Nationwide trade union strike nearly cripples life in Bengal
Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): A 24-hour nationwide general strike called by about ten trade unions has evoked mixed response in different parts of the country with the impact being felt strongly in West Bengal and Tripura.
Fierce encounter with militants rages in northern Kashmir
Srinagar, Sept 2 (IBNS) A fierce gun battle has started here between security forces and militants in Rafiabad area of Northern Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.
Sheena Bora murder: Peter Mukherjea records his statement with police
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IBNS) Media tycoon Peter Mukerjea on Wednesday recorded his statement with the Mumbai police on the murder of his step-daughter Sheena Bora, allegedly by his wife Indrani Mukerjea and two others, reports said.
PM Modi greets Vietnam people on National Day
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the people of Vietnam on their National Day.
Police trying to find out the anonymous caller who blew the lid off Sheena Bora murder
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IBNS) As the mystery tangles in the Sheena Bora murder case still remain unresolved efforts are being made to identify the anonymous caller who tipped off Mumbai police about the crime, reports said.
High-level BJP-RSS meeting today
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IBNS) A three-day meeting between the to brass of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is scheduled to take place in the national capital on Wednesday.
Manipur continues to be tense, death toll rises to eight
Imphal, Sep 2 (IBNS) Manipur continued to be tense with the number of deaths in violence spiralling to eight and more than 30 being injured since clashes between mob and police took place in Churachandpur district on Monday
West Bengal hit by nationwide shutdown call by trade unions
Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): A 24-hour general strike called by about ten trade unions is underway on Wednesday in India with the impact of the shutdown being felt since morning in the eastern state of West Bengal where the Left is the main opposition party.
India to witness day long shut down tomorrow
Kolkata, Sep 1 (IBNS): The Central and state governments have taken initiatives to foil the country wide general strike on Wednesday, called by the Lefts' employees and trade unions.
Hasmukh Adhia takes over as Revenue Secretary
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS): Hasmukh Adhia took over as the Revenue Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Goverrnment of India here on Tuesday.
President of India's message on the eve of National Day of Vietnam
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the government and people of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the eve of their National Day.
PM Narendra Modi congratulates Indian team after historic series victory against Sri Lanka
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the Indian team after the cricketers defeated Sri Lanka to clinch the three-match series 2-1.
Santosh Kumar Gangwar unveils foundation stone of Patsan Bhavan by National Jute Board
Kolkata, Sept 1 (IBNS): Minister of State for Textiles (Independent Charge), Government of India, Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Tuesday launched the Jute CFC Scheme for promotion of Jute Diversified Products and also unveiled the Foundation Stone of a new and unique building complex to be called the 'Patsan Bhavan.'
J&K: Police re-arrest Kashmiri separatist leader Masarat Alam
Jammu, Sept 1 (IBNS) The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday re-arrested hardline Kashmiri separatist leader Masarat Alam in Jammu's Kot Balwal jail and shifted to some unknown destination.
Eleven get lifer in Kerala's Paul Muthoot murder case
Kochi, Sept 1 (IBNS) A special court in Kerala has sentenced to life 11 convicts in the 2009 Paul Muthoot murder case, reports said.