President Murmu nominates Harivansh Narayan Singh to Rajya SabhaPresident Droupadi Murmu has nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh to the Rajya Sabha. His previous term concluded on April 9. Singh has served...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Make tirths safe for all kinds of yatrisIndia's religious tourism faces risks from stampedes, a recurring issue. Recent events highlight the need for universal safety. Current sol...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Bihar stampede: Eight women killed, several injured at Nalanda’s Maa Sheetla MandirA chaotic scene unfolded at Maa Sheetla Mandir in Maghra village, Nalanda district, as an overwhelming number of devotees gathered to pay t...
31 Mar, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
2,547 people died in disasters in Bihar in 2024-25, most due to drowning: Economic SurveyBihar witnessed 2,547 deaths from disasters in 2024-25, a rise from the previous year. Drowning caused the most fatalities. Lightning strik...
04 Feb, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Central govt approves Rs 1,280 cr to Bihar, Himachal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry as disaster assistanceThe high-level committee approved Rs 1280.35 crore of additional assistance to Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry for the ...
05 Apr, 2025, 02.02 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi is confusing water-logging with floods, mocks Bihar mantriCabinet colleague of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar ridiculed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday for confusing water-logging in p...
24 Jun, 2021, 11.09 AM IST
Centre announces Rs 1813.75 crore flood relief for Karnataka, BiharThe approval came after Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the ongoing rescue and relief work of all flood-affected states.
04 Oct, 2019, 10.58 PM IST
Disasters increasing in Bihar due to climate change: Sushil ModiBihar faced major floods in the year 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2017 causing loss of life and property, damage to crops, roads and ot...
26 Sep, 2017, 04.58 PM IST
Flood situation worsens in Bihar, death toll rises to 253The death toll in Bihar floods rose to 253 today as the already grim situation worsened with more areas getting affected and around 1.26 cr...
20 Aug, 2017, 09.20 PM IST
Bihar draws 15-year disaster risk reduction roadmap: NitishBihar is the first state to draw a disaster risk reduction and management roadmap for 15 years to meet the challenges of natural calamities...
08 Jan, 2016, 09.13 PM IST
Nitish Kumar stresses disaster management training for studentsEmphasizing on disaster management training to students, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar today announced that July 4 will be observed as School Safet...
03 Jul, 2015, 09.26 PM IST
- Quake toll rises to 19 in Bihar
The death toll in the two high intensity quakes that rattled Bihar on Tuesday rose to 19 today.
13 May, 2015, 08.10 PM IST
Bihar storm: Centre promises full support to Bihar"We are fully behind the affected people in this hour of crisis," Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said.
24 Apr, 2015, 09.01 PM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar praises PM Modi for 'very quick' response to Nor'wester"I want to thank the honourable Prime Minister and the honourable Home Minister for their assurance to provide help to the disaster hit Bih...
24 Apr, 2015, 07.57 PM IST
- Home Minister Rajnath Singh takes stock of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar floods
Singh chaired a meeting of the National Executive Committee on Disaster Management which took stock of the flood situation in Uttar Pradesh...
19 Aug, 2014, 07.53 PM IST
Bihar floods claim 10 lives; rivers show receding trendOne more person died in floods in Patna district, taking the toll due to inundation in Bihar to 10 even asrivers today showed receding tren...
19 Aug, 2014, 01.54 PM IST
- ArcelorMittal offers aid to flood-hit Bihar
World's largest steel producer ArcelorMittal on Wednesday said that it is partnering with various state agencies to provide relief material...
03 Sep, 2008, 06.23 PM IST