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.
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!
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.
A land survey team and police personnel were attacked in Bettiah's Dubaulia village, leaving five injured including a circle officer. The dispute involves a two-acre plot. Read details.
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!
Bettiah police's Operation Muskaan has successfully recovered and returned 365 stolen or lost mobile phones, valued at Rs 53 lakh, to their owners. SP Shaurya Suman urges citizens to report losses immediately for better recovery chances.
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.
A spate of gas-cutter attacks on SBI ATMs across Bihar has led to a multi-state probe. Police suspect a Haryana-based organised gang. Read the full investigation details.
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.
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'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.
Bihar's only tiger reserve, Valmiki Tiger Reserve, attracts record tourists with eco-friendly bamboo huts. Foreign visitors praise its beauty and adventure. Jungle safari participation surges.
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.
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.
36 individuals, including 3 children, diagnosed with HIV in Bagaha, West Champaran. Authorities provide financial aid and urge testing. Learn about support schemes and prevention.
Bettiah cyber police arrested a 21-year-old from Rajasthan for allegedly cheating people using a fake social media account in the name of DIG Harkishor Rai. Read the full details of the cybercrime case.
Alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Shashank Pandey arrested for leading a violent farmhouse attack in Bettiah. Four accused in custody after property was looted and set ablaze. Details inside.
Bagaha SP Nirmala Kumari visited a tribal girls' school in West Champaran, educating students on cyberfraud, traffic rules, and emergency services 112 & 1930 to enhance safety awareness.
Two young friends died and another was seriously injured after a hit-and-run in West Champaran. Police are searching for the speeding vehicle. Read the full details.
West Champaran police arrested four individuals, including a woman, and seized 20 kg of charas worth Rs 5 crore. The arrest occurred during a late-night patrol on NH-727. Read for full details.
Nitu Kumari, 21, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her employer's home in West Champaran. Police investigating all angles as family awaits answers. Read the latest developments.
Bettiah police register FIR against two constables and one civilian after viral video shows woman dancer brandishing pistol during celebration. Departmental action promised if proven.
Bettiah police register FIR against two constables and one civilian after viral video shows woman dancer brandishing pistol during celebration. Departmental action threatened.
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