Bengal govt exempts agricultural tax for 3 days
Nov 14, 2016, at 11:43 pm
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that her government has decided not to impose any agricultural tax on movement of trucks for next three days.
President of India Presents National Child Awards
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:55 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee presented the National Child Awards on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Children’s Day in presence of Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development and other dignitaries here.
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:25 pm
Just after 5:30 am AST [Afghanistan Standard Time] on November 12, 2016, terrorists carried out an explosion at Bagram Airfield in the Bagram District of Parwan Province, the largest United Stated (US) military base in Afghanistan. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which is heading the Resolute Support Mission (RSM) in Afghanistan, issued a statement that "An explosive device was detonated on Bagram Airfield resulting in multiple casualties. Four people have died in the attack and approximately 14 have been wounded." No one has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
Israeli President arrives in India
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:23 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Israeli President Reuven Rivlin reached India on Monday.
7 soldiers killed in alleged shelling by Indian Army, claims Pakistan
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:15 pm
Islamabad, Nov 14 (IBNS): Pakistan on Monday claimed seven soldiers were killed during alleged cross-border firing across the Line of Control.
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:15 pm
At least 52 persons were killed and more than hundred were injured when a teenage suicide bomber detonated his explosive vest in the midst of devotees at the shrine of Sufi saint Shah Noorani in the Khuzdar District of Balochistan in the evening of November 12, 2016. The explosion took place at the spot where the dhamaal (Sufi ritual of devotional dance) was being performed, within the premises of the shrine. "The bomber appeared to be 14 to 16 years old," said Muhammad Hashim Ghalzai, the Commissioner of Kalat Division, of which Khuzdar is a District. Nawaz Ali, the shrine's custodian, added, "Every day, around sunset, there is a dhamaal here, and there are large numbers of people who come for this." According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jafar Khan, at the time of the blast, around 1,000 devotees were present in the shrine to view the performance. The Daesh (Islamic State, IS, previously Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS) claimed responsibility for the attack via Amaq, its affiliated news agency.
Poor are sleeping peacefully, says PM Modi
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:07 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Justifying his move of banning Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the poor people in the nation are 'sleeping peacefully' these days.
Pakistan claims seven soldiers killed by Indian army, India says unprovoked firing by Pak army
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:02 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Pakistan army has said that seven of its soldiers died in overnight Indian shelling along the border, the media reported on Monday.
Nov 14, 2016, at 09:18 pm
Jammu, Nov 14 (IBNS): Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, while speaking at the India Travel Mart (ITM) in Jammu, on Sunday, said that people must come and visit the state to learn for themselves about the current situation rather than rely on newsroom discussions.
Bihar: People bathe in the holy Ganga to mark Kartik Purnima
Nov 14, 2016, at 08:28 pm
Patna, Nov 14 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Millions took holy dips in the river Ganga on Monday to celebrate Kartik Purnima, one of the popular festivals observed by the Hindus on this particular full moon day.
Assam: Four people killed in road mishap
Nov 14, 2016, at 07:50 pm
Guwahati, November 14 (IBNS): At least four persons were killed when a speeding SUV hit a roadside railing in Assam's Lakhimpur district on Monday morning, police said.
Guwahati: Currency found in torn condition, suspected black money
Nov 14, 2016, at 07:29 pm
Guwahati, November 14 (IBNS): Currency notes worth above Rs 30 lakh was found in a drain in Guwahati in torn condition on Monday morning.
Mastermind involved in kidnapping of Delhi businessman's sons arrested by Bihar police
Nov 14, 2016, at 07:22 pm
Patna, Nov 14 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): In a major breakthrough on Monday, Bihar police arrested Ranjit Don, the mastermind behind the kidnapping of Delhi-based businessman, Babulal Sharma's, two sons.
Demonetisation: Old 500 and 1000 Rupee notes to be valid till Nov 24
Nov 14, 2016, at 05:55 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The government on Monday declared that old 500 and 1000 Indian Rupee notes, which it demonetised on Nov 8, shall be valid till Nov 24, according to media reports.
I have taken a rebirth: Jayalalithaa
Nov 14, 2016, at 04:30 am
Chennai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who underwent treatment at a hospital, on Sunday said she had a "rebirth" due to the prayers of her supporters.
Mamata Banerjee urges Centre to withdraw demonetisation move
Nov 14, 2016, at 03:34 am
New Delhi/Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday urged the Centre to withdraw the demonetisation move announced by it last week.
CBI likely to send notice to TMC MPs Sudip Banerjee, Satabdi Roy
Nov 14, 2016, at 02:09 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Seeking email ids to mail a notice for attending its office, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday sent text messages to Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MPs Sudip Banerjee, sources said.
Farmers will not be taxed: Modi
Nov 14, 2016, at 01:56 am
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured farmers across the nation that they will not be taxed by the government.
Nov 14, 2016, at 01:17 am
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the International Conference and Exhibition on Sugarcane Value Chain – Vision 2025 Sugar - at Pune.
Nov 14, 2016, at 01:15 am
Christchurch, Nov 13 (IBNS): A tsunami hit New Zealand following an earthquake which rocked the nation on Sunday, media reports said.
Angry mob breaks locked gate of Punjab National Bank in Bihar to lay hands on cash
Nov 14, 2016, at 12:39 am
Patna, Nov 13 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Angry villagers on SUnday broke the locked gate of a nationalized bank in Bihar and made their forcible entry inside shortly after being told that there was no cash at the bank branch.
Demonetization: Banned currency notes worth 1.6 cr recovered in West Bengal, 4 held
Nov 14, 2016, at 12:05 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Police on Saturday midnight booked at least four persons and seized banned Rs 1000 notes worth 1 crore 60 lakh from their possessions in Itahar in West Bengal's North Dinajpur district, officials said.
PM Modi attends centenary celebrations of Karnatak Lingayat Education Society
Nov 13, 2016, at 11:59 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended an event to mark the Centenary Celebrations of Karnatak Lingayat Education Society, at Belagavi.
7.4 earthquake hits New Zealand
Nov 13, 2016, at 10:40 pm
Christchurch, Nov 13 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter Scale hit New Zealand on Sunday, as per the USGS website.
Pranab Mukherjee wishes on birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
Nov 13, 2016, at 10:30 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday sent his greetings to fellow citizens in India and abroad on the eve of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
BJP leader Poonam Azad jons AAP
Nov 13, 2016, at 10:26 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): BJP leader Poonam Azad joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday.
Kolkata: Woman killed in amusement park accident
Nov 13, 2016, at 10:23 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): A 23-year-old woman was killed when a rocking cradle crashed at an amusement park in Kolkata's twin city Howrah on Sunday afternoon, reports said.
Demonetisation issue: Mamata Banerjee to meet President
Nov 13, 2016, at 10:01 pm
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said President Pranab Mukherjee has agreed to meet her and representatives of other political parties over the issue of demonetisation.
Officials sleeping over people's problems will face dismissal, says Bihar CM
Nov 13, 2016, at 09:57 pm
Patna, Nov 13 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has announced to dismiss official from job if caught not helping the common men redressing their problems.
Indo-Nepal joint training exercise culminates
Nov 13, 2016, at 09:24 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): Indo-Nepal Joint Military Training was conducted at Army Battle School (NABS), Saljhandi, Nepal from Oct 31 to Nov 13 wherein the troops of the Kumaon Regt and Jabar Jung Battalion of Nepal Army participated.