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Internet services again suspended in Meghalaya's Khasi, Jaintia Hills region

Jun 17, 2018, at 10:14 pm

Guwahati, June 17 (IBNS): The Meghalaya government has again suspended internet services for 48 hours in Khasi and Jaintia Hills region and Ri-Bhoi district after intelligence reports of a serious law and order problem prevails in the region. 

Media should act as Means of Empowerment for Development through Informed Actions, says Vice President Naidu

Jun 17, 2018, at 09:19 pm

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha, M. Venkaiah Naidu urged the MEDIA to effectively function as Means of Empowerment for Development through Informed Actions of people. He also stressed on the need for a positive and constructive public discourse in the country on all major issues and reminded the media of it’s role in the same.

PM welcomes suggestions made by different Chief Ministers in NITI Aayog meet

Jun 17, 2018, at 07:27 pm

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delivered closing remarks at the fourth meeting of the Governing Council of  NITI  Aayog where he welcomed suggestions made by different Chief Ministers attending the meeting. 

Police stop AAP protesters from marching towards PM's residence

Jun 17, 2018, at 07:15 pm

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): The police on Sunday stopped Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) protesters as they were marching towards Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi.

Left joins AAP protest against Centre in New Delhi

Jun 17, 2018, at 05:42 pm

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Protesting Aam Aadmi Party supporters assembled in New Delhi to march to the Prime Minister's Office on Sunday.

Centre to not extend suspension of ops in J&K announced during Ramazan

Jun 17, 2018, at 03:15 pm

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): The Government of India on Sunday directed security forces in Jammu and Kashmir to take all necessary actions as earlier to prevent terrorists from launching attacks and indulging in violence and killings.

NITI Aayog's Governing Council can bring about historic changes: PM Modi

Jun 17, 2018, at 02:35 pm

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired the fourth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog, in Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre in New Delhi.

Requested PM Modi to resolve issue of Delhi govt: Mamata Banerjee

Jun 17, 2018, at 01:10 pm

News Delhi, June 17 (IBNS):  As the meeting of Niti Ayog concluded on Sunday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve the issue of Delhi government.

Delhi LG denies permission to Mamata Banerjee from meeting Arvind Kejriwal

Jun 16, 2018, at 08:29 pm

New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS):  Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal on Saturday denied permission to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from meeting her Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal who is currently holding a sit-in protest at the Raj Niwas, confirmed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

UK removes Indians from relaxed student visa rule

Jun 16, 2018, at 08:00 pm

London, June 16 (IBNS); Triggering an outrage, the United Kingdom government has decided to exclude students from India from a new list of countries considered "low risk" in a bid to facilitate an easier visa application process to universities.

Peace, both beyond and within the boundaries is crucial for rapid development of our country: Vice President Naidu

Jun 16, 2018, at 07:44 pm

New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS): Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that peace, both beyond and within the boundaries is crucial for rapid development of our country.

Development and environment must foster a complementary and symbiotic relationship: Vice President Naidu

Jun 16, 2018, at 07:38 pm

New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that development and environment need not be antithetical to each other, but must foster a complementary and symbiotic relationship.

IAS officers in Delhi deny being on strike as Kejriwal continues sit-in

Jun 16, 2018, at 06:31 pm

New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS): Denying charges levelled against them by the Delhi government,  the Indian Administrative Service  (IAS) association on Saturday said they are holding token protest every day.

Assam flood : Over 4.25 lakh people affected, three people drown, one die in landslide

Jun 16, 2018, at 05:59 pm

Guwahati, June 16 (IBNS): The flood situation in Assam is still grim while flood waters inundated more areas, affecting over 4.25 lakh people and claiming three more lives in the state, on Saturday as death toll mounted due to flood and landslides to seven.

Modi looking forward to attend the NITI Aayog meeting tomorrow

Jun 16, 2018, at 05:58 pm

New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he is looking forward to attend the meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Sunday.

