After Nalanda, another university remains found in Bihar

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 16:41

Archaeologists have traced the remains of another university at Telhara, about 40 km from the ancient Nalanda University, a reference to which was found in the account of Chinese travellers Hiuen Tsang and Ithsing.

Nitish Kumar thanks Japan for contribution in Nalanda University

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 19:46

Thanking Japan for contributing to the establishment of Nalanda International University, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said he wanted it to become a seat of international peace.

Bill in RS to provide Nalanda University better governance

Last Updated: Monday, August 26, 2013, 20:15

Intending to provide Nalanda University better governance, Government on Monday introduced a Bill in Rajya Sabha to allow inclusion of two faculty members on the Governing Board.

Cabinet nod for privileges to Nalanda University

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 15:36

The Nalanda University in Bihar and its academic staff will soon get privileges and immunities required for efficient functioning and recruit talent from across the world.

Unique, green air-cooling system for Nalanda University

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 18:47

Architects building the Nalanda International University at the ancient seat of learning in Bihar have decided to use the desiccant enhanced evaporative (Devap) air-cooling system.

Vastu Shilpa design chosen for Nalanda Univ campus

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 21:12

Bihar`s upcoming ultra-modern Nalanda University, named after India`s ancient seat of learning, has finalised the architectural design for its proposed campus at Rajgir in the state.

Nalanda University`s design in final stage

Last Updated: Saturday, May 4, 2013, 20:36

The much awaited Master Plan for the Nalanda International University at the ancient seat of learning in Bihar is in its final stage, the vice chancellor said Saturday.

Special status criteria: RJD ridicules Nitish Kumar

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 19:04

RJD ridiculed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for praising Finance Minister P Chidambaram for "revisiting criteria for special status during his budget speech" and said there was no such proposal.

Nalanda University should be in UNESCO heritage list: Khurshid

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 17:19

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today advocated for inclusion of the ancient Nalanda University in Bihar in the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites.

Amartya pitches for including Nalanda univ in UNESCO list

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 22:18

Nobel laureate Prof Amartya Sen described as "outrageous" not including the Nalanda International University in the UNESCO heritage list.

Bihar resurgence appreciated in Sri Lanka: High Commissioner

Last Updated: Friday, January 25, 2013, 21:51

Resurgence of Bihar was widely appreciated in Sri Lanka and pattern of growth in the state in the last five year is a learning experience, Sri Lanka High Commissioner to India Prasad Kariyawasam said.