Modi lays foundation stone for new expressway in Haryana
Nov 06, 2015, at 04:43 pm
Sonepat, Nov 6 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones of of 3 highway projects in Sonepat, Haryana on Thursday in order to maintain smooth flow of traffic in Delhi and its eastern side, aiming at the reduction of air pollution in the National Capital.
Chhota Rajan brought to India from Indonesia
Nov 06, 2015, at 02:56 pm
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IBNS): Underworld don Chhota Rajan has been brought to Delhi from Indonesia on Friday.
Bihar Assembly polls: Exit polls predict tough battle between NDA, Grand Alliance
Nov 06, 2015, at 04:14 am
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IBNS): The Bihar Assembly polls is going to witness a tough battle between the BJP-led alliance and state Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Grand Alliance with the exit polls predicting a close competition between the two sides to clinch the 243-member house.
11 CRPF personnel injured in Srinagar grenade attack
Nov 06, 2015, at 03:50 am
Srinagar, Nov 5 (IBNS): At least 11 personnel have been injured after militants launched a grenade attack on a CRPF camp in the Khayam area of Srinagar on Thursday, media reports said.
Assam: 9 rebel Congress MLAs set to join BJP
Nov 06, 2015, at 03:27 am
Guwahati, Nov 5 (IBNS): With assembly elections in Assam hardly six months away, the Congress led Assam state government is in a deep crisis after another nine rebel MLAs have all set to join BJP.
Gogoi expressed concern over BJP MP's' attack on Shah Rukh Khan
Nov 06, 2015, at 03:26 am
Guwahati, Nov 5 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday expressed grave concern over BJP MP Yogi Adityanath’s attack on Shah Rukh Khan for his comment that there is extreme intolerance in the country.
Assam remembers music maestro Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his 4th death anniversary
Nov 06, 2015, at 03:25 am
Guwahati, Nov 5 (IBNS): Assam on Thursday remembered music maestro Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his 4th death anniversary across the state.
An International Seminar organised in MAKAIAS on 127th birth anniversary of Maulana Azad
Nov 06, 2015, at 12:43 am
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS) An International Seminar on “Inida’s Critical Tradition and Maulana Azad†is being organised by The MaulanaAbulKalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, (MAKAIAS) on Nov 6 and 7, 2015to mark Maulana Azad’s 127th birth anniversary.
Nov 05, 2015, at 11:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Asia’s foremost Information Security Conference: Ground Zero Summit 2015 here on Thursday.
Bihar Assembly polls: 59.46 % turnout in final phase
Nov 05, 2015, at 11:42 pm
Patna, Nov 5 (IBNS): Around 59.46 percent voters exercised their franchise in the last phase of the Bihar Assembly polls which was held on Thursday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches three gold related schemes
Nov 05, 2015, at 11:11 pm
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched three gold related schemes at a function at 7, Race Course Road here.
Intolerance: Kundan Shah, several others return awards
Nov 05, 2015, at 11:01 pm
Mumbai, Nov 5 (IBNS): Several filmmakers, including Kundan Shah, on Thursday returned their National Awards.
HC puts West Bengal Minister Madan Mitra under house arrest
Nov 05, 2015, at 09:27 pm
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS): Days after he was released on bail, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday put West Bengal Minister Madan Mitra under house arrest till Nov 17.
Second day of Visitor's Conference begins with the launch of 'IMPRINT India'
Nov 05, 2015, at 08:56 pm
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IBNS) President of India Pranab Mukherjee launched 'IMPRINT India', a Pan-IIT and IISc joint initiative to develop a roadmap for research to solve major engineering and technology challenges in ten technology domains relevant to India on Thursday at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the second day of the Visitor’s Conference.
Mumbai: Wife of merchant navy officer found murdered in apartment
Nov 05, 2015, at 08:35 pm
Mumbai, Nov 5 (IBNS) A 55-year-old home maker was allegedly killed in her Mumbai apartment by a carpenter who was renovating her home, reports said.
