Anil Kumar Ojha

Class 12 student gangraped in Gaya, accused held

A Class 12 student was allegedly gangraped by an autorickshaw driver and his friend on the banks of Falgu river in Bihar’s Gaya district on Tuesday.

Foreign monasteries at Bodh Gaya under scanner

The Bihar government has initiated an inquiry into charges of building law violation and commercial use of their premises by foreign monasteries at Bodh Gaya.

Bihar Maoist attack: Brides, families of slain CRPF soldiers mourn their fallen

Bodh Gaya was abuzz with curiosity, and anger, when bodies of the braves were brought from the jungles of nearby Aurangabad district on Tuesday. Hulking military personnel carriers and ambulances of the CRPF units and the Anugrah Narain Medical College Hospital zipped in and out through the day.

Jharkhand joins Bihar in anti-Maoist ops after rebels kill 10 CRPF men

Jharkhand Armed Police joined the Central Reserve Police Force and Bihar police as they resumed an anti-Maoist combing operation after at least 10 CRPF soldiers were killed in an attack by the rebels in a forest in Bihar.

Three dead of suspected encephalitis in Gaya in four days

Three people with symptoms of encephalitis have died at the Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital (ANMCH) in Gaya in the last four days, and five others are being treated.

Bihar toppers scam: Ganga Devi College principal Usha Sinha suspended

Magadh University administration on Friday ordered spension of Usha Sinha, principal of Ganga Devi College in Patna, following her arrest in the infamous Bihar toppers’ scam cas

Two dead in post-panchayat poll violence in Bihar

Two members of a family were killed in Adarshchak village of Maoist-hit Dumaria block, 55km from the district headquarters of Gaya, in post-panchayat poll violence on Monday night.

Bihar cops name Rocky, 3 others in chargesheet

Charge sheet filed in Aditya Sachdeva murder case

Gaya Police on Monday filed a charge sheet in a local court against Rakesh Ranjan Yadav alias Rocky Yadav and other accused in connection with the Aditya Sachdeva murder case.

Four weapon licences of Manorama Devi, husband Bindi Yadav cancelled

JD(U) MLC Manorama Devi has been booked under the new Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act 2016, following recovery of liquor bottles from her house during a raid in search of her son Rocky Yadav, an accused in the killing of teenager Aditya Sachdeva in a road rage case.

LJP leader killed in Bihar, Chirag Paswan demands President’s Rule

Maoists shot dead a Lok Janshakti Party leader who was campaigning for his wife ahead of panchayat elections near Dumaria in Bihar on Wednesday.

Bihar road rage victim gets 69.6% in Class 12, family members mourn him

Most households in Gaya were busy checking the results of Class 12 examinees on Saturday as they pored over computers or rushed to the nearest cyber café. Parents distributed sweets to celebrate the success of their children; some consoled students who hadn’t fared well.

Bullet that killed teen came from Rocky Yadav’s gun: Forensic experts

The findings, submitted to additional chief judicial magistrate Sanjay Kumar Jha on Saturday, said the bullet came from the same Italian Beratta that was recovered from the accused.

Bihar road rage: Hunt on for politician’s son, Nitish vows strict action

A shutdown called by BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to protest the killing of a teenager allegedly by a ruling party legislator’s son, hit normal life in Bihar’s Gaya even as the prime accused remained absconding.

Bihar youngster shot dead after overtaking car of JD(U) leader’s son

The son of a ruling Janata Dal (United) lawmaker is accused of shooting dead a 20-year-old student for overtaking his vehicle in Bihar’s Gaya town on Saturday night, triggering a wave of protests against the Nitish Kumar government.

Bihar’s liquor ban impact: Even local deities are going thirsty

With total prohibition in force, shrines of Dak Baba, Masan Baba, Goraiya Baba, Dihwal Baba, Naukha Baba, and Bhairav—all revered by the Dalit and Mahadalit communities among others—have gone virtually dry.

This beggar in Bihar earns Rs 30,000 each month

As a child, Siddhant’s right leg was affected by polio. His mother, who supported the family of two by making earthen lamps, lost all hopes of a cure. Siddhant then decided to start begging to help his mother supplement her meagre income.

Maoists boycott Bihar polls, call it ‘mockery of democracy’

It has also threatened voters with serious consequences if they take part in a “mockery of democracy where the parties indulge in selling election symbols to contestants”.

Modi’s Bihar package a political bluff: Sonia Gandhi

Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bhartiya Janata Party, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday asked people to reject those who divide society and make false promises.

Conflicts are driven by religious intolerance, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong case for religious freedom in the world, stressing that radical elements trying to force their own ideologies on others gave rise to conflicts.

Irani inaugurates academic session of IIM-Bodh Gaya

Union human resource development ( HRD) minister Smriti Irani on Monday formally inaugurated the academic session of Indian Institute of Management ( IIM)- Bodh Gaya.

SMS shatters calm at Bodh Gaya on 7/7 blasts anniversary day

The heritage and temple town of Bodh Gaya was put on Red alert Tuesday, following an SMS to the administration, claiming that the township could be rocked by a series of bomb blasts reminiscent of the 7/7 blasts in 2013.

Bihar: Man, girl allegedly lynched on panchayat's order

In an incident of 'honour killing', a 25-year-old man and his minor girlfriend were allegedly lynched at Ametha village of Gaya district in Bihar on Wednesday.

Language-gifted Bodh Gaya beggars rake in dollars and yen

Six-year-old Monu does not know how to write English. Even his knowledge of Hindi, his mother tongue, is basic. But throw at him a sentence in Japanese, Tibetan or Thai lingo, or strike a conversation with him in English, and his face lights up.

For beggars, by beggars: Here's a six-month-old unique bank in Gaya

When beggar Raj Kumar Majhi incurred a medical bill of Rs 8,000 for his sister's treatment, help poured in from an unusual quarter.

Japanese student gang-raped for 12 days in Gaya

While the rape is alleged to have occurred in December, the two accused were arrested Friday. Three others accused of molesting 21-year-old Japanese student were held on December 31.

Nitish is heart and soul of JD(U): Bihar CM

Chief minister Jitam Ran Manjhi does not waste time on idle talk. A man of action, he believes, the alliance has marked a political turnaround in Bihar, which will see the state grow.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh to Guru Teg Bahadur, all family records available here

If you are digging for your ancestral roots, Vishnupad Mohalla is the place where you are most likely to find it. Gayawal Pandas have extensive details on the family tree of the rich and famous from all parts of the country.

Driver alerted, Maoists fail to blow up Rajdhani

Passengers of the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani, which was 10 minutes behind, had an escape when the driver of the derailed pilot engine spread information that saved immense casualties.