BJP’s ally party AGP to contest alone in panchayat polls
Sep 23, 2017, at 05:05 am
Guwahati, Sept 22 (IBNS): Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), one of ally party of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led Assam government, has decided to contest alone in the forthcoming panchayat polls in the state.
Another Assam government official arrested in graft case
Sep 23, 2017, at 04:37 am
Guwahati, Sept 22 (IBNS): The sleuths of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (V&AC) of Assam police on Friday arrested another government official after on bribery charges for alleged settlement of a local market in Assam’s Darrang district.
APSC scam: Dibrugarh police submits status report in court, seeks to detain few more officials
Sep 23, 2017, at 04:29 am
Guwahati, Sept 22 (IBNS): It seems, the sleuths of Dibrugarh police would likely to detain few more government officials in connection with the cash-for-job scam of Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) after the investigation team submitted status report of forensic evaluation of the scam before the special court in Guwahati on Friday.
NITI Ayog and Assam govt organise workshop on health sector
Sep 23, 2017, at 04:17 am
Guwahati, Sept 22 (IBNS): A state level consultation on Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital (SATH) organised by a collaborative partnership between NITI Ayog and Assam Health and Family Welfare department was held at Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, Guwahati on Friday.
Illicit liquor flooding to Assam from other states, IMFL seized in different areas
Sep 23, 2017, at 03:23 am
Guwahati, Sept 22 (IBNS): Assam Excise Department and other investigation agencies of Assam police seized huge quantity of illicit liquor worth several crore of rupees, which is flooding to the state from neighbouring states.
Arms dealer nabbed in Nagaland's Dimapur
Sep 23, 2017, at 02:28 am
Guwahati, Sept 22 (IBNS): The troops of Assam Rifles apprehended an arms dealer and seized arms and ammunition in Nagaland’s Dimapur on Thursday, officials said.
Prime Minister dedicates Deendayal Hastkala Sankul to the Nation
Sep 23, 2017, at 01:56 am
New Delhi, Sept 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday dedicated to the nation, the Deendayal Hastkala Sankul – a trade facilitation centre for handicrafts – at Varanasi.
DGMO Level talks between India-Pakistan
Sep 23, 2017, at 01:30 am
New Delhi, Sept 22 (IBNS): DGMO level talks on behest of Pakistan DGMO was held on Friday, officials said.
North Eastern States can show way to other States: Jitendra Singh
Sep 23, 2017, at 01:25 am
Mizoram, Sept 22 (IBNS): The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh has said that the North-Eastern States can show the way to other States and particularly the other hill States of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand can emulate several of the successful experiments and initiatives taken in the Northeast.
Sep 23, 2017, at 12:46 am
New Delhi, Sept 22 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Suresh Bhat Natya Sabhagrah at Nagpur on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Varanasi, dedicates Deendayal Hastkala Sankul to nation
Sep 23, 2017, at 12:15 am
Varanasi, Sept 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated to the nation, the Deendayal Hastkala Sankul – a trade facilitation centre for handicrafts – at Varanasi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Varanasi
Sep 22, 2017, at 10:39 pm
Varanasi, Sept 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited Varanasi city of Uttar Pradesh.
Vipassana is an effective way to cleanse our mind and body, says President
Sep 22, 2017, at 10:14 pm
New Delhi, Sept 22 (IBNS): President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated a Vipassana Meditation Centre at the Dragon Palace Temple complex in Kamptee, Nagpur on Friday.
Dawood Ibrahim now lives in Pakistan, brother tells police
Sep 22, 2017, at 08:44 pm
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IBNS) : Though for long intelligence agencies have been claiming that fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim lives in Pakistan, his brother Iqbal Kaskar has now confirmed it, giving out to investigators the Karachi addresses of India's most wanted man.
Missing Bengaluru student found dead days after ransom demand over whatsApp video
Sep 22, 2017, at 07:31 pm
Bengaluru, Sep 22 (IBNS) : The body of a 19-year-old college student was found near a Bengaluru lake on Friday morning, days after he was kidnapped and his parents were asked to pay a Rs. 50-lakh ransom, NDTV reported.
