Uttarakhand: High Court defers hearing of rebel MLAs' plea to April 11
Apr 01, 2016, at 09:19 pm
Nainital, Apr 1 (IBNS) Uttarakhand High Court on Friday deferred till April 11 the date of hearing of a plea challenging disqualification of rebel Congress MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly, reports said.
Ultra marathon runner Patrick Farmer felicitated
Apr 01, 2016, at 09:08 pm
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS) The Union ministry of tourism felicitated Patrick Farmer, ultra marathon runner and former Member of Australian Parliament, and his team, at a function in New Delhi on Friday on successful completion of the 4600 Km. “Spirit of India Run†from Kanyakumari to Srinagar in 64 days.
Bombay HC delivers landmark verdict, allows women's entry in all parts of temples
Apr 01, 2016, at 08:55 pm
Mumbai, Apr 1 (IBNS) In a landmark verdict, the Bombay Hich Court on Friday said women are no longer prone to discrimination and should be allowed to enter all parts of all temples across the state, according to reports.
After Act of God comment, IVRCL officials hint at bomb blast
Apr 01, 2016, at 08:33 pm
Hyderabad, Apr 1 (IBNS) After the under-construction Vivekananda Setu in Kolkata's Girish park area collapsed on Thursday, claiming at least 23 lives and leaving many more injured, IVRCL officials, whose company had undertaken the construction work, let out yet another outrageous remark of a possible bomb blast being responsible for the structural collapse.
Kolkata flyover collapse: Rescue operation continues, death toll 23
Apr 01, 2016, at 08:25 pm
Kolkata, Apr 1 (IBNS) Rescue workers continued to clear debris and search for more bodies and possible survivors from under rubble on Friday as the toll in the under construction flyover crash in Kolkata's Girish Park area touched 23.
I had informed the state about the faulty design of the bridge: Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Apr 01, 2016, at 07:40 pm
Kolkata, Apr 1 (IBNS) TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay said on Friday that he had already informed the state government about the fault in the Vivekananda Setu, the under-construction flyover, which collapsed on Thursday afternoon, killing at least 23 people while injuring several others.
Terrorism not someone else's problem : Narendra Modi in US
Apr 01, 2016, at 07:31 pm
Washington, Apr 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the Brussels attacks had shows how real and immediate is the threat to nuclear security from terror and called for "genuine cooperation" among countries rather than considering the menace a problem of others'.
Election Commission provides state-wise complaint redressal mechanism
Apr 01, 2016, at 07:30 pm
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS) In view of the ongoing elections in several states, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has, on Thursday, issued instruction to provide a Complaint Redressal Mechanism in the respective states.
A mere accident that has happened, we are sorry: IVRCL official
Apr 01, 2016, at 07:02 pm
Hyderabad, Apr 1 (IBNS) After the under construction Vivekananda Setu collapsed in Kolkata's Girish Park area on Thursday, killing at least 23 people and injuring many others, IVRCL officials, whose company had undertaken the construction said that it was a mere accident and the company is sorry for the terrible incident.
Jammu and Kashmir :Mehbooba Mufti's swearing-in ikely on April 4
Apr 01, 2016, at 06:59 pm
Srinagar, Apr 1 (IBNS) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) coalition government is expected to be sworn in on April 4 in a low-key affair in Jammu.
IVRCL share price crashes after flyover mishap in Kolkata
Apr 01, 2016, at 06:04 pm
Kolkata, Apr 1 (IBNS): The share prices of the Hyderabad-based construction company IVRCL which bagged the construction contract for the 2.2km long Vivekananda setu in Kolkata had dropped by 11per cent after the overpass collapsed killing many people Thursday afternoon.
Kolkata flyover collapse: NDRF, NDMA, Army synergies to remove rubble
Apr 01, 2016, at 05:50 pm
Kolkata, Apr 1 (IBNS) The death roll in Thursday's appalling flyover collapse in Kolkata's Girish Park Area has crawled up to 23 as rescue operation that continued overnight, nears an end.
