Kashmir separatists group must come forward to ensure peace: Mehbooba
Srinagar, Sept 9 (IBNS) Maintaining that the Kashmir issue has multiple dimensions, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Frday said a serious and sustained effort is required at various levels to resolve the problem and ensure peace and stability in the State and the region.
Government approves subsidized helicopter services in J&K, Himachal Pradesh
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS): The Government has accorded its approval for operation of helicopter services in the State of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh on a pilot basis in 10 sectors, as per the stipulation that the most inaccessible destination points should be chosen.
ULFA(I) released Assam's BJP son
Guwahati, Sept 9 (IBNS) : Paresh Baruah alias Paresh Asom led ULFA(I) on Friday released Kuldeep Moran, son of a Assam BJP leader who was abducted on Aug 1.
West Bengal: Newly planted landmine recovered in West Midnapore
Kolkata/West Midnapore, Sept 9 (IBNS): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Friday recovered a high-intensity landmine, possibly planted by Maoists, from West Bengal's Left Wing Extremism (LWE) district West Midnapore, reports said.
India deplores nuclear test conducted by North Korea
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS): India on Friday 'deplored' the nuclear test conducted by North Korea.
RJD leader Mohammad Shahabuddin to be released tomorrow
Patna, Sept 9 (The Bihar Post/IBNS): A grand welcome awaits controversial RJD leader Mohammad Shahabuddin who is expected to come out of jail on Saturday after 11 years.
Army chief assures peace in valley
Srinagar, Sept 9 (IBNS): The Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on Friday reviewed the security situation in Kashmir and collaborative measures of the security forces towards ensuring peace and calm in the region, said a spokesman.
Saradha scam: Madan Mitra gets conditional bail, CBI to move to higher court
Kolkata, Sept 9 (IBNS): A local court in Kolkata on Friday granted conditional bail to former West Bengal cabinet minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Madan Mitra for the second time, 629 days after he was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with Saradha chit fund scam case.
Kolkata, Sept 9 (IBNS): Former West Bengal Minister Madan Mitra has been granted bail by a Kolkata court on Friday.
Patna, Sept 9 (The Bihar Post/IBNS): Vice President of India M Hamid Ansari on Friday said that the existence of rule of law was an essential pre-requisite for creating an environment that supports economic growth and draws foreign investments.
Kolkata: Bomb threat call triggers panic at Nabanna
Kolkata, Sept 9 (IBNS): Security has been beefed up at state secretariat Nabanna in Kolkata on Friday following a bomb threat call, reports said.
Indian army chief visits Jammu and Kashmir to review situation
Srinagar/New Delhi, Sep 9 (IBNS): General Dalbir Singh, Chief of Army Staff, arrived in Srinagar on Friday to review he security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, according to media reports.
New Deputy High Commission in Kolkata appointed
Kolkata, Sept 9 (IBNS): Bruce Bucknell is the new British Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata.
Kolkata: Fire guts Presidency University's server room
Kolkata, Sept 9 (IBNS): A major fire broke out at Presidency University in Kolkata on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among the students and university staffers, reports said.
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on AAP's appeal regarding LG as Delhi administrative head
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's appeals challenging the Delhi High court's verdict holding Lieutenant Governor as Delhi's administrative head, according to media reports.