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  Buxar Diocese
It is comprising of the 4 districts of Buxar, Bhojpur, Bhabua and Rohtas and bifurcated from the western part of Patna Archdiocese, has an area of 11,311 sq.
The parish church of Buxar is the Cathedral of the new diocese and 'Mary Mother of Perpetual Help', the diocesan Patron.
The first bishop of Buxar, bishop-elect William D'Souza, a Jesuit of the Province of Patna, was born in 1946, ordained priest in 1976 after completing Philosophy in Shembanagur in Tamil Nadu and theology in Jnana Deepa Vidyapeet in Pune.
www.cbcisite.com /Buxar.htm   (220 words)

  
 Battle of Buxar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Battle of Buxar (October 1764) was a significant battle fought between the forces under the command of the British East India Company on the one side, and the combined armies of Mir Kasim, the Nawab of Bengal ; Suja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh; and Shah Alam II, the Mughal Emperor.
The battle fought at Buxar, a town (currently in Bihar state, India) located on the bank of the Ganges river, was a decisive battle won by the forces of the British East India Company.
The Battle of Buxar heralded the establishment of the rule of the East India Company in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Buxar   (350 words)

  
 The Battle of Buxar
But their troops were defeated in the Battle of Buxar by the company troops led by Major Hector Munro.
The armies of Mir Kasim and his allies Emperor Shah Alam II and Shuja-ud-daula, Nawab of Avadh, out-matched the British in number.
The establishment of British paramountcy along with the diwani(revenue administration) of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa was the major significance of The battle of Buxar.
www.indhistory.com /buxar-battle.html   (540 words)

  
 Buxar police yet to arrest ganja smugglers-Patna-Cities-NEWS-The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
it is to be noted that three smugglers, owing allegiance to a gang involved in supplying contraband from northeastern states to buxar, were arrested from the hotel milap here on sunday.
a team of buxar police led by dsp p k mandal, on sunday raided the house of visheshwar singh located at the dakhin tola locality of dumraon, but it failed to recover the contraband or make any arrest even though pappu singh was supposed to be hiding there.
buxar sp sunil kumar admitted the complicity of some of the men in khadi and khaki in the entire episode and said that all guilty persons would be brought to book.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow.asp?art_id=5911180   (231 words)

  
 Afzal's hanging rope gets Bihar prisoners emotional
Some prisoners of the Buxar Central Jail, 100 km from here, were happy about their little contribution towards hanging Afzal - if he is hanged - while a few were upset that their work would bring death to someone, said a senior jail official.
Superintendent of Buxar Jail I.H Ansari said officials from Tihar Jail in New Delhi had purchased the hanging rope from them Saturday.
There are varieties of ropes made by Buxar inmates - tent rope, handcuff rope and hanging rope.
news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/India/20061016/480870.html   (359 words)

  
 PD News - Criminals Sent to Buxar Jail
Jail administration in Barh on Friday, sent the two dreaded criminals of Mokama-Barh areas - Anant Singh and Naga Singh – to Buxar prison after Anant Singh was briefly presented before a court that indicted him in the murder case of an STF official in Ladma village earlier this year.
After the short remand, both criminals were shifted to Buxar jail in a police armored vehicle.
It may be recalled that Anant Singh, along with three of his criminal associates, were taken into police custody after they were shot and seriously injured by the members of a rival gang on July 1.
www.patnadaily.com /news2004/080704/criminals_sent_to_buxar_jail.html   (240 words)

  
 INDIA New diocese is 100 per cent Dalit Asia News
Asia News INDIA New diocese is 100 per cent Dalit india bihar buxar new diocese william d'souza dalit diocese New diocese is located in Buxar, Bihar.
Buxar (AsiaNews) — The newest Indian diocese that Pope Benedict XVI has created is in Buxar, in the state of Bihar, and is 100 per cent Dalit, this according to its new bishop, Mgr William D'Souza.
The first bishop of Buxar chose "Not to be Served, but to Serve" as his diocese's motto to embody the spirit of devotion to Dalit community.
www.asianews.it /view_p.php?l=en&art=5279   (599 words)

