Jitendra Singh briefed about GST implementation in Meghalaya

Jul 30, 2017, at 07:40 pm

New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Jitendra Singh was briefed here about the progress in GST implementation in Meghalaya by a delegation of public representatives and civil society activists led by Member of Parliament, Conrad Sangma.

Full text of PM Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme on All India Radio

Jul 30, 2017, at 07:01 pm

My dear countrymen, Namaskar. We human beings have a natural inclination to be enchanted by the delights of the rainy season. Animals, birds, flora – nature in its entirety, is filled with the joys of the season. But sometimes, when the rain unleashes full force of its fury, we come to realise the extent of the destructive might of water. Mother Nature gives us life and nurtures us, but at times natural catastrophes such as floods and earthquakes wreak havoc on a massive scale. Climate change, altered weather cycles, and transformations in the environment, are also having a big negative impact.

GST not just tax reform but new economic order: PM Modi

Jul 30, 2017, at 06:02 pm

New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation via his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' where he called the Goods and Services Tax (GST) a 'historic achievement.'

PM Modi to address 34th Mann Ki Baat shortly

Jul 30, 2017, at 04:26 pm

New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday.

Kerala: BJP calls state-wide bandh after RSS worker dies following brutal attack

Jul 30, 2017, at 04:17 pm

Thiruvananthapuram, July 30 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday called for a state-wide bandh in Kerala following the death of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker Rajesh Edavakode after his palm was chopped off, reports said.

Two militants killed in South Kashmir encounter

Jul 30, 2017, at 04:14 pm

Srinagar, July 30 (IBNS): At least two local militants were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Tahab area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir on Sunday morning.

Mehbooba bats for talks with Hurriyat, Pakistan

Jul 30, 2017, at 03:22 am

Srinagar, July 29 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday sought “freedom” for Kashmiris who she said “have been caged” by blocking of various routes.

Sonowal inaugurates Judicial Courts at Jatinga

Jul 30, 2017, at 03:11 am

Guwahati, July 29 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday inaugurated Dima Hasao’s District Judicial Courts at Jatinga (Boro Haflong) thereby paving the way for separation of the Judiciary from the Executive.

3 AK series rifles, 300 rounds ammunition recovered in Manipur

Jul 30, 2017, at 02:30 am

Guwahati, July 29(IBNS): The security forces have recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from NSCN (IM) militants in Manipur’s Kamjong district on Friday, officials said on Saturday.

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi launches “Jiyo Parsi Publicity Phase-2” in Mumbai

Jul 30, 2017, at 02:22 am

New Delhi, July 29 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Minority Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said here that the NDA Government has been working with commitment to “inclusive growth” and “Antyodaya” to ensure prosperity, security and dignity of the last person of the society.

11 Executive Members of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council to take charge next week

Jul 30, 2017, at 01:59 am

Guwahati, July 29 (IBNS): After forming the new Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), BJP’s central leaders finally approved the Executive Member’s list which would likely to take charge next week.

PM Modi to visit Assam on Aug 1

Jul 30, 2017, at 01:51 am

Guwahati, July 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to visit the flood-hit north eastern Indian state on Aug 1.

Panama Papers Leak: Rahul Gandhi attacks Raman Singh

Jul 30, 2017, at 01:40 am

Jagdalpur, July 29 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh over the Panama Papers issue.

Darjeeling unrest: 1 Gorkhaland supporter allegedly shot during GJM-police clash in Sukna

Jul 29, 2017, at 11:29 pm

Darjeeling, Jul 29 (IBNS): The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) claimed that its one supporter was shot after police allegedly opened fire on protesters in Sukna in West Bengal's Darjeeling district, reports said.

Two Samajwadi Party legislators resign

Jul 29, 2017, at 10:00 pm

Lucknow, July 29 (IBNS): Giving blow to the Samajwadi Party, two MLCs have quit the party and even the Legislative Council.

BJP President Amit Shah reaches Lucknow

Jul 29, 2017, at 09:33 pm

Lucknow, July 29 (IBNS): BJP President Amit Shah on Saturday reached Lucknow city.

