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Youth from Ganga basin villages to spread awareness about clean Ganga

Jan 18, 2017, at 08:14 pm

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Water Resources said in a release on Wednesday that Nehru Yuvak Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) will train over 20,000 young men and women from Ganga basin states as 'swachhta doot' or ambassadors cleanliness to boost the 'Namami Gange' programme.

Tamil Nadu :Thousands of Jallikattu supporters stage protests for the second day at Marina beach

Jan 18, 2017, at 06:58 pm

Chennai, Jan 18 (IBNS) : Thousands of supporters of jallikattu continued to stage demonstration at Chennai's Marina beach for the second consecutive day on Wednesday demanding permission to host the banned bull-taming festival in Tamil Nadu, reports said.

Congress veteran N D Tiwari joins BJP

Jan 18, 2017, at 06:37 pm

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) : Veteran Congress leader from Uttarakhand Naryan Dutt Tiwari on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party along with his son Rohit Shekhar ahead of the Uttarakhand Assembly elections, reports said.

Salman Khan acquitted by Jodhpur court in Arms Act case

Jan 18, 2017, at 05:41 pm

Jodhpur, Jan 18 (IBNS) : A Jodhpur court on Wednesday acquitted Bollywood star Salman in an Arms Act case in connection with the alleged black buck killing in 1998, reports said.

Child pornography: US national arrested in Hyderabad

Jan 18, 2017, at 03:18 pm

Hyderabad, Jan 18 (IBNS): A US citizen has been arrested from Hyderabad for allegedly circulating child pornography on the internet, media reports said on Wednesday.

Salman Khan arm's act case: Court to announce verdict today

Jan 18, 2017, at 03:07 pm

Jodhpur, Jan 18 (IBNS): A Rajasthan court is likely to pronounce its verdict in a case related to killing of black bucks.

Bhangar unrest: 2 villagers killed as police allegedly open fire on them, official denies

Jan 18, 2017, at 05:00 am

Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): At least two men were killed after being shot during a clash with the police force at Bhangar in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, reports said.

Union Minister Smriti Irani's board exams' results to be made public

Jan 18, 2017, at 04:55 am

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Union Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani's board exams' results are likely to be made public, media reports said.

Charged with murder of daughter Sheena, Indrani seeks divorce from from Peter

Jan 18, 2017, at 04:32 am

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS): On a day when she was charged with the murder of her own daughter Sheena Bora, Indrani Mukerjea has told a Mumbai court that she wants to to divorce Peter Mukerjea, media reports said.

Textiles Minister to inaugurate 58th IIGF 2017

Jan 18, 2017, at 03:30 am

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): The 58th edition of India International Garment Fair (IIGF) will be held in New Delhi from Jan 18 - 20.

Currency ban: Congress leaders to gherao RBI offices

Jan 18, 2017, at 03:17 am

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS): The Congress on Tuesday announced will gherao RBI offices across India on Jan 18 to protest against the Centre's demonetisation move.

3.6 earthquake hits Karachi

Jan 18, 2017, at 02:59 am

Karachi, Jan 17 (IBNS): An earthquake hit Pakistan's Karachi city on Tuesday, officials said.

Digi Dhan Mela held at Jammu evokes massive public participation

Jan 18, 2017, at 02:49 am

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): The Digi Dhan mela, a Government of India initiative aimed at incentivizing digitally enabled transformation in the country following the recent demonetization was held on Tuesday at Gulshan Ground, Gandhi Nagar Jammu.

Urdu is the cultural heritage of all Indians: Venkaiah Naidu at IIMC

Jan 18, 2017, at 02:30 am

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Venkaiah Naidu, Minister for Information & Broadcasting has said that students aspiring to become journalists in future must ensure that news and views are not mixed.

Assam: Woman seriously injured after jumping off a speeding vehicle to escape an alleged rape attempt

Jan 18, 2017, at 02:01 am

Guwahati, Jan 17 (IBNS): A woman was seriously injured while she jumped off a speeding vehicle to escape an alleged rape attempt in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Monday night.

