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  Three minors aged four to five were detained after alleged vandalism at a Shiva temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district. Police registered an FIR after CCTV footage was examined. Additional security has been deployed as authorities monitor the situation and maintain communal harmony 

Around 44 lakh people have been affected by floods in 14 Bihar districts, with several rivers flowing above danger levels. Five people, including four members of a family, drowned in Bhagalpur, while relief camps, community kitchens and rescue teams remain operational

More than 43 lakh people have been affected by floods in 14 Bihar districts as several rivers, including the Ganga, flow above danger marks. Authorities have deployed rescue teams, boats and relief camps, while more rain is forecast

One person died and another went missing after a boat carrying 11 people capsized in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Tuesday. Nine were rescued. The boat reportedly struck a submerged boulder amid floodwaters, while rescue teams continued searching for the missing person

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Bihar government over alleged police brutality against protesting students, including claims of gunfire and injuries. He accused the government of avoiding responsibility and warned the BJP that regimes suppressing youth voices eventually have to answer to the people

Bihar’s flood situation worsened on Thursday as eight major rivers flowed above danger marks, affecting 13 districts. Patna remained on high alert, with the Ganga, Son and Punpun crossing critical levels. Authorities deployed boats and intensified evacuation and anti-erosion operations

Bihar government has advised people to avoid consuming unknown fish varieties entering the state through floodwaters from Nepal. Officials warned of contamination risks from bacteria, viruses and fungi, urging residents to seek medical help for symptoms and report sightings to authorities

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the Centre has approved an NSD campus in the state to strengthen its theatre and performing arts traditions. The state will provide land and bear 50 per cent of construction costs, supporting cultural preservation and emerging talent

Bihar and Jharkhand signed a water-sharing agreement for the Sone river in New Delhi on Monday in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The dispute dates to Jharkhand’s creation in 2000, when it sought a larger share of Bansagar project waters

A six-year-old boy who joined a student protest in Patna on August 25 began a sit-in at Gardanibagh, alleging his parents were beaten by police while he was detained. Police denied the allegation, saying he was kept in custody for safety

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the first phase of the Rs 249-crore Karbigahia-Mithapur flyover and a 2.1-km elevated road linking Mithapur and Sipara in Patna. The projects are aimed at easing congestion, improving connectivity and ensuring smoother commuting

Educator Khan Sir celebrated Raksha Bandhan with girl students in Patna and announced plans to open an orphanage where children can study. He also said a cancer hospital project announced last year had been delayed but would be completed within two-three months

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced plans to establish a women-only university where faculty, students and non-teaching staff will all be women. He also highlighted government initiatives for women’s employment, education, entrepreneurship, healthcare and economic empowerment across the state

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced that the Bihar Public Service Commission’s TRE-4 teacher recruitment exam will be conducted in a single phase, addressing a key demand of protesting aspirants. The government also announced an examination reforms committee and student grievance initiatives

Bihar was put on high alert after floods in Nepal raised the possibility of a sudden rise in Gandak river discharge. Authorities opened all 36 gates of the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar and stepped up rescue and relief preparations

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has formed a committee to examine notices issued to 26,745 property owners in Patna for commercial activities in residential buildings. The panel, headed by Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Choudhary, will recommend a practical solution

Student protests over recruitment demands triggered tension across Patna on Tuesday as demonstrators breached barricades and police used mild force and water cannons. Several protesters were detained, while heavy security, including CRPF personnel and a protected vehicle, was deployed

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to scrap the existing caste census questionnaire and formulate a new one after consulting political parties, experts and the public, citing Telangana and Bihar's caste surveys as examples.

India’s makhana sector is projected to reach Rs 11,000–12,000 crore by 2029-30, driven by rising demand, higher prices, improved productivity and exports. Bihar remains the leading producer, while government initiatives including the National Makhana Board aim to boost research, farming, value addition and international marketing 

More than two dozen children fell ill after consuming a Mid-Day Meal at Parasi Middle School in Bihar’s Noorsarai area. The children suffered vomiting and dizziness after a cook mistakenly added detergent powder instead of salt. They were treated at Bihar Sharif Sadar Hospital and were reported out of danger