Canadian music legend Leonard Cohen passes away
Nov 11, 2016, at 03:42 pm
Toronto, Nov 11 (IBNS): Popular Canadian singer-poet Leonard Cohen, who churned out cult songs like Suzanne, Hallelujah and Bird on a Wire and was known for his deeply evocative works and grave voice, passed away at the age of 82, as per a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Friday.
Narendra Modi meets Japanese Emperor Akihito
Nov 11, 2016, at 02:19 pm
Tokyo, Nov 11 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Japanese Emperor Akihito here.
India should not blind itself to 'no-first-use nuclear policy': Parrikar
Nov 11, 2016, at 05:13 am
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): Amid rising tension between India and Pakistan, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said India should not "blind" itself to a no-first-use nuclear policy.
After Modi's 'surgical strike' on black money, IT conducts raids in 4 cities
Nov 11, 2016, at 04:37 am
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): In the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on Tuesday to scrap all old Rs.500/1000 currency notes, tax officials are conducting large raids in four different cities including Delhi and Mumbai, reports said on Thursday.
Prez Pranab awards IAF men at Ambala air force station
Nov 11, 2016, at 04:24 am
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS) President of India and the Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Force Pranab Mukherjee awarded the prestigious President’s Standard to 501 Signal Unit and 30 Squadron on Thursday at a magnificent ceremonial parade held at Air Force Station Ambala.
Railway minister lays foundation stone of Bengal-Assam electrification project
Nov 11, 2016, at 04:17 am
Guwahati, Nov 10 (IBNS) Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday laid foundation stones for an electrification project between Raninagar (Jalpaiguri) and Guwahati section and projects related to doubling of rail track between New Bongaigaon and Kamakhya Junction via Goalpara and doubling of Digaru- Hojai Section.
Demonetisation effect: No fee for using another bank's ATM
Nov 11, 2016, at 03:51 am
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): On a day when India faced the heat of demonetization of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 currency notes, surcharge for using ATMs, which are likely to open for public transactions from Friday, of different banks has been waived off to facilitate citizens.
Kolkata engineer sold as slave in Saudi Arabia, family requests MEA for help
Nov 11, 2016, at 03:04 am
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): A 23-year-old automobile engineer, who was allegedly sold as slave to a citizen of Saudi Arabia earlier, has been stuck in the Middle East country, reports said.
Assam govt announces Nov 19 as public holiday in Lakhimpur, Baithalangso in view of by-poll
Nov 11, 2016, at 02:24 am
Guwahati, Nov 10 (IBNS): The Assam government has declared November 19 as public holiday in the areas falling under Lakhimpur Parliamentary Constituency and Baithalangso (ST) Assembly Constituency on account of by-election.
Modi arrives in Japan, eyes economic boost
Nov 11, 2016, at 02:21 am
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached Japan where he said he is looking for fruitful deliberations to boost economic ties.
Assam Revenue departments to collect all demonetized Rs 500/1000 notes
Nov 11, 2016, at 02:16 am
Guwahati, Nov 10 (IBNS): In the wake of the decision of Union government to cease the legal tender character of the old high denominations currency notes of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 in respect of all receipts and payments, the revenue collection departments like Taxation, Transport, Excise, Forest, etc. under the Assam government are unable to accept such old high denominations currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs.1000 with effect from midnight of Nov 8.
Powerful IED recovered in Assam
Nov 11, 2016, at 02:03 am
Guwahati, Nov 10 (IBNS): Security forces have recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Assam's Kokrajhar district on Thursday evening, police said.
Govt unwavering in its effort to create corruption free India: Modi
Nov 11, 2016, at 02:00 am
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): Two days after his 'surgical strike' on black money, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Japan on Thursday evening, said his government is unwavering in its effort to create corruption free India.
