Bihar

On Wednesday, India commemorated World Environment Day by declaring Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries as its latest wetlands of international significance under the Ramsar convention. These sanctuaries, located in Bihar's Jamui district within the Jhajha forest range, are man-made reservoirs, boosting ...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of 'severe' heatwave conditions persisting across West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand for the next three days. According to IMD's official release, the forecast predicts, "Heat Wave to severe heatwave conditions ...

To handle the increased number of passengers during the summer season, the railway department has announced special trains from Bihar to West Bengal. The Jaynagar-Kolkata and Raxaul-Howrah summer special trains will operate via Samastipur Junction, providing relief to travelers. ...

West Bengal celebrated the launch of its latest Vande Bharat Express train on Tuesday, marking a significant development in the state's rail connectivity. This train, now connecting New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal to Patna in Bihar, was flagged off by Prime ...

Boosting Bihar's Connectivity: In a significant development, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has granted approval for the construction of a state-of-the-art 6-lane bridge connecting Digha and Sonepur across the Ganga River in Bihar. ...

Bihar to Katra Train for Mata Vaishno: To ease the pilgrimage journey for devotees of Mata Vaishno Devi, the Indian Railways has announced a special train service that will connect Katihar, Bihar, to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. ...

Patna, the capital city of Bihar, India, is not only the political and economic hub but also a place steeped in religious history. This ancient city, once known as Pataliputra, is a sacred destination for many pilgrims and spiritual seekers. Patna ...

Chhath Puja, the ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, Surya, is a significant event in the cultural calendar of Bihar, India. For the uninitiated, the experience of witnessing Chhath Puja can be as enlightening as it is exhilarating. This ...

For Buddhists from all around the world, the Buddhist Circuit in India is an important route for pilgrimage. It includes Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, and Lumbini (in Nepal), as well as other significant Buddhist locations. The Indian Railway Catering ...

Bihar, the land of monasteries is getting ready to become the land of the world's largest Ramayan Temple by 2025 as the work has started on 20th June 2023. The construction work started in the East Champaran district with ...

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in India and Nepal to mark the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn). The festival typically falls on January 14th each year making as the first Hindu ...

Bodh Gaya is prepared for "Bodhi Mahotsav 2023", one of the largest yearly celebrations in the Gaya district of Bihar. The little town of Bodh Gaya is found in the Indian state of Bihar, close to the Falgu River, also known ...