The Latest Breaking News from Bihar

Weather Tomorrow September 9: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

A new weather advisory has been released, predicting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in various regions. Bihar and Odisha are set to face considerable downpours accompanied by lightning. Meanwhile, Delhi and Haryana will experience warmer temperatures with a possibility of light rain. In contrast, Rajasthan and Punjab are likely to enjoy…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Bihar woman travelling without ticket in AC first class caught with 75 litres of liquor, police says father, sister also caught earlier in similar offenses

A 25-year-old woman, Neha Jha, was arrested with her relative Ishan Kumar after railway officials allegedly recovered around 75 litres of foreign liquor from a locked First AC compartment at Samastipur Junction. The police interaction was recorded and later circulated on social media, drawing attention to Jha’s calm demeanour and…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Prime Group to invest Rs 1,500 crore in Bihar’s real estate over the next four quarters

Prime Group is set to invest a remarkable Rs 1,500 crore into Bihar's real estate market. This funding will support the creation of residential and mixed-use spaces, focusing on a development pipeline of five million square feet. The company is dedicated to expanding its presence in Bihar within the coming…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Why Bihari Women Fast for 24 Hours During Hartalika Teej?

If you have grown up in Bihar, you may have seen women preparing for Teej days in advance. New sarees are bought, mehendi is applied and puja items are kept ready. On the day of Hartalika Teej, many women take their fast very seriously. Some even stay without drinking water…

MyLifeXP · Sep 5

Prior consent mandatory for CBI to probe offences involving public servants: Bihar govt

Bihar government mandates prior consent for CBI probes involving state public servants. A new Home Department notification supersedes all previous directives on this matter. The governor has accorded consent for extending CBI powers throughout the state. This consent is for investigating offenses by central government employees and related entities. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Bihar: Flood situation remains grim in Saran as Ganga, Saryu, Gandak rivers' levels rise

Floodwaters inundated several villages in Bihar's Saran district as rivers rose significantly. Normal life was disrupted, and boats became the primary transport in affected areas. Residential areas in Chhapra city and surrounding blocks experienced significant waterlogging. The district administration intensified relief and rescue operations, deploying officials to monitor the situation.…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

JD(U) opposes renewal of Ganga treaty with Bangladesh, cites Bihar's interests

Bihar's JD(U) party opposes renewing the Ganga water treaty with Bangladesh. The party states the agreement conflicts with the state's current interests. Former chief minister Nitish Kumar also previously spoke against the treaty. Concerns of Bihar's people must be considered if the treaty is renewed. A yatra will now engage…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Centre must bring out white paper on 'financial irregularities' in Ayodhya temple: Prashant Kishor

Prashant Kishor urged the government to release a white paper on Ram Temple financial irregularities. He also questioned the government's claims of high GDP growth rates. Kishor stated that public hardships contradict the official economic growth figures. The Jan Suraaj Party founder emphasized changing mindsets for political reform in Bihar.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

HUDCO shares jump 4% after signing Rs 25,000 crore MoU with Bihar government for infrastructure development

HUDCO shares jumped nearly 4% after the company signed an MoU with the Government of Bihar to provide financial assistance of up to Rs 25,000 crore over five years for industrial infrastructure and land acquisition. The development comes after HUDCO signed another Rs 1 lakh crore MoU with Bihar in…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Bihar on alert as major rivers swell following heavy rains, all 69 gates of Sone Barrage opened

Heavy rainfall in Bihar has led to swollen river levels in the last day. Notable rivers such as the Kosi and Gandak have surpassed danger thresholds in multiple areas. To control water discharge, authorities have activated all 69 gates of the Sone Barrage. Residents from vulnerable regions are being relocated…

The Economic Times · Sep 2