Bihar: World’s longest human chain against alcoholism

Jan 21, 2017, at 09:42 pm

Patna, Jan 21 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): More than 20 million people came out on the street on Saturday joining hands together to form the world’s longest human chain against alcoholism in Bihar.

West Bengal : CPI-M agitation outside Alipore court

Jan 21, 2017, at 09:39 pm

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): A day after at least 135 leader-activists of Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) were arrested for staging agitation outside Kolkata's Milan Mela ground, where the third edition of Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) is currently underway, a large number of party workers demonstrated outside the city's Alipore court on Saturday afternoon when the arrested activists were being produced.

Indian soldier in Pakistani captivity released

Jan 21, 2017, at 09:36 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS) : A soldier, who had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control in September last year, when surgical strike was conducted inside the neighbouring territory, was handed over to India by Pakistan at Wagah Border on Saturday, NDTV reports.

Election 2017: EC pulls up NITI Aayog for holding programmes in poll-bound states on Republic Day

Jan 21, 2017, at 08:00 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): The Election Commission (EC) has asked NITI Aayog not to hold special Gram Sabhas in panchayats on Republic Day in five poll-bound states, according to media reports.

Uttar Pradesh : Mulayam's close aide Ambika Choiudhary joins BSP

Jan 21, 2017, at 07:51 pm

Lucknow, Jan 21 (IBNS) : In a shocker to Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, his close aide and veteran party leader Ambika Chaudhary on Saturday joined the Bahujan Samaj Party in presence of party chief Mayawati, reports said.

Jallikattu stir in Tamil Nadu : Stalin, Kanimozhi go on fasting, protesters swell in Marina beach

Jan 21, 2017, at 07:15 pm

Chennai, Jan 21 (IBNS) : Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) acting president MK Stalin and party MP Kanimozhi on Saturday went for a one-day fast in support of Jallikattu as the mass demonstration against the ban on Tamil Nadu's bull taming game continued for the fourth day with thousands of people camping at the city's Marina beach.

Ranikhet Express derails near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, no casualties says North-western Railways

Jan 21, 2017, at 07:08 pm

Jaisalmer, Jan 21 (IBNS): North Western Railway officials on Saturday said that no casualties has been reported after the train Ranikhet Express derailed near Jaisalmer late on Friday night, according to media reports.

Sushma Swaraj urges stranded Indians to register on MADAD portal

Jan 21, 2017, at 05:57 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has urged stranded Indians to register on government's MADAD portal for help.

Pranab Mukherjee wishes US President Donald Trump, invites him to visit India

Jan 21, 2017, at 02:39 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday congratulated Donald J. Trump on his assumption of office of the President of the United States of America.

We are very proud of rich culture of Tamil Nadu: PM Modi

Jan 21, 2017, at 02:30 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Amid ongoing protests over Jallikattu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Central government is committed to the progress of Tamil Nadu.

PM Modi wishes Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya on Statehood Day

Jan 21, 2017, at 01:57 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished people of Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya on the ocassion of Statehood Day.

Reservation controversy: Lalu says BJP will face Bihar-like defeat in UP polls

Jan 21, 2017, at 05:02 am

Patna, Jan 20 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Friday mounted heavy attacks on RSS for advocating for ending the current caste-based reservation policy saying the move would prove costlier for the BJP in the UP assembly elections.

Narendra Modi congratulates Donald Trump

Jan 21, 2017, at 05:02 am

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Donald Trump as he took oath as the President of the USA.

India participates in JITSIC meeting on ‘Panama Papers’

Jan 21, 2017, at 04:20 am

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): India participated in the Joint International Taskforce on Shared Intelligence and Collaboration (JITSIC) meeting held in Paris on Jan 16 and 17 where 30 Revenue Authorities shared their findings on investigations arising from the Panama Papers; including the role of tax intermediaries such as financial institutions, advisers etc, who facilitate tax evasion.