Bihar polls: 31.08 per cent polling by noon
Nov 05, 2015, at 08:29 pm
Patna, Nov 5 (IBNS) Around 31.08 per cent of voters have exercised their franchise so far as voting for the fifth and final phase of the Bihar polls covering 57 constituencies across nine districts is currently going on Thursday.
Gujarat High Court rejects plea against PM Modi for model code violation
Nov 05, 2015, at 08:20 pm
Ahmedabad, Nov 5 (IBNS) The Gujarat high court on Thursday rejected a revision petition demanding admitting a plea against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for alleged breach of the model code of conduct.
Arundhati Roy returns national award
Nov 05, 2015, at 08:07 pm
New Delhi, Nove 5 (IBNS) Writer-activist Arundhati Roy joined the band of authors and film makers who have returned state honour in protest against rising intolerance in the country as she has returned her national award.
Rahul Gandhi meets families of men killed in Punjab firing
Nov 05, 2015, at 05:35 pm
Chandigarh, Nov 5 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday met the families of two men who were killed in police firing last month during a protest against the desecration of Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs, reports said.
Delhi Government transfers 14 IAS officers
Nov 05, 2015, at 05:07 pm
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IBNS) In a major administrative shake up, the Delhi Government has transferred 14 IAS officers.
14 people lose eyesight in Maharashtra due to medical negligence
Nov 05, 2015, at 05:04 pm
Mumbai, Nov 5 (IBNS) In an alleged case of medical negligence, 14 people in Maharashtra have lost their eyesight after a cataract surgery at Washim civil district hospital.
11.23 per cent polling in first two hours of Bihar voting
Nov 05, 2015, at 04:59 pm
Patna, Nov 5 (IBNS) More than 11 per cent polling was registered in the first two hours as polling for the fifth and the final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections are underway.
Bihar: Fifth phase of voting begins
Nov 05, 2015, at 03:31 pm
Patna, Nov 5 (IBNS) Voting began in the fifth and final phase of the Bihar Assembly polls as voters spread across 57 constituencies are currently exercising their franchise on Thursday.
Pawan Hans chopper crashes off Mumbai coast, 2 pilots missing
Nov 05, 2015, at 04:59 am
Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS): Two pilots have gone missing after a Pawan Hans helicopter crashed off the coast of Mumbai on Wednesday evening.
23rd Conference of COCSSO at Guwahati held
Nov 05, 2015, at 03:23 am
Guwahati, Nov 4 (IBNS): The 23rd Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSOs) was held at Guwahati with a two day long programme from Wednesday.
Fundamental difference exists between 2002 Gujarat Riot and 1984 Anti-Sikh Riot: Gogoi
Nov 05, 2015, at 03:18 am
Guwahati, Nov 4 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the assassination of Indira Gandhi and the riot that took place as an after affect are very condemnable. Likewise, the 2002 Gujarat Riot is equally condemnable.
Bihar polls: After row over BJP ad on cow, EC bans advertisements without prior clearance
Nov 05, 2015, at 02:34 am
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): After a row over a newspaper ad by the BJP in Bihar showcasing a woman hugging a cow, which was an attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on his "silence" over statements made by his allies on beef, the Election Commission on Tuesday took a stern step and directed political parties not to publish any ads without its approval.
Nov 05, 2015, at 02:05 am
Guwahati, Nov 4 (IBNS): An elite National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) team headed by Dr Rothin Roy is on a five-day visit to Assam to conduct a comprehensive study on Assam State finances to recommend a 10-year Perspective Plan (2016 to 2026) along with structural and institutional reforms in public finance.
Film fraternity supports SRK, calls him 'national icon'
Nov 05, 2015, at 01:16 am
New Delhi/Mumbai, Nov 4 (IBNS): The film fraternity came out in full support of superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday after some Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders launched virulent attacks on him.
Modi must adhere to Vajpayee's Rajdharma to rein in 'fissiparous forces': Gogoi
Nov 05, 2015, at 12:51 am
Guwahati, Nov 4 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday said that growing intolerance in the country in recent times has dented pluralism like never before.