More than 3000 libraries closed…anybody interested… more than 3000 libraries shut in the state... Bihar is facing a situation where more than 3,000 village libraries have been shut due to lack of funds these libraries have been gradually shutting since last 20 years and now number is alarming 3000. If one were to go by the guidelines of Planning Commission, it suggests one village library for a population of 1,000. If one looks at the Bihar statistics it is dismal one village library for a population of 90,000. The new refined Panchayati Raj envisages setting up of one library in... 

BEAUTIES AND THE BEASTS   A citizen report sent by Narendra Jha The Sonepur fair has become a very part of life of the local people. Sonepur Mela one of the least promoted fairs in India but is one the biggest and most interesting cattle fairs. The sprawling mela ground of Sonepur with the pulsating market has widest possible range of cattle and commodities trading. At the Sonepur mela one can buy almost anything. The array of shops sells all sorts of merchandise. Numerous stalls and movable shops/ exhibitions are also set up at the Fair. Temporary shops selling household goods, local and...