Won't allow President's rule in Delhi : Kejriwal
Apr 01, 2016, at 05:07 pm
New Delhi, Apr. 1 (IBNS) As Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand go under President's rule, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has vowed not to let such an incident happen in the national capital.
PM greets people of Odisha on their statehood day
Apr 01, 2016, at 04:29 pm
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the people of Odisha on their statehood day.
PM Modi discusses nuclear terrorism at White House dinner
Apr 01, 2016, at 04:26 pm
New Delhi/Washington, Apr 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in the US, shared his concern about nuclear terrorism along with other world leaders, at the National Security Staff (NSS) dinner hosted by the White House on Thursday.
Congress accuses BJP of creating conflict
Apr 01, 2016, at 04:23 pm
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS) Slamming the BJP once again, the Congress on Friday accused the party of creating conflict everywhere.
Kolkata flyover collapse: Rubble cleared, toll remains at 23 as rescue operation continues
Apr 01, 2016, at 04:09 pm
Kolkata, Apr 1 (IBNS) The main rubble of the collapsed flyover has been cleared as rescue operations continues in Kolkata's Girish park Area, where an under-construction structure collapsed on Thursday afternoon, killing at least 23 people and leaving several others injured, according to official sources.
Kolkata flyover collapse toll rises to 23, rescue operation continues
Apr 01, 2016, at 03:11 pm
Kolkata, Apr 1 (IBNS) The death toll in the under-construction flyover collapse in Kolkata's Girish Park area rose to 23 on Friday, even as rescue workers combed for more survivors underneath the rubble, said police officials.
PM Modi greets Shivakumar Swami on his birthday
Apr 01, 2016, at 02:23 pm
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted Shivakumar Swami on his birthday.
PM Modi greets Vice President on his birthday
Apr 01, 2016, at 02:21 pm
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari, on his birthday.
Kolkata flyover collapse toll rises to 22, rescue operation continues
Apr 01, 2016, at 01:55 pm
Kolkata, Apr 1 (IBNS) The death toll in the under-construction flyover collapse in Kolkata's Girish park area touched 22 on Friday even as rescue operations continued to extricate more bodies or victims feared trapped under its rubble, officials said.
PM meets scientists from Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory
Apr 01, 2016, at 05:52 am
Washington, Apr 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met a team of scientists from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory in Washington DC.
Kolkata flyover collapse kills 21, rescue ops continue
Apr 01, 2016, at 05:03 am
Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS): The collapse of an under construction flyover in Kolkata's Girish Park area has left at least 21 people killed and several others injured on Thursday.
Third woman alleges sexual assault by R K Pachauri
Apr 01, 2016, at 04:32 am
New Delhi, Mar 31 (IBNS): A third woman, who is a foreign national, has now accused TERI executive vice-chairman R K Pachauri of sexually assaulting her, media reports said.
Indian Railways revises child fare rule
Apr 01, 2016, at 04:00 am
New Delhi, Mar 31 (IBNS) Ministry of Railways on Thursday decided to revise the child fare rule.
Kolkata flyover mishap: Facebook activates safety check feature
Apr 01, 2016, at 03:51 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, Mar 31 (IBNS): With the Kolkata flyover mishap arresting global attention, social networking site Facebook on Thursday activated its safety check feature for people in Kolkata.
21 killed in Kolkata flyover collapse
Apr 01, 2016, at 03:21 am
Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS): At least 21 people have been killed as an under construction fly over collapsed in Kolkata's Girish Park area on Thursday, officials said.
Apr 01, 2016, at 02:47 am
Washington DC, Mar 31 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met New Zealand PM John Key as the two leaders discussed different issues which include trade, technology, tourism and education, officials said.
President, VP condole loss of lives in Kolkata flyover collapse
Apr 01, 2016, at 02:46 am
New Delhi, Mar 31 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the loss of lives due to the collapse of a flyover under construction at Kolkata in West Bengal on Thursday, which left at least 18 people dead.
Kolkata flyover collapse: 18 killed
Apr 01, 2016, at 02:32 am
Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS): An under construction flyover collapsed in north Kolkata's Girish Park area on Thursday which left at least 18 people dead, officials said.