PM Modi to address citizens in 'Mann Ki Baat' today
Apr 26, 2015, at 03:34 pm
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to share his thoughts with the citizens of India on All India Radio as a part of his next series of 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday.
Quake aftershocks continue to rock Nepal, over 1800 dead
Apr 26, 2015, at 02:28 pm
Kathmandu/New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): Over 1800 people have been killed so far after the massive earthquake, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit Nepal on Saturday, leaving the country devastated with several buildings, temples and towers being crashed in the Himalayan nation, reports said on Sunday.
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More than 150 rescued Indian nationals returns home from Nepal
Apr 26, 2015, at 08:34 am
New Delhi, Apr 26 (IBNS): More than 150 Indian nationals, who have rescued from earthquake-hit Nepal, arrived here on Saturday, officials said.
Clampdown on dissent, an international embarrassment for India: Greenpeace India
Apr 26, 2015, at 05:19 am
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Greenpeace India on Saturday said the Indian government's steps to 'clampdown on dissenting voices' will undermine India's standing in the global community of democratic nations.
-1429984541.jpg "One killed, several injured in violence-marred civic polls in Bengal")
One killed, several injured in violence-marred civic polls in Bengal
Apr 26, 2015, at 04:55 am
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) Kolkata, Apr 25 (UNI) One person was shot dead and several other were injured in the violence-marred polling for 91 civic bodies in West Bengal on Saturday.
-1429982252.jpg "Nepal quake toll crosses 1000")
Apr 26, 2015, at 04:17 am
Kathmandu/New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) A massive earthquake, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit Nepal, leaving more than 1,000 people dead and devastating the Himalayan nation with several buildings, temples and towers being pulled down on Saturday. India, where the tremor was also felt from the north to east, was affected too.
J&K CM condoles loss of lives in Nepal earthquake
Apr 26, 2015, at 04:15 am
Srinagar, Apr 25 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Saturday expressed deep shock and grief over the loss of lives in a massive earthquake that hit Nepal and parts of India, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, causing widespread destruction.
Assam Rifles jawan killed in militant attack
Apr 26, 2015, at 03:05 am
Guwahati, Apr 25 (IBNS) : An Assam Rifles jawan was killed in a militant attack in Nagaland on Saturday, officials said.
PM presents 50th Jnanpeeth Award to Bhalchandra Nemade
Apr 26, 2015, at 02:22 am
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasized the combination of wisdom (Saraswati) and prosperity (Lakshmi) as the key to India's progress.
President conveys his sympathies to those affected by earthquake in India, Nepal
Apr 26, 2015, at 02:16 am
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to those affected and sincere wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured on account of earthquake in India and Nepal on Saturday.
-1429974238.jpg "Several buildings crack in Assam, tremors felt across NE region")
Several buildings crack in Assam, tremors felt across NE region
Apr 26, 2015, at 02:04 am
Guwahati, Apr 25 (IBNS) : The 7.9 magnitude earthquake rocked Himalayan region on Saturday morning which was also felt in Assam and other parts of the north eastern region.
Nepal quake toll mounts to 700
Apr 25, 2015, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Death toll in Nepal shot up to 700 as a massive earthquake measuring 7.9 magnitude struck on Saturday causing devastating damage that spread also to India.
3 die in earthquake in West Bengal
Apr 25, 2015, at 11:19 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS) At least three people in West Bengal died from earthquake that hit Nepal and India on Saturday morning.
Apr 25, 2015, at 10:43 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) About 466 people were reported killed after a massive earthquake hit Nepal and rocked many parts of India on Saturday causing widespread devastation.
PM Modi speaks to Sushil Koirala, assures assistance
Apr 25, 2015, at 09:41 pm
New Delhi/Kathmandu, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Nepal counterpart Sushil Koirala over the massive earthquake that hit the Himalayan nation on Saturday.
PM speaks to CMs over earthquake
Apr 25, 2015, at 09:30 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi called chief ministers of several states to know about the situation following a major earthquake that jolted the country on Saturday.
More than 120 dead in Nepal earthquake
Apr 25, 2015, at 09:28 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) A massive earthquake with epicenter located about 80 km northwest of Kathmandu hit Nepal claiming more than 120 lives and causing devastating damage as it also rocked a major part of India killing at least 5 people.
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Strike disrupts life in Kashmir
Apr 25, 2015, at 08:56 pm
Srinagar, Apr 25 (IBNS) The Kashmir valley is observing shut down over the detention of senior Hurriyat leader Masarat Alam on strike call of Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Saturday.
PM to share his thoughts on 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday
Apr 25, 2015, at 08:55 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the nation on All India Radio in the next series of 'Mann Ki Baat'.
Delhi hosts first meeting of Chief Ministers Sub-Group of Chief Ministers on Skill Development
Apr 25, 2015, at 08:23 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) The first meeting of the Sub-Group of Chief Ministers on Skill Development was held on Saturday in NITI Aayog in New Delhi.
Crackdown international embarrassment for India : Greenpeace India
Apr 25, 2015, at 08:07 pm
New Delhi| Apri 25 (IBNS) Greenpeace India on Saturday said the government's clampdown on the organisation is turning out to be a major international embarrassment and will undermine the country's standing in the global community.
Modi convenes high level meeting after quake hits Nepal, India
Apr 25, 2015, at 07:53 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday convened a high level meeting with Ministers and top officials at 3 PM in the wake of the situation arising due to an earthquake that devastated Nepal's Kathmandu region and affected India.
7.9 quake devastates Nepal, tremor felt in India
Apr 25, 2015, at 07:28 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) A massive earthquake with epicenter located about 80 km northwest of Kathmandu hit Nepal causing widespread damage, including loss of life, in the capital region of the Himalayan nation while in India people experienced tremors for nearly a minute in Delhi, Rajasthan, Bihar, UP, West Bengal and Northeast on Saturday, triggering panic as people rushed outside.
One woman dead, 23 injured in Rajasthan stampede over collecting water
Apr 25, 2015, at 07:25 pm
Barmer, Rajasthan, Apr 25 (IBNS) One woman has died while 23 others have been injured in a stampede in Sani village on Indo-Pakistan border in Rajasthan.
7.5 earthquake hits Nepal, tremor felt in India
Apr 25, 2015, at 06:12 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) A massive earthquake hit Nepal's capital region of Kathmandu and India, where it was felt in Delhi, Kolkata, Patna and other parts of the nation, on Saturday. The epicentre of the quake is in Nepal, officials said.
We are working to reach out to those affected:PM Modi on earthquake
Apr 25, 2015, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government is working to reach out to people hit by a massive earthquake which jolted both India and Nepal.
Quake shakes Nepal, India, people panic
Apr 25, 2015, at 05:47 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) A massive earthquake hit Nepal's capital Kathmandu region and India on Saturday. The tremor measured 7.5 in the Richter scale with the epicenter of the quake located at 35 km east of Lamjung, Nepal, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS).
India experiences massive earthquake
Apr 25, 2015, at 05:26 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) A massive earthquake hit India on Saturday with reports initially saying it affected Bihar largely while the tremor was felt in West Bengal also.
Apr 25, 2015, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday traveled in Delhi Metro and said he 'enjoyed' the ride.
Violence mars West Bengal municipal polls, 1 dead
Apr 25, 2015, at 04:42 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Amid reports of violence, including the killing of a person, polling is underway in 91 municipalities of West Bengal on Saturday as allegations of booth capturing, firing and bombings poured in.