh to the state. ...More

Paytm also contributed Rs 80 lakh to the state. ...Less

Delhi government schools will soon introduce a new education program called Rashtraneeti. This program wi ...More

Delhi government schools will soon introduce a new education program called Rashtraneeti. This program will teach students about the RSS, its history, and contributions. Lessons will cover freedom fighters like Veer Savarkar and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. The curriculum aims to promote civic awareness and national pride among students. ...Less

Though the Met office has forecast possibility of rain in southern Bihar for one more week, there would b ...More

Though the Met office has forecast possibility of rain in southern Bihar for one more week, there would be less rainfall in Nepal and northern parts of Bihar ...Less

The American India Foundation (AIF) said it will use its existing "service delivery platforms" comprising ...More

The American India Foundation (AIF) said it will use its existing "service delivery platforms" comprising frontline health workers, teachers, community mobilisers and local self-governments to contribute to the COVID-19 preparedness and response and strengthen India's healthcare system. ...Less

Four more districts including Belchi in Nalanda, the ancestral village of ex-CM Nitish Kumar, were under ...More

Four more districts including Belchi in Nalanda, the ancestral village of ex-CM Nitish Kumar, were under the grip of flood, officials said. ...Less

"Uma Bharti in fact went one step ahead and asked me why this problem was not taken up earlier. Her respo ...More

"Uma Bharti in fact went one step ahead and asked me why this problem was not taken up earlier. Her response is very encouraging," Manjhi said. ...Less

If the NDA secures victory, Amit Shah has pledged to revolutionise Bihar with a defense corridor and manu ...More

If the NDA secures victory, Amit Shah has pledged to revolutionise Bihar with a defense corridor and manufacturing plants established in every district. A specialised commission will be created to tackle the regional flooding issue. ...Less

The flood threat to Bihar has been averted after Nepal drained out water from the artificial dam created ...More

The flood threat to Bihar has been averted after Nepal drained out water from the artificial dam created on Kosi river, Sushma Swaraj said. ...Less

The disaster management department said that the state government has urged the Indian Air Force to send ...More

The disaster management department said that the state government has urged the Indian Air Force to send a helicopter for air-dropping of food packets and other relief material in marooned areas. ...Less

Six coaches of train number 15652 Guwahati–Jammu Tawi Lohit Express were set ablaze by agitators around 6 ...More

Six coaches of train number 15652 Guwahati–Jammu Tawi Lohit Express were set ablaze by agitators around 6.10 AM on Friday at Mohiuddinnagar railway station in Bihar, NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Sabyasachi De said. ...Less

Flood Situation Near Ganges: The Bihar government has issued a flood alert for northern and central regio ...More

Flood Situation Near Ganges: The Bihar government has issued a flood alert for northern and central regions following the release of water from Valmikinagar and Birpur barrages. Over 16.28 lakh people in 13 districts are already affected by heavy rains and rising river levels. Authorities are taking safety measures to monitor embankments and evacuate affected residents. ...Less

Improved agricultural practices and dietary habits can contribute to lesser pollution and improvement in ...More

Improved agricultural practices and dietary habits can contribute to lesser pollution and improvement in environmental conditions. ...Less

Notwithstanding their sluggish economic condition, about 90 per cent Europeans still support humanitarian ...More

Notwithstanding their sluggish economic condition, about 90 per cent Europeans still support humanitarian aids for people in need around the world. ...Less

Several regions in India are on high alert. The Central Water Commission reports twenty river sites are u ...More

Several regions in India are on high alert. The Central Water Commission reports twenty river sites are under flood threat. Assam and Bihar are experiencing severe conditions. Water levels have crossed danger marks in Golaghat, Muzaffarpur and Gopalganj. The Brahmaputra and Ganga river systems are most affected. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely. ...Less

Indian companies lag far behind their global peers when it comes to their preparedness for any natural or ...More

Indian companies lag far behind their global peers when it comes to their preparedness for any natural or man-made disasters, which may throw them out of operation, even as awareness about it has grown significantly, global consultancy Deloitte says. ...Less

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047 has b ...More

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047 has been clearly reflected in the Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday. ...Less

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal `Prachanda’ has said he favoured the idea of setting up a high da ...More

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal `Prachanda’ has said he favoured the idea of setting up a high dam on the river Kosi to regulate the flow of water. ...Less

The high-level committee approved Rs 1280.35 crore of additional assistance to Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, T ...More

The high-level committee approved Rs 1280.35 crore of additional assistance to Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry for the 2024 natural disasters. Tamil Nadu receives Rs 522.34 crore, Bihar Rs 588.73 crore, Himachal Pradesh Rs 136.22 crore, and Puducherry Rs 33.06 crore, reinforcing prior central funds. ...Less

Meanwhile, the bank also reported a 24% YoY growth in its operating profit to Rs 910 crore for the report ...More

