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On July 16, Kumar had said that a total of 1.25 lakh people had been rescued so far in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar floods: CM Nitish to visit Sitamarhi today to take stock of rescue, relief ops

Deputy CM Sushil Modi will visit worst-hit Darbhanga and Madhubani districts to review the situation and rehabilitation work.

21 Jul 2019 12:35 PM

As many as 33 people have lost their lives due to the deluge, while approximately 26 lakh people in over 12 districts have been adversely affected by the calamity. (Photo: ANI)

If we die, we shall die together, say residents of flood battered Bihar village

Villagers said they did not get any help from the administration and they tried their best to reduce the risk of flooding.

21 Jul 2019 11:42 AM

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had on Friday reviewed relief operations for flood-affected people in the state at a high-level meeting held in the Secretariat. (Photo: ANI/twitter)

Tejashwi Yadav urges Centre to declare Bihar floods as national calamity

As many as 221 relief camps have been established and about one lakh people are taking shelter in these camps.

20 Jul 2019 8:04 PM

'Relief and rehabilitation work is underway in the state. Chief Minister Kumar is working hard to provide maximum aid to the flood-affected people in the state,' Jha said. (Photo:

Bihar floods: Opposition parties have no common sense, says Minister Sanjay Jha

The minister said the state government ordered to transfer Rs 6,000 in bank accounts of at least 69,000 flood-affected people on Friday.

20 Jul 2019 4:38 PM

The Chief Minister has also initiated the process of sending cash relief of Rs 6000 directly to the bank accounts of the flood-affected families in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar floods: Agri Minister Prem Kumar to hold emergency meeting in Madhubani

On Friday, Janta Dal-United MP Ram Nath Thakur gave a Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha to 'declare Bihar floods as national calamity'.

19 Jul 2019 6:59 PM

Villagers wade through a flooded area in Murkata village east of Guwahati, Assam. (Photo: AP)

Flood fury: Bihar seeks Rs 7,636 crore assistance from Centre

The team, for assessment of damage caused by floods, would be headed by Mukesh Mittal, joint secretary in Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

11 Sep 2017 6:26 PM

Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Sushil Kumar Modi on Saturday not only blamed rats for causing the devastating floods in the state, but also held the Congress party and Lalu Prasad Yadav's government responsible for the same. (Photo: PTI)

Bihar floods to be blamed on Cong, Lalu and rats: Sushil Kumar Modi

The Oppn did not approve of the statement and claimed that the Bihar govt is only trying to hide its failure with such illogical statements.

02 Sep 2017 1:36 PM

Heavy rains on Tuesday brought Mumbai to a halt flooding vast areas of the city, people were stranded for hours as train services were halted and water levels kept creeping up. (Photo: AP)

PM's USD 87 bn river-linking scheme to begin amid floods across India

The plan entails linking nearly 60 rivers, including Ganges, which govt hopes will cut farmers’ dependence on fickle monsoon rains.

01 Sep 2017 11:29 AM

Aamir Khan's blockbuster 'Dangal' is still playing in theatres in Hong Kong.

After Assam, Aamir now donates Rs 25 lakh to tackle Bihar floods situation

A cheque of Rs 25 lakh was sent by 'Dangal' star through courier and was received at the office of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

31 Aug 2017 10:17 AM

Paswan also alleged that Lalu Yadav did not disclose the list of his 'lavish' properties in Delhi, Patna and other places. (Photo: PTI)

Money spent on rally should have been spent on Bihar floods: Paswan to Lalu

Paswan added that papers of benami property were brought out against Lalu, not the Bharatiya Janata Party.

28 Aug 2017 10:30 AM

A woman, child and a man with their belongings were seen holding hands while trying to get to the other side for safety. (Screengrab)

Video: Leap of life across bridge claims lives of woman, child

A woman and child died when they were trying to cross a bridge which collapsed due to flood water coming in full spate.

19 Aug 2017 12:18 PM

Flood situation worsens in Assam, Bihar; Modi promises relief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Ministers of Bihar and Assam to take stock of flood situation in both the states.

14 Aug 2017 3:38 PM

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