Union Sports Minister asks AFI to abide by Kerala High Court's directive in P U Chitra case

Jul 29, 2017, at 09:02 pm

New Delhi, Jul 29 (IBNS): Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel has advised the Atheletic Federation of India (AFI) to honour the Kerala High Court directive to ensure the participation of P U Chitra in 1,500 Mts race in the IIAF World Championships to be held in London from Aug 4.

Bengal CID quizzes Roopa Ganguly in child trafficking case

Jul 29, 2017, at 07:56 pm

Kolkata, Jul 29 (IBNS): West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Saturday interrogated actress-turned-BJP Rajya Sabha MP Roopa Ganguly in connection with a child trafficking racket, busted a few months ago, reports said.

Kolkata: Fire breaks out at National Medical College and Hospital, firefighting ops underway

Jul 29, 2017, at 06:53 pm

Kolkata, Jul 29 (IBNS): A fire broke out at National Medical College and Hospital in south-east Kolkata's Beniapukur area on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic among patients and their family members, reports said.

CID at BJP MP Roopa Ganguly's residence in connection with child trafficking case

Jul 29, 2017, at 06:01 pm

Kolkata, Jul 29 (IBNS) : Officials of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Saturday reached BJP MP Roopa Ganguly's house to question her in connection with an alleged child-trafficking case in Jalpaiguri district, reports said.

Ten more Congress legislators rushed to Bengaluru resort as party tries to keep flock together

Jul 29, 2017, at 05:14 pm

Ahmedabad, Jul 29 (IBNS) : In a bid to prevent horsetrading with their legislators ahead of the August eight Rajya Sabha elections, the Congress has flown in ten more MLAs from Gujarat to a Bengaluru resort as the party goes jittery after resignations of six of its MLAs as a result of a crafty political manoeuvre by former leader ShankerSinh Vaghela.

After six resignations, Congress flies 44 MLAs out of Gujarat

Jul 29, 2017, at 05:23 am

Ahmedabad, July 28 (IBNS): In a last minute damage control, the Congress party is flying out 44 of its Gujarat legislators to Bangalore on Friday late evening after six of them reigned in two days and out of which three joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Firearms factory busted in Kolkata, 4 held

Jul 29, 2017, at 04:55 am

Kolkata, Jul 28 (IBNS): Acting on a tip off, the Kolkata Police unearthed an illegal firearms manufacturing unit at Tiljala area in south-eastern part of the city on Friday early morning, officials said.

Army Chief visits Kashmir

Jul 29, 2017, at 03:42 am

Srinagar, July 28 (IBNS): Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, accompanied by the Northern Army Commander Lt Gen D Anbu visited White Knight Corps to review the operational preparedness and the prevailing security situation in the Corps Zone

Much awaited Assam cabinet to expand next month?

Jul 29, 2017, at 02:34 am

Guwahati, July 28 (IBNS): Much awaited cabinet expansion of the BJP-led Assam government is likely to take place in the next month.

Assam multi-crore rupees scam: V&AC arrests IAS officer

Jul 29, 2017, at 02:13 am

Guwahati, July 28 (IBNS): The sleuths of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption of Assam police on Friday arrested an IAS officer in connection with the multi-crore rupees scam in Social Welfare Department.

IAF chopper joins flood rescue operation in West Bengal

Jul 29, 2017, at 01:10 am

Kolkata, July 28 (IBNS): An Mi-75V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force has joined the rescue operation at flood-hit Pratappur village in Ghatal in West Bengal's West Medinipur district.

Arvind Kejriwal meets President Ram Nath Kovind

Jul 28, 2017, at 11:01 pm

New Delhi, July 28 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday called on President Ram Nath Kovind here.

Kanyashree Prakalpa: West Bengal govt to soon launch K3 programme for university students

Jul 28, 2017, at 10:49 pm

Kolkata, July 29 (IBNS) The West Bengal government on Friday celebrated the international recognition and appreciation received by the Kanyashree Prakalpa here.

Ajit Doval meets Chinese President Xi Jinping

Jul 28, 2017, at 10:16 pm

Beijing, July 28 (IBNS): National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday met Chinese President Xi Jinping.