Police case filed against Rezzak Mollah for his remarks against Roopa Ganguly

Apr 22, 2016, at 02:06 am

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday ordered a police case against TMC leader Rezzak Mollah for passing controversial remarks on the personal lifestyle of actress turned BJP leader Roopa Ganguly.

Bengal polls: Polling ends, 79.22 pct voting till 5 pm

Apr 22, 2016, at 01:46 am

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): Voting has ended for the third phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal where around 79.22 percent voters have cast their voting rights till 5 pm on Thursday.

Modi says TMC government only brought darkness in West Bengal

Apr 22, 2016, at 12:05 am

Basirhat, Apr 21 (IBNS): Campaigning in West Bengal, where the third phase of polling for the Assembly polls is currently underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the current government has brought more 'darkness' in the state than the previous Left Front government.

Bengal polls: Babul Supriyo heckled in Kolkata's Jorasanko constituency

Apr 21, 2016, at 11:07 pm

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): Union Minister Babul Supriyo was heckled allegedly by TMC workers at Jorasanko constituency in North Bengal on Thursday.

Centre likely to challenge Uttarakhand HC decision over Prez rule

Apr 21, 2016, at 10:45 pm

Nainital, Apr 21 (IBNS) The Central government is likely to challenge the Uttarakhand High Court's decision to quash President's Rule in the state and will cite constitutional breakdown as the reason for their decision, according to latest reports.

Bengal polls: 67.55 percent voters turnout till 3 p.m.

Apr 21, 2016, at 10:41 pm

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): Amid reports of violence, 67.55 voters have exercised their franchise till 3 pm on Thursday in West Bengal, where the third phase of Assembly Elections is underway.

We are proud of Indian democracy, judiciary: Congress on Uttarakhand High Court rule

Apr 21, 2016, at 10:19 pm

New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS) The Congress on Thursday said the party is proud of Indian 'democracy' and the 'Indian Judiciary' after the Uttarakhand High Court set aside the Central government's decision to impose President's Rule in the state.

Uttarakhand HC sets aside Centre's decision to impose President's rule in the state

Apr 21, 2016, at 09:17 pm

Nainital, Apr 21 (IBNS) The Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday has set aside the Central government's decision to impose President's rule in the state and has asked Chief Minister Harish Rawat to go for a floor test in the Assembly on April 29, according to media reports.

Delhi landfills threatened by fire

Apr 21, 2016, at 08:41 pm

New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS) Fire tenders had to be rushed to Bhalswa landfill in north west Delhi on Thursday as a fire swept the area in the morning, according to media reports.

Bengal polls: 57 percent turnout till 1 PM, one killed in violence

Apr 21, 2016, at 08:32 pm

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS) Voters' turnout crossed 57 percent till 1 pm on Thursday in West Bengal, where the third phase of Assembly Elections is underway even as incidents of violence were reported in which an opposition Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) poll agent was killed.

Rezzak Mollah apologizes over his remarks on Roopa Ganguly

Apr 21, 2016, at 08:04 pm

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): Following an outrage and after the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to expelled CPI-M leader turned TMC poll candidate Rezzak Mollah for passing controversial remarks on the personal lifestyle of actress turned BJP leader Roopa Ganguly, the leader has tendered an apology.

Bengal polls: 38.5 percent voters turnout till 11 a.m.

Apr 21, 2016, at 07:40 pm

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS) Voters turnout reached 38.5 percent till 11 a.m. on Thursday in West Bengal, where the third phase of Assembly Elections is underway.

Bengal polls: Case registered against 'fleeing' TMC leader Anwar Khan

Apr 21, 2016, at 07:22 pm

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS) As controversy erupted in poll-bound West Bengal on Thursday morning regarding TMC leader Anwar Khan's comments about slapping the Election Commissioner, the police have registered an FIR against him, according to reports.

Rahul Gandhi interacts with party workers in Amethi

Apr 21, 2016, at 06:35 pm

Amethi, Apr 21 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district on Thursday, interacted with party workers there.

Uttarakhand issue : HC again raps Centre

Apr 21, 2016, at 05:47 pm

Nainital, Apr 21 (IBNS) The Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday warned the Centre against doing any "provocative' act and wanted an assurance that it will not revoke the President's rule imposed in the state before a verdict is passed on the issue.