WB: Six bodies found at three places in Kolkata, Hooghly
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:39 am
Kolkata/Hooghly, Nov 10 (IBNS): Police on Thursday recovered as many five men's bodies and one woman's body from central Kolkata and two different places in city's adjoining Hooghly district, reports said.
Nov 11, 2016, at 01:09 am
Guwahati, Nov 10 (IBNS): There was a frenzied rush in all banks and post offices across the North East Indian states on Thursday to exchange the now-demonetized Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes and withdraw money.
Punjab protest against SC ruling in SYL case; Capt, Amarinder Singh resigns
Nov 11, 2016, at 12:47 am
Chandigarh/New Delhi Nov 10 (IBNS): Captain Amarinder Singh, Punjab Congress president and former chief minister of Punjab, resigned from his Lok Sabha seat on Thursday, media reported.
Major setback for Nitish as Mulayam's party declares to go it alone in UP
Nov 11, 2016, at 12:33 am
Patna, Nov 10 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Samajwadi Party (SP) headed by Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday announced to fight the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh on its own, and not in alliance.
Demonetisation effect: Long queues in front of banks to change old notes
Nov 10, 2016, at 11:23 pm
Kolkata/New Delhi/Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS): While Indians have appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to curb black money in the country, the sudden demonetisation of the highest denominated notes, rupees five hundred and rupees thousand, have thrown life out of gear in many ways, according to reports.
Punjab law on water sharing illegal: Supreme Court
Nov 10, 2016, at 09:45 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Punjab law that scrapped water of Sutlej riving sharing with other states is illegal.
Samajwadi Party not to go for any alliance : Mulayam Singh Yadav
Nov 10, 2016, at 09:16 pm
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IBNS) : Putting an end to speculation about a 'maha-gathbandhan' in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tursday said the party will go it alone.
After liquor ban, sale of mil has increased : Nitish Kumar
Nov 10, 2016, at 09:12 pm
Patna, Nov 10 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said that the sale of milk has increased by eleven percent since total prohibition was imposed in the state in April this year.
BJP protests against Tipu Jayanti celebrations in Karnataka, former CM arrested
Nov 10, 2016, at 08:16 pm
Bengaluru,Nov 10 (IBNS): The Karnataka government has boosted security arrangements on Thursday to prevent disruptions in law and order during the Tipu Jayanti celebrations, according to media reports.
Many in NYC and other cities erupt in Trump protest
Nov 10, 2016, at 08:05 pm
New Delhi/New York, Nov 10 (IBNS): Anti-Trump protesters across the US have been thronging the streets chanting or showing placards saying 'Not My President', the media reported on Thursday.
Two Indian High Commission staff leave Pakistan
Nov 10, 2016, at 08:02 pm
Islamabad/New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): Two Indian High Commission staffers left Pakistan on Thursday after being declared 'persona non grata' for spying, a Geo News report said.
PM Modi stops at Bangkok to pay his respect to late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Nov 10, 2016, at 06:47 pm
New Delhi/Bangkok, Nov 10 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the Thai capital Bangkok on Thursday, en route to Japan, according to media reports.
Old currency deposit and IT department action: Clarifications from Revenue Secretary Adhia
Nov 10, 2016, at 06:42 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): Union Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia, on Thursday, clarified certain points relating to action by Income Tax Department in respect of old currency deposited in banks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Japan
Nov 10, 2016, at 02:54 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday left for Japan.
PM Modi calls Donald Trump, congratulates him
Nov 10, 2016, at 04:50 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called newly elected US President Donald Trump and congratulated him for winning the high-profile polls on Wednesday.
Sushma Swaraj assures helping Indian woman Deepika Pandey in US
Nov 10, 2016, at 04:23 am
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj assured helping an Indian lady who gave birth to a baby in the US recently.
Croydon tram derails in London, five dead and 50 injured
Nov 10, 2016, at 04:16 am
London, Nov 9 (IBNS): Five people died and dozens were injured after a tram overturned in London, media reports said.