Bihar govt orders probe after minor girl gang-raped by school teachers
Jan 17, 2017, at 09:51 pm
Patna, Jan 17 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar education minister Ashok Chaudhary on Tuesday ordered a high-level inquiry after a minor girl was allegedly gang-raped by school teachers in the classroom.
25 children to get National Bravery Awards, four posthumously
Jan 17, 2017, at 09:06 pm
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the National Bravery Awards to 25 children, including 13 girls, during the Republic Day function in New Delhi, according to media reports.
Uttar Pradesh : Decision on SP-Cong alliance in a day or two : Akhilesh Yadav
Jan 17, 2017, at 08:40 pm
Lucknow, Jan 17 (IBNS) : A day after winning the Election Commission verdict over Samajwadi Party symbol, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the decision on electoral tie-up with the Congress will be taken in a "day or two," reports said.
Lalu Prasad urges Mulayam to patch up with son Akhilesh and present a united front for UP Elections
Jan 17, 2017, at 08:12 pm
Patna, Jan 17 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): RJD president Lalu Prasad has come out in open support of UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav in the ongoing fight between father and son in the UP’s first family.
Bihar : Cabinet meeting in Nitish Kumar’s home district clears 32 proposals
Jan 17, 2017, at 08:01 pm
Patna, Jan 17 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): A Cabinet meeting held in the cool and calm surroundings of Rajgir on Tuesday cleared 32 proposals, including setting up of an IT park near Dak Bungalow in Patna, as per media reports.
Sheena Bora murder case : Indrani and Peter Mukherjea charged with murder
Jan 17, 2017, at 07:25 pm
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS) : A special CBI court, hearing the sensational Sheena Bora murder case, have charged her mothers Indrani Mukherjea and step-father Peter Mukerjea with murder and conspiracy, reports said.
Jan 17, 2017, at 07:13 pm
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): The Chief Electoral Officer for the Punjab Assembly Elections 2017,in a fact-sheet published on Tuesday, said that there are two recognized state parties here viz., Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Jayalalithaa's lookalike niece announces political debut
Jan 17, 2017, at 07:03 pm
Chennai, Jan 17 (IBNS) : In what could appear as an attempt to establish the second Avatar of J Jayalalithaa, her niece Deepa Jayakumar on Tuesday staked claim to the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's political legacy, saying she plans to contest elections and "follow in her footsteps", NDTV reported.
Not happy winning against my father, but this fight was necessary : Akhilesh Yadav to NDTV
Jan 17, 2017, at 06:06 pm
Lucknow, Jan 17 (IBNS) : A day after he came winner in the turf war over party symbol, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday told NDTV that the victory against father Mulayam Singh Yadav did not make him happy, but the fight was necessary.
Mamata Banerjee pays homage to former CM Jyoti Basu on death anniversary
Jan 17, 2017, at 03:50 pm
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday paid homage to former Chief Minister of the state Jyoti Basu on his death anniversary.
WB: TMC activists stage demonstration stopping Union Min Babul Supriyo's convoy, show him black flag
Jan 17, 2017, at 04:34 am
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS): A large number of Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters allegedly attacked actor-turned-Union Minister Babul Supriyo's convoy at Andal in West Bengal's Burdwan district on Monday evening, reports said.
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B-Town comes out in support of Dangal actress Zaira Wasim
Jan 17, 2017, at 04:32 am
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS): Bollywood fraternity has come out in full support for Dangal actress Zaira Wasim after she was forced to apologise following trolls in social media for reportedly meeting Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.
BJP names 149 candidates for UP polls
Jan 17, 2017, at 04:24 am
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced a list of 149 candidates for the upcoming Assmebly polls in Uttar Pradesh.
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Filmmaking has become a democratic process in changing times of technology: Col. Rathore
Jan 17, 2017, at 03:42 am
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting has said that movies in the Indian Panorama section has an has an emotional appeal with the audiences as they can relate them with their own culture, region and language.
TMC supporters attempted to damage my car: Babul Supriyo
Jan 17, 2017, at 03:10 am
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS): Union Minister Babul Supriyo on Monday alledged that Trinamool Congress supporters attacked his car in West Bengal.
Kolkata: Road mishap near school kills 2, triggers tension
Jan 17, 2017, at 02:44 am
Kolkata/South 24 Parganas, Jan 16 (IBNS): At least two persons, including a minor, were killed and several others were injured when an over-speeding SUV rammed crowd at Raspunja area under Bishnupur Police Station limits in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, few kilometres away from state capital Kolkata, on Monday evening, officials said.
