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The fear of AES forced villagers in Harivanshpur village of Vaishali district to vacate their homes. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar: FIR against 39 villagers for protesting lack of facilities, AES deaths

Men against whom FIR has been registered have left the village and gone away.

25 Jun 2019 4:41 PM

Nearly 140 children have lost their lives due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) outbreak in the state since June 1, of which 127 died in Muzaffarpur district alone, state health department sources said. (Photo: AP)

Kushwaha holds Nitish responsible for children's deaths; demands his resignation

‘Either you act or resign from post of CM, failing which RLSP would hit the roads to expose him (Nitish) for his failures,’ Kushwaha said.

23 Jun 2019 8:16 PM

As per official data, the death toll in government-run Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) has touched 108 while 20 children died at Kejriwal hospital in the district due to the vector-borne disease. (Photo: File)

Death toll touches 128 in Muzaffarpur due to encephalitis

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of children who died due to the AES.

22 Jun 2019 10:28 AM

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: ANI)

Bihar chief minister skips Yoga Day event

Janata Dal (United) JD(U) taking part in the event, but chief minister Nitish Kumar remained conspicuous by his absence.

22 Jun 2019 8:05 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs yoga at Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Yoga above religion and caste, says PM Modi

Yoga has become immensely popular all over China in the past few decades and is emerging as a major fitness discipline.

22 Jun 2019 7:43 AM

The situation at the hospital is such that two or even more children are made to share one bed along with their attendants. (Photo: PTI)

Prisoners’ ward turned into ICU

Over 402 children are currently being treated at four ICUs at SKMCH.

21 Jun 2019 2:49 AM

Children showing symptoms of acute encephalitis syndrome undergoing treatment at Sri Krishna Medical College Hospital in Muzaffarpur.

Nitish government failed to foresee AES epidemic

Most of the children who have died due to AES belong to the marginalised sections.

21 Jun 2019 2:37 AM

As many as 47 deaths due to heatstroke have been reported from Aurangabad and 12 from Nawada till Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish Kumar cancels aerial inspection of heatwave affected areas

The chief minister was scheduled to inspect heatwave affected areas in Aurangabad, Gaya and Nawada.

20 Jun 2019 3:59 PM

Tejashwi, who has been known as one of the most vociferous critics of the Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, was criticised for being tight-lipped over the crisis in Muzaffarpur. (Photo: ANI)

Tejashwi in Delhi, closely monitoring Bihar's AES situation: Manoj Jha

RJD sources had earlier hinted that Tejashwi could be in New Delhi in connection to disproportionate assets case against him.

20 Jun 2019 3:56 PM

The death toll due to encephalitis touched 117 on Thursday morning in Muzaffarpur district. (Photo: ANI)

Prisoners' ward converted into ICU in Muzaffarpur’s govt hospital

Decision came after CM Nitish gave directions to convert prisoners' ward into ICU for children at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital.

20 Jun 2019 12:57 PM

Encephalitis exposes Nitish Kumar govt in Bihar

In Muzaffarpur district, the nutrition levels for children are below that of sub-Saharan Africa, going by stunting and wasting statistics.

20 Jun 2019 1:38 AM

'The one who has the steering in his hands, shouldn't he run the vehicle properly? The steering is in Chief Minister's hands. Then who else will be held responsible for this,' Singh said. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish should resign on moral grounds: RJD leader over deaths due to Encephalitis

Asked about Tejashwi Yadav, Singh said, 'I don't know exactly where he is. Maybe he has gone to watch World Cup. I am not sure about it.'

19 Jun 2019 1:21 PM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar visits Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital on Tuesday to review the situation prevailing due to the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Muzaffarpur district. (Photo: PTI)

Nitish Kumar faces protest during hospital visit

A team from All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is also likely to reach Muzaffarpur.

19 Jun 2019 6:48 AM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar gave directions to convert Sri Krishna Medical College & Hospital (SKMCH) into a 2500-bed hospital (currently 610 beds), & 1500 beds should be arranged immediately in the 1st phase. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish commissions medical hospital expansion, Encephalitis death toll at 128

As many as 89 children have died in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH), while 19 others lost their lives in Kejriwal Hospital.

18 Jun 2019 4:14 PM

Sunil Kumar Shahi, Superintendent of SKMCH said, '330 children were admitted out which 100 have been discharged and 45 people will be discharged today.' (Photo: ANI)

Death toll rises to 108 due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome

As many as 89 children have died in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH), while 19 others lost their lives in Kejriwal Hospital.

18 Jun 2019 12:17 PM

AES is a viral disease, which causes mild flu-like symptoms such as high fever, convulsions, and headaches. (Photo: ANI)

100 children die due to acute encephalitis in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur

According to data, 83 children have died in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, while 17 have lost their lives in Kejriwal hospital.

17 Jun 2019 4:19 PM

The chief minister directed the police personnel to take in writing from each police station that illegal alcohol trade was not taking place in their area. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish Kumar conducts high level meeting over liquor ban in Bihar

Investigations, arrests and seizures related to illicit liquor were discussed during the meet.

13 Jun 2019 1:40 PM

Banerjee, who is bitterly opposed to the BJP, which has made deep inroads in West Bengal, was later quoted by the media as having said, 'I have come across a statement from Nitishji that he will not form alliance with the NDA outside Bihar. I would like to congratulate him. Thank you to him.' (Photo: File)

West Bengal under Mamata Banerjee's leadership turning into 'mini Pakistan': JD(U)

'Her thanksgiving cannot make us forget that Biharis are being assaulted in Bengal and forced to leave the state,' JD(U) spokesperson said.

12 Jun 2019 12:21 PM

Bihar Cabinet-led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has approved a proposal to punish sons and daughters who abandon their elderly parents with a jail term. (Photo: ANI)

In Bihar, abandoning elderly parents will now land sons, daughters in jail

Many other decisions were also taken during the cabinet meeting that took place on Tuesday.

12 Jun 2019 9:01 AM

He also added that party would like to see Bihar being given the 'special status' and will push forth the demand in the future too. (Photo: PTI)

Will not compromise with principles, alliance with BJP to continue: Nitish Kumar

‘Our focus is on developing Bihar. We are focused on helping the nation through developing our state,’ he said at a press conference.

10 Jun 2019 2:40 PM

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