Kashmir shuts down following civilian casualties

Mar 29, 2017, at 04:59 pm

Srinagar, Mar 29 (IBNS): Normal life was affected in Kashmir valley due to a strike called by the Kashmir Separatist leadership against the killings of three civilians in Budgam district during a gunfight between militants and forces on Tuesday.

US President Trump to host PM Modi later this year, says White House

Mar 29, 2017, at 02:52 pm

Washington/New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who received a phone-call from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, is expected to fly down to Washington for a state visit.

Child trafficking in West Bengal: Mamata ask government officials to act firmly

Mar 29, 2017, at 05:08 am

Jalpaiguri, Mar 28 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at an administrative meeting in North Bengal, asked its government officials to act firmly to counter the child trafficking racket that has raised the storm in the state's politics of late, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Dilip Ghosh links Abhiskek Banerjee to K D Singh, received notice

Mar 29, 2017, at 04:57 am

Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party state President received a notice issued by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, for linking latter to a controversial businessman, K D Singh, on Tuesday.

Rotten meal allegedly served in Rajdhani Express, passengers protest

Mar 29, 2017, at 02:46 am

Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): Alleging that they were served rotten and unhealthy food for dinner last night, passengers of New Delhi to Sealdah bound Rajdhani Express (12314) demonstrated at Asansol station in Burdwan district of West Bengal and Sealdah station in Kolkata on Tuesday, reports said.

Mehbooba expresses anguish over civilian killings in J&K

Mar 29, 2017, at 02:40 am

Srinagar, Mar 28 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep anguish and grief over the death of a youth at Chadoora on Tuesday.

Passengers protest against Rajdhani Express for poor quality food

Mar 29, 2017, at 02:19 am

Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): Passengers complained against New Delhi-Seadah Rajdhani Express for serving poor quality food and followed it up by protests at two stations,on Tuesday, according to media reports.

Indian Army chief visits Nepal and Bangladesh

Mar 29, 2017, at 02:19 am

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is visiting Nepal and Bangladesh from Mar 28 to Apr 2 on his first foreign visit after assuming office. COAS will be visiting important military installations and meeting high ranking dignitaries including the Prime Minister, Defence Minister and the Chief of Army Staff.

Chinese national ‘tears’ Indian flag, protesters demonstrate outside Oppo office

Mar 29, 2017, at 02:12 am

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Noida’s Sector 63 witnessed protests on Tuesday after a Chinese national, who works for smartphone manufacturer Oppo, allegedly tore an Indian flag and threw it in a dustbin, media reports said.

I do not believe in a religion that restricts people from loving one another: Mamata Banerjee

Mar 29, 2017, at 02:03 am

Jaipaiguri,Mar 28 (IBNS): Hitting out at Bharatiya Janata Party,West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while speaking in a public gathering, said she does not believe in a religion that restricts people from loving one another, on Tuesday.

Kolkata: TMC leader Madan Mitra meets elevator accident, admitted to hospital

Mar 29, 2017, at 12:38 am

Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): Leader of West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and former cabinet minister Madan Mitra was injured in an elevator crash in north Kolkata on Tuesday evening, reports said.

Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa formally launches ‘Aviation Turbine Fuel Digital Issue and Payment’

Mar 29, 2017, at 12:37 am

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC has formally launched the e-billing system 'ATF DIP' at New Delhi on Tuesday.

Ajmer Ratlam Express extended up to Indore

Mar 29, 2017, at 12:29 am

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): In the presence of Sumitra Mahajan, Speaker, Lok Sabha and Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, Extension of Train No 19653 / 19654 Ajmer Ratlam Express up to Indore via newly constructed Broad Gauge Q-Track was flagged off through Video Conferencing from Rail Bhavan, New Delhi on Tuesday.

J&K: Another civilian killed during clashes with security forces

Mar 28, 2017, at 11:43 pm

Srinagar, Mar 28 (IBNS): Another civilian was allegedly killed during clashes with security forces in Durbugh village of Chadoora in central Kashmir’s Budgam area, taking the toll of civilian deaths to three.

Air India cancels Ravindra Gaikwad's ticket again

Mar 28, 2017, at 11:32 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Protesting against Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, national carrier Air India has once again cancelled his ticket for the Mumbai-Delhi flight.

