Bodhi tree sapling sent to PM for Thailand tour

A sapling of the historic Bodhi tree under which Lord Buddha had attained enlightenment has been sent to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who will take it as a "gift" to Thailand next week.

Bihar govt preparing road map for development of art, culture

The Bihar government is preparing a roadmap for development of art and culture in the state, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Saturday.

Burglary in MP`s house in Bihar

Burglars broke into the house of JD(U) MP from Gopalganj, Purnamasi Ram, located near the residences of the DM and the SP.

34 tribals arrested over killing of JD(U) leader

Police on Saturday arrested 34 people, including 20 women, in the brutal killing of a local JD(U) leader who was allegedly set on fire by some tribals over property dispute in the district.

Thirty-five arrested for burning man in Bihar

Thirty-five people were arrested from a Bihar village on Saturday on charges of burning the husband of a village head over a land dispute.

Friend marries gang-rape victim in Bihar

A friend of a woman who was gang-raped by three men in Bihar has married the victim, police said on Saturday.

JD(U) leader burnt to death by tribals: Police

A local JD(U) leader died of burn injuries after he was allegedly set on fire by some tribal people over property related dispute in Bihar`s Purnia district.

LJP spokesman joins JD-U

Ruling JD(U) got a shot in arm with state Lok Janshakti Party spokesman and a Congress leader joining the party ahead of Maharajganj Lok Sabha by-poll.

Religious tourism holds great potential in Bihar: Muzaffar Ali

Noted film-makers Muzzafar Ali and Benoy Behl emphasised on the great potential for harnessing religious tourism in Bihar and hailed the Nitish Kumar government for taking steps to give a new shape to tourism in the state.

Mentally challenged man kills five of family in Bi

Three women and two children were killed in a Bihar village when they were attacked by an axe-wielding family member who is believed to be mentally challenged, police said on Thursday.