May 03, 2018, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given approval to accede to the Protocol under World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on tobacco control to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products.
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan MantriSwasthya Suraksha Yojanaupto 2019-20
May 03, 2018, at 12:09 am
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): In a major boost to the expansion of healthcare infrastructure in the country, the Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the continuation of Pradhan MantriSwasthya Suraksha Yojana(PMSSY) beyond 12thFive Year Plan to 2019-20.
Handmade bomb weighing 2 kg found from a passenger bus in Guwahati
May 03, 2018, at 12:06 am
Guwahati, May 2 (IBNS): Assam police on Wednesday recovered a handmade bomb weighing about 2 kg from a passenger bus in Guwahati.
Assam Rifles seize three foreign made arms in Manipur
May 02, 2018, at 11:50 pm
Imphal, May 2 (IBNS): The troops of Assam Rifles had seized three foreign made sophisticated weapons and apprehended an illegal arms dealer in Manipur on Wednesday.
May 02, 2018, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for construction and operationalisation of 100 bedded General Hospital at Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh, New Delhi at an estimated cost of about Rs. 95 Crore.
May 02, 2018, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the Cadre review and formation of Group ‘A’ service of the technical cadre of Petroleum & Safety Organization (PESO) in the name of Indian Petroleum & Explosives Safety Service (IPESS).
Cabinet approves restructuring of Indian Bureau of Mines
May 02, 2018, at 11:26 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the Restructuring of the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) by upgradation, creation and abolition of certain posts of Joint Secretary-level and above.
May 02, 2018, at 11:21 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the Mutual Recognition Agreement between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
May 02, 2018, at 11:16 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for extending the investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakhs to Rs 15 lakhs as well as extension of time limits for subscription from May 4, 2018 to Mar 31, 2020 under the Pradhan MantriVayaVandanYojana (PMVVY) as part of Government's commitment for financial inclusion and social security.
Press freedom in India has deteriorated in the past four months: The Hoot
May 02, 2018, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): Press freedom in India has deteriorated in the past four months and even the country witnessed the killing of three journalists during this period, as per media watchdog The Hoot.
Gangster Chhota Rajan given life imprisonment for murder of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey
May 02, 2018, at 10:14 pm
Mumbai, May 2 (IBNS): A court in Mumbai on Wednesday handed over a life imprisonment to gangster Chhota Rajan in journalist Jyotirmoy Dey murder case, reports said.
6 suspected ISIS flags hoisted by unknown person in Assam
May 02, 2018, at 09:55 pm
Guwahati, May 2 (IBNS): Local people in Assam’s Goalpara district on Wednesday found 6 suspected ISIS flags, with ‘IS NE’ written on them, being hoisted by unknown persons on the river bank near the Goalpara town police outpost, reports said.
Ghaziabad madrassa rape of minor : Accused not a juvenile, says bone test report
May 02, 2018, at 08:00 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) : The Delhi Police on Tuesday submitted the ossification (bone) test report of the accused in the Ghaziabad rape case before the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Board, stating that he is not a juvenile, media reports said on Wednesday.
Mumbai court convicts gangster Chhota Rajan in journalist Jyotirmoy Dey murder case
May 02, 2018, at 07:34 pm
Mumbai, May 2 (IBNS): A Mumbai court on Wednesday convicted gangster Chhota Rajan in the journalist Jyotirmoy Dey murder case, media reports said.
Kashmir : Two students injured as miscreants pelt stones at school bus
May 02, 2018, at 07:30 pm
Srinagar, May 2 (IBNS) : Two minor students were injured after miscreants pelted stones at their school bus in Zavoora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday, media reports said.
May 02, 2018, at 06:57 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): President Ramnath Kovind said that research and innovation is the bedrock of advancing knowledge, and knowledge alone holds the key to finding solutions to India's problems, while addressing Vice-Chancellors of Central Universities at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wedndesday.
