Jun 29, 2017, at 10:40 pm
On June 21, 2017, the Office of Missing Persons (OMP) Amendment Bill was unanimously passed by Sri Lanka's Parliament. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, presenting the Bill to the House, declared, "This institution is paramount in order to put an end to the issue pertaining to the disappearance of persons as soon as possible." On August 11, 2016, despite objections raised by the Joint Opposition which alleged that the Bill will betray the military, the OMP Bill was passed in Parliament without a vote, after the Prime Minister convinced the Joint Opposition that, "This office is not vested with powers to take criminal actions or prosecute forces for war crimes, as some claimed. It would be purely a legal process." The OMP will identify appropriate mechanisms for and help search for and trace missing persons, submit recommendations to authorities to take measures on missing persons, protect the rights of missing persons and their relatives, identify channels through which missing persons and their relatives can obtain relief, collate data related to missing persons obtained by Government institutions and other institutions, and centralize all available data within its database.
Kurram Agency: Sectarian Monster Revisited
Jun 29, 2017, at 10:38 pm
At least 67 persons were killed and more than 200 injured in back-to-back explosions in the Turi Bazaar area of Parachinar, the headquarter of Kurram Agency, in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), when the market was crowed for Iftar and Eid shopping on June 24, 2017. Initially, an explosion took place at the busy Turi Bazaar, moments after an Al Quds Day (an international day of solidarity with the Palestinian people) rally had concluded at the centralImambargah (Shia place of worship). When people rushed to the spot to remove the injured and bodies, the second blast, which was more powerful, took place resulting in even greater death and destruction. The al-Alami (International) faction of Lashkar-i-Jhangvi (LeJ) claimed responsibility for the twin bomb blasts, issuing a statement that it was targeting Shias and threatened more attacks over "Pakistanis fighting against Sunni militants in Syria's civil war".
Kerala Police grill actor Dileep and director Nadirshah regarding February actress abduction case
Jun 29, 2017, at 09:21 pm
Kochi, Jun 29 (IBNS): Kerala Police have questioned popular actor Dileep and director Nadirshah regarding the abduction and alleged molestation of an actress in February, according to media reports on Thursday.
Bihar: Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad reiterate there is no threat to ruling alliance in state
Jun 29, 2017, at 08:17 pm
Patna, June 29 (TheBiharPost/IBNS) : This could be a shocker for the BJP which was hoping for a split in the ruling Bihar alliance anytime soon.
Ahmedabad: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates centenary celebration of Sabarmati Ashram
Jun 29, 2017, at 08:05 pm
Ahmedabad, June 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, starting Thursday, visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad in the morning to inaugurate the Ashram's centenary celebrations, according to media reports.
PM Modi condemns violence in the name of Gau Bhakti, says violence won't solve problems
Jun 29, 2017, at 07:31 pm
Ahmedabad, Jun 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the activities of the cow vigilantes while addressing a public gathering in Gujarat on Thursday, according to media reports.
Medical report of Indrani Mukerjea, lodged in Byculla Jail, confirms injures
Jun 29, 2017, at 06:55 pm
Mumbai, Jun 9 (IBNS): The medical report of Indrani Mukerjea, former media entrepreneur, who has been lodged in Mumbai's Byculla Jail on charges of murdering her daughter, since 2015, has confirmed injuries on her hands and other body parts, according to media reports.
Unrest in Darjeeling hills of West Bengal continues, no relaxation in bandh
Jun 29, 2017, at 06:45 pm
Darjeeling/Kolkata, Jun 29 (IBNS): The agitation by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) in the Darjeeling hills of West Bengal continues, with supporters allegedly holding violent protests and setting fire to government properties, according to media reports.
Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell charged with sex offences
Jun 29, 2017, at 05:33 pm
Vatican City, Jun 29 (IBNS): Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell has been charged with sex offences by Victoria Police, reports said.
Four men held in Junaid Khan's murder
Jun 29, 2017, at 05:03 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Four men, including a Delhi government employee, were arrested for allegedly hacking a teen to death inside a moving train last week after accusing him and his family of carrying beef, media reports said.
APSC cash-for-job scam: Police summons 20 examination invigilators
Jun 29, 2017, at 04:36 am
Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): The Assam Police has summoned 20 more persons to appear before the investigating team in connection with the cash-for-job scam of Assam Public Service Commission (APSC).
President to visit West Bengal tomorrow
Jun 29, 2017, at 04:33 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): President of India Pranab Mukherjee will visit West Bengal's capital city, Kolkata, from June 29 to 30.
