Banned Rs. 500, 1000 notes found in Kolkata dustbin
Nov 13, 2016, at 09:21 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): As many as two sacks filled with banned Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes were recovered from a garbage dump in south Kolkata's Golf Green area on Sunday, reports said.
This government will never trouble innocent citizens: Modi
Nov 13, 2016, at 09:06 pm
Belagavi, Nov 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the government will not trouble innocent people but will ensure that those who are guilty are punished.
I was voted to fight against corrupts, shouldn't I do it? asks Modi, seeks support
Nov 13, 2016, at 08:25 pm
Panaji, Nov 13 (IBNS): Amid rising criticisms from oppositions and patience being running out among citizens following the demonetisation decision of the high value old currency notes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an emotional appeal to people to support him for the next 50 days and said he was voted to power to fight against the menace of black money.
Demonetisation effect: Camel going to seek horns, ended up losing ears!
Nov 13, 2016, at 06:41 pm
Patna, Nov 13 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): It's perfect case of a man trying to get smarter but ended up losing whatever he had.
Black money: Demonetisation not end, Modi warns of more steps
Nov 13, 2016, at 06:28 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): After his surgical strike to fight the menace of black money, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hinted about more measures to come after Dec 30.
Farmer cheated with photocopy of Rs.2000 note in Karnataka
Nov 13, 2016, at 04:40 pm
Chikkamagaluru, Nov 13 (IBNS): While Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonetised the old Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes in an attempt to stop the use of fake currencies, just two days after his announcement on the matter, a farmer in Karnataka was cheated by a man with a photocopy of the new Rs. 2,000 note.
As India runs short of cash, queues grow longer outside banks
Nov 13, 2016, at 04:15 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): As citizens runs short of cash following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to scrap old Rs. 500 and Rs.1000 notes to fight against the menace of black money, queues grew longer outside all banks and ATMs with people making the most of the Sunday to exchange their old currencies.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan lauds PM Modi's demonetisation policy
Nov 13, 2016, at 03:54 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): In the wake of Narendra Modi's decision of demonetisation of Rs. 500 and Rs.1000 notes, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who generally reserves herself from commenting on any public issue, hailed the Prime Minister's move and said this will wipe out corruption from the country.
52 killed in Pakistan shrine blast: IS claims responsibility
Nov 13, 2016, at 08:02 am
Karachi, Nov 13 (IBNS): An explosion that ripped through a shrine in Balochistan's Lasbella district killed at least 52 people on Saturday even as the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, said reports.
WB: Drone used for first time to track illegal poppy cultivation in Malda
Nov 13, 2016, at 05:32 am
Kolkata/Malda, Nov 12 (IBNS): Malda district police on Saturday used drone camera to track illegal poppy cultivation at few locations in the district, reports said.
Kiren Rijiju honours the families of the Martyrs of Uri attack
Nov 13, 2016, at 03:54 am
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju honoured the families of the martyrs of Uri attack at a program organised here today. The program was organised by Heera Group of Companies.
Demonetisation move has pushed common people into misery and despair: Chidambaram
Nov 13, 2016, at 02:30 am
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday said the Central government's move of banning Rs 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes has pushed common people into 'misery and despair'.
Pakistan: Blast at shrine kills 30
Nov 13, 2016, at 02:02 am
Islamabad, Nov 12 (IBNS): At least 30 people were killed as a blast rocked the shrine of Shah Norani in Khuzdar district of Balochistan in Pakistan on Saturday, media reports said.
Two gun runners arrested in Guwahati
Nov 13, 2016, at 02:01 am
Guwahati, Nov 12 (IBNS) : Police arrested two gun runners from a hotel in Guwahati on Saturday.
Assam: Police arrest an ADC in alleged fund misappropriation
Nov 13, 2016, at 01:33 am
Guwahati, Nov 12 (IBNS) : The Assam police arrested a top government official in connection with alleged development fund misappropriation from Upper Assam’s Golaghat district on Friday night, police said on Saturday.
It is one of the biggest scams of recent times: Kejriwal on Modi's demonetisation policy
Nov 13, 2016, at 01:23 am
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kjejriwal called his move to ban Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 currency notes as the 'biggest scams' of recent times.
Bihar: Dalit girl commits suicide
Nov 13, 2016, at 01:02 am
Patna, Nov 12 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): A college girl committed suicide after she was distressed at being dubbed as “bad-chalan†(of bad character).
Nov 13, 2016, at 12:01 am
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a meeting of American Association of Thoracic Surgeons and International Coronary Congress in New Delhi on Saturday.
Currency ban: Ready to fight against Centre with CPI-M, says Mamata Banerjee
Nov 12, 2016, at 11:43 pm
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday hit out Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley over Centre's decision to demonetize Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ends Japan visit, leaves for India
Nov 12, 2016, at 10:10 pm
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Ending his visit to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left for India.
Currency ban: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visits Kolkata bank-ATMs to witness situation
Nov 12, 2016, at 09:54 pm
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): When general people are standing in a queue for hours to exchange or deposit currencies following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to demonetize Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday visited several banks and ATMs in Kolkata to check the situation.
Withdraw this black political decision: Mamata
Nov 12, 2016, at 09:20 pm
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday hit out at the Centre over its decision to ban Rs.500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes and urged the government to withdraw the 'black' political decision.
Neglect of healthcare will have a negative impact on India's economy: Vice President
Nov 12, 2016, at 09:03 pm
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Saturday said that neglect of healthcare will have a negative impact on India's economy combined with rising population.
Bus mows down woman in Kolkata
Nov 12, 2016, at 08:50 pm
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): A middle- aged woman was killed when a speeding public bus ran her over in Kolkata's Ultadanga area on Saturday morning, reports said.
Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa is well, can leave hosp anytime says Apollo chairman
Nov 12, 2016, at 08:23 pm
Chennai, Nov 12 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa is in good health and can leave hospital any time she wants to said Apollo Hospitals chairman Dr Prathap C Reddy, media reported on Saturday.
Assam APSC scam: Additional Controller of Exams arrested
Nov 12, 2016, at 08:20 pm
Guwahati, Nov 12 (IBNS): Assam police apprehended Pabitra Kaibarta, additional controller of examination of Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), on Saturday, in relation to the alleged job racket, according to media reports.
Mumbai: Father commits suicide after poisoning daughters
Nov 12, 2016, at 07:54 pm
Mumbai, Nov 12 (IBNS): In the Sakinaka area of Mumbai, a father committed suicide after poisoning his three daughters, according to media reports on Saturday.
Six pilots complete training at Indian Naval Academy
Nov 12, 2016, at 07:41 pm
Ezhimala, Nov 12 (IBNS): Six Short Service Commission (Pilot) Cadets of the Indian Navy successfully completed 20 weeks training at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, an official release stated.
Modi salutes every Indian for accepting demonetisation decision
Nov 12, 2016, at 07:10 pm
Kobe,Japan, Nov 12 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday saluted "each and every Indian" for accepting the inconvenience of demonetisation and assured that his Government will do everything to protect the interest of honest citizens.
Currency ban will increase black money corruption, says Kejriwal
Nov 12, 2016, at 06:55 pm
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who on Saturday morning termed the demonitisation of 500 and 1000 India Rupee notes as a scam, said that the move will increase corruption and black money.