India summons Pak High Commission to lodge protest over ceasefire violation
Jan 16, 2019, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned the Pakistan High Commission official on Wednesday and lodged a strong protest over the death of an innocent civilian in unprovoked ceasefire violation by the neighbouring country's forces on Jan 11, 2019 in Sunderbani Sector.
Amid row, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Dinesh Maheshwari elevated to SC
Jan 16, 2019, at 08:53 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Amid row over their appointments, the Centre on Wednesday elevated Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court, Dinesh Maheshwari, and Delhi High Court Judge, Sanjiv Khanna, to the Supreme Court, media reports said.
Assam Governor inaugurates SAKSHM 2019
Jan 16, 2019, at 08:21 pm
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IBNS): Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi on Wednesday said that, in view of excessive pressure being exerted on the use of petrol, the nation needs to formulate ways and means of switching its dependence from petroleum products to alternative sources of energy like atomic energy, solar energy, tidal energy and wind energy.
Rahul Gandhi sends love to ailing Arun Jaitley, wishes speedy recovery
Jan 16, 2019, at 07:54 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Keeping aside all political antagonism, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday sent love to Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who is recuperating from kidney ailment.
Mayawati's birthday cake celebration video draws Smriti Irani's jibe
Jan 16, 2019, at 07:33 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): A video has emerged where Bahujan Samaj Party members could be seen fighting to grab a piece of cake on party supremo Mayawati's birthday, earning a jibe from Union Minister Smriti Irani.
Oil Industry organises Saksham 2019
Jan 16, 2019, at 07:24 pm
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS): Oil Industry in India under the guidance of Ministry of Petroleum & natural Gas is observing SAKSHAM-19 (Sanrakshan Kshamata Mahotsav ) from Jan 16 to Feb 15 and will be conducting various awareness campaigns for one month for general public as well as industry to spread message of Oil and Gas Conservation.
Cabinet approves India-Maldives retroactive visa agreement
Jan 16, 2019, at 06:32 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval to the Agreement on the facilitation of visa arrangements signed between India and Maldives recently.
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Cabinet approves revised cost of estimates (RCE) for 13 new central universities
Jan 16, 2019, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval forincurring an expenditure of Rs.3639.32 core for the 13 new Central Universitiesfor recurring cost and creation of necessary infrastructure for completion of the campuses.
Jan 16, 2019, at 06:03 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India and Department of Natural Resource Mines and Energy, Queensland Government, Australia through the Safety in Mines, Testing and Research Station (SIMTARS).
Jan 16, 2019, at 05:53 pm
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS): A Jadavpur University professor, who has triggered a controversy with his Facebook comments on 'virgin girl', has been taken off his duties as a teacher, media reports said.
Kolkata: Swachhata fortnight begins at Press Information Bureau
Jan 16, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS): The Swacchata fortnight or Swachhata Pakhwada for strengthening the commitments of the employees of Press Information Bureau (PIB), Kolkata towards maintaining cleanliness everywhere and devote time for this, started on Wdnesday, along with all the Union Government offices and establishments.
Jan 16, 2019, at 04:48 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): With the memories of Sikh massacres in 1984 revived with the recent court verdict and conviction of a senior Congress leader, the presence of Jagdish Tytler, another 1984 riots accused, in the ceremony on Wednesday which marked Sheila Dikshit taking charge as Congress chief can only but trigger fresh controversy.
Jaitu MLA Baldev Singh quits Aam Aadmi Party
Jan 16, 2019, at 04:45 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Giving the Aam Aadmi Party another shock ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, MLA Baldev Singh resigned from the party on Wednesday.
Pay for scanning check-in bags at Delhi airport from Feb 1
Jan 16, 2019, at 03:03 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Come February, and you will need to pay to get your checked-in bags scanned at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here.
No talk of truck with AAP: Sheila Dikshit
Jan 16, 2019, at 01:42 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Delhi Congress chief Sheila Dikshit has said her party is not looking for an alliance with the AAP at this stage.
Coal transportation banned in Meghalaya after SC directive
Jan 16, 2019, at 12:49 pm
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IBNS): The Meghalaya government has banned all transportation of coal in the state.
Supreme Court to hear petition against interim CBI head appointment
Jan 16, 2019, at 12:24 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear a petition challenging M. Nageswara Rao's appointment as the interim CBI chief next week.
31 Indian cities to have 2 or more airports by 2040
Jan 16, 2019, at 11:45 am
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Delhi and Mumbai will have three airports each by 2040 while 31 cities of the country will have at least two airports.
Black balloon protest at Assam CM event
Jan 16, 2019, at 11:07 am
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IBNS): Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday faced protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 in Assam's Nagaon district. Several organisations are holding similar protests across the state.
Protests at Sabarimala as two new women try to enter shrine
Jan 16, 2019, at 08:49 am
Sabarimala, Jan 16 (IBNS): Protests erupted in Sabarimala Temple in Kerala on Wednesday where devotees prevented two women, who are aged in their 30s, from trekking uphill to enter the shrine.
Prakash Javadekar announces 25 pct hike in college seats to enable 10 pct quota
Jan 15, 2019, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar has announced a 25 per cent increase in seats across all educational institutions to accommodate the 10 per cent reservation recently provided to the Economically Backward Section in general category.
PM Modi offers prayers at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Jan 15, 2019, at 11:10 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited Thiruvananthapuram.
Conduct of Kerala Govt on Sabarimala issue shameful: PM Modi
Jan 15, 2019, at 10:25 pm
Kollam, Jan 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed the Kerala's Left-led government over the Sabarimala Temple issue.
Kolkata Police arrest two nursing students for allegedly killing 16 puppies
Jan 15, 2019, at 09:14 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): Two days after the bodies of as many as 16 puppies were recovered from the campus of state government run Nil Ratan Sarkar (NRS) Medical College and Hospital in central Kolkata's Sealdah area, police on Tuesday arrested two nursing students for allegedly beating up those puppies to death, officials said.
Young Kolkata cricketer dies of suspected cardiac arrest on field
Jan 15, 2019, at 06:44 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): A 21-year-old cricketer died of suspected cardiac arrest while practicing in a north Kolkata ground on Tuesday afternoon, reports said.
India setting up Defence Cyber Agency to tackle virtual war
Jan 15, 2019, at 05:57 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): Keeping in mind the uprising threats in the virtual world, a cyber agency under the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) has started taking shape in India, a senior army official said on Tuesday.
Cooperatives will play a crucial role in doubling farmers’ income by 2022: Singh
Jan 15, 2019, at 05:43 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Radha Mohan Singh has said that Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM) is playing a vital role in the development of Indian cooperatives.
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Government committed to all round development of Odisha & Eastern India: PM Narendra Modi
Jan 15, 2019, at 05:41 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Balangir in Odisha on Tuesday.
Jan 15, 2019, at 05:02 pm
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): The National Commission for Women has directed the police to take action against a Jadavpur University professor in West Bengal for his comment on 'virgin girl'.
Opposition leaders target PM Modi over Kotler Presidential Award, Smriti Irani gives reply
Jan 15, 2019, at 04:44 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Tuesday exchanged barbs over the Kotler Presidential Award received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.