Centre rules out shifting of NIT Srinagar, but assures students of addressing grievances
Apr 09, 2016, at 08:33 pm
Srinagar, Apr. 9 (IBNS) The Centre has rejected the demand of outstation students of NIT Srinagar for shifting the institute out of Kashmir but assured them of addressing their "genuine" issues.
Centre releases Rs.12, 230 Crore to states for MGNREGA
Apr 09, 2016, at 08:11 pm
New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): The Union Minister for Rural Development Birender Singh said that the Ministry of Rural Development has released a central share of Rs. 12,230 Crore to the States in connection with the implementation of its flagship programme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
Didn't get a penny from Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Gogoi
Apr 09, 2016, at 07:43 pm
Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) A belligerent Tarun Gogoi did not take Prime Minister Narendra Modi's words too kindly about Guwahati being the dirtiest capital in India, as he slammed the centre for not helping the state with funds, thus expressing his anger on Saturday.
Modi is scared of me: Assam CM
Apr 09, 2016, at 07:42 pm
Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi asserted on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scared of him, and added that the latter will never enjoy reigns in Assam till he is there.
We need data to make marital rape a criminal offence : Maneka Gandhi
Apr 09, 2016, at 07:40 pm
New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) In her first statement following her ministry’s controversial reply to Rajya Sabha on marital rape, Woman and Child Development (WCD) Minister Maneka Gandhi has said that her ministry could consider taking a step towards criminalising marital rape provided there is ample proof of enough number of complaints, The Indian Express reports.
Gogoi slams PM, BJP, following his party member's exit
Apr 09, 2016, at 06:34 pm
Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday slammed the BJP and said it is a safe haven for corrupt people.
Congress leader joins BJP in Assam
Apr 09, 2016, at 06:31 pm
Guwahati, Apr 9 (IBNS) Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Friday, a Congress leader has swapped team and joined arch rivals BJP on Saturday in Assam, drawing sharp criticism from Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
Delhi hit and run: Mercedes driver a serial offender, father arrested
Apr 09, 2016, at 05:51 pm
New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) The juvenile who was involved in Apr 4 hit and run case in Delhi, which resulted in the death of a man, is a repeat offender, according to reports.
Vijay Mallya again misses meeting with ED, asks for more time
Apr 09, 2016, at 05:09 pm
New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) Business tycoon Vijay Mallya, who was supposed to appear before the Enforcement Directorate ( ED) on Saturday, has sought more time till May in connection with the Rs. 9000 crore money laundering case, reports said.
Shani Shingnapur row: Digvijaya Singh congratulates women activists
Apr 09, 2016, at 04:12 pm
New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS) Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Saturday, congratulated the women activists after their kind was allowed to enter the Shani Shingnapur shrine on Friday, as the temple board amended their age-old norms, according to reports.
Uber driver shot dead in Delhi by teen passengers
Apr 09, 2016, at 03:58 am
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): A pair of teen passengers allegedly shot dead an Uber driver in Delhi, media reports said on Friday.
CU VC harassment in Kolkata college: Strict stance taken against accused students
Apr 09, 2016, at 01:32 am
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): Three days after few 'unsuccessful' students held a massive demonstration in Kolkata's Vivekananda College for Women and harassed Calcutta University's Vice-Chancellor Sugata Marjit there, the college authority on Friday announced to take harsh actions against the accused students.
Assam: Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi over Panama controversy
Apr 09, 2016, at 01:30 am
Guwahati, Apr 8 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi that why he had not constituted a probe into the matter after Chhattisgarh Chief Minister's son's name featured in the Panama Papers.
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Gogoi had stopped smiling after first phase poll : Modi
Apr 09, 2016, at 12:28 am
Guwahati, Apr 8 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had stopped smiling after first phase poll in the state on Apr 4.
Rakesh Asthana inducted as Additional Director in CBI
Apr 09, 2016, at 12:25 am
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) Rakesh Asthana has been inducted as Additional Director in CBI, officials said.
