Jun 02, 2016, at 03:04 am
Kolkata, June 1 (IBNS): Kolkata Police's Deputy Commissioner of Detective Department (II) Nagendra Nath Tripathi, who was seen taking a very active role during the recently concluded assembly polls in the city, has been sent on compulsory waiting.
SFI activist assaulted in Kolkata's Asutosh College
Jun 02, 2016, at 02:06 am
Kolkata, Jun 1 (IBNS): An activist of Student Federation of India (SFI) was allegedly beaten up by few Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) members in Kolkata's Asutosh College, reports said.
WB Governor mourns death of social worker Jugal Kishore Jaithalia
Jun 02, 2016, at 01:41 am
Kolkata, June 1 (IBNS) West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi on Wednesday expresses his grief over the sad demise of Jugal Kishore Jaithalia, former president of Burrabazar Kumar Sabha Pustakalaya in Kolkata.
Salt Lake gang rape: 3 accused sent to 14-day judicial custody
Jun 02, 2016, at 12:30 am
Kolkata, Jun 1 (IBNS): The three accused, who were arrested on Tuesday for gang raping a woman in Kolkata's IT hub Salt Lake area, have been sent to judicial custody for 14 days.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Qatar for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism
Jun 02, 2016, at 12:05 am
New Delhi, June 1 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Qatar for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
Laxmikant Parsekar triggers controversy over 'Nigerians' remark
Jun 01, 2016, at 11:15 pm
Panaji, June 1 (IBNS): Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Wednesday triggered a contrversy when he said people are not happy with Nigerians due to their 'attitude'.
Australia, India looking to expand cooperation in advanced manufacturing
Jun 01, 2016, at 10:46 pm
New Delhi, Jun 1 (IBNS) Professor Peter Hodgson, Interim Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Deakin University, Australia, is visiting India to look at opportunities for collaboration between the two countries.
Government of Punjab inks MoU with Microsoft to enhance citizen services, drive digital inclusion
Jun 01, 2016, at 10:17 pm
Chandigarh /Kolkata, June 1 (IBNS) : In an effort to augment the quality of citizen services in the state, the Government of Punjab today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft India to use cloud computing infrastructure for better facilities in education, agriculture and healthcare for citizens.
Youth, Sports Affairs: Cabinet apprised of the signing of MOU between India and Brunei Darussalam
Jun 01, 2016, at 10:10 pm
New Delhi, June 1 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between India and Brunei Darussalam in the field of Youth and Sports Affairs.
Cabinet approves Mau-Tarighat New Railway line project
Jun 01, 2016, at 10:04 pm
New Delhi, June 1 (IBNS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for a new broad gauge line between Mau Station of North Eastern Railway and Tarighat Terminal station of East Central Railway, officials said.
NATO Secretary General to visit Berlin
Jun 01, 2016, at 09:54 pm
Berlin, May 1 (IBNS) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will travel to Berlin on Wednesday .
BSF seizure on South Bengal Frontier
Jun 01, 2016, at 09:49 pm
Kolkata, June 1 (IBNS) Border Security Force (BSF) troops positioned on the South Bengal Frontier have seized 41. 345 KGs of contraband silver during the current year.
Moroccan University confers degree on Indian Vice President M. Hamid Ansari
Jun 01, 2016, at 09:47 pm
Rabat/New Delhi, Jun 1 (IBNS) The Moroccan University conferred an honoris causa degree on India's Vice President M. Hamid Ansari, on Wednesday, at a function at the Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco.
Prabhas Jha takes over as Parliamentary Affairs Secretary
Jun 01, 2016, at 09:39 pm
New Delhi, Jun 1 (IBNS) Prabhas Kumar Jha assumed the office of Secretary in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on Wednesday.
PM releases National Disaster Management Plan
Jun 01, 2016, at 09:07 pm
New Delhi, Jun 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP), the first ever national plan prepared in the country, on Wednesday.
President of India to visit ‘The Retreat’ in Mashobra near Shimla
Jun 01, 2016, at 09:05 pm
New Delhi, Jun 1 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee will visit ‘The Retreat’ in Mashobra near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh from June 2 to 6.