  
 Afzal's hanging rope bought from Buxar jail : HindustanTimes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Buxar jail has expertise in manufacturing the wax- coated Manila rope which can easily withstand the tension caused by the fall of a man upto 80 kg of bodyweight sent to gallows.
The jail, probably the only one in the country manufacturing such ropes, supplies all kinds of ropes to different jails, he said, adding that the demand for its famed Manila rope has diminished as there are fewer executions now.
The last time a Manila rope was sent from Buxar jail was in year 2004 for the hanging of Dhananjay Chatterjee at Alipore jail, Kolkata, in the sensational rape-cum-murder case of a school girl.
hindustantimes.com /news/181_1820822,000900030002.htm   (277 words)

  
 The Telegraph - Calcutta : Jamshedpur   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Patna, Nov. 12: Dumraon Samajwadi legislator Dadan Yadav Pehalwan gave Buxar police a slip yet again, though the cops were lying in wait outside his residence, where the fugitive had thrown an iftar party last evening.
Buxar police superintendent Omendra Nath Bhaskar has gone on record many times, assuring that the police would spare no effort in arresting Pehalwan.
Pehalwan, once a minister in the Rabri Devi government, was dropped after he decided to contest the Lok Sabha poll from Buxar against RJD nominee Shivanand Tiwary.
www.telegraphindia.com /1041113/asp/jamshedpur/story_3997533.asp   (289 words)

  
 Grameen Dialogue -- a regular publication from Grameen Trust
Districtwise there was a close race between Ghazipur and Ballia in terms of contributing the most to the company's achievements so far this fiscal year, with Ballia coming out on top with respect to net increase in active loan clients at 7,275, closely followed by Ghazipur with 7,161.
Buxar was next with 1.05% followed by Chandauli at 1.84%.
Being on-target with the business plan means also that we should be on-target in terms of operational self-sufficiency, and that means that CMC should break even again as scheduled in two years, that is by the end of fiscal 07/08, with operations in ten districts, seven in eastern UP and three in Bihar.
www.grameen-info.org /dialogue/dialogue63/india1.html   (861 words)

  
 Shah Alam - LoveToKnow 1911
Being proclaimed a rebel by his father, he fled to Shuja-ud-Dowlah, wazir of Oudh, and on the death of his father in 1759 assumed the name of Shah Alam.
He joined Shuja-ud-Dowlah against the British, but after his defeat at the battle of Buxar, he sought British protection.
In 1765 he granted the diwani (superintendence of the revenue) of Bengal to Lord Clive for the East India Company in return for a payment of 26 lakhs a year.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Shah_Alam   (216 words)

  
 DNA - India - Buxar jail ready to provide rope to hang Afzal - Daily News & Analysis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
PATNA: A Bihar jail is ready to provide the right rope to hang Mohammed Afzal, who has been sentenced to death for the 2001 terror attack on Parliament.
The Buxar Central Jail, 100 km from Patna, has a history of providing the special Manila ropes spun in the jail premises to hang convicts.
But protests are gathering momentum in Jammu and Kashmir against his hanging and he can seek clemency from President APJ Abdul Kalam.
www.dnaindia.com /report.asp?NewsID=1056250   (380 words)

  
 Bhoipur
Buxar was a sub-division of old Bhojpur district.
In 1992 Buxar became a separate district and rest of Bhojpur district has now three sub-divisions-Ara Sadar, Jagdishpur and Piro.
The district is bounded on the north by the district of Saran (Bihar) and Balia district of Uttar Pradesh; on the south by the district of Rohtas; on the West by the district of Buxar and on the East by the district of Patna, Jahanabad and Arwal.
www.indianngos.com /districts/bhojpur_about.htm   (414 words)

  
 Indiatimes Learning..........Excel@Exams /History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The battle of Buxar was the most decisive battle of Indian history for it demonstrated the superiority of British arms over the Indian.
To trace the developments that led to the battle of Buxar, one has to review the developments of later half of 18th century.
The three allies clashed with the company's army at battle of Buxar on October 1764 and were thoroughly defeated.
learning.indiatimes.com /test_papers/papers/history/1998/hap_c.htm   (3267 words)

