Jihadis kill rhino for collecting fund in Assam, two poachers held with arms-ammu

Jun 29, 2017, at 02:40 am

Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): In an attempt to collect fund, Jihadis allegedly killed one horned rhinoceros in Assam, which came to light after security forces arrested two poachers with huge cache of arms and ammunition from Assam’s Darrang district.

Jihadis kill rhino for collecting fund in Assam, two poachers held with arms-ammu

Jun 29, 2017, at 02:13 am

Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): In an attempt to collect fund, Jihadis allegedly killed one horned rhinoceros in Assam, which came to light after security forces arrested two poachers with huge cache of arms and ammunition from Assam’s Darrang district.

Israel hails PM Modi's forthcoming visit to the nation

Jun 29, 2017, at 02:10 am

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Israel has welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit to Israel at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu.

NE states-West Bengal police to set up NEPOL in the lines of Interpol

Jun 29, 2017, at 01:54 am

Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): In the lines of International Police Organisation (Interpol), the states of north eastern region and West Bengal police are planning to set up a new police organization North East Police Organisation (NEPOL) to facilitate coordination between the states to tackle insurgency, smuggling, illegal trades in the region.

Cabinet gives in-principle approval for Air India disinvestment

Jun 29, 2017, at 01:35 am

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): In a major development, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave in-principle approval for national-carrier Air India's stake disinvestment.

EC to launch first time nationwide 'Voter Registration Reminder' on Facebook

Jun 29, 2017, at 12:51 am

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) is launching a ‘Special Drive' to enroll left out electors, with a special focus on first time electors from 1st July , 2017 , so as to move in the direction of Commission’s motto that 'No Voter To Be Left Behind’ .

PM Narendra Modi to visit Israel from July 4-6

Jun 29, 2017, at 12:13 am

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel from July 4-6, 2017, at the invitation of Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel.

The President on a two day visit to Kolkata tomorrow

Jun 29, 2017, at 12:08 am

Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Pranab Mukherjee is coming to Kolkata on a two-day visit on Thursday.

President of India wishes people of Seychelles ahead of National Day

Jun 28, 2017, at 10:20 pm

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Seychelles on the eve of their 42nd National Day.

Bihar: JD-U spokesman KC Tyagi says no threat to ruling alliance in state

Jun 28, 2017, at 10:02 pm

PATNA, June 28 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): In a sudden climb-down, the JD-U on Wednesday denied any rift in the ruling grand alliance in Bihar and claimed it will continue till 2025.

TMC will not join the GST celebration at the parliamentary house on June 30 midnight: Mamata Banerjee

Jun 28, 2017, at 09:27 pm

Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Protesting the GST roll out, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that Trinamool Congress will not join the GST celebration to be held at the parliamentary house at midnight on June 30.

Mumbai blast accused Mustafa Dossa dies of cardiac arrest in Mumbai, hospital confirms report

Jun 28, 2017, at 09:22 pm

Mumbai, Jun 28 (IBNS): 1993 Mumbai blast convict Mustafa Dossa died of cardiac arrest at a city hospital on Wednesday, which was confirmed by JJ Hospital Dean Dr TP Lahane, according to media reports.

Former media entrepreneur Indrani Mukerjea, testifies in court about Byculla prison riot

Jun 28, 2017, at 07:58 pm

Mumbai, Jun 28 (IBNS): Former media entrepreneur Indrani Mukerjea, appeared in court on Wednesday, to testify regarding the death of an inmate, which allegedly led to a riot in the Byculla prison near Mumbai, according to media reports.

Meira Kumar represent values that bind us as a nation: Rahul Gandhi

Jun 28, 2017, at 07:53 pm

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): After the nomination being filed by Meira Kumar for the presidential poll, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition's proposed candidate represent values that bind all people as a nation.

NIA detains Geelani's son-in-law for alleged terror funding

Jun 28, 2017, at 07:10 pm

Srinagar, June 28 (IBNS): The National Investigative Agency (NIA) on Wednesday detained separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's son-in-law, Altaf Ahmed Shah, for the latter's alleged connection to terror funding, media reports said.