Mamata Banerjee expresses concern over 'recent happenings' in UP

Mar 28, 2017, at 10:24 pm

Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed her concerns over the recent happenings in Uttar Pradesh.

Teenager allegedly killed in police firing in J&K

Mar 28, 2017, at 09:20 pm

Srinagar, March 28 (IBNS): According to reports on Tuesday, a teenager was killed in a police firing in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kolkata: Four hurt as speeding car hits wayfarers, crashes into bus

Mar 28, 2017, at 09:17 pm

Kolkata, Mar 28 (IBNS): A speeding private car reportedly rammed into pedestrians and collided head-on with a public bus in the Hudco More area under Ultadanga Police Station in Kolkata on Tuesday morning, leaving at least four persons injured.

Sushma Swaraj inquires about alleged abduction of Canadian national in Odisha's Koraput

Mar 28, 2017, at 08:49 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj, on Tuesday, inquired into the alleged abduction of a Canadian national in Odisha's Koraput district, according to media reports.

Nagaland: Encouraging but Fragile

Mar 28, 2017, at 08:09 pm

In his address to the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres at Camp Hebron on March 21, 2017, the group's 'headquarters', on the outfit's 38th 'Republic Day', 'general secretary' Thuingaleng Muivah declared, "NSCN had consultative meetings with the people on talks consecutively for eight times. The historic Framework Agreement recognizes the unique history, identity, sovereignty and territories of the Nagas. It also recognizes the legitimate right of the Nagas to integration of all Naga territories." The Framework Agreement was signed on August 3, 2015.

Lingering Darkness

Mar 28, 2017, at 08:07 pm

On March 25, 2017, six people, including two Policemen, were killed and 43 were injured in two powerful bomb explosions in Sylhet city of Sylhet District.

EESL refutes media allegations against LED bulb procurement

Mar 28, 2017, at 08:05 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a company under the administrative control of Union Ministry of Power, on Tuesday refuted the allegations regarding procurement of LED bulbs, raised by some newspapers, stating that the allegations are false, misleading and devoid of any facts.

UP crackdown on illegal meat shops: Minister S Nath Singh says will meet delegation of meat processors today

Mar 28, 2017, at 07:35 pm

Lucknow, Mar 28 (IBNS) : A delegation of meat processors is expected to meet Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh on Tuesday to discuss the Government crackdown on illegal slaughter houses and police "harassment" of those in the business.

Civilian killed near Kashmir encounter site, seven others injured in firing

Mar 28, 2017, at 07:34 pm

Srinagar, Mar 28 (IBNS) : One civilian was killed and seven others were injured as security forces opened fire on stone-pelting protesters, who gathered near the encounter site at Chadoora area of central Kashmir's Budgam district, reports said.

Women should not enter places of worship during menstruation : Kerala Cong acting President

Mar 28, 2017, at 07:29 pm

Thiruvanthapuram, Mar 28l (IBNS) : Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee acting president M M Hassan has reportedly said that women should not enter any place of worship during menstruation, CNN-News 18 reported.

PM extends New Year greetings to citizens across the Nation

Mar 28, 2017, at 06:43 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended his New Year greetings to the citizens across India who are celebrating the start of New Year.

After Noida attack, Nigerian student tweets Sushma Swaraj, she calls CM Adityanath

Mar 28, 2017, at 05:23 pm

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Mar 28 (IBNS) : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has assured that a "fair and impartial" investigation into a mob attack on several African students in Greater Noida will be conducted, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday morning.

Kashmir: Gunfight erupts between security forces, militants

Mar 28, 2017, at 04:48 pm

Srinagar, Mar 28 (IBNS): A fierce gunfight erupted between security forces and militants in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, police said on Tuesday.

Donald Trump calls PM Modi, congratulates him on recent poll victories

Mar 28, 2017, at 03:07 pm

Washington/New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated the latter on his recent poll success.

PM Modi greets Marathi people on Gudi Padwa

Mar 28, 2017, at 02:33 pm

New Delhi, Mar 28 (IBNS); Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the Marathi community on the occasion of Gudi Padwa.