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‘Nobody pays heed to us and the doctor doesn't even come and check upon us. I was admitted here on June 5. Since then, the doctor had visited the patients twice or thrice,’ said another patient. (Photo: ANI)

With encephalitis death toll at 112, this govt hospital in Bihar reeks of apathy

The sight of Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, where over 300 encephalitis aflicted children were admitted, is dismal.

19 Jun 2019 4:22 PM

'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 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

In Muzaffarpur, the death toll due to encephalitis mounted to 104 on Monday, officials said. (Photo: File)

Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey skips Yoga Day campaign

State Sports Minister Pramod Kumar said that Pandey was unable to take part on Monday as he was busy with other engagements.

18 Jun 2019 12:55 PM

Seated beside Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and MoS Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey in the meeting that took place on Sunday, Pandey asked, 'How many wickets have fallen?' (Photo: File)

‘How many wickets down?’: Bihar Health Minister asks during meeting on encephalitis

In Muzaffarpur, death toll due to encephalitis mounted to 104 on Monday, officials said.

18 Jun 2019 8:48 AM

The DM office has advised people to remain indoors from 11 am till 4 pm. (Representational Image)

Heatwave kills 184 people, Section 144 imposed in Gaya

The deaths have been majorly reported from Aurangabad, Gaya and Nawada districts.

17 Jun 2019 5:28 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

Encephalitis death toll rises to 84 in Bihar

Doctors claim that the deaths, due to AES, are being caused due to excessive heat and humidity.

16 Jun 2019 10:51 AM

'Out of the total number, 47 children have died in SKMCH while 10 succumbed at the private Kejriwal Hospital,' Pandey said. (Photo: ANI)

57 children die due to Encephalitis: Bihar Heath Minister

Encephalitis is a viral infection which causes mild flu-like symptoms such as high fever, convulsions, and headaches.

14 Jun 2019 1:35 PM

In the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections, LJP had contested six seats in Bihar as a constituent of the BJP-led NDA and have won on all of them. (Photo: File)

Bihar: Rift in LJP, disgruntled members form own outfit

LJP chief did not contest these elections and is eyeing a Rajyasabha seat.

13 Jun 2019 2:52 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

'Since the beginning of June to this day 86 people have been admitted and of them, 31 have died,' Sunil Shahi, Superintendent SKMCH, Muzaffarpur said. (Photo: ANI)

Muzzafarpur: Acute Encephalitis Syndrome claims lives of 31 in June

Encephalitis is a viral infection, which causes mild flu-like symptoms such as fever or headache.

12 Jun 2019 12:16 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

It is worth mentioning that the JD(U) has not joined the BJP led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre, but has decided to stay as a part of the alliance. (Photo: ANI)

Rajiv Ranjan Singh is JD(U) parliamentary party leader in Lok Sabha

Baidyanath Prasad Mahto would be party's Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha, while Dileshwar Kamat would be the Chief Whip.

11 Jun 2019 7:28 PM

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

In a surprising incident, a 26-year-old man from Bihar survived 18 bullet injuries after a seven-hour-long operation. (Representational Image)

Miraculous save: 26-year-old Bihar man survives 18 bullet injuries

According to reports, Singh has criminal antecedents and had recently come out of jail on bail.

10 Jun 2019 10:03 AM

Giriraj likens West Bengal CM to North Korea’s dictator Kim

Singh was talking to reporters at the party’s state headquarters upon his first visit to Bihar after being sworn in as a Union cabinet minister.

09 Jun 2019 3:10 AM

On Thursday, election strategist Kishor, who is credited with successfully strategising Modi's Prime Ministerial campaign in 2014 and some others later, met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and is believed to have agreed to work with her in the state. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

'JDU nothing to do with Prashant Kishor's work,' says Nitish Kumar

It is said that Kishor, who last year joined JDU, was feeling sidelined due to the internal power struggle within the party.

08 Jun 2019 7:27 PM

When the chemist refused to stand up, the ex-minister's brother slapped him and dragged him outside the shop by his collar. Pinu later was seen taking the chemist away in a car. (Photo:Twitter I ANI)

Watch: Ex-Bihar minister brother thrashes chemist for not standing up

The accused's sister and former minister Renu Devi claimed that she was not in talking terms with her brother.

07 Jun 2019 11:57 AM

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