Jharkhand: Cow-related lynching reported from Giridih district

Jun 28, 2017, at 06:45 pm

Ranchi, Jun 28 (IBNS): Jharkhand Police, on Wednesday, has been maintaining strict vigil in Deori area, about 200 km from the state capital Ranchi, following the mob attack on Tuesday on a local resident, according to media reports.

Haryana government gets sucked into 'veil' controversy over advertisement

Jun 28, 2017, at 06:08 pm

Chandigarh/New Delhi: Calling women behind a veil as Haryana's identity, in an advertisement by the state government, has drawn flak from several quarters, political and otherwise, according to media reports.

PM Modi returns to India on Wednesday on completion of his three-nation tour

Jun 28, 2017, at 05:07 pm

New Delhi, Jun 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India on Wednesday following the completion of his three-nation tour to Portugal, the United States and the Netherlands.

PM Modi rides a bi-cycle in Netherlands, thanks Dutch counterpart

Jun 28, 2017, at 04:59 pm

Amsterdam, Jun 28 (IBNS): Sharing a hearty moment from his Netherlands visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a picture of himself, on social media, riding a bi-cycle.

Former LS speaker Meira Kumar files nomination for the Indian Presidential polls on Wednesday

Jun 28, 2017, at 04:53 pm

New Delhi, Jun 28 (IBNS): Meira Kumar, the opposition candidate for Presidential polls, is filing her nomination on Wednesday, according to media reports.

Ransomware plagues JNPT, cripples operation

Jun 28, 2017, at 03:16 pm

Mumbai, Jun 28 (IBNS): A ransomware attack retarded operations at one of the three terminals of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), India's largest container port, on Tuesday night, reports said.

PM Modi addresses Indian community in Netherlands, calls diaspora country's pride

Jun 28, 2017, at 05:14 am

Hague, June 27 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with the Indian community in the Netherlands.

Darjeeling unrest: Internet ban extended till Jul 4

Jun 28, 2017, at 04:52 am

Darjeeling, June 27 (IBNS): Local authorities on Tuesday extended the ban on internet till July 4 midnight in Darjeeling Sadar, Kurseong and Mirik Sub Divisions in Darjeeling district of West Bengal.

Narada sting: CBI summons TMC MP Sultan Ahmed

Jun 28, 2017, at 04:28 am

Kolkata, Jun 27 (IBNS): In a major development in its ongoing probe into Narada sting, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday summoned Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Sultan Ahmed, sources confirmed.

Darjeeling unrest: GJM supporters hurt themselves with tubelights

Jun 28, 2017, at 04:01 am

Darjeeling, June 27 (IBNS): Triggering tension in violence-hit Darjeeling hills, Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) activists hurt themselves with tubelights at Chawk Bazar area on Tuesday, saying that they are ready to give blood and sacrifice their lives for Gorkhaland.

Prime Ministers of India and Netherlands call for holistic approach to eliminate terrorism

Jun 28, 2017, at 03:57 am

Hague, June 27 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Netherlands counterpart Mark Rutte, called for a holistic approach to eliminate terrorism on Tuesday.

Sonowal asks Assam DGP to connect all police stations with CCTNS

Jun 28, 2017, at 03:03 am

Guwahati, June 27 (IBNS): In a move to empower Assam Police with technological solutions and criminal intelligence to enable it to render its duties, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday has asked the DGP to ensure that no slackness creeps in connecting all police stations in the State with Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS).

Assam govt. to distribute 26000 tractor to the farmers this year

Jun 28, 2017, at 01:58 am

Guwahati, June 27 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)- led Assam government has planned to double the farm income by 2022.

West Bengal: 10 injured in TMC's group clash at Basanti

Jun 28, 2017, at 12:51 am

Kolkata, Jun 27 (IBNS): For the second time in four days, two rival groups of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) clashed with each other at Basanti area in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Tuesday, leaving at least 10 persons injured, reports said.

Netherlands is a natural partner in the economic development of India: Modi

Jun 27, 2017, at 10:21 pm

Amsterdam, June 27 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Netherlands is natural partner in the economic development of India.