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.
Despite a severe cold wave gripping West Champaran, tourist numbers at Valmiki Tiger Reserve have surged. Over 75,000 visitors have braved the chill for jungle and boat safaris since January 1. Discover the surprising trend and its impacts.
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.
Raju Chaudhary, 40, died after his bike was hit by an unidentified vehicle near Badgaon village. His friend was seriously injured. Police are scanning CCTV to find the culprit. Read the full story.
The holy Bansi river, linked to Lord Rama, faces severe pollution and encroachment. As Magh Mauni Amavasya nears, locals demand action to save this dying tributary of the Gandak.
West Champaran's aromatic Marcha Chura sees a price surge & national demand spike after its GI tag. Discover how this Makar Sankranti staple is transforming local farming. Read more!
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.
Bihar's Disaster Management Minister Narayan Prasad alleges police negligence and collusion with land mafia in Bettiah. He claims his complaints about illegal encroachment were ignored until he intervened.
Marhiya village in West Champaran boasts youths over 6 feet tall, aiding defence jobs but creating a bride search crisis. Discover this unique social dilemma.
The world's largest Shiva Lingam, a 33-ft granite marvel from Tamil Nadu, entered Bihar, drawing massive crowds. It's destined for the Virat Ramayan Temple in East Champaran. Witness the historic journey.
Over 14 species of migratory birds have arrived at Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran, escaping the northern cold. Discover the avian spectacle and conservation success. Read more!
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.
An 85-year-old woman perished in a major fire at a three-storey house in Bettiah's Janata Chowk. Police are investigating the cause. Read the full report.
The Bihar government's plan to reopen nine closed sugar mills, including the historic Chanpatia unit, has ignited fresh optimism among sugarcane growers in West Champaran and neighboring districts, promising to ease decades of agricultural distress.
AAP alleges Delhi Police failed to file FIR after video showed women, children threatened during Christmas celebration in East of Kailash. Party threatens legal action.
Three sub-inspectors suspended and eight personnel face salary hold after lapses during Rs 24 lakh ATM heist in West Champaran. Internal probe reveals negligence in night patrol.
Russia mediates Israel-Syria security pact with US approval. Saudi Arabia warns Israeli strikes in Syria threaten normalization. Read the full analysis.
Four individuals, including a 9-year-old student, sustained injuries after an SUV and a school bus collided head-on due to poor visibility from dense fog near Baikunthwa Sthan in West Champaran. All victims received first aid and were discharged. Read the
Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announces new police infrastructure projects worth Rs 30 crore for East Champaran, Rohtas & Lakhisarai. Includes 200-bed women's barrack. Read more.
Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve sees a conservation triumph as tiger numbers skyrocket from 8 in 2010 to 54 in 2022. Officials credit habitat management and security. Read the full story.
Students from India's North East, studying in Delhi, came together for a heartfelt Christmas celebration, sharing traditional food and music to combat homesickness. Read their inspiring story of community.
Police in West Champaran's Bagaha have arrested a man and his brother for allegedly killing his wife over a suspected affair. The body was found decomposed. A speedy trial is promised.
Bihar Industries Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal announced policy reforms & a new Industrial Security Force (BISF) to boost investor confidence. Details from the Bihar @ 2047 Vision Conclave.
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.
Tragedy strikes as six migrant workers from Bihar's Muzaffarpur & West Champaran die in a Nagpur water tank explosion. CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia. Read the full story.
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.
A 19-year-old girl was grievously injured in a bear attack in Sevarhi Barwa village, West Champaran. The bear strayed from Valmiki Tiger Reserve. Forest department urges caution.
Katihar-Delhi Champaran Humsafar Express struck a buffalo on tracks near Valmikinagar, causing a 2.5-hour halt. Driver's quick action prevented a disaster. Read details.
Criminals used gas cutters to break into two SBI ATMs in West Champaran's Bettiah, escaping with ₹23.52 lakh. Police suspect the same gang behind both heists. Read the full investigation details.
Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran starts a 90-day tiger census using 400 night-vision camera traps across 898 sq km to track big cats and assess prey population. Read the details.