Blood donation in Kolkata red-light districts triggers row
Kolkata, July 18 (IBNS): In what is seen as a major threat to public health and violation of rules, two clubs in Kolkata hosted blood donation camps in two high-HIV transmission risk zone red light areas of the eastern city, triggering a major controversy since a central blood bank actually went to both places to collect the blood in the presence of ruling party leaders.
Violence erupts in Kashmir over Geelani's house arrest
Srinagar, Jul 18 (IBNS) Violence broke out in Kashmir valley soon after the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers as hundreds of people took to street and clashed with police over hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's detention.
We killed Kishanji: Mamata nephew's embarrassing statement
Kolkata, Jul 18(IBNS) In a big embarrassment for West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee her nephew and Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has claimed that Maoist leader Kishanji was killed at the behest of the Trinamool Congress government.
Millions to gather for the century's first Nabakalebar Yatra in Puri today
Puri, Odisha, Jul 18 (IBNS) Celebrating a grand occasion that comes once in 19 years the holy city of Puri observes on Saturday the grand Nabakalebara Yatra, one of the country's biggest religious congregations
Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated throughout India
New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS) Eid-ul Fitr is being celebrated across India on Saturday with usual fervour and enthusiasm.
India's biggest warship likely to be nuclear-powered
New Delhi, Jul 18(IBNS) India's biggest ever warship, the INS Vishal, is likely to be nuclear-driven, media reports said.
Indian arrested in China for suspected terror links released
Beijing, Jul 18 (IBNS) An Indian national, detained in China for suspected terror links, has been released, reports said on Saturday.
Army Chief visits Eastern Command
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS) Gen Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff, is on a one-day visit to Eastern Command during which he visited Dimapur and Sukna.
JFA expresses concern over killing of journalists
Guwahati, July 17 (IBNS): Journalists’ Forum Assam (JFA) has expressed serious concerns over the continuous killing of journalists by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the Middle East.
Guwahati, July 17 (IBNS): At least two students were killed and three others, including two security personnel, were injured during cross firing between Assam Rifles and suspected NSCN(Khaplang) militants in Phek district of Nagaland along Myanmar border on Thursday night, officials said on Friday.
Former Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal calls on PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS) Former Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.
President, VP greet Indians ahead of Id-ul-Fitr
New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice-President M. Hamid Ansari on Friday greeted the nation on the occasion of Id-ul-Fitr.
Mumbai journalist found dead after bar raid
Mumbai, July 17 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a Mumbai journalist was found dead, lying on the road in a pool of blood early on Friday morning.
Top NDFB(S) leader killed in Assam encounter
Guwahati, July 17 (IBNS): A top leader of NDFB(S), involved in killing of Assam Police Additional SP Gulzar Hussain, was murdered in an encounter with security forces in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Friday, police said.
Kolkata: Class 8 student dies after jumping off fifth floor of his school
Kolkata, July 17 (IBNS): A Class 8 boy on Friday died after allegedly jumping off the fifth floor of his school building near Kolkata airport, media reports said.