Meghalaya: Lingering Fires in the Garo Hills
On November 25, 2016, a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre identified as Ruka was killed in an encounter that took place between GNLA militants and Meghalaya Police near Songmagre Williamnagar Police Station in the East Garo Hills District. Police recovered an AK-56 Assault Rifle from his possession.
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance, on Monday said that any payment above Rs.5,000 by government departments to suppliers, contractors, grantee/loanee institutions etc will be made through e-Payments.
Jaylalithaa's condition continues to be extremely grave
Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS) : The condition of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayallatihaa remains "extremely grave" even though all efforts are being made to give her the best treatment, reports said.
Tamil Nadu governor reaches Chennai's Apollo Hospital as Jayalalithaa's condition turns grim
Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao reached Apollo Hospital on Monday as the condition of the state's ailing chief minister J Jayalalithaa continued to be critical, according to media reports.
Restrictions around Lalchowk Srinagar to stop protest rally
Jammu, Dec 5 (IBNS): Authorities have imposed strict restrictions in parts of Srinagar city on Monday to prevent proposed protest march called by the separatist leaders to Lal Chowk– one of main icons and commercial hub of the city.
Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha adjourned for the day over demonetisation ruckus
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS) : Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day on Monday as continued ruckus over demonetisation prevented normal proceedings to take place.
Jayalalithaa's health :AIADMK Lok Sabha members skip proceedings
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS) : All 37 Lok Sabha members of the AIADMK on Monday skipped the proceedings of the House, the day their party supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa underwent a heart surgery and was put on life support in a critical condition, NDTV reports said.
Bihar youth arrested for posting FB photo with liquor bottle
Patna, Dec 5 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Police in Bihar have arrested a group of youths after one of them posted on Facebook a photograph of himself with half-empty liquor bottle.
PM Narendra Modi wins 2016 Readers' Poll Time Person of the Year
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi won the Reader’s Poll for 'TIME Person of the Year', according to media reports on Monday.
Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as chaos continues over demonetisation
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS) : Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 pm on Monday amid uproar and chaos following continued protests by Opposition members against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetisation move, reports said.
World Soil Day 2016: Soils and pulses, a symbiosis for life
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): On Monday, people all over the world are celebrating World Soil Day and the theme for 2016 is 'Soils and pulses, a symbiosis for life'.
Lok Sabha adjourned until two pm on Monday
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): The Lok Sabha has been adjourned until 2pm on Monday following protests by the Opposition on the demonetisation scheme, according to media reports.
Jayalalithaa very critical, on life support, says hospital
Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS) : Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa is stated to be "very critical" and has been on cardiac and respiratory support even after undergoing a heart surgery on Monday morning, reports said.
President of India’s message on the eve of Independence Day of Finland
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Finland on the eve of their Independence Day (Dec 6, 2016).
Israel's Minister of Science, Technology and Space to visit New Delhi and Bengaluru
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): Israel’s Minister of Science, Technology and Space, Ofir Akunis arrived in New Delhi, on Monday, at the invitation of Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister at Ministry of Science and Technology (India) and Ministry of Earth Sciences.