Meanwhile, the bank also reported a 24% YoY growth in its operating profit to Rs 910 crore for the reporting period. On a half-yearly basis, RBL Bank’s net profit also witnessed an increase of 2% YoY to Rs 594 crore and the NIMs were reported at 5.35%. ...Less

IIFL has an add rating on RBL Bank while Nuvama has downgraded IndiaMart to reduce, while also reducing i ...More

IIFL has an add rating on RBL Bank while Nuvama has downgraded IndiaMart to reduce, while also reducing its target price. ...Less

The Bihar government has issued a flood alert in several parts of the state following heavy water dischar ...More

The Bihar government has issued a flood alert in several parts of the state following heavy water discharge from Birpur and Valmikinagar barrages. Villagers have been evacuated, and repair work is ongoing. Continuous rainfall has led to rising river levels, affecting over 16 lakh people across multiple districts. ...Less

To intensify the ongoing rescue work in Bihar's flood-affected areas, the Army rushed 16 additional colum ...More

To intensify the ongoing rescue work in Bihar's flood-affected areas, the Army rushed 16 additional columns of men to join relief efforts. ...Less

The Central Water Commission reported severe to above-normal flood situations at 17 sites across India, p ...More

The Central Water Commission reported severe to above-normal flood situations at 17 sites across India, particularly in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where the Ganga and its tributaries are rising. The Ganga River has exceeded the danger mark in Patna and Ballia, with further increases expected. Inflow forecasts have been issued for 27 reservoir and barrage sites across multiple states. ...Less

According to the IFRC, over 16 mn people have been affected by monsoon flooding across India, Nepal and B ...More

According to the IFRC, over 16 mn people have been affected by monsoon flooding across India, Nepal and Bangladesh with more than 400 deaths. ...Less

Union Home Minister Amit Shah set the target of 'Mission-225 plus' for the NDA in the upcoming Bihar asse ...More

Union Home Minister Amit Shah set the target of 'Mission-225 plus' for the NDA in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Shah emphasized increasing voter percentages and directed party workers to identify and strengthen weak booths. He also inaugurated projects worth ₹823 crore and promised a flood-free Bihar within five years. ...Less

Floods in Bihar have worsened as embankments of the Kosi and Bagmati rivers were breached, affecting seve ...More

Floods in Bihar have worsened as embankments of the Kosi and Bagmati rivers were breached, affecting several villages. The state water resources and disaster management departments are working to control the situation. Six more teams from the National Disaster Management Authority are being deployed for relief and rescue operations. ...Less

Bihar police carried out searches at the office of an ad agency in Patna. ...More

Bihar police carried out searches at the office of an ad agency in Patna. ...Less

Seeking to end speculation on its ties with the Biju Janata Dal, the BJP has asked its Orissa unit to sto ...More

Seeking to end speculation on its ties with the Biju Janata Dal, the BJP has asked its Orissa unit to stop putting roadblocks in the way of state chief minister Naveen Patnaik and extend full co-operation to him. ...Less

Flooding persists in Ganga's northern regions, Varanasi, and Patna, leading to evacuations. The Ganga's f ...More

Flooding persists in Ganga's northern regions, Varanasi, and Patna, leading to evacuations. The Ganga's floodwaters are shifting eastward towards Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur. Water levels in Buxar, Patna, and Hathidah are above danger levels. Varanasi schools are closed due to flooding. Uttar Pradesh ministers are inspecting affected areas. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has deployed a team to oversee relief operations. ...Less

BJP on Friday sought to raise its Hindutva pitch by reviving the demand for the abrogation of Article 370 ...More

BJP on Friday sought to raise its Hindutva pitch by reviving the demand for the abrogation of Article 370 in view of the recent developments in J&K, with elections to 6 assemblies round the corner. ...Less

In Gaya, Bihar, a dramatic rescue unfolded as the Falgu River overflowed due to continuous rain, trapping ...More

In Gaya, Bihar, a dramatic rescue unfolded as the Falgu River overflowed due to continuous rain, trapping residents. Locals and NDRF personnel heroically saved about 12-13 people, including a woman pulled to safety with ropes amidst the surging waters. Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, villages are isolated after a bridge washed away, with more rain expected. ...Less

The Central Water Commission has issued flood alerts for 21 river monitoring sites across India, with fou ...More

The Central Water Commission has issued flood alerts for 21 river monitoring sites across India, with four locations in Assam and Bihar exceeding danger levels. Rivers like the Dhansiri, Bagmati, and Gandak are under critical watch, while several others in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are above warning thresholds. ...Less

The Supreme Court rebuked Bihar for reinstating officials after bridge collapse incidents once the outcry ...More

The Supreme Court rebuked Bihar for reinstating officials after bridge collapse incidents once the outcry died down. The PIL concerning bridge safety is transferred to Patna High Court, including suggestions for regular audits and expert panel formation. Ten bridge collapse incidents were reported recently in Bihar. ...Less