  
 The Hindu : Other States / Bihar News : Shoot-at-sight orders in Bihar
All the 11 constituencies are witnessing a straight contest between the RJD-led secular alliance and the NDA.
Bihar Minister for Excise and Prohibition Shivananad Tiwary is pitted against Choubey in Buxar.
While the NDA has made "Vikas banam vinash" (development versus destruction) its main electoral plank and targeted State's RJD government for dismal development, financial mismanagement and lawlessness, the secular alliance's campaign was chiefly built around NDA, particularly BJP's hidden "communal" agenda.
www.hindu.com /2004/04/20/stories/2004042008880300.htm   (446 words)

  
 Fides Service- Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples
The Holy Father appointed first Bishop of Buxar (India) Rev. William D’Souza SJ, former Provincial Superior of the Jesuit Fathers and parish priest in Itarhi.
Buxaren/sis) includes 4 civil districts: Buxar, Bhojpur, Bhabua and Rohtas, which lie between the River Sone in the south east which separates them from the archdiocese of Patna, and the River Ganges to the north west.
The first bishop of Buxar Rev. William D’Souza SJ, was born on 5 March 1946 in the parish of Madanthar, diocese of Mangalore.
www.fides.org /aree/news/newsdet.php?idnews=6374&lan=eng   (309 words)

  
 Zenit News Agency - The World Seen From Rome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
BUXAR, India, FEB. 3, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Two features are striking in the new Indian diocese of Buxar: All the faithful are "untouchables" and, consequently, the essence of pastoral activity will be service.
Located in the northeastern state of Bihar, the new diocese, the 155th in the country, results from the division of the Archdiocese of Patna, of which it will be suffragan.
The AsiaNews agency described Buxar as a "100% Dalit" diocese.
www.zenit.org /english/visualizza.phtml?sid=83922   (508 words)

  
 Lalu violates model code
A first information report is likely to be registered against Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav for violating the the model code of conduct by addressing an election rally after permitted time.
Another FIR was lodged against two RJD leaders on Wednesday in Bihar's Buxar district  for violating the model code of conduct.  
The district officials in Buxar confirmed that an FIR was lodged against RJD Buxar district vice-president Kashi Nath Prasad and secretary Mukhtar Singh for holding a meeting beyond the permitted time.
www.rediff.com /news/2005/sep/14lalu.htm   (187 words)

  
 Buxar jail ready with 'Manila' rope for Afzal - Sify.com
Buxar: The Buxar Central Jail is ready to supply its famed "Manila" rope for the hanging of Mohammed Afzal Guru, facing execution for his role in the 2001 Parliament attack, if his clemency petition is dismissed.
The jail has expertise in making the wax-coated manila rope that it sells for Rs 180 a kg and which can easily withstand the tension caused by the fall of a person weighing up to 80 kg sent, its Superintendent I H Ansari told PTI today.
The last time a "Manila" rope was sent from Buxar jail was in 2004 for the hanging of Dhananjay Chatterjee at Alipore Jail following his conviction in a rape-cum-murder case.
sify.com /news/fullstory.php?id=14305867   (273 words)

  
 Indian History - British Period - Arrival of Europeans in India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Battle of Buxar - In June 1763 under Major Adams British army defeated Mir Kasim the Nawab of Bengal.
But the English under the General Major Hector Munro at Buxar defeated the confederate army on 22 October, 1764.
After the victory of the English in Buxar Robert Clive was appointed the governor and commander in chief of the English army in Bengal in 1765.
www.gatewayforindia.com /history/british_history1.htm   (2729 words)

  
 Hanging rope for Afzal taken from Buxar jail-India-NEWS-The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
BUXAR: Even as uncertainity looms over execution of Parliament attack convict Mohammed Afzal Guru with his clemency petition pending with the President, Tihar jail authorities have purchased the special 'Manila' rope to be used for his hanging from Buxar jail.
A team of Tihar jail took the hanging rope with them on Saturday, Superintendent of Buxar Jail I H Ansari said on Sunday.
The Buxar jail has expertise in manufacturing the wax-coated Manila rope which can easily withstand the tension caused by the fall of a man upto 80 kg of bodyweight sent to gallows.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/2172207.cms   (310 words)

