Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary flags off Tiranga rally, pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar

August 14, 2026 1:58 PM

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary flags off Tiranga rally, pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday flagged off a Tiranga rally and participated in the Tiranga Yatra in Haveli Kharagpur, Munger, as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign ahead of Independence Day. During the event, Choudhary paid floral tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar at Ambedkar Chowk and participated in the celebrations centred around the national flag. Earlier in the day, CM Choudhary also hoisted the Tricolour at his official residence as part of the campaign. Sharing a post...

Scientists accurately date Bihar’s Munger banyan at around 700 years, making it the oldest scientifically dated banyan tree

July 3, 2026 4:54 PM

Scientists accurately date Bihar’s Munger banyan at around 700 years, making it the oldest scientifically dated banyan tree

A banyan tree in Bihar's Munger district has been identified as the world's oldest accurately dated banyan tree, with scientists estimating its age at around 700 years using high-precision radiocarbon dating, marking a major breakthrough in the scientific dating of tropical heritage trees. The study, published in the journal Quaternary Research, establishes the age of the Ficus benghalensis tree through scientific evidence rather than relying on folklore, historical records or local traditions ...