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VTR records 75% jump in tiger count, has 54 now
Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve has seen a 75% increase in tiger count, from 31 in 2018 to 54 in 2022, and has been declared "very good" by the National Tiger Conservation Authority. The reserve is the only one in Bihar and is located in West Champaran district. The increase in tiger population is seen as an indicator of the health of the forests. The NTCA report also praised the reserve for its management of human-animal conflicts and efforts to stop poaching and wildlife trafficking.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 09:22 PM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
3 including woman killed after vehicle hits 3 motorcycles in Bettiah
Three people, including a woman, died after being hit by a speeding vehicle in Bettiah. The driver has been arrested and one patient is critical.
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 02:58 PM IST
Bihar: 20-year-old gang-raped in West Champaran; 2 arrested
Police said the girl is a professional dancer working for an orchestra, adding that the incident took place late Tuesday late evening
Updated on May 10, 2023 08:09 PM IST
Mob kills cop after ‘custodial death’ in Bihar
The deceased constable was identified as Rajmangal Rai, who was attached to the neighbouring Prushottampur police station. The injured police personnel were admitted to a local hospital in Narkatiaganj, from where they were referred to GMCH Bettiah, an officer said.
Published on Mar 20, 2022 04:23 AM IST
Sandeep Bhaskar, Bettiah
24 die in Bihar after consuming suspected spurious liquor
Four persons have been arrested in connection with the incident which took place between Tuesday and Wednesday, the police said.
Published on Nov 05, 2021 10:00 AM IST
PTI | , Hindustan Times, New Delhi