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People with us on currency ban: PM Modi to BJP MPs

Nov 15, 2016, at 02:35 am

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured his party members that his government has the support of the people even as the oppositions have launched an united attack to on the Centre's decision to discontinue the old Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes.

Narendra Modi reviewed the position regarding the supply and availability of currency notes

Nov 15, 2016, at 12:28 am

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the supply and availability of currency notes on Sunday.

Parking charges at airports suspended till Nov 21

Nov 15, 2016, at 12:11 am

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Ministry of Civil Aviation has decided to suspend the collection of parking charges at all airports till midnight of Nov 21.

Vinod Zutshi inaugurates Incredible India at India International Trade Fair 2016

Nov 14, 2016, at 11:54 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Union Tourism Secretary Vinod Zutshi inaugurated the Ministry of Tourism’s ‘Incredible India’ stand at the India International Trade Fair 2016, on Monday at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Bengal govt exempts agricultural tax for 3 days

Nov 14, 2016, at 11:43 pm

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that her government has decided not to impose any agricultural tax on movement of trucks for next three days.

President of India Presents National Child Awards

Nov 14, 2016, at 10:55 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee presented the National Child Awards on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Children’s Day in presence of Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development and other dignitaries here.

Israeli President arrives in India

Nov 14, 2016, at 10:23 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Israeli President Reuven Rivlin reached India on Monday.

7 soldiers killed in alleged shelling by Indian Army, claims Pakistan

Nov 14, 2016, at 10:15 pm

Islamabad, Nov 14 (IBNS): Pakistan on Monday claimed seven soldiers were killed during alleged cross-border firing across the Line of Control.

Poor are sleeping peacefully, says PM Modi

Nov 14, 2016, at 10:07 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Justifying his move of banning Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the poor people in the nation are 'sleeping peacefully' these days.

Pakistan claims seven soldiers killed by Indian army, India says unprovoked firing by Pak army

Nov 14, 2016, at 10:02 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Pakistan army has said that seven of its soldiers died in overnight Indian shelling along the border, the media reported on Monday.

People must visit J&K to know about its tourist attractions and not depend on news channels: Mehbooba Mufti

Nov 14, 2016, at 09:18 pm

Jammu, Nov 14 (IBNS): Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, while speaking at the India Travel Mart (ITM) in Jammu, on Sunday, said that people must come and visit the state to learn for themselves about the current situation rather than rely on newsroom discussions.

Bihar: People bathe in the holy Ganga to mark Kartik Purnima

Nov 14, 2016, at 08:28 pm

Patna, Nov 14 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Millions took holy dips in the river Ganga on Monday to celebrate Kartik Purnima, one of the popular festivals observed by the Hindus on this particular full moon day.

Assam: Four people killed in road mishap

Nov 14, 2016, at 07:50 pm

Guwahati, November 14 (IBNS): At least four persons were killed when a speeding SUV hit a roadside railing in Assam's Lakhimpur district on Monday morning, police said.

Guwahati: Currency found in torn condition, suspected black money

Nov 14, 2016, at 07:29 pm

Guwahati, November 14 (IBNS): Currency notes worth above Rs 30 lakh was found in a drain in Guwahati in torn condition on Monday morning.

Mastermind involved in kidnapping of Delhi businessman's sons arrested by Bihar police

Nov 14, 2016, at 07:22 pm

Patna, Nov 14 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): In a major breakthrough on Monday, Bihar police arrested Ranjit Don, the mastermind behind the kidnapping of Delhi-based businessman, Babulal Sharma's, two sons.

Demonetisation: Old 500 and 1000 Rupee notes to be valid till Nov 24

Nov 14, 2016, at 05:55 pm

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The government on Monday declared that old 500 and 1000 Indian Rupee notes, which it demonetised on Nov 8, shall be valid till Nov 24, according to media reports.

I have taken a rebirth: Jayalalithaa

Nov 14, 2016, at 04:30 am

Chennai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who underwent treatment at a hospital, on Sunday said she had a "rebirth" due to the prayers of her supporters.

Mamata Banerjee urges Centre to withdraw demonetisation move

Nov 14, 2016, at 03:34 am

New Delhi/Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday urged the Centre to withdraw the demonetisation move announced by it last week.

CBI likely to send notice to TMC MPs Sudip Banerjee, Satabdi Roy

Nov 14, 2016, at 02:09 am

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Seeking email ids to mail a notice for attending its office, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday sent text messages to Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MPs Sudip Banerjee, sources said.

Farmers will not be taxed: Modi

Nov 14, 2016, at 01:56 am

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured farmers across the nation that they will not be taxed by the government.

Pune: PM inaugurates International Conference and Exhibition on Sugarcane Value Chain – Vision 2025 Sugar

Nov 14, 2016, at 01:17 am

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the International Conference and Exhibition on Sugarcane Value Chain – Vision 2025 Sugar - at Pune.

Tsunami hits New Zealand

Nov 14, 2016, at 01:15 am

Christchurch, Nov 13 (IBNS): A tsunami hit New Zealand following an earthquake which rocked the nation on Sunday, media reports said.

Angry mob breaks locked gate of Punjab National Bank in Bihar to lay hands on cash

Nov 14, 2016, at 12:39 am

Patna, Nov 13 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Angry villagers on SUnday broke the locked gate of a nationalized bank in Bihar and made their forcible entry inside shortly after being told that there was no cash at the bank branch.

Demonetization: Banned currency notes worth 1.6 cr recovered in West Bengal, 4 held

Nov 14, 2016, at 12:05 am

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Police on Saturday midnight booked at least four persons and seized banned Rs 1000 notes worth 1 crore 60 lakh from their possessions in Itahar in West Bengal's North Dinajpur district, officials said.

PM Modi attends centenary celebrations of Karnatak Lingayat Education Society

Nov 13, 2016, at 11:59 pm

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended an event to mark the Centenary Celebrations of Karnatak Lingayat Education Society, at Belagavi.

7.4 earthquake hits New Zealand

Nov 13, 2016, at 10:40 pm

Christchurch, Nov 13 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter Scale hit New Zealand on Sunday, as per the USGS website.

Pranab Mukherjee wishes on birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev

Nov 13, 2016, at 10:30 pm

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday sent his greetings to fellow citizens in India and abroad on the eve of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

BJP leader Poonam Azad jons AAP

Nov 13, 2016, at 10:26 pm

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): BJP leader Poonam Azad joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday.

Kolkata: Woman killed in amusement park accident

Nov 13, 2016, at 10:23 pm

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): A 23-year-old woman was killed when a rocking cradle crashed at an amusement park in Kolkata's twin city Howrah on Sunday afternoon, reports said.

Demonetisation issue: Mamata Banerjee to meet President

Nov 13, 2016, at 10:01 pm

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said President Pranab Mukherjee has agreed to meet her and representatives of other political parties over the issue of demonetisation.