Kolkata: CBI begins preliminary probe into Narada sting

Mar 19, 2017, at 03:22 am

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS): After being directed by the Calcutta High Court, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday took the charge of Narada sting investigation, officials said.

Assamese IPS officer now heads NIA team into Bhopal-Ujjain blast probe

Mar 19, 2017, at 02:58 am

Guwahati, Mar 18 (IBNS): An Assamese IPS officer is now heading the investigation team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the Bhopal-Ujjain train blast, which took place on March 7 last.

Uttar Pradesh govt will work for development of the state: Venkaiah Naidu

Mar 19, 2017, at 02:01 am

Lucknow, Mar 18 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu while announcing the name of Yogi Adityanath as UP Chief Minister, said that the new BJP led government will work for development of the state.

BJP announces Yogi Adityanath as UP Chief Minister

Mar 19, 2017, at 01:13 am

Lucknow, Mar 18 (IBNS): Five-time Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath has been announced as the next Chief Minister of the state on Saturday.

PM Modi congratulates new Uttarakhand CM

Mar 18, 2017, at 11:16 pm

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS); Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Trivendra Singh Rawat, the newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.

Trivendra Singh Rawat sworn-in as Uttarakhand CM

Mar 18, 2017, at 08:56 pm

Dehradun, Mar 18 (IBNS) : Trivendra Singh Rawat was Sworn- in as Uttarakhand Chief Minister on Saturday at a glittering ceremony in Dehradun.

Two low intensity blasts near Agra Cant station

Mar 18, 2017, at 07:02 pm

Agra, Mar 18 (IBNS) : Two low intensity blast took place near Agra Cant railway station early on Saturday morning, The Hindu reported.

FICCI Ladies Organization launches Flo Advocacy and Legal Cell – Women for Women

Mar 18, 2017, at 06:56 pm

Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS) : FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) introduced the Kolkata Chapter of their pan-India initiative 'FLO Advocacy and Legal Cell - ‘Women for Women’ at a recent meeting in the city.

UP BJP to select CM today

Mar 18, 2017, at 06:45 pm

Lucknow, Mar 18 (IBNS) : Newly-elected BJP MLAs in Uttar Pradesh will meet in Lucknow on Saturday to elect the leader of the state legislature party, who will be the state's Chief Minister, reports said.

Mehbooba wants Salman Khan as J&K brand ambassador

Mar 18, 2017, at 06:12 pm

Mumbai, Mar 18 (IBNS) : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has appealed to the Bollywood to visit the valley to renew their connections and act as promoters of the state's tourism.

Proposal for merging Gilgit Baltistan as Pakistan's fifth state not acceptable : Kashmir separatist leaders

Mar 18, 2017, at 06:01 pm

Srinagar, Mar 18 (IBNS) : Kashmir separatist leaders have opposed any proposal to declare Giglit Baltistan as the fifth state of Pakistan and said such a move is 'unacceptable.'

PM Modi to address India Today Conclave today

Mar 18, 2017, at 05:34 pm

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the India Today Conclave on Saturday, via video conferencing.

PM Modi to attend Trivendra Singh Rawat's oath taking ceremony

Mar 18, 2017, at 05:26 pm

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on Saturday, to attend Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat's oath taking ceremony.

Car racer Ashwin Sundar, his wife charred to death in road mishap

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:05 pm

Chennai, Mar 18 (IBNS): Professional car racer Ashwin Sundar and his wife Nivedhitha were charred to death in early hours of Saturday as their car rammed into a roadside tree in Chennai, media reports said.

Trivendra Singh Rawat to take oath as Uttarakhand CM today

Mar 18, 2017, at 02:45 pm

Dehradun, Mar 18 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has selected Trivendra Singh Rawat as it chief ministerial candidate for Uttarakhand who will take the oath of office on Saturday.

West Bengal govt announces formation of Health Regulatory Commission

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:49 am

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the formation of Health Regulatory Commission to keep a check on the billings and activities of private hospitals and nursing homes.

People's faith has been an important achievement of present Assam govt: Sonowal

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:32 am

Guwahati, Mar 17 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that in last nine month, people's faith in the present BJP led government in Assam has been one of its remarkable achievements though the government has achieved success in other areas as well like starting the Indo-Bangla sealing work, curving corruption, expediting NRC updation exercise and wiping out the evils of syndicate raj in the State.

