Three KPLT militants killed in faction clash in Karbi Anglong
Dec 07, 2016, at 07:13 pm
Guwahati, Dec 7 (IBNS) : At least three militants of Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT) were killed in a clash between two factions within the outfit, in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Wednesday morning, police said.
Indians pay tribute to country's armed forces on Flag Day
Dec 07, 2016, at 07:09 pm
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS): India observes Armed Forces Flag Day on Dec 7 every year since 1949 to raise funds from the public for the welfare of the Indian armed forces personnel.
Repeated adjournments in Parliament as demonetisation issue rages on
Dec 07, 2016, at 06:07 pm
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS) : The issue of demonetisation continued to cripple Parliament since the beginning of the Winter Session on November 16 as both Houses witnessed multiple adjournments on Wednesday in a repeat of happenings on every single day.
Delhi: Dense fog forces cancellation, delays of transportation
Dec 07, 2016, at 05:04 pm
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS): The dense fog enshrouding the national capital has forced the cancellation of at least three trains and arrested momentum of 81 others, media reports said.
ISRO launches PSLV-C36 from Sriharikota
Dec 07, 2016, at 04:09 pm
Sriharikota, Dec 7 (IBNS): Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday launched PSLV-C36, the 38th flight of its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
800 tourists stranded in Andamans by storm, Navy on rescue mission
Dec 07, 2016, at 03:43 pm
New Delhi/Port Blair, Dec 7 (IBNS): About 800 tourists are stranded in Andamans' tourist magnet Havelock Island owing to storm as the Indian Navy has engaged itself in a rescue mission, defence sources said.
West Bengal: Capital Express derails in Alipurduar, several injured
Dec 07, 2016, at 05:06 am
Kolkata, Dec 6 (IBNS): Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna) to Guwahati bound Capital Express (13248-UP) derailed on Tuesday night in West Bengal's Alipurduar district, hurting several passengers, reports said.
Justice JS Khehar to become the next Chief Justice of India
Dec 07, 2016, at 03:33 am
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): Supreme Court judge Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar has been announced as the next Chief Justice of India.
Assam CM directs speedy completion of repair work of state roads
Dec 07, 2016, at 02:33 am
Guwahati, Dec 6 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday directed the Public Works Department (PWD) to start the repair work of the roads of the state within one week.
BJP leader arrested with banned notes, illegal firearms in Kolkata
Dec 07, 2016, at 02:17 am
Kolkata, Dec 6 (IBNS): The Special Task Force (STF) of the Kolkata Police on Tuesday booked a BJP leader, Manish Sharma, along with six coal mafias from city's Baguiati area and seized a huge amount of scrapped Rs 500 and 1000 old notes and unauthorized firearms from their possessions, officials said.
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan meets Vice President
Dec 07, 2016, at 01:17 am
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan called on Vice President M Hamid Ansari here on Tuesday.
ISI suspect held in West Bengal
Dec 07, 2016, at 12:43 am
Kolkata/Siliguri, Dec 6 (IBNS): Acting on a tip off, a joint force of police and Anti-Corruption Branch on Monday late evening arrested a suspected agent of Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) from Siliguri city in West Bengal's Darjeeling district, officials said.
Problems of Civil Defence and Home Guards to be solved resolutely: Sonowal
Dec 07, 2016, at 12:09 am
Guwahati, Dec 6 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the state government will put in ‘resolute action’ for revamping the Civil Defence and Home Guards in the face of changing dynamics of crime and its manifestations.
Sonowal mourns Jayalalitha's demise
Dec 07, 2016, at 12:06 am
Guwahati, Dec 6 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal mourned the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa describing her as a ‘people’s leader’ whom the country had lost.
J Jayalalithaa laid to rest, supporters mourn
Dec 06, 2016, at 11:57 pm
Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Huge number of supporters and politicians assembled at the Marina Beach in Chennai as the last rites of late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa was held with full state honours on Tuesday.
Last rites ceremony of Jayalalithaa underway, supporters mourn
Dec 06, 2016, at 11:34 pm
Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Amid presence of mourning supporters, last rites ceremony of late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa is currently going on at MGR Memorial here on Tuesday.
Youth arrested with 20 fake new Rs 500 denomination currency notes in Guwahati
Dec 06, 2016, at 11:32 pm
Guwahati, Dec 6 (IBNS) : Police on Tuesday arrested a youth and recovered 20 fake new Rs 500 denomination currencies in possession from him in Guwahati.
Dec 06, 2016, at 11:11 pm
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): In pursuit of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and outreach to friendly countries, the Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel Sumitra, has reached Darwin, Australia on Tuesday.
Police will take appropriate action against people involved in APSC Scam: Assam Police DG
Dec 06, 2016, at 10:58 pm
Guwahati, Dec 6 (IBNS): Assam Police DG Mukesh Sahai on Monday said that police will take appropriate action against those people who are involved in the Job-for-Cash scam under Assam Public Service Commission (APSC).
Mamata Banerjee pays homage to Jayalalithaa
Dec 06, 2016, at 10:22 pm
Kolkata, Dec 6 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday paid homage to late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa during the Sanhati Dibas" programme here.
Jayalalithaa death: West Bengal observes state mourning
Dec 06, 2016, at 09:50 pm
Kolkata, Dec 6 (IBNS): West Bengal is observing state mourning on Tuesday to pay homage to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalaithaa who passed away at a Chennai hospital on Monday.
Arvind Kejriwal reaches Chennai, pays tribute to Jayalalithaa
Dec 06, 2016, at 09:32 pm
New Delhi/Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday reached Chennai as he paid homage to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa who passed away on Monday.
Australian High Commissioner condoles Jayalalithaa's death
Dec 06, 2016, at 09:27 pm
Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Harinder Sidhu, Australian High Commissioner to India,mourned the demise of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday.
Canadian High Commissioner to India mourns Jayalalithaa's demise
Dec 06, 2016, at 09:14 pm
Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Canadian High Commissioner to India Nadir Patel on Tuesday mourned the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.
Union Minister declares Dr. Ambedkar’s birthday to be celebrated as Water Day
Dec 06, 2016, at 09:04 pm
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Uma Bharti, announced on Tuesday that Dr. B R Ambedkar's birthday, April 14, will be celebrated as “Water Dayâ€.
People from all walks of life pay tributes to late CM J Jayalalithaa
Dec 06, 2016, at 08:34 pm
Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): People from various walks of life have been paying tributes to the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who passed away on Monday night at Chennai Apollo Hospitals.
PM Modi pays tribute to Jayalalithaa in Chennai
Dec 06, 2016, at 07:44 pm
Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid his last respects to J Jayalalithaa, who died on Monday night, at the Rajaji Hall in Chennai where her body has been kept before cremation.
Dec 06, 2016, at 07:31 pm
Patna, Dec 6 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Income tax authorities have confiscated Rs 2.30 crore (Rs 23 million) from a doctor in Bihar after he failed to provide the source of income, media reports said on Tuesday.
Jayalalithaa's demise: Bengal assembly adjourned
Dec 06, 2016, at 06:40 pm
Kolkata, Dec 6 (IBNS): Condoling Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's death, the West Bengal Assembly has been adjourned for the day.
India will always be thankful to Ambedkar, says PM Modi
Dec 06, 2016, at 06:26 pm
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IBNS): Paying homage to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his death anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the nation will always be thankful to the former for his services.