Sevaits of Jagannath Temple objects to Mamata's entry to shrine, 1 detained
Apr 19, 2017, at 03:12 am
Puri, Apr 18 (IBNS): Several sevaits have objected the entry of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to the shrine of Jagannath Temple because of her support to beef eaters.
B.N.Mohapatra takes over as the New Financial Commissioner (FC) of (Railways)
Apr 19, 2017, at 01:32 am
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): B.N.Mohapatra has been appointed as the new Financial Commissioner (FC) (Railways) and ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India and has taken over the charge on Monday.
Prakash Javadekar inaugurates National Conference on innovation (Navonmesh) in School Education
Apr 19, 2017, at 01:27 am
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): Addressing a three day national conference on innovation (Navonmesh) in school education here at NCERT headquarters New Delhi on Tuesday, Union Minister of Human Resources Development, Prakash Javadekar emphasised the need to impart quality Education to students in such a manner so that they could come up as good citizens imbibed with values.
Mehbooba Mufti govt expresses grief over loss of lives in Kashmir
Apr 19, 2017, at 01:19 am
Srinagar, Apr 18 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday appealed to all stakeholders of political opinion to help restore peace and normalcy in the Kashmir Valley following the loss of lives recently.
Educating youth on our pluralistic heritage is the best way to preserve it: Vice President
Apr 19, 2017, at 01:09 am
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has said that educating our youth about the value of our pluralistic heritage is the best way to ensure that our heritage is preserved.
Narendra Modi meets Nepal President
Apr 19, 2017, at 12:56 am
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari here.
Indian warships on overseas deployment: Visit Souda Bay, Greece
Apr 19, 2017, at 12:20 am
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): As part of the Indian Navy’s Overseas Deployment (OSD) to the Mediterranean Sea and the West Coast of Africa, four warships, namely Indian Naval Ships Mumbai, Trishul, Tarkash and Aditya, arrived at Souda Bay, Greece for a three-day visit on Monday.
Indian businessman Vijay Mallya arrested in London, granted bail
Apr 18, 2017, at 11:47 pm
London, Apr 18 (IBNS): Absconding Indian liquor baron Vijay Mallya, accused of financial irregularities worth Rs 9000 crore before fleeing to the UK, was arrested in London by the police on Tuesday, but a court granted him bail the same day.
Sushma Swaraj meets Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari
Apr 18, 2017, at 10:32 pm
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Tuesday.
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya arrested in London
Apr 18, 2017, at 10:21 pm
London, Apr 18 (IBNS): In a major development, Indian businessman Vijay Mallya , who is accused of defaulting on loans worth crores, was arrested in London on Tuesday, officials said.
Australian government to abolish 457 immigration work visas
Apr 18, 2017, at 09:56 pm
Melbourne, Apr 18 (IBNS): The Australian Government on Tuesday said it will safeguard Australian jobs by abolishing the Subclass 457 Visa for foreign workers and creating a new temporary visa restricted to critical skills shortages.
US National Security Advisor H. R. McMaster departs after visiting India, meets Modi
Apr 18, 2017, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): U.S. National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster departed India on Tuesday after productive meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Kashmir: Education institutions remain close today
Apr 18, 2017, at 09:33 pm
Srinagar, Apr 18 (IBNS): Educational institutions remained closed on Tuesday in the Kashmir Valley in view of the widespread student protests on Monday.
London: Indian businessman Vijay Mallya arrested
Apr 18, 2017, at 09:18 pm
London, Apr 18 (IBNS): Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallaya has been arrested in London on Tuesday, media reports said.
GoI extends 'Suspension of Operation' with NSCN/R and NSCN/NK
Apr 18, 2017, at 09:07 pm
New Delhi, April 18 (IBNS): The Central Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Tuesday that the Government of India has extended the 'Suspension of Operation with NSCN/R and NSCN/NK' for a period of one year.
