Assam govt to seek CBI probe into minority student leader killing incident
Guwahati, Aug 3 (IBNS): The Assam government will seek a CBI probe into the killing incident of minority student leader and president of All Bodo Minority Students Union (ABMSU) Lafikul Islam Ahmed, who was killed by unidentified assailants in lower Assam’s Kokrajhar district on August 1.
Sonowal inaugurates Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Vishvavidyalaya at Na-Satra in lower Assam
Guwahati, Aug 3 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Vishvavidyalaya at Na-Satra premises in lower Assam’s Barpeta district.
Terror and talks can't go together: Sushma Swaraj on bilateral ties with Pak
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): Issuing a statement regarding India's bilateral relationship with Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said terror and talks cannot go together, in an attempt to answer the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
Assam govt to reduce excise taxes on IMFL to check smuggling
Guwahati, Aug 3 (IBNS): To curb the huge smuggling of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from the neighbouring states like Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, the BJP-led Assam government will reduce the excise duty on liquor in the state.
Rahul Gandhi visits flood hit Lakhimpur district in Assam
Guwahati, Aug 3 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that he will raise the issue of flood and erosion problem of Assam in the Parliament and will demand adequate relief and compensation to the flood affected people from the government.
Depositors vandalize Rose Valley's hotel in Kolkata
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): A large number of depositors and agents of Rose Valley ponzi firm ransacked a luxurious hotel, owned by the Rose Valley Group, in south Kolkata's Minto Park area on Thursday afternoon, reports said.
Army pays homage to martyred soldiers
Srinagar, Aug 3 (IBNS) : The Army paid homage to two of its soldiers, killed in an ambush by militants in Shopian of South Kashmir on early Thursday.
Kashmir :Hijb-ul-Mujahideen claims responsibility for Shopian ambush
Srinagar, Aug 3 (IBNS) : Kashmir- based banned militant organisation Hizb-ul-Mujahideen has claimed the responsibility of Shopian attack in which two army men, including a Major were killed and another soldier seriously injured after a patrol party was ambushed in Shopian district on Thursday.
After criticism, Sachin Tendulkar attends Rajya Sabha proceedings
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS) : Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar attended the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday ending a long absence that raised questions from some quarters.
Congress VP Rahul Gandhi visits flood-affected Assam
Guwahati, Aug 3 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi visited some of the flood affected areas of Assam on Thursday, according to media reports.
Woman branded witch beaten to death in Uttar Pradesh
Agra, Aug 3 (IBNS) : A 62-year-old woman, branded a witch by villagers, was beaten to death by a mob in Uttar Pradesh's Agra district on Wednesday, NDTV reported.
IT raid of Karnataka Minister Shivakumar's properties continues for second consecutive day
Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IBNS): Raids by the Income Tax department continued for the second consecutive day on Thursday in the premises linked to Karnataka Energy Minister DK Shivakumar, according to media reports.
Angry mob in Bihar thrashes three allegedly for carrying beef in truck
Patna, Aug 3 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): At least three people were thrashed by a frenzied mob in Bihar, on Thursday, for allegedly carrying beef in a truck.
Lok Sabha : Cong flays Govt for its foreign policy, asks for consensus-based road map
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS) : Criticising the Narendra Modi Government for its foreign policy, particularly in regard to China and Pakistan, the Congress on Thursday demanded a consensus-based road map.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unveils logo of Highway Nest and Highway Village
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari unveiled the logo of Highway NEST and Highway village on Thursday in New Delhi according to media reports.