Kanpur: Indore-Patna Express derails, 45 killed
Nov 20, 2016, at 02:02 pm
Kanpur, Nov 20 (IBNS): At least 45 people were killed when the Patna-Indore Express derailed close to Kanpur city in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, officials said.
We will build a Swachh Bharat: Modi tells at Global Citizen Festival
Nov 20, 2016, at 06:36 am
New Delhi/Mumbai, Nov 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Global Citizen Festival and said he is convinced that with his 'young friends' a 'Swachh Bharat' can be created.
India-Pakistan exchange fire at LOC in Jammu
Nov 20, 2016, at 05:46 am
Srinagar, Nov 19 (IBNS): India and Pakistan on Saturday exchanged heavy fire and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
India elected as Vice Chair of Kimberly Process Certificate Scheme for 2018
Nov 20, 2016, at 05:02 am
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): India has been elected as the Vice Chair for 2018 and Chair for 2019 of KPCS.
Sonia Gandhi remembers Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary
Nov 20, 2016, at 04:49 am
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said former Indian PM Indira Gandhi was the person from whom she had imbibed earliest political lessons.
Pakistan claims it shot down Indian drone along LoC
Nov 20, 2016, at 04:24 am
Karachi, Nov 19 (IBNS): Pakistan on Saturday claimed that it shot down an Indian drone that intruded into the nation.
Nov 20, 2016, at 12:53 am
Srinagar, , Nov 19 (IBNS): A militant was killed in an encounter with government forces in Kakapora area of Pulwama in south Kashmir on Saturday, police said.
J Jayalalithaa shifted to regular ward
Nov 20, 2016, at 12:16 am
Chennai, Nov 19 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalaithaa on Saturday was shifted to regular ward from the ICU of the hospital where she has been undergoing treatment for the past two months.
Sonowal condemns Pengeri killing; directs pinning down the perpetrators
Nov 20, 2016, at 12:08 am
Guwahati, Nov 19 (IBNS) : Terming the Pengeri incident as ‘despicable’ and ‘cowardice’ Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the perpetrators will be pinned down and punished.
Demonetisation: Mamata Banerjee visits RBI, Canning Street-Burrabazar
Nov 20, 2016, at 12:03 am
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday visited the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Kolkata office and met its regional director, Rekha Wadia, to know the current stocks of cash in the bank.
Free toolkit to be distributed to minority: Union Textiles Minister
Nov 19, 2016, at 11:47 pm
New Delhi, Nov (IBNS): Union Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani on Saturday distributed PAHCHAN identity cards to artisans of five clusters of Gujarat, namely Jamnagar, Naroda, Surendranagar, Amreli and Kalol.
Pranab Mukherjee to visit Chandigarh tomorrow
Nov 19, 2016, at 10:52 pm
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Chandigarh on Sunday.
Sarbananda Sonowal flags off New Delhi to Bangkok IMT Friendship Motor Rally
Nov 19, 2016, at 10:35 pm
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday flagged off the New Delhi to Bangkok IMT Friendship Motor Rally here.
Assam terror attack: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal condemns
Nov 19, 2016, at 10:19 pm
Guwahati, Nov 19 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday condemned the terror attack in his state which left at least three army personnel killed.
Currency note ban: Mamata Banerjee visits Burrabazar market
Nov 19, 2016, at 10:17 pm
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday visited Burrabazar market in Kolkata and interacted with people over the situation following the banning of Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 currency notes by the Centre on Nov 8.
My heart goes out to bank employees,officers: Mamata
Nov 19, 2016, at 08:56 pm
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): At a time when India witnessed banning of Rs 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes by the Centre on Nov 8, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday appreciated bank employees for their performance.
FIR against Zakir Naik,NIA raids on the offices of his organisation
Nov 19, 2016, at 07:50 pm
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS) : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a first information report against controversial Islamic religious leader Zakir Naik and conducted raids at ten locations of Maharashtra linked to the Islamic Research Foundation, run by him, media reports said.
Voting for by-elections underway in six states, one union territory
Nov 19, 2016, at 06:23 pm
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS) : Voting for by-elections is underway in six states and one union territory amid t extraordinary situation all over the country following the ban on 500 and 1000 rupee notes.
Assam ambush : Three army personnel killed, four injured
Nov 19, 2016, at 05:46 pm
Guwahati, Nov 19 (IBNS) : At least three army personnel were killed and four others injured in an ambush by suspected militants of Paresh Baruah- led ULFA(I) in Assam's Tinsukia district on Saturday morning.
PM Modi condoles death of senior RSS leader K Suryanarayana Rao
Nov 19, 2016, at 04:46 pm
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the death of senior RSS leader K Suryanarayana Rao.
PM Modi pays homage to Indira Gandhi on birth anniversary
Nov 19, 2016, at 03:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary.
Note ban issue turning problematic, riots can happen: SC to Centre
Nov 19, 2016, at 04:51 am
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday cautioned the government that there will be riots on the street if the situation post the demonetisation decision is not tackled properly.
Mobile internet service on postpaid phones restored in Kashmir after 133 days
Nov 19, 2016, at 04:08 am
Srinagar, Nov 18 (IBNS): After remaining suspended for 133 days, mobile internet services on postpaid phones were restored across Kashmir on Friday.
Banks will only swap notes for senior citizens tomorrow
Nov 19, 2016, at 03:59 am
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): As the banks are trying to cope up with the pressure of demonetisation, they have decided to not swap old currencies on Saturday with exception to senior citizens, who can exchange up to Rs. 2,000 at one-time.
7th Assam Pay Commission submits its report
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:58 am
Guwahati, Nov 18 (IBNS): The much awaited 7th Assam Pay Commission submitted its report to the State Government on Friday.
PM Modi meets President Pranab Mukherjee
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:13 am
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Friday.
Indian Railways needs to be financially strong, says PM
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:10 am
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Rail Vikas Shivir at Surajkund through video conferencing and stressed on the issue that the Indian railways needs to be financially strong.
Assam CM directs all DC’s to set up ATM’s in each tea garden
Nov 19, 2016, at 01:55 am
Guwahati, Nov 18 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday instructed the all Deputy Commissioners to take steps for setting up of ATMs in each Tea garden of the state while interacting with them through video conference.
Assam CM directs survey of Wakf Board properties
Nov 19, 2016, at 12:51 am
Guwahati, Nov 18 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday directed the Minority Welfare Department to make a survey of the existing properties in possession of the Assam Board of Wakf.
Around 17 lakh voters to decide fates of 8 candidates in Lakhimpur-Baithalangso by-poll
Nov 19, 2016, at 12:45 am
Guwahati, Nov 18 (IBNS) : Over 17 lakh voters from of Assam’s Lakhimpur parliamentary constituency and Baithalangso assembly constituecy will exercise their franchises and to decide on the fates of eight candidates in both constituency by-election which will be held on Nov 19.