Gangster Chhota Rajan convicted for murdering journalist Jyotirmoy Dey
May 02, 2018, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): A court has convicted gangster Chhota Rajan for murdering Mumbai journalist Jyotirmoy Dey nearly seven years ago, media reports said.
Supreme Court collegium to discuss Centre's rejection of Justice Joseph's elevation today
May 02, 2018, at 05:21 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): Five senior judges of the Supreme Court will meet on Wednesday evening to discuss its recommendation of Justice KM Joseph's elevation to the top court, which has been rejected by the central government, media reports said.
Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance over Kasauli violence
May 02, 2018, at 05:04 pm
Kasauli, May 2 (IBNS): The Supreme Court has taken a suo motu cognizance over the Kasauli violence, in which a town planner was shot to death by a hotel owner as the former was implementing the Supreme Court's directive of demolishing illegal constructions in the hill town of Himachal Pradesh, media reports said.
May 02, 2018, at 04:24 pm
Kasauli, May 2 (IBNS): A town planner has been shot to death by a hotel owner in Kasauli town of Himachal Pradesh, when the former intended to follow the Supreme Court's directive of demolishing illegal constructions in the hills, media reports said.
Modi attacks Congress government while interacting with Kisan Morcha Karyakartas of Karnataka
May 02, 2018, at 03:24 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked the Congress-led government in Karnataka and said due to its 'apathy' farmers in the state have not got the benefit of his government's 'Fasal Bima Yojna'.
Indian Army helps 16 Manipuri students to clear IIT/JEE exam
May 02, 2018, at 05:30 am
Guwahati, May 1 (IBNS): The Indian Army has helped 16 Manipuri students to clear the IIT/JEE examination, the result of which was declared on April 30.
Counter Insurgency & Jungle Warfare (CIJW) School celebrates 49th raising day
May 02, 2018, at 04:23 am
Guwahati, May 1 (IBNS): The elite Counter Insurgency & Jungle Warfare (CIJW) School, Vairengte celebrated its 49th Raising Day on Monday with a plethora of events which started from April 28 onwards.
Chinese hand grenade recovered at Manipur’s TV channel building
May 02, 2018, at 03:55 am
Imphal, May 1 (IBNS): One Chinese made hand grenade was recovered from a TV channel building in Manipur's Imphal city on Monday evening.
Assam Water Resources department missed deadline to repair damage embankments
May 02, 2018, at 03:47 am
Guwahati, May 1 (IBNS): While the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) had cautioned for facing severe damage in the upcoming monsoon season, the Assam government's Water Resources department has missed a deadline to repair damaged river embankments in the state issued by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
PM Modi to visit Nepal for religious and cultural purpose
May 02, 2018, at 03:29 am
Janakpurdham, May 1 (IBNS): Minister for Home Affairs Ram Bahadur Thapa on Tuesday informed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nepal on May 9.
Major General Annakuttybabu assumes Office of ADG, MNS
May 02, 2018, at 01:05 am
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Major Gen Annakuttybabu assumed the charge of Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service (MNS),here on Tuesday.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh asserts religion should always remain free from any coercion
May 02, 2018, at 12:53 am
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said that religion is a personal choice and it should always remain free from any coercion or allurement.
Suresh Prabhu lauds Telecom Commission’s decision to allow in-flight connectivity
May 02, 2018, at 12:17 am
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): Suresh Prabhu, Minister for Civil Aviation has welcomed the Telecom Commission’s approval for offering in-flight connectivity within Indian airspace.
Meghalaya: Ruling NPP wins Williamnagar by-poll
May 01, 2018, at 11:58 pm
Guwahati, May 1 (IBNS): Meghalaya’s ruling National People's Party (NPP) candidate Marcuise N Marak won the Williamnagar assembly seat by defeating his nearest rival Independent candidate Sengbath R Marak by a margin of 4920 votes in the by election for the assembly constituency held on Apr 27.