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Ganga ebbs in patches, but floods hit Katihar

PATNA, Sept. 9 -- Vast swathes of Bihar remain underwater even as the Ganga and its tributaries showed signs of receding in patches on Tuesday, officials said, adding that the flood water from Ganga h... Read More


Bihar tourism plans big for Pitripaksh Mela at Gaya Ji

PATNA, Sept. 9 -- The tourism department is set to roll out an extensive set of facilities for millions of pilgrims expected to converge on Gaya Ji for the Pitripaksh mela, one of Hinduism's most sign... Read More


2.9mn hit by floods across 13 Bihar distts; CM reviews relief ops

Patna, Sept. 8 -- Around 2.9 million people have been affected by floods in Bihar as overflowing rivers inundated large swathes in 13 districts, according to the state's disaster management department... Read More


Bihar flood situation still grim; 2.24 million hit

India, Sept. 7 -- Floodwaters from the Ganga and its tributaries, including Punpun and Dardha, continued to wreak havoc in Patna and adjoining areas on Sunday, aggravated by heavy rains in their catch... Read More


Ganga, tributaries flood Bihar districts, 2.2mn hit

PATNA, Sept. 7 -- Floodwaters from the Ganga and its tributaries, including Punpun and Dardha, continued to wreak havoc in Patna and adjoining areas on Sunday, aggravated by heavy rains in their catch... Read More


Declare Bihar floods a national disaster: RJD

PATNA, Sept. 7 -- Opposition leaders from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Sunday mounted a sharp attack on the state government and the Centre over the worsening flood situation, accusing the state ... Read More


Deluge danger aggravates across Bihar

PATNA, Sept. 6 -- Aggravated by heavy downpours in the state and upstream areas of Nepal, the Ganga crossed its previous highest flood level (HFL) at Gandhi Ghat in Patna on Saturday, while floodwater... Read More


Bihar flood scene turns grim, rivers rise above danger level

PATNA, Sept. 5 -- The flood situation in Bihar remained grim on Friday as the Ganga and its tributaries, particularly the Punpun and Dardha, continued to inundate low-lying areas of Patna and beyond. ... Read More


Rs.39.80-cr Nehru Path plan gets cabinet nod

PATNA, Sept. 3 -- The state cabinet has approved a Rs.39.80 crore proposal to widen Nehru Path (Bailey Road) in Patna, officials said, adding that the project, led by the road construction department ... Read More


JD(U) pushes for Bihar's role in Kosi dam project

PATNA, Sept. 2 -- Senior leaders of the Janata Dal (United), including deputy chief minister and water resources minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Kumar Jha have stepped up ... Read More