Two militants involved in Banihal terror attack arrested
Sep 22, 2017, at 06:31 pm
Srinagar, Sep 22 (IBNS) : The Jammu and Kashmir police have arrested two militants involved in Wednesday's attack on an SSB party in Banihal, police said on Friday.
Cleanliness is godliness, Rajinikanth extends support to Modi's Swachh mission
Sep 22, 2017, at 06:29 pm
Chennai, Sep 22 (IBNS): A day after actor Kamal Haasan met Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Tamil superstar Rajinikath on Friday extended his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh (cleanliness) mission, creating speculations over the superstar joining in politics.
Narada sting: Bengal Minister Suvendu Adhikari appears before CBI for interrogation
Sep 22, 2017, at 06:23 pm
Kolkata, Sep 22 (IBNS): After being summoned twice, West Bengal Transport Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for interrogation in connection with Narada sting operation, sources said.
Cleanliness is godliness, Rajinikanth extends support to Modi's Swachh mission
Sep 22, 2017, at 06:03 pm
Chennai, Sep 22 (IBNS): A day after actor Kamal Haasan met Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Tamil superstar Rajinikath on Friday extended his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh (cleanliness) mission, creating speculations over the superstar joining in politics.
NDTV stock price witnesses growth following Spice Jet deal rumour
Sep 22, 2017, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IBNS): News outlet NDTV's stock prices witnessed a growth on Friday by five per cent following the news that Spice Jet has bought the company, which neither of the parties confirmed.
Durga immersion row: Bengal govt not approaching SC against Calcutta HC order
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:49 pm
Kolkata, Sep 22 (IBNS): West Bengal government has decided not to move the Supreme Court to challenge the interim verdict of Calcutta High Court on Durga immersion controversy, Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee said on Friday.
PM Modi on a two-day visit to Varanasi, will launch developmental works
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:30 pm
New Delhi/Varanasi, Sep 22 (IBNS): Prime minister Narendra Modi will reach Varanasi on Friday for a two-day visit where he will launch several developmental works.
Ryan Murder Case: Gurugram police asks Pintos to join probe
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:37 pm
Gurugram, Sep 22 (IBNS): Police on Thursday asked Ryan International School's founder and Chairman Augustine Pinto, Managing Director Grace and CEO Ryan Pinto to join the probe in the death of Pradyuman Thakur, a class two student, who was found in a pool of blood inside the washroom of the school with his throat slit open, media reports said.
Pakistan is Terroristan: India's jibe at the neighbour
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:06 pm
New York City, Sep 22 (IBNS): In a strong rebuttal to Pakistan's statements concerning India and its involvement in terrorist activities, India put down its neighbour as Terroristan.
PM Modi greets Sikkim CM on birthday
Sep 22, 2017, at 03:12 pm
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling on the latter's birthday.
Bengal govt to move to Supreme Court against Calcutta High Court's verdict on Durga immersion row
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:10 am
Kolkata, Sep 21 (IBNS): Challenging the Calcutta High Court's interim verdict that revoked Mamata government's curb on Durga idol immersion for Muharram celebration, the state is moving to the Supreme Court, sources confirmed on Thursday late evening.
Pass Women's Reservation Bill in LS: Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:04 am
New Delhi, Sept 21 (IBNS): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to pass the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha.
Former Maharashtra CM Narayan Rane quits Congress
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:45 am
Mumbai, Sept 21 (IBNS): Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Narayan Rane on Thursday announced his resignation from the Congress party.
I will do what I can to keep peace: Mamata Banerjee
Sep 22, 2017, at 01:30 am
Kolkata, Sep 21 (IBNS): Reacting to the Calcutta High Court's order that has rejected the West Bengal government's restrictions on immersion of Durga idols on the day of Muhhuram, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said she will do what she can to maintain the peace of the state, media reports said.
Arvind Kejriwal arrives at Kamal Hassan's residence for meeting
Sep 21, 2017, at 08:39 pm
Chennai, Sep 21 (IBNS) : Fuelling mass eagerness, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arrived at the residence of Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan on Thursday for a meeting days after the actor and fimmaker hinted that he may join or launch a political party, media reports said.