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Many first-time MLAs take oath; spotlight on Osama Shahab and controversy over Anita Mahato's oath
Patna, Dec 1: The newly formed 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly witnessed several fresh faces taking oath on the first day of the session. Among them was Osama Shahab, son of former RJD MP Mohammad Shahabuddin, who made his political debut by winning the Raghunathpur seat in Siwan on an RJD ticket.
Rs 1 crore daylight heist in Bihar's Siwan raises law and order alarm
Patna, Nov 27: In a massive daylight robbery in Bihar's Siwan district, unidentified criminals on Thursday barged into a jewellery shop and decamped with cash and ornaments worth around Rs 1 crore. The incident has left citizens shocked and panicked, prompting fresh questions about the state's law and order situation.
BJP's Mangal Pandey clinches big win in Siwan, defeats RJD candidate by over 9,000 Votes
Siwan, November 14: BJP candidate and Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey won the Siwan assembly constituency with a vote margin of over 9,000 votes, defeating Rashtriya Janata Dal's candidate Awadh Bihari Choudhary.
Late Joseon-era Buddhist painting returns to South Korea after 70 years in US
Seoul, Nov 14: A Buddhist painting dating to the late Joseon Dynasty has been returned to South Korea from the United States, about 70 years after it is believed to have been removed from a temple in the aftermath of the 1950–53 Korean War.
Bihar polls: Case filed after 'cash-for-votes' video goes viral
Patna, Nov 11: A day before the second phase of polling in Bihar, a purported video of BJP MLA and Chiraiya candidate Lalbabu Prasad Gupta allegedly handing out cash to voters went viral on social media on Monday, triggering a political row.
Bihar polls: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta holds roadshow in Siwan, says people of state want NDA government
Siwan, November 4: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a roadshow in Siwan ahead of polling for the Bihar Assembly elections and campaigned for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Indradev Singh on Tuesday.
RJD, Shahabuddin family responsible for terror in Siwan: Assam CM in Bihar
Patna, Nov 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday launched a fierce attack on the RJD and the family of former MP Mohammad Shahabuddin, accusing them of spreading terror in Siwan and urging voters to reject them.
Yogi Adityanath vows to crush mafia in Bihar like UP; urges voters to support NDA
Patna, Oct 31: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday asserted that the mafia had been crushed in Uttar Pradesh with bulldozers and shown the path to hell, promising similar action if the NDA returns to power in Bihar.
Bihar polls a chance to chose development over mafia, says UP CM
Patna, Oct 29: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), accusing it of promoting "jungle raj" and criminal elements, and appealed to the people to vote for development.
HM Shah slams Lalu Yadav, says Mahagathbandhan wants to bring back 'Jungle Raj'
Patna, Oct 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a fierce attack on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) while addressing a massive public meeting in Siwan, accusing the opposition of attempting to bring back the “jungle raj†era in Bihar.
Bihar polls: HM Amit Shah hails PM Modi-Nitish governance in Siwan rally
New Delhi, Oct 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a scathing attack on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and the opposition alliance during his campaign rally in Siwan, invoking memories of Bihar’s “dark years†under the Lalu-Rabri regime and the reign of gangster-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin.
Chanda Babu's son recounts horrific killing of brothers, amidst outrage over fielding of Shahabuddin's son (IANS Interview)
Patna, Oct 23: The fielding of don-turned-politician late Mohammad Shahabuddin's son Osama in the upcoming Assembly elections by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has evoked strong and angry reactions from the parties and people alike. As RJD continues to face backlash over fielding son of dreaded gangster, the son of Chandrakeshwar Prasad spoke to IANS and recalled the horrific killing of his brothers in in the infamous ‘Tejaab kand’ under Shahabuddin’s rule of terror.
Under PM Modi, more than 30 crore people have come out of poverty: Uttarakhand Dhami holds roadshow in Siwan
Siwan, October 17: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, held a roadshow in the Siwan Assembly constituency in Bihar on Friday. He stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, more than 30 crore people have come out of poverty.
Final voter lists released in Siwan, Samastipur and Arwal districts under SIR 2025
Patna, Oct 1: In line with the directives of the Election Commission of India, the final voter lists for Siwan, Samastipur and Arwal districts were released on Tuesday under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025, based on the eligibility date of July 1, 2025.
PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of development works worth over Rs 5,200 crore in Bihar's Siwan
New Delhi, June 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore in Bihar's Siwan on Thursday, as per a release from the Prime Minister's Office.
PM Modi criticises opposition in Bihar, says their only motto Parivaar ka sath parivaar ka vikas
Siwan, June 20: Launching a scathing attack on the opposition parties in Bihar for the slow progress of the state during their tenure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the opposition Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) are anti-Bihar and anti-investment.
Excitement soars in Bihar's Siwan ahead of PM Modi's visit and inauguration of key projects
Siwan, June 20: Anticipation is running high in Bihar's Siwan’s Jasoli village as residents prepare to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will address a massive public gathering and inaugurate several development projects on Friday.
PM Modi to launch Vande Bharat train in Bihar, wave of joy and elation among residents
Patna, June 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar's Siwan on Friday, where he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects and also address a public gathering on the occasion.
Major fire destroys Bajaj Allianz office in Siwan; no casualties reported
Patna, June 13: A major fire broke out at the Bajaj Allianz office near Hotel Prakash at Babunia Mor in Siwan city early Friday morning, causing extensive damage to property and valuables. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported in the incident.
Bihar: Siwan Police gears up for safe & peaceful Holi celebration
Patna, March 1: With Holi just around the corner, the Siwan district police administration in Bihar has ramped up security measures to ensure a peaceful celebration.
Nitish Kumar inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 109 crore in Siwan
Patna, Jan 7: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid the foundations for 127 development projects worth Rs 109 crore during his visit to the state's Siwan district on Tuesday.