Jan 26, 2017, at 12:06 am
Kolkata/Howrah, Jan 25 (IBNS): Alleging that railway's extension project is damaging adjoining areas' drainage system, a large number of Trinamool Congress (TMC) activists, led by local TMC MLA Jatu Lahiri, blocked railway tracks near Santragachi station in Kolkata's twin city Howrah on Wednesday morning, disrupting rail service in South-Eastern section in the pick morning hours, reports said.
Kolkata: Top Naxalite leader Ranjit Pal surrenders to police
Jan 25, 2017, at 11:38 pm
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS): A senior Maoist leader of West Bengal, Ranit Pal, and his wife Jharna Giri alias Anita on Wednesday surrendered to the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police, according to reports.
R-Day celebration: Security beefed up in Assam, four bombs recovered
Jan 25, 2017, at 11:17 pm
Guwahati, Jan 25 (IBNS) : With the Assam gearing up for the 68th Republic Day celebration, security measures have been beefed up across the state, following militants attack on Assam Rifles convoy in Upper Assam and several militants groups called for boycott the Republic Day.
SSB Officers will celebrate Republic Day on border out posts
Jan 25, 2017, at 11:08 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): On the personnel initiative of DG, SSB Archana Ramasundaram, it is first time that the Officers of the rank of Dy. Commandant and above posted in various Sector Headquarters, Frontier Headquarters and Force Headquarter New Delhi are going to Border Out Posts (BOPs) in far-flung areas on Indo-Nepal & Indo-Bhutan Borders and to J&K and Naxal affected areas to celebrate 68th Republic Day with National fervor.
Kolkata: Fire breaks out in a multi-storey near Park Street, no casualty
Jan 25, 2017, at 09:30 pm
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IBNS): A major fire broke out in a multi-storey building at Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road in Kolkata on Wednesday, reports said.
PM Modi acknowledges UAE as a partner in India's growth story, several MoUs signed
Jan 25, 2017, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, Jna 25 (IBNS): In his press statement during the joint media briefing with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of United Arab Emirates, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that UAE is an important partner in India’s growth story.
Pawar, Joshi to get Padma VIbhushan, Yesudas Padma Bhushan, Kohli Padma Shri
Jan 25, 2017, at 08:05 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) : Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar,veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi and Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli will be accorded Padma awards on Wednesday, The Hindu reported.
Five Army personnel, four of a family killed in Kashmir avalanches
Jan 25, 2017, at 08:00 pm
Srinagar, Jan 25 (IBNS) : At least five army personnel and four civilians-all members of a family-were killed in two separate incidents as massive avalanches hit an army camp and a residential house in Kashmir on Wednesday.
Solider killed as avalanche hits army camp in Kashmir
Jan 25, 2017, at 07:55 pm
Srinagar, Jan 24 (IBNS) : A soldier was killed after an avalanche hit an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Sonamarg, NDTV reported.
One killed, nine injured in Goa jail break attempt
Jan 25, 2017, at 07:50 pm
Panaji, Jan 25 (IBNS) : A prisoner was killed and nine people, including a jailor, when about 49 prisoners at Sada sub jail in Goa, clashed with security men while trying to escape on Tuesday night, reports said.
Assembly Elections: Nitish Kumar's JD-U refrains from contesting in UP
Jan 25, 2017, at 07:45 pm
Patna, Jan 25 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party, the Janata Dal United (JD-U), has decided not to contest assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh that goes to polls next month, reports said.
Jallikattu faces new challenge in Supreme Court
Jan 25, 2017, at 06:49 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) : Two days after the Tamil Nadu Government passed a new law to clear the passage for Jallikattu, banned under a Supreme Court order, a new challenge to the bull-taming sport on Wednesday said it must be banned.
Honour of votes above daughter's izzat : Sharad Yadav's controversial remark
Jan 25, 2017, at 05:40 pm
Patna, Jan 25 (IBNS) : Sharad Yadav, a veteran leader of Bihar's ruling JD-U has courted controversy by saying that he gives more importance to the honour of a vote than a daughter's honour- a comment being viewed as "sexist."
