Sonowal condemns Pengeri killing; directs pinning down the perpetrators

Nov 20, 2016, at 12:08 am

Guwahati, Nov 19 (IBNS) : Terming the Pengeri incident as ‘despicable’ and ‘cowardice’ Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the perpetrators will be pinned down and punished.

Demonetisation: Mamata Banerjee visits RBI, Canning Street-Burrabazar

Nov 20, 2016, at 12:03 am

Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday visited the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Kolkata office and met its regional director, Rekha Wadia, to know the current stocks of cash in the bank.

Free toolkit to be distributed to minority: Union Textiles Minister

Nov 19, 2016, at 11:47 pm

New Delhi, Nov (IBNS): Union Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani on Saturday distributed PAHCHAN identity cards to artisans of five clusters of Gujarat, namely Jamnagar, Naroda, Surendranagar, Amreli and Kalol.

Pranab Mukherjee to visit Chandigarh tomorrow

Nov 19, 2016, at 10:52 pm

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Chandigarh on Sunday.

Sarbananda Sonowal flags off New Delhi to Bangkok IMT Friendship Motor Rally

Nov 19, 2016, at 10:35 pm

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday flagged off the New Delhi to Bangkok IMT Friendship Motor Rally here.

Assam terror attack: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal condemns

Nov 19, 2016, at 10:19 pm

Guwahati, Nov 19 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday condemned the terror attack in his state which left at least three army personnel killed.

Currency note ban: Mamata Banerjee visits Burrabazar market

Nov 19, 2016, at 10:17 pm

Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday visited Burrabazar market in Kolkata and interacted with people over the situation following the banning of Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 currency notes by the Centre on Nov 8.

My heart goes out to bank employees,officers: Mamata

Nov 19, 2016, at 08:56 pm

Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): At a time when India witnessed banning of Rs 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes by the Centre on Nov 8, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday appreciated bank employees for their performance.

FIR against Zakir Naik,NIA raids on the offices of his organisation

Nov 19, 2016, at 07:50 pm

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS) : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a first information report against controversial Islamic religious leader Zakir Naik and conducted raids at ten locations of Maharashtra linked to the Islamic Research Foundation, run by him, media reports said.

Voting for by-elections underway in six states, one union territory

Nov 19, 2016, at 06:23 pm

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS) : Voting for by-elections is underway in six states and one union territory amid t extraordinary situation all over the country following the ban on 500 and 1000 rupee notes.

Assam ambush : Three army personnel killed, four injured

Nov 19, 2016, at 05:46 pm

Guwahati, Nov 19 (IBNS) : At least three army personnel were killed and four others injured in an ambush by suspected militants of Paresh Baruah- led ULFA(I) in Assam's Tinsukia district on Saturday morning.

PM Modi condoles death of senior RSS leader K Suryanarayana Rao

Nov 19, 2016, at 04:46 pm

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the death of senior RSS leader K Suryanarayana Rao.

PM Modi pays homage to Indira Gandhi on birth anniversary

Nov 19, 2016, at 03:49 pm

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary.

Note ban issue turning problematic, riots can happen: SC to Centre

Nov 19, 2016, at 04:51 am

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday cautioned the government that there will be riots on the street if the situation post the demonetisation decision is not tackled properly.

Mobile internet service on postpaid phones restored in Kashmir after 133 days

Nov 19, 2016, at 04:08 am

Srinagar, Nov 18 (IBNS): After remaining suspended for 133 days, mobile internet services on postpaid phones were restored across Kashmir on Friday.

Banks will only swap notes for senior citizens tomorrow

Nov 19, 2016, at 03:59 am

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): As the banks are trying to cope up with the pressure of demonetisation, they have decided to not swap old currencies on Saturday with exception to senior citizens, who can exchange up to Rs. 2,000 at one-time.

7th Assam Pay Commission submits its report

Nov 19, 2016, at 02:58 am

Guwahati, Nov 18 (IBNS): The much awaited 7th Assam Pay Commission submitted its report to the State Government on Friday.

PM Modi meets President Pranab Mukherjee

Nov 19, 2016, at 02:13 am

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Friday.

Indian Railways needs to be financially strong, says PM

Nov 19, 2016, at 02:10 am

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Rail Vikas Shivir at Surajkund through video conferencing and stressed on the issue that the Indian railways needs to be financially strong.

Assam CM directs all DC’s to set up ATM’s in each tea garden

Nov 19, 2016, at 01:55 am

Guwahati, Nov 18 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday instructed the all Deputy Commissioners to take steps for setting up of ATMs in each Tea garden of the state while interacting with them through video conference.

Assam CM directs survey of Wakf Board properties

Nov 19, 2016, at 12:51 am

Guwahati, Nov 18 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday directed the Minority Welfare Department to make a survey of the existing properties in possession of the Assam Board of Wakf.

Around 17 lakh voters to decide fates of 8 candidates in Lakhimpur-Baithalangso by-poll

Nov 19, 2016, at 12:45 am

Guwahati, Nov 18 (IBNS) : Over 17 lakh voters from of Assam’s Lakhimpur parliamentary constituency and Baithalangso assembly constituecy will exercise their franchises and to decide on the fates of eight candidates in both constituency by-election which will be held on Nov 19.

APSC Job Scam: Rakesh Paul sent to 14 days judicial custody

Nov 19, 2016, at 12:19 am

Guwahati, Nov 18 (IBNS): A local court in Assam’s Kamrup (Metro) district on Friday sent Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)’s arrested Chairman Rakesh Paul to 14 days judicial custody.

Our Railways has to develop: Modi

Nov 19, 2016, at 12:03 am

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Indian Railways should develop and be financially strong.

Demonetisation aftermath: Kolkata man dies standing in queue to exchange notes

Nov 18, 2016, at 11:55 pm

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): A middle-aged man reportedly died on Friday afternoon while he was standing in a queue for hours to exchange demonetised Rs 500/1000 notes in Kolkata's Metiabruz area.

President of India condoles the passing away of Lt. Gen. S.K. Sinha

Nov 18, 2016, at 11:41 pm

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday condoled the passing away of Lt. Gen. S.K. Sinha, former Governor of Assam and Jammu & Kashmir.

Demonetisation: Calcutta High Court seeks report from Centre

Nov 18, 2016, at 11:33 pm

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Central government to submit a detailed report on demonetisation before the next day of hearing in the case, which has been set on Nov 25.

Kolkata: BJP women's wing hosts rally against Triple Talaq system

Nov 18, 2016, at 10:39 pm

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): Supporting the efforts for imposition of Uniform Civil Code and agitating over the triple talaq, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) women's cell- BJP Mahila Morcha- held a rally in Kolkata on Friday.

Israel President visits Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence

Nov 18, 2016, at 09:50 pm

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Israel President Reuven Rivlin visited the Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence in Gharaunda, Karnal and experienced the existing collaboration between India and Israel in the field of Agriculture first hand.

Higher level of assistance to those setting up food processing industry in north-east India

Nov 18, 2016, at 09:29 pm

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing a number of Central Sector Schemes for promotion and development of food processing sector in the country, including North-East India.