A senior Royal Bengal Tiger that strayed from Valmiki Tiger Reserve was safely rescued in West Champaran. The big cat was tranquilised and sent to Patna's biological park to prevent human-wildlife conflict. Read the full story.
The Airports Authority of India inspects Valmikinagar airport near Nepal border for revival under UDAN. Move aims to boost tourism, connectivity & economy in West Champaran. Read more.
Forest department registers FIR against 20 persons for cutting green trees during Don Canal cleaning in West Champaran. Officials warn of serious action for habitat destruction.
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.
Bettiah police arrested three drug peddlers with 13 kg of ganja near the Pandai river in a major crackdown. Read about the operation and the accused.
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.
Angry Bihar farmers burnt the sugar cane minister's effigy in West Champaran, demanding a minimum price of Rs 400 per quintal. They warn of a large-scale agitation if demands are not met.
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.
Police in Bettiah's Mahnagani village arrested Ramesh Paswan after his wife's Dial 112 complaint led to recovery of a country-made pistol. He faces charges under the Arms Act.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajay Kumar Pandey, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack while on Dial 112 duty in Bettiah. The dedicated officer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, sending shockwaves through the police force. Read the full story.
Bihar's Virat Ramayan Mandir installs the world's largest Shivling, a 33-foot, 210-tonne marvel from a single granite block. Witness the historic spiritual event on January 17 with grand Vedic rituals.
Bodies of Niku Kumari and Lakhan Kumar discovered in East Champaran. Police probe suicide angle while investigating all possibilities. Details inside.
A 33-ft, 210-tonne Shiva Lingam, carved from a single rock, completes a 3000 km journey from Tamil Nadu to Bihar. It will be installed at the Virat Ramayana Temple on Jan 17 with CM Nitish Kumar attending. Read the incredible story.
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.
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 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.