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Death tolled in Bihar earthquake rises to 19

The death toll in the two high intensity quakes that rattled Bihar on Tuesday rose to 19 today, with two more deaths reported from Vaishali and Siwan districts.

Bihar Nor'wester: Death toll rises to 44, over 80 injured

The Nor'wester storm which has ravaged 12 districts of Bihar has killed 44 so far according to the Principal Secretary Disaster Management.

Storm in Bihar has killed at least 42 people, seriously injured over 80: CM Nitish Kumar

At least 42 persons were killed and over 80 seriously injured when a tropical storm ravaged 12 districts of Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said.

Anti-Modi polling? Bihar sees around 60% turnout

Although the earlier phases witnessed a surge in polling percentage compared to earlier elections, today’s turnout was unprecedented by Bihar's standards.

Elections 2014: 47 percent voter turnout recorded in Bihar till 3 pm

Despite the temperature touching over 42 degrees celsius, enthusiasm was visible among voters, old as well young, in different booths.

Bihar sees 37 percent voter turnout by 1 pm

Enthusiasm was witnessed among voters in all the seven Lok Sabha seats with people queuing up outside the booths since morning.

Nitish broke alliance with BJP because he wants to be PM: Modi

"I was thinking for days, why our perfect alliance was broken. I was really trying to understand. Then I realised that PM dreams were keeping Nitish Kumar up all night," Modi said addressing the rally.

Bihar again: Teacher strike deprives 10 lakh students of midday meal

Sources in the Education department said that mid-day meal supply was disrupted for the second day in many schools in Saran, Purnia, Sheohar and Araria districts among others.