Pakistan should walk away from from terrorism for talks with India: Modi

Jan 18, 2017, at 01:54 am

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Pakistan should walk away from the path of terrorism if it wants to sit for dialogue with India.

Mozambique Transport Minister calls on Indian Steel Minister

Jan 18, 2017, at 01:31 am

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Carlos Alberto Fortes Mesquita, Transport Minister, Mozambique called on Union Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh at Udyog Bhawan on Tuesday.

Minister of Railways unveils Mission 41k

Jan 18, 2017, at 12:56 am

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu unveiled Mission 41k during the Roundtable Discussion with External Stakeholders on Energy Initiatives of Indian Railways.

States can’t dilute Real Estate Act; M.Venkaiah Naidu warns of public outcry

Jan 18, 2017, at 12:43 am

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation M.Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday urged the States and Union Territories to rise to the occasion and implement the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act ,2016 from the first of May this year, as proposed in the Act.

Radha Mohan Singh to lead delegation to Germany for participation in Global forum for Food & Agriculture and G-20 agriculture ministers meeting

Jan 18, 2017, at 12:42 am

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh to lead a five member delegation to Germany for participation in the Global Forum for Food & Agriculture from Jan 19-21 and G-20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting on Jan 22 in Berlin, Germany.

President of India to visit Jharkhand and West Bengal from January 18 to 20

Jan 18, 2017, at 12:04 am

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Jharkhand and West Bengal from Jan 18 to 20.

M Venkaiah Naidu joins Instagram

Jan 17, 2017, at 11:56 pm

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu has opened an account in Instagram.

West Bengal: Clashes erupt between locals and police over power-grid installation at Bhangar, protesters shot

Jan 17, 2017, at 11:32 pm

Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): At least four protesters were allegedly shot by police during a skirmish between local villagers and security forces over installation of power grid at Bhangar in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Tuesday, local media reports said.

Bihar govt orders probe after minor girl gang-raped by school teachers

Jan 17, 2017, at 09:51 pm

Patna, Jan 17 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar education minister Ashok Chaudhary on Tuesday ordered a high-level inquiry after a minor girl was allegedly gang-raped by school teachers in the classroom.

25 children to get National Bravery Awards, four posthumously

Jan 17, 2017, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the National Bravery Awards to 25 children, including 13 girls, during the Republic Day function in New Delhi, according to media reports.

Uttar Pradesh : Decision on SP-Cong alliance in a day or two : Akhilesh Yadav

Jan 17, 2017, at 08:40 pm

Lucknow, Jan 17 (IBNS) : A day after winning the Election Commission verdict over Samajwadi Party symbol, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the decision on electoral tie-up with the Congress will be taken in a "day or two," reports said.

Lalu Prasad urges Mulayam to patch up with son Akhilesh and present a united front for UP Elections

Jan 17, 2017, at 08:12 pm

Patna, Jan 17 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): RJD president Lalu Prasad has come out in open support of UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav in the ongoing fight between father and son in the UP’s first family.

Bihar : Cabinet meeting in Nitish Kumar’s home district clears 32 proposals

Jan 17, 2017, at 08:01 pm

Patna, Jan 17 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): A Cabinet meeting held in the cool and calm surroundings of Rajgir on Tuesday cleared 32 proposals, including setting up of an IT park near Dak Bungalow in Patna, as per media reports.

Sheena Bora murder case : Indrani and Peter Mukherjea charged with murder

Jan 17, 2017, at 07:25 pm

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS) : A special CBI court, hearing the sensational Sheena Bora murder case, have charged her mothers Indrani Mukherjea and step-father Peter Mukerjea with murder and conspiracy, reports said.

Punjab Elections 2017: Shiromani Akali Dal and Aam Aadmi Party are the only two recognized state parties

Jan 17, 2017, at 07:13 pm

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): The Chief Electoral Officer for the Punjab Assembly Elections 2017,in a fact-sheet published on Tuesday, said that there are two recognized state parties here viz., Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).