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Is it time to herald Vaibhav Suryavanshi, or wait for the real test?

In 2011, the year India conducted its last full census, Vaibhav Suryavanshi was born in Samastipur district of Bihar, a state long seen as peripheral to the power centres of Indian cricket – often convincingly, and at times condescendingly, described as its backwaters. Fifteen years on, with the next census…

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Did You Know Draupadi Prayed to Chaiti Chhathi Maiya After Krishna’s Advice?

Every year, millions of devotees celebrate Chhath Puja with deep faith and devotion. Standing in rivers at sunrise and sunset, they offer prayers to the Sun and Chhathi Maiya, seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and family well-being. Yet few people know that this sacred festival may have a surprising link…

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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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EXCLUSIVE | Meet Suman Kumar: 'Bihar ka Jaddu' who claimed 10 wickets in an innings

NEW DELHI: "Mujhe Bihar ka Jaddu kehte hain [They call me Bihar's Ravindra Jadeja]," the 18-year-old Suman Kumar said with a big smile while speaking to TimesofIndia.com. The left-arm spinner from Samastipur, Bihar, created history by claiming 10 wickets in an innings during the Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy match against…

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IPL Auction 2025: How Vaibhav Suryavanshi impressed Rajasthan Royals by hitting three consecutive sixes

PATNA: Sanjeev Suryavanshi was lounging at home in Samastipur on Monday, oblivious of the fact in far away Jeddah, Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals were throwing big money during the IPL auction in pursuit of his 13-year-old son Vaibhav's cricketing abilities.

The Times of India

Congress claims Kharge's helicopter checked in Bihar, says poll officials 'targeting' Opposition leaders

Opposition leaders are being targeted by poll officials, the Congress alleged on May 12, claiming that while its chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s helicopter was checked in Bihar’s Samastipur, leaders of the BJP-led NDA were being allowed to move “freely”.

The Hindu

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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Son, daughter of two Bihar Ministers pitted against each other in Samastipur

Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar demands jobs, industry revival, and development, with young candidates vying for votes.

The Hindu

My father did not play any role in getting Lok Sabha ticket for me, says Bihar Minister’s daughter Shambhavi Kunal Choudhary

The 25-year-old who is the daughter of Ashok Choudhary, a Bihar Minister, says she is ready to face all challenges in Samastipur

The Hindu

Bihar: Two wagons of goods train derail at Bagaha station, operations disrupted

Train operations were disrupted at Bagaha station of Bihar's Samastipur division on Tuesday evening. Read further on Dynamite News:

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EXCLUSIVE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi - The 12-year-old who broke Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh's record

NEW DELHI: 'Jiya ho Bihar ke lala,' a song from a popular Bhojpuri blockbuster, started playing around the village of 12-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi in Tajipur, located approximately 17 kilometers from Samastipur district in Bihar. The news of his first-class debut for Bihar spread rapidly, bringing neighbours and relatives to…

The Times of India

Meet Amarjeet Jaikar: Singer who became overnight sensation

social media works like a magic wand, especially for those who are talented and lack the means to access a platform to showcase their talent. A young man from Bihar's Samastipur, Amarjeet Jaikar, recently became an overnight star after his video went viral on many social media platforms. Read further…

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Bihar: Railway Track Worth Crores Illegally Sold To Scrap Dealer; 2 RPF Personnel Suspended

Two Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel have been suspended after a scrap scam case of a missing railway track came to the fore in Samastipur Railway Division of Bihar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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RLSP Bihar president Prince Raj refutes rumour of split in party, says all 5 MPs are with Pashupati Kumar Paras

PATNA: Amidst speculations that three of the five Lok Sabha members of the Rashtriya Lok Janata Party (RLJP) are in talks with ruling JD(U) leadership to change the side, the RLJP state president and Samastipur MP Prince Raj and two other MPs on Sunday held a press conference to refute…

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40-year-old ‘cattle thief’ lynched in Bihar village

PATNA: A man was lynched on the suspicion of cattle theft around 3 am in Chakabhi village under Bibhutipur police station area in Samastipur district on Monday.

The Times of India

Bihar: Villagers forcibly marry off young couple in Begusarai

BEGUSARAI: A young couple, who was caught secretly meeting at Shankarpura village under Hasanpur police station of Samastipur district, was forcibly married off by the villagers on Wednesday night. They allegedly thrashed Pappu before marrying him off to the girl, Karisma, at a Shiva temple, police said.

The Times of India

Bihar: Man hangs self at police station in Samastipur

PATNA: A man in his early 30s, who was called to Dalsinghsarai police station in Samastipur district at midnight on Thursday for counselling in a case related to domestic violence, allegedly committed suicide on the premises of the thana by hanging himself from a window. Police refused to comment on…

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Patna: Railways regulates movement of several trains

PATNA: Railways has decided to cancel one pair of passenger train and regulate movement of other trains either originating from or passing through Samastipur division of the East Central Railway (ECR) due to non-interlocking (NI) work being carried out between Harinagar and Chamua stations of the division.

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ONGC seeks permission from Bihar govt to conduct oil exploration in Buxar, Samastipur

PATNA: Bihar may soon be recognised as a mineral rich state as several fresh explorations for assessing presence of minerals are set to commence over the next few months.

The Hindu

Samastipur agri varsity shut after protests over student’s death

Protestors allege fellow student died in road accident due to negligence at the campus health centre

The Times of India

Bihar family, charred to death in Ludhiana fire, was to catch train for Samastipur hours after deadly mishap

PATNA: The family, which was charred to death in Ludhiana in the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, was scheduled to catch a train for home district Samastipur (Bihar) from Ludhiana junction on Wednesday evening (April 20), just 12 to 14 hours after the devastating incident.

The Hindu

Man lynched over loan, say Bihar Police

Video of assault after questions on cow slaughter a red herring

The Hindu

Samastipur incident was a criminal act, says JD(U) spokesperson; Cong. to raise issue in State Assembly

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has not yet spoken on the killing of Mohammed Khalil Alam, a local leader of his party

The Times of India

Man beaten to death in Bihar's Samastipur district, viral video suggests involvement of cow vigilante

PATNA: A man was beaten to death allegedly by cow vigilante in Bihar’s Samastipur district a few days ago.

The Times of India

Two cuffed in Bihar for financial fraud brought to Tripura, sent to cop remand

AGARTALA: The crime branch of Tripura Police brought two persons accused of financial fraud on transit remand from Samastipur of Bihar on Sunday and produced them before a local court in West Tripura that sent them to five-day police remand on Monday.

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