Tinsukia power mishap: Rahul Gandhi condoles loss of lives
Apr 12, 2016, at 01:56 am
Guwahati, Apr 11 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in Assam's Tinsukia, as at least nine men were reported dead following an electrocution, earlier in the day.
81.96% polling recorded in second phase poll in Assam till 5 pm
Apr 12, 2016, at 12:53 am
Guwahati, Apr 11 (IBNS) : High turnout was recorded in second phase of polling in 65 assembly constituencies in Assam on Monday.
Sushma Swaraj meets Maldives President
Apr 12, 2016, at 12:15 am
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom here.
Polling 71.6 pct in West Bengal, 70.41 pct in Assam till 3 pm
Apr 12, 2016, at 12:05 am
Guwahati/Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): Fighting scorching heat, West Bengal and Assam reported 71.6 percent and 70.41 percent voting respectively till 3 pm as polling to elect new Assemblies in the state commenced on Monday morning.
Sushma Swaraj helps Abhinav Bindra, asks him to win gold for India
Apr 11, 2016, at 11:54 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) Olympic gold medal winner Abhinav Bindra has thanked External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj after she helped him during a crisis situation in Germany recently.
Assam: Nine die of electrocution
Apr 11, 2016, at 11:29 pm
Guwahati, Apr 11 (IBNS) : At least nine people died and eight others were injured when they electrocuted in Upper Assam Tinsukia district on Monday.
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Save water for Latur: Arvind Kejriwal tells people in Delhi
Apr 11, 2016, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday urged people to save water for drought-hit Latur area in Maharashtra.
Apr 11, 2016, at 10:47 pm
On April 6, 2016, United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) cadres protested the visit of Minister of Forest and Soil Conservation, Agni Prasad Sapkota, greeting him with black flags in the Rautahat District. Ram Niwas Yadav, District Coordinator of UDMF, observed, "We have restricted the Ministers or any other Government officials from visiting the District. But, Sapkota's visit sparked tension; so we protested." The agitation by UDMF - comprising the Upendra Yadav-led Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N), the Mahantha Thakur-led Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP), the Rajendra Mahato-led Sadbhawana Party (SP) and the Mahendra Raya Yadav-led Tarai Madhes Sadbhawana Party (TMSP) began - commenced on July 1, 2015, when they burnt copies of the preliminary draft of the Constitution in capital Kathmandu, as it failed to incorporate their demands. The Madhesi protestors are the demanding redrawing of the boundaries of Provinces in the Himalayan nation as proposed in the new Constitution, and the restoration of rights granted to Madhesis in the Interim Constitution of 2007 which, they claim, the new Constitution has snatched away.
Apr 11, 2016, at 10:41 pm
On April 5, 2016, three villagers were killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in two separate incidents in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. As per preliminary information, three villagers from the Kudur area in Kondagaon District were abducted by the Maoists on April 4, and two others were abducted on April 5, from the same area. Subsequently, the Maoists held a Jan Adalat (kangaroo court) around 15 kilometers from Kudur in the Tilam-Becha area, which falls in Narayanpur District. There two of the abducted civilians were "brutally beaten to death", while the rest three were released by the ultras. In a separate incident, a villager was killed by the Maoists in Kanker District allegedly for refusing to support them. The victim was "brutally beaten with sticks to death by rebels at his native place Kadgaon" subsequent to his abduction.
1 person killed, several injured during poll violence in Assam
Apr 11, 2016, at 10:23 pm
Guwahati, Apr 11 (IBNS) : At least one person was killed and several others were injured in poll violence in Assam on Monday.
Rape will increase after women are allowed to enter Shani temples: Swami Swaroopanand
Apr 11, 2016, at 10:03 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) Religious leader Swami Swaroopanand has triggered a controversy by saying that entry of women into a temple devoted to Lord Shani in Maharashtra is going to drive more rapes.
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom of Maldives meets Modi
Apr 11, 2016, at 09:31 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom of Maldives met Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday.
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Collaborate and pool resources to face and overcome competition, says President
Apr 11, 2016, at 09:08 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) Excellence Awards in New Delhi on Monday on the occasion of the 7th Public Sector Day.
Cars with explosives found near Puttingal temple
Apr 11, 2016, at 08:58 pm
Kollam, Apr 11 (IBNS) In a new twist to the Puttingal temple fire tragedy, three cars with explosives were found near he shrine on Monday even as police were trying to ascertain the reason of Sunday's inferno that killed at least 110 people.
