Prime Minister Modi holds first of five meetings with Secretaries and Joint Secretaries
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): The Prime Minister's Office on Thursday shared the details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with a group of over 70 Additional Secretaries and Joint Secretaries.
Festival of India to showcase country's culture, food and literature in Brazil
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): There will be a special exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi besides a host of other programmes, at the Festival of India, to be held in various cities in Brazil, the Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday.
Assam to construct 9000 km PMGSY roads by March 2018
Guwahati, Aug 24 (IBNS) : The Assam Government will construct around 9000 km rural roads in the state under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) by March 2018.
Chandigarh, Aug 24 (IBNS) : The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday directed the Union Home Ministry to release as much paramilitary forces as required for Haryana ahead of the verdict on Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case as the controversial dera sacha sauda head appealed for maintaining peace, saying he will go to the court on Friday.
Opposition leaders salute the SC, says right to privacy verdict parth breaking
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS) : As the Supreme Court came out with a landmark judgement declaring right to privacy as a fundamental right, opposition leaders saluted the judiciary, describing the verdict as "path breaking and a great victory for liberty and freedom."
Judgement will pave way for securing our rights: Sitaram Yechury
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury said the judgement passed by the Supreme Court regarding the Right to Privacy on Thursday will pave the way for securing people's rights.
RJD creates ruckus in Bihar Assembly over floods in the state
Patna, Aug 24 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): The Bihar Assembly witnessed noisy scenes on Thursday over the issue of flood, prompting the Speaker to adjourn the House till lunch.
Narendra Modi meets Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Nepal counterpart, Sher Bahadur Deuba, who is on a five-day visit to the country.
Right to Privacy comes under Article 21: Supreme Court
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): In a landmark judgement passed by the Supreme Court on Thursday, the Right to Privacy has been declared to come under the Right to Life and Liberty guaranteed under Article 21 by the constitution.
Privacy a fundamental right: Supreme Court
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Thursday declared privacy as a fundamental right of all citizens of India.
Supreme Court to give out verdict on Right to Privacy today
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS): The Supreme Court will be handing out verdict on the Right to Privacy case on Thursday, reports said.
Assam govt suspends 116 teachers
Guwahati, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Assam government has suspended 116 teachers after they were caught adopting unfair means while appearing in the B.Ed, DEl.Ed examination conducted by the Krishnakanta Handique State Open University.
J&K Govt opposes Central Selection Mechanism for subordinate judiciary appointments
Srinagar, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has opposed to the Centralized Selection Mechanism (CSM) for appointments in the subordinate judiciary citing the reason that the state enjoys special status under the constitution of India.
Assam govt to set up three more Medical colleges
Guwahati, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Assam government has decided to set up three more Medical Colleges in the state.
Sonowal urges Jaitely for early release of Rs 1138 crore FMP fund
Guwahati, Aug 23 (IBNS): With a view to ensure seamless implementation of flood management programmes in the state, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urged the Union Government to expeditiously release the pending amount of Rs 1138 crore at the earliest.