PM wishes citizens on National Voters’ Day
Jan 25, 2017, at 05:02 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished the citizens on National Voters’ Day.
India is a true friend and partner: Trump
Jan 25, 2017, at 02:55 pm
Washington, Jan 25 (IBNS): During his phonecall, President Donald Trump has told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India is a 'true friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world'.
PM Modi greets nation on National Voters’ Day
Jan 25, 2017, at 02:45 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the country on the ocassion of National Voters’ Day.
Had a warm conversation with Donald Trump: Modi
Jan 25, 2017, at 02:38 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he had a 'warm conversation' with US president Donald Trump.
Akhilesh Yadav's first poll campaign triggers controversy
Jan 25, 2017, at 04:54 am
Lucknow, Jan 24 (IBNS): With UP elections coming, state Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday commenced his campaign but waded into a fresh controversy, media reports said.
Cop injured in Kashmir militant attack
Jan 25, 2017, at 03:56 am
Srinagar, Jan 24 (IBNS): A cop was injured after suspected militants tossed a grenade at a police party in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday.
DRDO successfully test fires guided PINAKA
Jan 25, 2017, at 02:15 am
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): The DRDO successfully test fired the Guided PINAKA from Launch Complex-III, ITR, Chandipur today at 12:45 PM for further enhanced range. PINAKA Rocket Mark-II, equipped with navigation, guidance and control kit, is transformed to a Guided PINAKA.
BSNL launches new mobile wallet service 'Mobi Cash' with SBI
Jan 25, 2017, at 01:58 am
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): Strengthening Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India campaign, BSNL in collaboration with State Bank of India launched a new mobile wallet service 'Mobi Cash' here on Tuesday.
Kailash Vijayvargiya's Raees tweet triggers controversy
Jan 25, 2017, at 01:44 am
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Triggering a controversy, senior BJP Kailash Vijayvargiya has indulged in a word play while commenting on black money but seemed it turned to be an attack on Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his upcoming movie Raees.
Bangladeshi national to return home after 19-month stay in Indian shelter home
Jan 25, 2017, at 01:30 am
New Delhi/Hooghly, Jan 24 (IBNS): A 38- year-old Bangladeshi woman, who was rescued by police in West Bengal after being found wandering aimlessly, will be finally sent home, thanks to a collaborative effort of police, civil society and judicial system in solving the case, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) revealed.
40 school children from Jammu region call on MoS (Home) Hansraj Gangaram Ahir
Jan 25, 2017, at 01:24 am
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): A group of 40 school children consisting of 20 girls and 20 boys hailing from remote and far flung areas of Jammu region called on the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir here on Tuesday.
Jallikattu violence: NHRC issues notice to Chennai cops
Jan 25, 2017, at 12:57 am
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday said it has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that after the passage of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Bill, 2017 in the State Assembly, police, without any prior caution, resorted to beating, arresting and damaging private property in order to disperse a large number of people gathered at landmark places in Chennai in support of Jallikattu.
BS Dhanoa interacts with children
Jan 25, 2017, at 12:51 am
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC interacting with children who are awardees of the National Bravery Award for year 2016 at New Delhi on Tuesday (jan 24, 2017).
Cabinet gives post-facto approval for launching of Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana - 2017
Jan 25, 2017, at 12:22 am
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its post-facto approval for launching of Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana 2017 (VPBY 2017).
Uma Bharti calls for active involvement of NPCC in Namami Gange Programme
Jan 24, 2017, at 11:50 pm
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Union Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti has called for active involvement of NPCC into Namami Gange programme.
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi visits India,PM Modi receives
Jan 24, 2017, at 11:10 pm
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received Mohammed Bin Zayed, The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, at the airport here.
Cabinet approves a new scheme for promotion of Rural Housing in the country
Jan 24, 2017, at 10:32 pm
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved a new scheme for promotion of Rural Housing in the country.