Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary outlined Bihar's vision to become a leading agricultural state, announcing airport expansions and sugar mill revivals while emphasizing farmer welfare.
A joyous wedding celebration turned into tragedy when three members of a wedding party, including the bridegroom's father and uncle, died in a horrific road accident near Ghorasahan in East Champaran. The speeding SUV collided with a roadside tree, killin
Keshar Raj, a 14-year-old Class X student from Motihari, East Champaran, has been selected for the Indian national fencing team for the Asian Cadet and Junior Championship 2026 in Jakarta.
East Champaran police have formed four SITs to arrest a gang defrauding unemployed youth by promising 'police-mitra' jobs. Two arrests made, rewards announced for three key suspects.
Bihar Police intercepts truck from Nepal near Raxaul, recovers 423 kg of ganja worth Rs 5 crore in international market. Driver arrested, investigation underway.
The strategic expansion of Raxaul Airport near the India-Nepal border has gained momentum with Bihar government releasing ₹207.70 crore for land acquisition. The project will extend the runway to 2,360 meters, enabling commercial flights and military oper
A 60-year-old woman in East Champaran's Motihari was brutally assaulted and forced to drink human excreta after villagers accused her of witchcraft following a youth's death in Gujarat. Police have registered an FIR.
A bank manager was found hanging in his Motihari residence, with family alleging his wife killed him over her extramarital affair. Police are investigating all angles.
A massive 33-foot black granite Shivling, weighing 210 tonnes, was installed at Virat Ramayan Mandir in Motihari. Thousands witnessed the ceremony with chants, flower showers, and Vedic rituals.
SSB & immigration officials arrest a Sri Lankan national without a valid visa and his Kerala-based aide at the Raxaul ICP. Probe on for motive & network. Read details.
East Champaran SP Swarn Prabhat suspends SI Pankaj Kumar after probe confirms bribe demand in a Rupani village land case. SDPO Chandan Kumar led the inquiry. Read the full details.
East Champaran officials inspect preparations for installing the 210-tonne Shiva lingam at Virat Ramayan Mandir on January 17. Massive security and crowd control plans are underway.
East Champaran district launches a makhana cultivation scheme with a 75% subsidy for farmers. The pilot project aims to boost local economy using vast water bodies.
Bodies of Niku Kumari and Lakhan Kumar discovered in East Champaran. Police probe suicide angle while investigating all possibilities. Details inside.
Bodies of two young lovers, Niku Kumari and Lakhan Kumar, were found hanging in an East Champaran village. Police are investigating the suspected suicide from multiple angles. Read the latest details.
The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation has launched a Rs 13 crore redevelopment of Motihari's historic Sitakund Dham. The project, to be finished by Dec 2026, will enhance pilgrim amenities and boost tourism. Read more.
India declares sensitive stretches of the India-Nepal border high-security zones after arrests of foreign nationals & rising drug smuggling. SSB intensifies patrols.
Motihari excise officials, acting on a tip-off, intercepted a truck from UP and seized 100 cartons of foreign liquor concealed in fodder. Read the full story of the smuggling attempt.
East Champaran DM Saurabh Jorwal orders strict action after beneficiaries report receiving less than entitled free grains. Inspection of all PDS shops and warehouses directed.
Motihari Sadar Hospital is constructing a 50-bed critical care ward for Rs 13 crore, boosting emergency healthcare in the border district. A new hospital building and senior citizen ward are also underway. Read more.
SSB apprehends three Bangladeshi nationals and an Indian middleman for illegal entry near Raxaul. Security agencies probe their Kathmandu stay and intended destination. Read the full investigation details.
East Champaran district magistrate orders suspension of classes up to VIII in all schools due to harsh cold wave. Read about the directive aimed at protecting children's health.
A woman from Motihari, believed murdered over dowry in 2018, returned home alive with her daughter, exposing a false case. Police traced her to her parents' house. Read the shocking details.
Motihari police arrested five gang members for stealing & adulterating diesel from trucks on NH-28A. 9,600 litres seized. Read how the racket operated.
Rajbir Singh, an Army deserter, was arrested near the Nepal border. He was involved in espionage for Pakistan and drug trafficking. A grenade and heroin were seized. Read the full story.
East Champaran police release a list of 100 absconding accused in serious crimes. Rewards up to Rs 1 lakh announced. SP warns of property attachment if they don't surrender.
East Champaran police cyber cell arrests 3 gang members involved in Rs 3 crore fraud. Cash, phones, ATM cards seized. Read how the scam was uncovered.
NIA arrests Nepali national in Motihari raids, uncovering cross-border cybercrime network operating between Dubai, Nepal and India through dead woman's bank account.
Speeding truck kills 5, injures 14 in East Champaran's Motihari. CM Nitish Kumar orders better treatment for injured. Locals protest, demand safety measures at accident-prone Dipau cut.
SSB and Nepalese Armed Forces arrest UAE national Salem Abdullah Khalfan Alshamshi attempting illegal border crossing at Raxaul. Details on the investigation and rising border violations.