  
 The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Around 8.30 pm, when the Poorva Express was approaching Karaisath station on the Patna-Buxar stretch of the East Central Railway, three persons in the S1 coach suddenly fished out weapons and began looting passengers, sources said.
When the train approached Buxar, the three allegedly pulled the chain and decamped with valuables worth Rs 50,000.
An FIR has been lodged by the passengers at Buxar, police sources said.
www.telegraphindia.com /1030626/asp/nation/story_2105531.asp   (643 words)

  
 Lord Hastings' flotilla on the river, with many pinnace budgerows
Watercolour of a river scene on the Ganges river at Buxar from Views by Seeta Ram from Patna to Benares Vol.
Buxar, a city in Bengal, was the site of the famous Battle of Buxar in 1764 when Nawab Shuja ud-Daula of Avadh (r.1753-1775) was defeated by Sir Hector Munro.
View of the flotilla on the river, with many pinnace budgerows (some with palanquins on their roofs), and beyond a small British station (Union flag) on the cliffs above; lots of people and smoke rising from a fire.  The two largest boats were occupied respectively by Lord and Lady Hastings and their children.
www.collectbritain.co.uk /personalisation/object.cfm?uid=019ADDOR0004711U00000000   (241 words)

  
 PatnaDaily.Com - One Dead in Police Firing in Buxar District
Close at the heels of the death of one person in Purnia during a police firing last Friday, Jumerati Ansari, age 26, was killed under similar circumstances after the police at Sonebarsa Bazaar in Buxar district opened fire at a group of agitators who were demanding creation of Sonebarsa block, on Sunday.
The incident occurred when a large number of agitators blocked the Ara-Mohania National Highway 30 to demand for the creation of sonebarsa block.
Senior administrative officials including Buxar District Magistrate Bipin Kumar and Superintendent of Police O. Bhaskar were camping in the area to monitor the situation that remains tense.
www.patnadaily.com /news2004/012604/one_dead_in_police_firing.html   (364 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Buxar, India (Indian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Buxar, India (Indian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Buxar or Baksr[both: buksAr´] Pronunciation Key, town (1991 pop.
A British victory at Buxar in 1764 assured British control of the Bengal area.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/Buxar.html   (128 words)

  
 Tihar gears up for Mohammad Afzal's hanging with designer noose (Indian Parliament attack)
Even as uncertainty looms over execution of Parliament attack convict Mohammed Afzal with his clemency petition pending with the President, Tihar jail authorities have purchased the special Manila rope to be used for his hanging from Buxar jail.
The Buxar jail has expertise in manufacturing the wax-coated Manila rope that can easily withstand the tension caused by the fall of a man weighing up to 80 kg.
The last time a Manila rope was sent from Buxar jail was in 2004 for the hanging of Dhananjay Chatterjee at Alipore jail, Kolkata, in the infamous rape-cum-murder case of a school girl.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1720098/posts   (404 words)

  
 Navhind Times on the Web: India
Patna, Oct 2: A Bihar jail is ready to provide the right rope to hang Mohammed Afzal, who has been sentenced to death for the 2001 terror attack on the Parliament.The Buxar Central Jail, 100 kilometres from here, has a history of providing the special Manila ropes spun in the jail premises to hang convicts.
But protests are gathering momentum in Jammu and Kashmir against his hanging and he can seek clemency from the President, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.
There are varieties of ropes made by Buxar inmates — tent rope, handcuff rope and hanging rope.
www.navhindtimes.com /articles.php?Story_ID=100318   (325 words)

  
 Buxar, Travel to Buxar, Buxar Tour, Buxar Travel agency, What to do in Buxar, Buxar Travel Guide, Buxar Map, Buxar ...
Buxar, Travel to Buxar, Buxar Tour, Buxar Travel agency, What to do in Buxar, Buxar Travel Guide, Buxar Map, Buxar Tourism, Buxar Tourist Attractions
Buxar: About 35 km by road from Cooch­behar and 11 km from Alipurduar, lies Ra-jabhatkhaoa.
Three other cave temples, one dedicated to Brahma-Vishnu- Mahesh-wara, the second to Bholanath and the third to Devi Mahakali are also found there,.
www.seemyindia.com /west-bengal/west-bengal-buxar.htm   (392 words)

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