Manipur students interact Army Chief
Jan 17, 2017, at 02:03 am
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IBNS): As part of Operation Sadbhavana, a National Integration Tour comprising of 20 school students from various schools of Imphal West District of Manipur interacted with Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Monday.
Darjeeling Police and Amway India organises marathon
Jan 17, 2017, at 01:31 am
Siliguri, Jan 16 (IBNS): Darjeeling Police and Amway India on Thursday organised the fourth edition of Darjeeling Police Marathon 2017 collaboration with GTA at the Baghajatin Sports Club, Siliguri and Bengal Road Race Association to celebrate the 154th Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
ATM cash withdrawal limit increase: Mamata Banerjee slams Centre
Jan 17, 2017, at 01:15 am
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the Centre after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the decision to increase ATM cash withdrawal limit to Rs. 10,000 and called the move as an 'eye wash announcement'.
Cycle symbol: Mamata Banerjee wishes Akhilesh Yadav
Jan 17, 2017, at 01:07 am
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav for being granted as the rightful owner of Samajwadi Party's symbol-cycle.
UP elections: Akhilesh Yadav gets cycle symbol
Jan 17, 2017, at 12:59 am
Lucknow, Jan 16 (IBNS): Gearing up for the Uttar Pradesh polls, state Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has been declared as the owner of the cycle symbol of the Samajwadi Party.
Over 1.11 lakh cases still pending in Assam police
Jan 17, 2017, at 12:31 am
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IBNS) : With over 1.11 lakh cases still pending in various police stations in Assam.
Dalai Lama thanks Nitish Kumar for providing all helps for Kalchakra puja
Jan 17, 2017, at 12:02 am
Patna, Jan 16 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has thanked Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for lending all support and necessary help to the Kalachakra puja, an important ritual of Buddhists.
BJP releases second list of candidates for Goa polls
Jan 16, 2017, at 11:31 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released second list of candidates for the Goa Legislative Polls.
Nitish Kumar announces to initiate tough action against those found guilty for Patna boat tragedy
Jan 16, 2017, at 11:08 pm
Patna, Jan 16 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday announced to initiate tough action against the officials found guilty for the Saturday boat tragedy in Patna.
Omar Abdullah comes out in support of actress Zaira Wasim
Jan 16, 2017, at 10:20 pm
Srinagar, Jan 16 (IBNS): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday came out in support of actress Zaira Wasim after she tendered an apology for probabaly meeting politicians recently.
Why my statement has been made a big issue: Dangal actress Zaira Wasim questions
Jan 16, 2017, at 10:16 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Dangal actress Zaira Wasim on Monday went back to social networking site and questioned why the national media was making an issue of her apology which she posted on Facebook for having met politicians, including Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, after her recent success in the acting career.
Arunachal Pradesh: Relative Peace Persists
Jan 16, 2017, at 10:10 pm
On December 14, 2016, Security Forces (SFs) killed two cadres of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), identified as Deep Moran and Noga Moran, during an encounter at Dharmapur village under Maio Police Station in Changlang District. SFs also managed to arrest six other ULFA-I cadres, including two women, during the operation. One AK-47 rifle and one pistol were recovered from the possession of the arrested militants. It was suspected that the slain militants were involved in the ambush at Pengaree near Digboi in Tinsukia District, Assam, on November 19, 2016, in which three Army personnel were killed.
Jan 16, 2017, at 10:07 pm
Articulating new hopes of prosperity, coexistence and reconciliation, President Maithripala Sirisena, in his New Year message on January 1, 2017, declared, "The year 2017 dawns with new hopes of prosperity, coexistence and reconciliation in our hearts. It is imperative that we overcome the challenges ahead of us. The progress of the human race was pioneered by people who faced challenges with confidence, utmost courage and determination amidst obstacles. Our goals could be achieved if we manage our work efficiently and productively, and do the right thing at the right time with unwavering commitment to serve the greater good." Similarly, the Leader of the Opposition and of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan, in his message of greetings for the New Year, noted, "2017 will be a crucial year in the history of our country. Our expectation is that we should find a permanent and lasting solution to the national question. The new Constitution in the New Year should bring about this achievement."
Dangal girl Zaira Waseem tenders FB apology for meeting politicians
Jan 16, 2017, at 09:22 pm
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS) : Zaira Waseem, the teenage girl from Kashmir, who became overnight star playing the role of Geeta Phogat in recently released Amir Khan starrer Dangal, took to social networking site Facebook on Monday and issued a surprise public apology for having met politicians.