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SDRF team rescue a dead body of a passenger of a boat which capsezed in Ganga river in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

Patna: 19 killed as boat returning from festival capsizes in Ganga...

The accident took place when the boat, carrying at least 34 people, was about to reach the river bank.

14 Jan 2017 11:05 PM IST

At least 17 people were killed after a boat turned turtle in the Ganga River in Patna on Sunday.

Patna: 17 killed as boat capsizes in Ganga

According to reports, the accident took place when the boat, carrying at least 34 people, was about to reach the river...

14 Jan 2017 9:14 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. (Photo: PTI)

JD(U)'s 'Dahi-Chura' invitation to BJP heats up political pot

JD(U) ally Congress and some other parties expressed displeasure over the invitation to BJP.

14 Jan 2017 7:56 PM IST

A Man showing kites printed with the pictures of political leaders at a shop ahead of Makar Sankranti festival in Nagpur, Maharashtra. (Photo: PTI)

Mystic Mantra: Bask in the glory of divine light

Makar Sankranti, the start of Uttarayana is a major kite festival of India.

14 Jan 2017 5:13 AM IST

A team of volunteers and doctors will scour the city to treat animals and birds that may suffer injuries during the festival.

SPCA bats for safety of birds, animals during kite festival

SPCA has issued guidelines for the public to follow during Makar Sankrant festival.

14 Jan 2017 3:40 AM IST

Of festive feasts

Welcome the warmth of the Lohri bonfire, spread the Makar Sankranti cheer and convey greetings of Pongal with these...

14 Jan 2017 12:35 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) National President Nitish Kumar addresses during the partys Karyakarta Sammelan in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Breaking from tradition, Nitish invites BJP for Makar Sankranti...

Also, only last week, the BJP announced that it would participate in the human chain called by Nitish Kumar in support...

13 Jan 2017 8:40 AM IST

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat (Photo: PTI)

Another TMC-BJP standoff: Cops stall RSS Kolkata rally

Also refuses permission to shift venue to Babu Bazar from Brigade Parade Ground.

13 Jan 2017 5:45 AM IST

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat (Photo: PTI)

Denied first, RSS gets nod for rally

Bhagwat is coming to the city on January 13 for a three-day scheduled visit.

10 Jan 2017 4:01 AM IST

File picture of people flying lanterns.

Cops ban use of flying lanterns in Mumbai till January 22

Many residents staying in high-rise buildings and near the seashores Of Mumbai had also raised the similar concerns in...

31 Dec 2017 3:45 AM IST

A woman reacts to being soaked in water during Songkran, or the Thai New Year, celebrations on Khaosan Road in Bangkok on April 14.

Seeds of India in the rich soil of Thai magic and folklore

Songkran derives from the Sanskrit word Samkranti, astrological passage', which denotes transformation.

19 April 2017 1:23 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addresses a press conference after releasing white paper on completing six months in office, at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow. (Photo: PTI)

CM Yogi gives big push to Gorakhpur khichdi mela'

This year, the khichdi mela is expected to draw bigger crowds since the temple priest is now the chief minister of...

6 Dec 2017 2:12 AM IST