Nalanda University to Host 8th India Think Tank Forum on Building Resilience in a Changing World

Nalanda University Signs Academic Partnership With Netherlands’ University Of Groningen

Nalanda University will host the eighth India Think Tank Forum on January 12–13, bringing together more than 80 participants from ...

Rajgir Emerges as Global Migratory Bird Hub, Forest Survey Finds Record Species Count

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January 7, 2026

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A record influx of migratory birds from Europe and Central Asia has turned Rajgir into a key node on global ...

Nalanda Set for Tourism Makeover: 39 Sites to Be Developed, More Jobs for Locals

Rajgir to Glow with History as Bihar’s First Water Laser Show Begins on March 1

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January 7, 2026

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Rajgir’s ancient stories of Buddha and Mahavira will come alive on water as Bihar launches its first-ever laser light and ...

Bihar’s historic town of Rajgir is set to introduce the state’s first water-based laser light and sound show from 1 March, in a move officials hope will strengthen tourism and showcase the region’s religious and cultural heritage. The show will be staged daily at Pandu Pokhar, a historic water body in Rajgir, and will use lasers, music and fountains to project stories from the town’s ancient past onto a large water screen. According to the Bihar tourism department, the project is in its final stages, with the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation overseeing preparations. Rajgir, which holds deep significance in both Buddhism and Jainism, is associated with the teachings of Gautama Buddha and Lord Mahavira. The new show will depict episodes from their lives alongside narratives highlighting Rajgir’s role as a centre of learning, spirituality and culture in ancient India. Officials said the water screen would serve as the focal point of the performance, allowing images of Buddha, Mahavira and historical scenes to appear as if floating on water. The presentation will combine laser projections, coloured lighting and surround sound to create what the department described as an immersive experience. The show will incorporate advanced fountain technologies, including high jets, dancing fountains, rainbow shooter jets, diamond jets and sunburst effects, alongside a musical fountain system designed to synchronise water movement with sound and light. Tourism officials expect the attraction to draw more visitors to Rajgir, particularly during evening hours, and generate economic benefits for hotels, transport services and local businesses. They described the initiative as a step towards positioning Bihar as a destination that combines heritage with modern tourism infrastructure. Rajgir has long featured prominently on Bihar’s tourism map, but authorities believe the new laser show could help transform Pandu Pokhar into one of the state’s flagship attractions, offering visitors a contemporary way to engage with centuries-old history.

Rajgir to Launch Bihar’s First Water-Based Laser Show Celebrating Buddhist and Jain Heritage

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January 5, 2026

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The state tourism department says the new attraction will project stories of Buddha, Mahavira and Rajgir’s past onto a water ...

Pink Bus, Powerful Message: Dalit Women Take the Wheel at Bihar’s Republic Day Celebrations

Bihar Government to Launch 40 Electric Buses Connecting Patna to Major Tourist Destinations

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December 30, 2025

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The state government plans to launch a fleet of electric buses from February 2026, offering comfortable and eco-friendly travel for ...

Rajgir Hotel Sex Racket Busted, 15 Girls Rescued and Three Men Arrested

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December 29, 2025

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Authorities in Bihar’s tourist town of Rajgir have rescued 15 girls, all reportedly from West Bengal, from a hotel operating ...

Nalanda University To Host Book Exhibition In Rajgir As It Launches New Net Zero Executive Programme

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December 25, 2025

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Nalanda University will open a public book exhibition in Rajgir on December 26, alongside the launch of its first executive ...

Buses to Run on New Routes from Patna to Kakolat and Rajgir, Department Seeks Suggestions

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December 24, 2025

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The Regional Transport Authority has proposed two new bus services from Patna to Kakolat and Rajgir, with the transport department ...

Amit Lodha on Policing, Pain and Prose: ‘There Is a Human Being Behind the Uniform’

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December 23, 2025

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Speaking at the Nalanda Literature Festival, IPS officer Amit Lodha argued that sensitivity, not just discipline, defines good policing—and that ...

North Bihar Under Fog Alert Amid Cool Mornings And Clear Days

Rajgir Colder Than Shimla as Temperature Drops to 6.6°C, Forcing School Closures

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December 22, 2025

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Cold-day conditions grip the state as temperatures fall below 7°C in parts of Nalanda, flights are cancelled and dense fog ...

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