PM Modi to visit Gujarat tomorrow
Jun 29, 2017, at 04:04 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Gujarat from June 29 to June 30.
Cabinet approves development of six laning of Chakeri-Allahabad section of NH-2 in UP
Jun 29, 2017, at 03:59 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for development of six laning of Chakeri-Allahabad section of National Highway (NH) - 2 in Uttar Pradesh.
Cabinet approves signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between India and US on Homeland Security
Jun 29, 2017, at 03:52 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between India and the United States of America on Homeland Security.
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Cabinet gives 'in principle' approval for disinvestment of Air India and five of its subsidiaries
Jun 29, 2017, at 03:43 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval to fourth tranche recommendations of NITI Aayog on strategic disinvestment of CPSE (strategic disinvestment of Air India and five of its subsidiaries) based on the recommendations of Core Group of Secretaries on Disinvestment (CGD).
Sonowal directs for immediate disbursal of pension after retirement
Jun 29, 2017, at 03:41 am
Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): To give succour to the government employees superannuating, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal instructed Directorate of Pension to disburse pension immediately after retirement.
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Jun 29, 2017, at 03:37 am
Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): Arunachal Pradesh Governor P.B. Acharya, who is on a four days-tour to two districts of Lower and Upper Subansiri reached Daporijo on Wednesday.
Govt officials are pillars of administration to work for welfare: Arunachal Guv
Jun 29, 2017, at 03:31 am
Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): Arunachal Pradesh Governor P.B. Acharya, who is on a four days-tour to two districts of Lower and Upper Subansiri reached Daporijo on Wednesday.
Sonowal takes up Delhi Golf Club row with Rijiju
Jun 29, 2017, at 03:20 am
Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal expressed deep concern over Delhi Golf Club controversy regarding the alleged misbehaviour meted out to a Khasi woman who was denied entry to the Club because she was wearing jainsem, a traditional Khasi dress.
Jihadis kill rhino for collecting fund in Assam, two poachers held with arms-ammu
Jun 29, 2017, at 02:40 am
Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): In an attempt to collect fund, Jihadis allegedly killed one horned rhinoceros in Assam, which came to light after security forces arrested two poachers with huge cache of arms and ammunition from Assam’s Darrang district.
Jihadis kill rhino for collecting fund in Assam, two poachers held with arms-ammu
Jun 29, 2017, at 02:13 am
Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): In an attempt to collect fund, Jihadis allegedly killed one horned rhinoceros in Assam, which came to light after security forces arrested two poachers with huge cache of arms and ammunition from Assam’s Darrang district.
Israel hails PM Modi's forthcoming visit to the nation
Jun 29, 2017, at 02:10 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Israel has welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit to Israel at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu.
NE states-West Bengal police to set up NEPOL in the lines of Interpol
Jun 29, 2017, at 01:54 am
Guwahati, June 28 (IBNS): In the lines of International Police Organisation (Interpol), the states of north eastern region and West Bengal police are planning to set up a new police organization North East Police Organisation (NEPOL) to facilitate coordination between the states to tackle insurgency, smuggling, illegal trades in the region.
Cabinet gives in-principle approval for Air India disinvestment
Jun 29, 2017, at 01:35 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): In a major development, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave in-principle approval for national-carrier Air India's stake disinvestment.
EC to launch first time nationwide 'Voter Registration Reminder' on Facebook
Jun 29, 2017, at 12:51 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) is launching a ‘Special Drive' to enroll left out electors, with a special focus on first time electors from 1st July , 2017 , so as to move in the direction of Commission’s motto that 'No Voter To Be Left Behind’ .
PM Narendra Modi to visit Israel from July 4-6
Jun 29, 2017, at 12:13 am
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel from July 4-6, 2017, at the invitation of Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel.
The President on a two day visit to Kolkata tomorrow
Jun 29, 2017, at 12:08 am
Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Pranab Mukherjee is coming to Kolkata on a two-day visit on Thursday.
President of India wishes people of Seychelles ahead of National Day
Jun 28, 2017, at 10:20 pm
New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Seychelles on the eve of their 42nd National Day.
Bihar: JD-U spokesman KC Tyagi says no threat to ruling alliance in state
Jun 28, 2017, at 10:02 pm
PATNA, June 28 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): In a sudden climb-down, the JD-U on Wednesday denied any rift in the ruling grand alliance in Bihar and claimed it will continue till 2025.