PM Modi to visit Rajasthan tomorrow, to inaugurate major highway projects
Aug 29, 2017, at 04:13 am
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Udaipur, Rajasthan on Tuesday.
No one immerses Maa Durga on 'Ekadashi': Mamata on Durga idol immersion controversy
Aug 29, 2017, at 03:54 am
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): Supporting West Bengal government's recent order to restrict the immersion of Durga idol for Muharram celebration in the state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday claimed that no Hindu worshipper immerse Durga idol on Ekadashi, which is observed a day after Bijoya Dashami.
Sonowal asks DCs to submit survey report of flood induced damages
Aug 29, 2017, at 03:34 am
Guwahati, Aug 28 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has directed all deputy commissioners (DCs) to reach out to the flood affected people to ascertain their loss and immediately submit a survey report for the government to expeditiously start the rehabilitation process on a full throttle.
Several protesters of farmer organization injured during clashes with security personnel in Tezpur
Aug 29, 2017, at 02:32 am
Guwahati, Aug 28 (IBNS) : Several protesters, including women, were injured during clashes between the activists and supporters of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) and security personnel in northern Assam’s town Tezpur on Monday.
Sonowal directs expeditious and timely implementation of budget announcements
Aug 29, 2017, at 02:05 am
Guwahati, Aug 28 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the Social Welfare Department to expeditiously complete the identification process of differently abled persons of the state and set time frame for Direct Benefit Transfer of fund as financial assistance for medical care to them under Deen Dayal Divyang Sahajya Achani.
West Bengal: Suspicious wreckage found near Digha coast, probe begins
Aug 29, 2017, at 02:01 am
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): A suspicious object, which is suspected to be a part of a missile or a crashed fighter jet, was recovered in the Bay of Bengal near Digha coast in West Bengal's East Medinipur district on Monday, reports said.
CBI to probe Assam minority student leader murder case
Aug 29, 2017, at 01:50 am
Guwahati, Aug 28 (IBNS) : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will probe the murder of All Bodo Minority Student’s Union (ABMSU)’s president Lafikul Islam in lower Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Aug 1.
Sonowal pitches for all-weather roads at inter-state border areas
Aug 29, 2017, at 01:50 am
Guwahati, Aug 28 (IBNS): Underlining the strategic importance of inter-state border roads adjoining the hilly terrain of Assam with neighbouring north-eastern states, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the Border Areas Development Department to focus more on improving surface connectivity in the hilly tracts of Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong and Kamrup district.
Maintain peace, Haryana CM Khattar appeals to Dera followers
Aug 29, 2017, at 01:36 am
Chandigarh, Aug 28 (IBNS): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar appealed to Dera people to maintain peace after Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment on Monday.
Narada sting: CBI quizzes Bengal minister Subrata Mukherjee
Aug 29, 2017, at 01:05 am
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday interrogated West Bengal Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Subrata Mukherjee in connection with Narada sting, officials said.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh sentenced to two 10-year jail term, CBI clarifies
Aug 29, 2017, at 12:58 am
Rohtak, Aug 28 (IBNS): Clarifying the quantum of imprisonment, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh will serve two consecutive 10-year jail terms, media reports said.
Maintaining law and order is our first priority: Sirsa Police
Aug 29, 2017, at 12:17 am
Sirsa, Aug 28 (IBNS): Hours after Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was sentenced to a 10-year of jail term by a CBI judge, Sirsa police said their first priority is to ensure law and order of the city with an aim to avoid any untoward incident that was witnessed on Friday as the Dera followers went rioting after the conviction of their head.
Justice Dipak Mishra takes oath as Chief Justice of India, PM Modi congratulates
Aug 28, 2017, at 11:34 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Justice Dipak Mishra on Monday took oath as the Chief Justice of India.
Aug 28, 2017, at 11:21 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that Sport empowers individuals, transform communities and inspire populations for positive change.
Mamata Banerjee attacks Centre over Panchkula violence
Aug 28, 2017, at 11:13 pm
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday attacked the Centre over the recent violence in Haryana following the conviction of self-styled spiritual leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case.
President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly calls on Prime Minister Modi
Aug 28, 2017, at 10:52 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Miroslav Lajcak, President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly and Minister of Foreign & European Affairs of Slovak Republic called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh verdict: Swami Ramdev welcomes court order
Aug 28, 2017, at 10:39 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Yoga guru Baba Ramev on Monday welcomed the verdict given by a court as it announced a 10-year-jail term for rape convict Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
Infant deaths in Jharkhand hospital: NHRC issues notice to government
Aug 28, 2017, at 10:08 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): The National Human Rights Commission on Monday send notice to the Jharkhand government over the reported deaths of 52 infants in 30 days at the state's Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College (MGM) hospital in Jamshedpur, officials said on Monday.
Gautam Gambhir slams Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh
Aug 28, 2017, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): In two straight tweets, Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has slammed self-styled spiritual leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh who has been convicted in a rape case.
BJP legislator in Rajasthan Kirti Kumari dies of swine flu
Aug 28, 2017, at 09:35 pm
Jaipur, Aug 28 (IBNS): BJP legislator in Rajasthan Kirti Kumari passed away on Monday after suffering from swine flu, media reports said.
Police officer injured in Jammu and Kashmir, terrorist attack suspected
Aug 28, 2017, at 09:30 pm
Srinagar, Aug 28 (IBNS): Suspected militants shot at and injured a Jammu and Kashmir police officer in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday, according to police reports.
Mamata Banerjee congratulates Arvind Kejriwal, AAP over Bawana bypoll win
Aug 28, 2017, at 09:17 pm
Kolkata/New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wished Delhi Chief Minister Arvidn Kejriwal after his Aam Aadmi Party won the Bawana bypoll.
Ram Rahim rape case: Dera chief sentenced to 10-year jail term
Aug 28, 2017, at 09:11 pm
Rohtak, Aug 28 (IBNS): The special CBI judge, on Monday, announced a 10-year-jail term for Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
Admiral Nizamuddin Ahmed Chief of Naval Staff Bangladesh Navy on visit to India
Aug 28, 2017, at 08:41 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Admiral Nizamuddin Ahmed, Chief of Naval Staff of the Bangladesh Navy, is on an official visit to India, from August 28-30, 2017.
AAP retains Bawana seat in Delhi Assembly bypoll
Aug 28, 2017, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): With Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) managing to retain the Bawana seat in the recently concluded bypoll was a fillip to Arvind Kejriwal's leadership, according to media reports on Monday.
Doklam standoff ends as both India and China agree to disengagement of troops
Aug 28, 2017, at 06:57 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): In a significant shift to the diplomatic relation, both India and China have agreed to disengage border personnel at Doklam in Sikkim border, said India's Ministry of External Affairs.
Denmark to partner World Food India 2017
Aug 28, 2017, at 05:44 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Union Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal has announced Denmark as the partner country for World Food India 2017, due to take place in the national capital on Nov.
Judge to pronounce sentence on Ram Rahim Rape Case today
Aug 28, 2017, at 04:54 pm
Rohtak, Aug 28 (IBNS): Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who was convicted for raping his two Sadhvis (female followers), will be sentenced on Monday afternoon as the city has been locked down to avoid any untoward incident.
PM Modi congratulates Justice Dipak Mishra following his appointment as CJI
Aug 28, 2017, at 04:53 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Justice Dipak Mishra after the latter was sworn in as the 45th Chief Justice of India.
Dipak Mishra sworn in as 45th Chief Justice of India
Aug 28, 2017, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Justice Dipak Mishra on Monday was sworn in as the 45th Chief Justice of India.