Tamil Nadu : Paneerselvam sticks for Sasikala's ouster for AIADMK merger
Apr 18, 2017, at 08:31 pm
Chennai, Apr 18 (IBNS) : After months of bitter feud and separation following the death of AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa, the rival factions of the ruling party are in the process of reconciliation aiming for a merger with the group led by O Paneerselvam sticking for ouster of V Sasikala and her nephew TTV Dinakaran, media reports said.
Delhi HC to hear AAP plea about using VVPAT in Delhi municipality poll
Apr 18, 2017, at 07:29 pm
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday agreed to hear Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP's) plea asking that the Election Commission (EC) be directed to use VVPAT machines attached to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the upcoming Delhi municipality elections, according to media reports.
Woman chased and shot dead inside police station in Uttar Pradesh
Apr 18, 2017, at 07:16 pm
Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, Apr 18 (IBNS) : In a chilling incident, a woman, chased by her assailant, was shot dead inside a police station in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri, 250 km off Lucknow, on Monday night, media reports said.
ULFA (I) militant killed in Assam encounter
Apr 18, 2017, at 06:39 pm
Guwahati, Apr 18 (IBNS) : A hardcore ULFA (I) militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Upper Assam's Tinsukia district on Tuesday morning.
Poachers killed in Assam forest encounter
Apr 18, 2017, at 05:59 pm
Two poachers killed in Orang National Park in Assam
Apr 18, 2017, at 05:58 pm
Guwahati, Apr 18 (IBNS): Assam forest department guards killed two poachers in Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park on Monday night, officials said on Tuesday.
AIADMK factions talk reconciliation, call for merger
Apr 18, 2017, at 05:52 pm
Chennai, Apr 18 (IBNS) The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, which witnessed a massive rift and power struggle after the death of Jayalalithaa and the takeover of the party reins by her close companion Sasikala, is talking reconciliation again, said media reports.
Supreme Court asks for auction of Sahara group's Aamby Valley
Apr 18, 2017, at 04:46 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): The Supreme Court asked for an auction of Sahara group's 8,900-acre Aamby Valley City which is situated near Pune, following the group's chief Subrata Roy's failure to repay Rs. 5092.60 to the investors, according to media reports on Monday.
We will fight the political game played by Centre: Mamata Banerjee
Apr 18, 2017, at 04:12 am
Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): Reacting to the FIR lodged by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against 13 Trinamool Congress leaders, Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee called it a political game played by the Centre for TMC's opposition to several of the central government's policies and said that her party would fight it politically, media reports said on Monday.
Chinese Ambassador to India calls on Assam CM
Apr 18, 2017, at 03:22 am
Guwahati, Apr 17 (IBNS): Chinese Ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui on Monday called on Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at the latter’s office at Assam Janata Bhawan and discussed various issues of mutual interest.
Dipa Karmakar, Sakshi Malik, Alia Bhaat feature in Forbes list of super achievers
Apr 18, 2017, at 03:13 am
New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS): In an exemplary citation of woman empowerment, Padma Shri Dipa Karmakar, Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik and actor Alia Bhatt have bagged positions on the Forbes' list of super achievers from Asia under the age of 30.
Kashmir schools, colleges to remain shut tomorrow
Apr 18, 2017, at 02:49 am
Srinagar, Apr 17 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday ordered the closure of all the universities, colleges and higher secondary schools in Kashmir on Tuesday following the unprecedented protests by students across the Valley, authorities said.
Armed groups’ targeting of civilians in Kashmir is human rights abuse: Amnesty International India
Apr 18, 2017, at 02:32 am
Mumbai, Apr 17 (IBNS): Reports from Jammu and Kashmir of civilians being targeted by suspected members of armed groups are condemnable, said Amnesty International India on Monday.
KAAC poll dates likely to announce this week
Apr 18, 2017, at 02:21 am
Guwahati, Apr 17 (IBNS) : The Assam State Election Commission would likely to announce the poll dates of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) in this week.
Two minors died after fell into a deep well in Guwahati
Apr 18, 2017, at 02:12 am
Guwahati, Apr 17 (IBNS) : Two minor boy died while they dropped into a deep well in Guwahati on Sunday evening, officials said on Monday.