Samachar Today

At least 35 people drown in boat mishap in Bihar
In Bihar, at least 35 persons were killed following a country boat capsized in the swollen Tilyuga River, a tributary of Kosi in Supaul district of the state last night.

Our Patna Correspondent reports that most of deceased are children. The incident occurred at Barmottar Ghat under Marauna police station of the district. Read more…

Queen’s Baton for Commonwealth Games 2010 in Bihar
Queen’s Baton for 2010 Commonwealth Games received warm welcome in Bihar this afternoon in Kaimur district of the State. A large number of people including sportsmen and politicians greeted the Baton as it crossed over from Uttar Pradesh.

The Baton shall travel Aurangabad, Gaya, Jehenabad and Patna in the State before leaving for Kolkata on July 15.

Security forces deployed in Bihar naxal hit areas
In Bihar additional security forces have been deployed in Naxal-hit areas to ensure safety and security to the life and property of the people during bandh. Director General of Police Neelmani told that all police stations in the Naxal -infested districts of the State have been put on maximum alert.

Instructions have also been issued to carry out raids on hideouts of the ultras. AIR Patna Correspondent reports that Read more…

Death toll in severe cyclone that hit Bihar, West Bengal and Assam has risen to 138.

Severe cyclone leaves 138 dead and hundreds injured in Bihar, West Bengal and Assam

The severe Norwester packed with a wind speed of 125 km per hour on Tuesday night also left hundreds injured and a swathe of destruction in three states. Read more…