Environment
Mahabodhi Temple Implements Complete Plastic Ban to Protect World Heritage Site
The Mahabodhi Temple complex in Bodh Gaya has banned all plastic items, including bottles, packets, and containers, as part of...
Bihar’s Air Quality Shows Mixed Trend as Pollution Persists in Several Cities
While some cities in Bihar enjoyed cleaner air on Wednesday, others continued to struggle with rising pollution levels, highlighting uneven...
Patna Records Cleanest Air in Four Years, Officials Credit Dust and Emission Controls
Patna recorded its cleanest air in four years during the winter of 2025, with the district administration unveiling a fresh...
Arrah Records Bihar’s Worst Air Quality as Pollution Reaches Dangerous Levels
Air pollution in Arrah has worsened sharply, pushing the city to the top of Bihar’s pollution list and raising serious...
Toxic Air Worsens Health in Bihar — Danapur, Gandhi Maidan, and Ara Most Polluted, Kishanganj Cleanest
As temperatures drop, toxic air lingers over Bihar, pushing AQI levels into the ‘poor’ category in 14 cities. Health experts...
Rajgir Emerges as Global Migratory Bird Hub, Forest Survey Finds Record Species Count
A record influx of migratory birds from Europe and Central Asia has turned Rajgir into a key node on global...
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary Set for Tiger Reserve Status After Nod from Bihar Forests Minister
Bihar’s government has approved a revised proposal to designate Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary as a tiger reserve, paving the way for...
Patna City Tops Bihar’s Pollution List as Air Quality Deteriorates Across State
After a brief improvement in air quality, Bihar’s cities are once again grappling with pollution. Patna City recorded an AQI...
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Visits Patna Zoo, Names Newborn Zebra Foal and Urges Faster Development
During a visit to Patna Zoo on Thursday, chief minister Nitish Kumar reviewed animal care and conservation measures, named a...
Bihar Cities AQI: Motihari and Munger Have Worst Air Quality, Moderate Pollution in Capital
Bihar’s air quality shows signs of improvement due to recent weather changes, but cities like Motihari and Munger continue to...
