Street Lighting National Programme launched in 112 Urban Local Bodies

New Delhi, Jul 21 (IBNS): Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, on Thursday, said that the target for 2015-16 was to launch the programme in 100 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) whereas Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has already launched the programme in 112 ULBs.

Unclaimed bag sparks tension at Amritsar Airport

Amritsar, July 21 (IBNS): An unclaimed bag which was found lying inside a Spicejet flight, sparked tensions at the Amritsar Airport on Thursday morning.

Kerala: Daughter forced to convert to Islam, mother alleges

Kochi, July 21 (IBNS): A mother of an engineering student alleged that her daughter was forced to convert to Islam after she rechristened herself Shahana, renouncing her birth name Aparna, reports stated.

Sea of humanity converge on Kolkata as TMC observes martyr day

Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): Movement of traffic in Kolkata's downtown area has come to a halt since Thursday morning, few hours prior to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s martyr day special rally which is witnessing a record number of attendees.

BSP workers on massive protest in Lucknow against BJP leader's abusive language against Mayawati

Lucknow, July 21 (IBNS) : Thousands of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) workers on Thursday took to the street in Lucknow protesting against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dayashankar Singh using foul language against their party chief Mayawati, reports said.

Rahul Gandhi to visit victims of attack by cow protectors in Gujarat today

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS) : Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will on Thursday visit the people from the Dalit community, who were stripped and thrashed by 'gau rakshaks' or self styled cow protectors in Gujarat's Una last week-an incident that had widespread ramification with violent protests and national outrage.

West Bengal government to set up cyber crime security of excellence

Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced that her government is set to establish a cyber security centre of excellence to fight cyber crimes effectively.

Kejriwal warns deputy of a possible CBI raid

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): Mocking the Prime Minister, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has warned his deputy to be prepared for a CBI raid, after the latter inaugurated a newly constructed college building on Wednesday.

PM Modi greets Mallikarjun Kharge on his b'day

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Congressman and leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge on his birthday.

National Conference to boycott all-party meet

Srinagar, July 21 (IBNS): Major Opposition party of Jammu and Kashmir assembly National Conference said that it will not attend “meaningless exercise” that has been called by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti tomorrow amid the ongoing crisis in Kashmir. The NC said that the meeting called by the CM “is too little too late.”

Heavy security arranged ahead of TMC's 21 July rally in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jul 20 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police have beefed up security in city's downtown Esplanade area for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s martyr day rally, which will be observed on Thursday, officials said.

Cabinet approves incorporation of Sagarmala Development Company

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the incorporation of Sagarmala Development Company (SDC) under the Companies Act, 2013.

Cabinet approves Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016.

Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing of the Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique.

Kashmir newspaper houses to re-start printing

Srinagar, July 20 (IBNS) Kashmir Newspaper editors on Wednesday decide to resume the printing of papers after assurance from State Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.