Chandigarh Stalking Case: Arrested Vikas Barala to be produced in court today
Chandigarh, Aug 10 (IBNS): Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief, Vikas Barala, who was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly stalking a senior IAS officer’s daughter will be produced in the court on Thursday.
UP: Bomb scare forces evacuation of passengers from Akal Takht Express
Amethi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Passengers from at least two coaches of the Akal Takht Express were evacuated on Thursday after the train was stopped at a station in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, because a suspicious object was found on-board, reports said.
Congress expels eight Gujarat MLAs for voting against Ahmed Patel
Ahmedabad, Aug 9 (IBNS): A day after the Gujarat Rajya Sabha election, the Congress party on Wednesday expelled eight legislators who voted against party candidate Ahmed Patel.
Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Assam Police sounded high alert across the state following intelligence input that some elements have been trying to create disturbance situation in the state ahead of draft publication of update of National Register of Citizens (NRC).
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NIA issues non-bailable arrest warrant against ULFA (I) Chairman
Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday issued non-bailable arrest warrant against the Chairman of the anti-talk faction group of United Front of Asom (ULFA - Independent).
Dabur rolls out community development activity in Tezpur
Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS): India's Science-based Ayurveda major Dabur India Ltd on Wednesday announced the formal launch of its Community Development initiatives in Tezpur in northern Assam’s Sonitpur district.
Sonowal reviews P&RD department’s functioning
Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda on Wednesday took review of the functioning of the Panchayat and Rural Development Department in a meeting at the Chief Minister’s Conference Hall at Janata Bhawan and urged all officials of the department to implement the schemes in a time bound and transparent manner so that confidence of the people remains intact in the system.
Narada sting: ED quizzes West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim for hours
Kolkata, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday quizzed state cabinet minister Firhad Bobby Hakim in connection with its ongoing probe into Narada sting, sources said.
Money siphoning case: Assam court sends Indusind bank official to 4-day police custody
Guwahati, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Guwahati on Wednesday sent Olivia Dutta Choudhury to 4-day police custody, who was arrested by the Guwahati city police from Nainital in Uttarakhand after she allegedly siphoned over Rs 3 crore from the account of customers of the bank in connivance with her husband.
President condoles passing away of Prof. Sanwar Lal Jat
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind has condoled the passing away of Member of Parliament (LS) Prof. Sanwar Lal Jat.
Mamata Banerjee launches “BJP Quit India†movement
Kolkata, Aug 9 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched the “BJP Quit India†movement in Medinipur.
Maratha Kranti Morcha rally hits normal life in Mumbai
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IBNS); Mumbai witnessed a massive protest by over 80,000 people, who identified themselves as Maratha, as they hit the traffic and rail system of the city badly on Wednesday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Three terrorists killed in encounter
Srinagar, Aug 9 (IBNS): At least three terrorists were killed in an encounter in Gulab Bagh village of Tral in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday, police said.
In the intervening night of August 2 and 3, 2017, around 100 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly blew up a mobile tower, abducted three gatemen from different railway level-crossings and also laid siege to the Danapur Durg Express train for a few hours, abducting the cabin man, in the Lakhisarai District of Bihar. "Around 100 rebels were involved in the abductions from the level crossings, located in a 10-km radius," Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bhagalpur Zone, S.M. Khopde disclosed. They then hijacked the train. A statement by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) noted, "Train no-13288 Danapur Durg Express train was hijacked near the Bhalui station [in Bhimbandh area of Lakhisarai] around 2:30 am (on Thursday). The cabin man who was on duty was also abducted." The siege ended after an exchange of fire took place between personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a specialised unit of CRPF proficient in guerrilla tactics and jungle warfare, and the hijackers. However, no casualty was reported from either side. The gatemen and the cabin man were subsequently released.
Chandigarh stalking case: Vikas Barala arrested
Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS): In a significant development, Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief's son Vikas Barala, who is an accused in the Chandigarh stalking case, has been arrested, police said on Wednesday.