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The Air Here Can Kill, Welcome to the World’s Most Polluted Place

What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…

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‘BLO used as scapegoat’: Ajit Anjum booked after video on Bihar voter roll revision gaps

An FIR has been registered against independent journalist Ajit Anjum in Bihar’s Begusarai district for allegedly spreading misinformation about the voter roll revision exercise in Bihar.

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Bihar: 13 people dead in separate incidents of lightning strikes

CMO said, Begusarai reported five deaths, Darbhanga four, Madhubani three and Samastipur one. Read further on Dynamite News:

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LoP Rahul Gandhi in Bihar; Joins 'Palayan Roko Naukri Do' Padyatra in Begusarai

The ‘Palayan Roko, Naukri Do’ padyatra focuses on rising unemployment. Read further on ynamite News:

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Bihar: Rahul Gandhi to join Cong's march in Begusarai

Rahul Gandhi said the aim is to make the whole world see the spirit of the youth of Bihar, their struggle and their suffering. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar: Car hits road divider in Begusarai; Four killed, several injured

The people were returning in the Scorpio car from a wedding ceremony in New Zafar Nagar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A herbal firm’s handbook of ‘abuse’: ‘Drugs, fraud, and youngsters confined to rooms’

At a hotel in Bihar’s Begusarai on March 21, union minister and MP Giriraj Singh thundered on stage before a crowd of youngsters in suits. “A leader doesn’t mean a political leader…you’ve reached here by battling unemployment. So you are the real leader…If I wasn’t an MP, I would’ve worked…

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‘If Congress is over, why is Modi chanting its name?’: Kanhaiya Kumar on BJP, INDIA bloc, JNU

Congress’s Kanhaiya Kumar is the INDIA bloc candidate from North-East Delhi against BJP incumbent MP Manoj Tiwari. The former JNU student leader – who faced a defeat at the hands of BJP’s Giriraj Singh in Bihar’s Begusarai in the 2019 polls – is running a high-pitched campaign this time.

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Caste equations hold the key in 5 Bihar seats

Lok Sabha 2024 | Bihar's Lok Sabha elections in Munger, Begusarai, Samastipur, Ujiarpur, and Darbhanga with caste dynamics and key candidates.

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United Opposition gives a tough fight to Giriraj Singh in Begusarai

Begusarai has long been known as the ‘Leningrad of Bihar’ or as ‘Mini Moscow’ because of the political dominance of the Communist Party of India (CPI).

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Union Minister Giriraj Singh owns movable, immovable assets worth ₹10.16 crore

Union Minister Giriraj Singh declares assets worth ₹10.16 crore, files nomination papers for Begusarai Lok Sabha seat.

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Lalu Prasad shortlists candidates, may field daughter Rohini from Saran Lok Sabha seat

RJD's Lalu Prasad may field daughters in Bihar elections, with Misa Bharti in Patliputra and Rohini Acharya in Saran.

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PM Modi to unveil development projects worth more than ₹34,800 crore in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil development projects worth more than ₹34,800 crore in Bihar on March 2. “Besides, PM Modi will unveil multiple projects in the oil and gas sector, worth about ₹1.48 lakh crore, spread across various States, from Patna,” an official statement said.

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Police official mowed down to death by liquor mafia in Bihar

A police official was mowed down and killed while a constable was seriously injured on the intervening nights of Tuesday and Wednesday allegedly by liquor mafias in Bihar’s Begusarai district.

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Bihar reports 6,146 dengue cases in September, highest in last five years

As many as 416 cases were reported in the State on Friday, with Patna recording the most at 177, followed by Munger at 33, Saran (28), Bhagalpur (27) and Begusarai (17).

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Bihar: Key accused in Begusarai Shivling vandalization arrested, several booked

A few days after miscreants vandalised a Shivling at a centuries-old temple in Bihar's Begusarai, the main accused has been arrested and several others have been booked in the incident. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bihar Bridge Built Using Rs.13 cr Collapses In Begusarai, No Casualties Reported

A portion of a bridge that was built across the Burhi Gandak River in Sahebpur Kamal of Bihar's Begusarai district collapsed and fell into the river, but no casualty was reported. Read on for details:

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Bihar Hooch Tragedy: 8 More Die, Death Toll Soars To 80

Close on the heels of the hooch tragedy in dry Bihar that left over 70 people dead in Saran district, eight more died allegedly after consuming some spurious liquor in Siwan and Begusarai districts on Saturday. Read on for details:

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Bihar Hooch Deaths: Now, Spurious Liqour Kills 5 In Siwan, 1 In Begusarai After Chhapra

Days after the hooch tragedy in Bihar's Chhapra claimed over 50 lives, at least 5 people died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Siwan. Read on for details:

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Perception about Nitish Kumar has spoiled: Union minister Giriraj Singh

In a remarkable feat, the BJP defeated the ruling Grand Alliance in Kurhani assembly by-election in Bihar earlier this month. BJP leader and Union rural development and panchayati raj minister Giriraj Singh attributed the victory of his party to the changing perception of the people about chief minister Nitish Kumar…

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Four arrested for Begusarai shooting that killed one, injured 11

A 30-year-old man was killed and 11 others were critically injured when four men riding two motorcycles opened fire on passersby on September 13

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Seven policemen suspended over Begusarai firing incident

Five suspects detained for interrogation; BJP slams Nitish Government over law and order situation

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Begusarai firing: 7 cops suspended in Bihar

A day after a person was killed and nine others sustained injuries in separate firing incidents in Begusarai district, Bihar Police on Wednesday suspended seven police officials. Read more on Dynamite News:

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1 killed, 11 injured as gunmen go berserk in Bihar's Begusarai

The gunmen opened fire at Malhipur Chowk in Begusarai town on Tuesday evening, targeting shops in the busy area.

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4.7-magnitude earthquakes jolt Nepal, tremors felt in Bihar

The earthquake’s epicentre was in Nepal with tremors felt in Bihar’s Katihar, Munger, Madhepura and Begusarai

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