Donald Trump takes oath as US President

Jan 21, 2017, at 04:00 am

Jallikattu: Centre clears ordinance

Jan 21, 2017, at 03:47 am

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): The Centre on Friday cleared the ordinance regarding Jallikkattu as proposed by Tamil Nadu government.

Haribhai Parithibhai Chaudhary inaugurates MSME Expo in Guwahati

Jan 21, 2017, at 02:43 am

Guwahati, Jan 20 (IBNS) : Minister of State under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, Haribhai Parithibhai Chaudhary inaugurated the National Vendor Development Program cum MSME Expo, 2017 at Maniram Dewan Trade Centre, Guwahati on Friday.

Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati, Kiren Rijiju inaugurate the Digidhan Mela

Jan 21, 2017, at 02:35 am

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati and Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the Digidhan Mela (Lucky Grahak Yojana & Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana Programme) organized at Itanagar on Friday.

Most outstanding trait of presidency its ability to question, discuss and debate every dogma, says President

Jan 21, 2017, at 02:23 am

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Bicentenary celebrations of Presidency University on Friday in Kolkata.

Tobacco farmers felicitated for adopting modern, scientific practices

Jan 21, 2017, at 01:29 am

Hyderabad, Jan 20 (IBNS):The Tobacco Institute of India (TII), on Friday hosted the 17th annual Tobacco Farmers Award ceremony to recognize tobacco farmers for adopting contemporary farming practices that help improve yields, produce better varieties and make Indian tobaccos competitive in the global market.

Assam final electoral roll published

Jan 21, 2017, at 01:10 am

Guwahati, Jan 20 (IBNS) : The Chief Electoral Officer of Assam on Friday published the final electoral roll of the state.

Outgoing US Ambassador to India Richard Verma meets PM Modi

Jan 21, 2017, at 01:02 am

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): Outgoing US Ambassador to India Richard Verma met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

Kiran Bedi meets Rajnath Singh

Jan 21, 2017, at 12:39 am

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday.

NIA arrests top ULFA (I) leader

Jan 21, 2017, at 12:39 am

Guwahati, Jan 20 (IBNS) : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a top ULFA (I) leader close with Paresh Baruah and its chairman Mukul Hazarika.

Kolkata: CPI-M demonstrates outside Milan Mela ground amid Bengal Global Business Summit

Jan 21, 2017, at 12:37 am

Kolkata, Jan 20 (IBNS): Protesting against the death of two local youths during a skirmish between villagers and police force over a power-grid installation in Bhangar, a large number of Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) activists, led by CPI-M MLA Sujan Chakraborty, party leaders Kanti Ganguly and Nepaldeb Bhattacharya, staged agitation in front of Milan Mela ground in Kolkata, where two-day-long Bengal Global Business Summit is currently underway, on Friday evening.

Only out-of-the-box thinking will lead to future development, stated President

Jan 21, 2017, at 12:31 am

Kolkata, Jan 20 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the bicentenary celebration of Hindu School in Kolkata on Friday.

Media must stand up to fear, seek information and speak out: Vice President

Jan 21, 2017, at 12:26 am

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has said that the media must stand up to fear, seek information and speak out.

West Bengal a good business destination, says President

Jan 20, 2017, at 11:38 pm

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Bengal Global Business Summit 2017 organized by the Government of West Bengal in Kolkata on Friday.

President inaugurates 28TH Dantan Gramin Mela -2017

Jan 20, 2017, at 11:35 pm

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 28th Dantan Gramin Mela -2017 at Dantan, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal on Thursday.

Participation of schoolchildren in human chain not mandatory, Bihar govt tells court

Jan 20, 2017, at 10:00 pm

Patna, Jan 20 (TheBIharPost/IBNS): The state government on Friday assured the Patna High Court that the human chain programme against alcoholism would not cause any inconvenience to the masses nor any action would be taken against the schoolchildren skipping the pogramme.