Duke, Duchess prepare to start their India, Bhutan tour
Apr 09, 2016, at 12:13 am
London, Apr 8 (IBNS) Duke Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton will begin their seven day tour of India and Bhutan on Sunday in Mumbai.
WB Assembly polls: Mamata files nomination
Apr 08, 2016, at 11:35 pm
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS) Gearing up for the political battle, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who will be looking forward to bring her party to power in the state for the second time, filed her nomination paper from Bhawanipore constituency for the state Assembly elections on Friday.
Gen Dalbir Singh visits USA, meets CSA Gen Mark A Milley
Apr 08, 2016, at 10:46 pm
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) Gen Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, met Gen Mark A Milley, the Chief of Staff of the US Army (CSA), the Chief Host for the ongoing four day visit to the USA on Apr 7.
Apr 08, 2016, at 10:37 pm
Srinagar, Apr 8 (IBNS) At least two civilians were wounded when militants lobbed a grenade on an Army Vehicle at Bijbehara area in south Kashmir on Friday.
BS Yeddyurappa appointed as BJP's Karnataka unit chief
Apr 08, 2016, at 10:00 pm
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): The BJP on Friday appointed BS Yeddyurappa as the new chief of the party's Karnataka unit.
Arunachal CM calls on Dr Jitendra Singh
Apr 08, 2016, at 09:08 pm
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Kalikho Pul called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh here and discussed in detail, wide range of issues concerning the state.
Sonia Gandhi wishes people on new year festivals
Apr 08, 2016, at 08:54 pm
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): As the country is celebrating festivals associated with the new year like Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi on Friday wished the nation to mark the occasion.
Eighty-five planes flying over Kolkata remained out of contact with ATC for ten minutes
Apr 08, 2016, at 08:35 pm
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS) Around 85 aircraft flying over Kolkata remained out of contact with ground control for 10 minutes on Thursday in a rare and chilling event that held danger for thousands of passengers, media reports said.
Victory for women devotees : Maharashtra's Shani temple opens gates to them
Apr 08, 2016, at 07:39 pm
Ahmadnagar (Maharashtra), Apr 8 (IBNS) In a landmark victory for women devotees, the gates of Maharashtra's Shani Shingnapur temple were thrown open to them ending the centuries-old discriminatory rule of preventing females from entering the shrine, reports said.
PM Modi visits Assam's Kamakhya Temple, prays for nation's well being
Apr 08, 2016, at 07:18 pm
Guwahati, Apr 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Assam to campaign for BJP, visited the iconic Kamakhya Temple in the state on Friday, praying to Goddess Kamakhya for India's development.
Bengal elections: Mamata files nomination
Apr 08, 2016, at 07:07 pm
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday filed her nomination from Bhawanipore constituency for the state Assembly elections.
Soil Moisture Indicator: Make in India venture ready for commercialisation
Apr 08, 2016, at 07:06 pm
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) Dr. H. Purushotham, Chairman and Managing Director, National Research. Development Corporation (NRDC), informed on Friday that NRDC has been appointed as the nodal agency for commercialising/ licensing the technical know-how for manufacture of Soil Moisture Indicator in India.
Kolkata flyover tragedy: High Court seeks report from WB govt.
Apr 08, 2016, at 06:50 pm
Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): The Calcutta High Court on Friday asked the West Bengal government to file a detailed report in next three weeks on the recent flyover collapse incident in the city.
PSLC instructions from RBI boost banking stocks on Friday morning
Apr 08, 2016, at 06:48 pm
Mumbai, Apr 8 (IBNS) Several bank stocks gained on Friday following the release of instructions on trading in Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday, according to reports.
Defying ban, male devotees storm the sanctum of Shani temple in Maharashtra
Apr 08, 2016, at 06:29 pm
Mumbai, Apr 8 (IBNS) Over 100 male devotees on Friday stormed into inner sanctum of Shani Shingnapur temple to perform puja for Gudi Padwa, defying trust's order that nobody would be allowed to offer prayers there, reports said.