Bengal polls: CPI-M activist killed in Murshidabad

Apr 21, 2016, at 05:15 pm

Murshidabad, West Bengal, Apr 21 (IBNS) A Left activist was murdered in poll bound West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Thursday, according to reports.

CPI(M) worker killed in Bengal polls, more than 18 pc voting in first two hours

Apr 21, 2016, at 05:13 pm

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS) A CPI(M) worker was murdered as stray incidents of violence and alleged booth capturing poured in from different areas in the third phase of West Bengal Assembly polls in which 18.02 per cent turnout was recorded in the first two hours of voting in 62 constituencies on Thursday.

Bengal polls: 18.02 percent voters turnout till 9 a.m.

Apr 21, 2016, at 04:36 pm

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS) As the third phase of polling is underway in West Bengal on Thursday, a 18.02 percent voter turnout was recorded till 9 a.m.

Rahul Gandhi vows to expose BJP's hypocrisy

Apr 21, 2016, at 04:34 pm

New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is in Amethi on Thursday, has vowed to expose BJP's hypocrisy.

Two militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Apr 21, 2016, at 04:32 pm

Srinagar, Apr 21 (IBNS) Two militants have been killed in a fierce gun battle with security forces in Kupwara district of north Kashmir since early Thursday, police said.

West Assembly polls: 62 constituencies polling today

Apr 21, 2016, at 02:24 pm

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): Polling in 62 constituencies for the third phase of assembly elections in West Bengal is currently underway on Thursday.

TN: 2 AIADMK workers die due to sunstroke at Jayalalithaa's rally

Apr 21, 2016, at 05:02 am

Salem, TN, Apr 20 (IBNS): Two AIADMK party workers collapsed and died of sunstroke during an election rally that was being addressed by party chief J Jayalalithaa, media reports said.

Kolkata: Huge smoke explosives recovered near Howrah bridge

Apr 21, 2016, at 04:40 am

Kolkata, Apr 20 (IBNS): A day prior to the assembly election in North Kolkata, police on Wednesday evening recovered large number of smoke explosives from a goods carrier near Howrah Bridge in Kolkata, officials said.

Cabinet approves transfer of land of Farakka Barrage Project to Border Security Force

Apr 21, 2016, at 01:16 am

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for transfer of 58.81 acres of surplus land of Farakka Barrage Project under Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation to Border Security Force under Ministry of Home Affairs for establishment of 04-Battalion Head Quarters of BSF at Khejuriaghat in Mouza Jagannathpur, J.L.No. 35 P.S. Kaliachak, District, Malda of West Bengal.

WB polls: ECI serves show cause notice to Rezzak Mollah over his remarks on Roopa Ganguly

Apr 21, 2016, at 01:00 am

Kolkata/New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to TMC poll candidate Rezzak Mollah for passing controversial remarks on the personal lifestyle of actress turned BJP leader Roopa Ganguly, reports said.

Cabinet approves signing the Paris Agreement

Apr 21, 2016, at 12:42 am

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for signing the Paris Agreement adopted at the 21st Conference of Parties held in Paris in December 2015.

Shaktiman was a soldier: Harish Rawat

Apr 21, 2016, at 12:07 am

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat on Wednesday called police horse Shaktiman, which died on Wednesday after struggling with its leg injury for more than two months, a 'soldier'.

Services sector an agent of change for the country, says President

Apr 20, 2016, at 11:43 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Second Edition of Global Exhibition on Services -2016 at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida on Wednesday.

Pranab Mukherjee wishes Queen Elizabeth II before her 90th birthday

Apr 20, 2016, at 11:22 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday conveyed his greetings and felicitations to Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom on her birthday which falls on Apr 21.

TMC candidate Rezzak Mollah scoffs at BJP leader Roopa Ganguly's lifestyle, draws flak

Apr 20, 2016, at 08:57 pm

Kolkata, Apr 20 (IBNS) Expelled CPI-M leader turned Trinamool Congress poll candidate Rezzak Mollah has questioned the lifestyle of actress turned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Roopa Ganguly, triggering an outrage from all quarters.