Pulgaon fire death toll rises to 18; minister rules out sabotage
Jun 01, 2016, at 08:24 pm
Nagpur, Jun 1 (IBNS) Two more bodies were recovered from the fire-devastated army ammunition depot in Pulgaon, taking the death toll to 18, media reported.
Sonia calls for change of baton ; Rahul soon to become Cong President ?
Jun 01, 2016, at 08:18 pm
Chandigarh, June 1 (IBNS) In a message of imminent change of guard in the Congress, party President Sonia Gandhi has said that it's time for "the baton to be handed over to someone else" as media reports say Rahul Gandhi will soon take over his mother's mantle.
Mehbooba files nomination for Anantnag bypoll
Jun 01, 2016, at 07:44 pm
Srinagar, June 01 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday filed her nomination papers for June 9 bypoll to Anantnag assembly segment as she seeks to become a member of the state legislature.
SC order on banning diesel SUVs senseless : Parrikar
Jun 01, 2016, at 07:21 pm
New Delhi, June 1 (IBNS) Coming up with a strong criticism of the Supreme Court's decision to ban diesel SUVs, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said it is a "senseless direction which do not have a scientific basis".
Minimum enhancement of 9 sq.mt carpet area required under Urban Housing Mission
Jun 01, 2016, at 07:11 pm
New Delhi, Jun 1 (IBNS) Under Prime Minister’s Awas Yojana (Urban), minimum addition of 9.0 sq.mt of carpet area to the existing house will be required to be eligible for Central assistance under the ‘Beneficiary Led Construction’ component of the housing mission announced Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) on Wednesday.
Fire rages at Kalyan dumping yard, 2000 people evacuated
Jun 01, 2016, at 06:41 pm
Mumbai, June 1 (IBNS) A massive fire that broke out at the Adharwadi dumping yard in Kalyan has come under control on Wednesday, though fire fighters are still battling to douse the blaze completely, reports said.
Another IIT aspirant commits suicide in Kota
Jun 01, 2016, at 06:22 pm
Kota, Rajasthan, June 1 (IBNS) A 17-year-old IIT aspirant allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a fan at his rented room in Kota in Rajasthan on Monday night, adding to the continuing series of such incidents, reports said.
Bihar: BJP nominates Gopal Narayan Singh for RS, JD(U) alleges corruption
Jun 01, 2016, at 05:21 pm
Patna, Jun 1 (IBNS) Bihar's ruling Janata Dal (United) has alleged corruption against BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate Gopal Narayan Singh, citing 28 cases against him, according to reports.
Resentment in Kashmir 'Varsity over ban on attending seminar
Jun 01, 2016, at 05:08 pm
Srinagar, June 1 (IBNS) The Kashmir University has disallowed students to organise a seminar in remembrance of two rape and murder victims, triggering resentment in the campus.
Delhi: 8-year-old abducted and raped outside home, youth detained
Jun 01, 2016, at 04:29 pm
New Delhi, Jun 1 (IBNS) An eight-year-old girl, sleeping outside her house along with her family members, was abducted and raped in Delhi's Aman Vihar area last week, reports said.
Robert Vadra lands in controversy again, inquiry expands to Dubai
Jun 01, 2016, at 04:44 am
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra is once again amidst controversy over his purported proxy ownership of the London house of an arms dealer.
Sonam Kapoor says she is shocked over reactions to Tanmay Bhat's joke
Jun 01, 2016, at 03:25 am
Mumbai, May 30 (IBNS): Stand-up comedian Tanmay Bhat, who has been criticized for posting (now-deleted) snapchat video on Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar, has found support from actress Sonam Kapoor.
Massive fire at Pulgaon army ammo depot leaves 16 dead
Jun 01, 2016, at 01:54 am
Nagpur, May 31 (IBNS): A massive fire at a military ammunition depot in Pulgaon, which is some 115 kms away from Nagpur in Maharashtra, on Tuesday morning left two Army officers, a jawan and 13 civilian fire fighters dead.
President wishes Kenya ahead of Madaraka Day
Jun 01, 2016, at 12:21 am
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Kenya on the eve of their Madaraka Day.