Suicide bombers carry out explosions in Russia
Apr 11, 2016, at 08:49 pm
Moscow, Apr 11 (IBNS) Three suicide bombers on Monday carried out explosions in a village in Russia's Stavropol region, close to the North Caucasus, Interfax news agency quoted a police source as saying.
Five star hotel in Bengaluru catches fire
Apr 11, 2016, at 08:26 pm
Bengaluru, Apr 11 (IBNS) A fire broke out at a five-star hotel in Bengaluru on Monday afternoon, reports said.
Polling 59.78 pct in West Bengal, 55 pct in Assam till 1pm
Apr 11, 2016, at 08:23 pm
Guwahati/Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS) West Bengal and Assam reported 59.78 percent and 55 percent voting respectively till 1 pm as polling to elect new Assemblies in the state commenced on Monday morning.
Two Indian students stabbed to death in Ukraine
Apr 11, 2016, at 08:22 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) Two Indian students were on Monday stabbed to death while one other sustained injuries in Ukraine by three locals on Monday.
PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Jyothiba Phule
Apr 11, 2016, at 08:11 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Indian activist, thinker, social reformer and writer Mahatma Jyothiba Phule on his 190th birth anniversary.
Duke, Duchess of Cambridge launch start-up Awards at Young Entrepreneurs event in Mumbai
Apr 11, 2016, at 08:10 pm
Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS) Duke Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton launched the Tech Rocketship Awards 2016-17 at a GREAT for Collaboration event for young entrepreneurs.
Narada sting: Calcutta High Court sets up committee to collect footage
Apr 11, 2016, at 08:04 pm
Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): A division bench of Calcutta High Court, led by Chief Justice Manjulla Chellur, on Monday formed a three-member panel to collect the unedited footage of Narada News's sting operation.
Robbers stab Delhi metro official, decamp with Rs. 12 lakh
Apr 11, 2016, at 07:28 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) Unidentified miscreants stabbed a metro official inside the national capital's Rajendra Nagar metro station premises on Monday morning and stole Rs 12 lakh, reports said.
Kerala temple fire tragedy : Kollam DC says she denied permission for fireworks display
Apr 11, 2016, at 07:22 pm
Kollam, Kerala, Apr 11 (IBNS) The District Collector Kollam has claimed that she denied permission for fireworks display at Puttingal temple where 110 people were killed in a fire tragedy on Sunday.
Polling 39 pc in Bengal, 36 pc in Assam in first four hours
Apr 11, 2016, at 07:20 pm
Kolkata/Guwahati, Apr. 11 (IBNS) West Bengal and Assam reported 39 per cent and 36 per cent polling respectively till 11 am on Monday as Assembly elections in both the states were going on with brisk turnout despite the scorching summer heat.
SC to hear petition challenging its order to strike down CAT for medical courses
Apr 11, 2016, at 05:49 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a review petition challenging its judgement of striking down the single common entrance test for medical courses, reports said.
Water relief train to reach Latur later on Monday
Apr 11, 2016, at 05:48 pm
Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS) Water-filled railway wagons are on their way to Latur in Marathwada region of Maharashtra on Monday to provide much-needed drinking water to one of the worst drought hit areas in India, according to media reports.
Government setting up centre for developing sign language : Modi
Apr 11, 2016, at 05:39 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) A centre for developing Indian sign language will be set up very soon as part of the government's commitment to to achieving empowerment and inclusion of disabled people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.
30 booked for Kerala temple fire, shrine authorities won't accept ban on fireworks
Apr 11, 2016, at 05:33 pm
Thiruvanthapuram, Apr 11 (IBNS) A day after 110 people were killed in a devastating fire at a temple in Kollam in Kerala, a police case was filed against 30 people including members of the board that administers the shrine, while authorities, running nearly 1000 Hindu places of worship, said they will not accept a ban on fireworks, media reports said.
20 pc polling in Bengal, 16 pc in Assam in first two hours
Apr 11, 2016, at 05:18 pm
Kolkata/Guwahati, Apr 11 (IBNS) Voting for Assembly election was underway in West Bengal and Assam with an overall 18 per cent turnout being reported in the first two hours.
Kit for microbiological quality testing of drinking water from NRDC
Apr 11, 2016, at 03:37 pm
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), under Ministry of Science & Technology, announced on Apr 10 that it has entered into a license agreement for commercialisation of “Test kit for Microbiological Quality of Drinking Water†developed by Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India.