Assam governor seeks British envoy's help in getting back Vrindavani Vastra

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:25 am

Guwahati, Mar 17 (IBNS): Assam Governor Banwarilal Purohit made a request to British Deputy High Commissioner, Kolkata, Bruce Bucknell to do the needful for returning the Vrindavani Vastra, the 16th century treasure of the State to Assam.

Will lend my support for combined opposition against BJP: Mamata Banerjee

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:18 am

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that she would be a participant if there is a combined opposition in future, hinting at a grand alliance against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre on Friday.

Sensitivities of J&K need to be recognized, respected: Mehbooba

Mar 18, 2017, at 02:59 am

Srinagar, Mar 17 (IBNS): Appealing people of the country for much more handholding in resolving the issues confronting Jammu & Kashmir, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has said the sensitivities of the State need to be recognized and appreciated which she said are different from any other State in the country.

Assam govt to release first six months arrears of 7th Pay commission to state employees before Rongali Bihu

Mar 18, 2017, at 02:57 am

Guwahati, Mar 17 (IBNS): The Assam government has decided to release first six months arrears of revision pay scale recommended by the 7th Assam Pay & Productivity Pay Commission to the state employees before the Rongali Bihu.

Poachers' gang sell rhino horns by from Guwahati hotels: Assam Forest minister

Mar 18, 2017, at 02:25 am

Guwahati, Mar 17 (IBNS): Assam Forest Minister Pramila Rani Brahma on Friday said that, poachers use sophisticated weapons to kill one horned rhinoceros in Assam and illegal rhino horn trade is carried from Guwahati based hotels.

Gujarat: Two minor girls raped by thirteen men, five arrested

Mar 18, 2017, at 01:38 am

Vadodara, Mar 17 (IBNS): A gang of thirteen men abducted and raped two minor sisters in front of their father on a moving vehicle in Devgadh Baria taluka of Dahod district in Gujarat on Wednesday.

Fire at hotel: MS Dhoni and Jharkhand team escape safely

Mar 18, 2017, at 01:07 am

New Delhi, Mar 17 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni who is currently playing the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Jharkhand, along with his team mates escaped a fire outbreak at team hotel in Dwarka early in the morning on Friday.

Trivendra Singh Uttarakhand Chief Minister ; Swearing-in tomorrow

Mar 17, 2017, at 11:06 pm

Dehradun, Mar 17 (IBNS) : Ending all speculations, the BJP on Friday picked Trivendra Singh Rawat as its Chief Minister candidate in Uttarakhand, reports said.

Rajya Sabha : Uproar and adjournments over Goa issue

Mar 17, 2017, at 10:59 pm

New Delhi, Mar 17 (IBNS) : The Rajay Sabha witnessed multiple adjournments on Friday, as ruckus flew high iover allegations of Goa Governor Mridula Sinha having consulted Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley ahead of Government formation, reports said.

TMC to move SC against HC verdict in Narada sting case, says Mamata Banerjee

Mar 17, 2017, at 09:36 pm

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS): Saying the Calcutta High Court's judgement in Narada sting case very unfortunate, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced that her government and Trinamool Congress (TMC) party will appeal to the Supreme Court against the verdict.

Kolkata : Justice Karnan refuses to accept Supreme Court warrant from police

Mar 17, 2017, at 09:32 pm

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS) : Kolkata High Court judge CS Karnan on Friday refused to accept a a bailable warrant by the Supreme Court after police arrived his residence to execute the apex court order, reports said.

Essar township in Gujarat goes totally cashless

Mar 17, 2017, at 09:18 pm

Hazira (Surat), Mar 17 (IBNS): Nand Niketan Township became the first private sector township to go cashless, announced Essar on Friday.

NTPC clocks highest ever annual cumulative gross generation of 263.95 BU

Mar 17, 2017, at 09:07 pm

New Delhi, Mar 17 (IBNS): NTPC Group achieved its highest ever cumulative gross generation of 263.95 Billion Units (BU) till Thursday during current year, announced the Union Ministry of Power on Friday.