Indian Navy prevents burning merchant vessel from drifting towards Bangladesh maritime boundary

Jun 16, 2018, at 03:43 pm

Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS) In a daring and  complex operation, a Sea King 42C helicopter from the Eastern Naval Command  (ENC) winched down one MARCO (Marine Commando) officer on the ill-fated merchant vessel SSL KOLKATA which had been on fire and drifting since the last two days.

Fresh protests roil Kashmir, police say youth died in hand grenade blast

Jun 16, 2018, at 03:00 pm

Srinagar, June 16 (IBNS) A twenty-year-old youth was killed during a clash between the policemen and protesters in South Kashmir’s Anantnag town on Saturday even as the police officials said the death occurred owing to the explosion of a hand grenade.

Mamata Banerjee attends Eid congregation at Red Road in Kolkata

Jun 16, 2018, at 01:49 pm

Kolkata, Jun 16 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee  on Saturday attended the Eid al-Fitr congregation at the Red Road here.

Fire engulfs Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh building, no casualties reported

Jun 16, 2018, at 11:50 am

Glasgow, Jun 16 (IBNS): A massive blaze has destroyed parts of the renowned School of Art in Glasgow, reports said on Saturday.

Rahul Gandhi wishes people on Eid al-Fitr

Jun 16, 2018, at 11:14 am

New Delhi, Jun 16 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday greeted his countrymen on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.  

PM Modi greets nation on Eid al Fitr

Jun 16, 2018, at 11:11 am

New Delhi, Jun 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people of India on the occasion of Eid al Fitr.

PM Modi to chair 4th meeting NITI Aayog's Governing Council

Jun 15, 2018, at 10:24 pm

New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the fourth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Sunday. 

Man kills his wife inside court premises in Assam

Jun 15, 2018, at 10:23 pm

Guwahati, June 15 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a rape accused man killed his wife by slashing her neck with a sharp weapon inside the premises of a court in Upper Assam’s Dibrugarh district on Friday.

Vice President greets people on the eve of Id-ul-Fitr

Jun 15, 2018, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people on the joyous occasion of Id-ul-Fitr.

Kolkata's famous eatery accused of serving 'rotten' kebab, police complaint lodged

Jun 15, 2018, at 08:54 pm

Kolkata, Jun 15 (IBNS): Amid the huge carcass meat scandal in West Bengal, one of the most popular biryani outlets of Kolkata, Arsalan Restaurant and Caterer, faced backlash after a city woman alleged that she was served rotten food at the eatery.

Police arrest one suspect in Kashmir journalist Shujaat Bukhari killing

Jun 15, 2018, at 08:20 pm

Srinagar, June 15 (IBNS): Police on Friday said that one of the key suspects in the killing of senior journalist Shujaat Bukhari in Srinagar has been arrested.

Commerce & Industry Minister visits US, meets USTR

Jun 15, 2018, at 07:48 pm

New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS): To take forward the robust commercial ties with the United States and to resolve outstanding bilateral trade issues, a delegation led by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu visited USA on 10-12 June 2018 for meetings with his US interlocutors.

President of India’s greetings on the eve of Idu’l fitr

Jun 15, 2018, at 07:45 pm

New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind has greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Idu’l Fitr.

Rail link to Tripura snapped following landslides in Dima Hasao, thousand passengers stranded at Lumding

Jun 15, 2018, at 07:41 pm

Guwahati, June 15 (IBNS): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) has suspended five passenger trains following several new landslide incidents in Assam’s Lumding-Silchar hill section on Friday morning, snapping rail connectivity to Tripura and parts of Assam's Barak valley.

WB CID busts sleaze racket near Kolkata, 6 arrested

Jun 15, 2018, at 07:21 pm

Kolkata, Jun 15 (IBNS): Acting on a tip off, a team of West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Thursday night carried out raid at a hotel in Salt Lake Sector II area and busted a sleaze racket, officials said.