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Sonia, Rahul mourn Jayalalithaa's demise

Dec 06, 2016, at 06:40 am

New Delhi/Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday mourned the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa dies, supporters mourn loss

Dec 06, 2016, at 06:34 am

Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Leaving her countless followers heart-broken, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, considered one of the most powerful regional politicians who would also play an instrumental role in national politics, passed away on Monday, Apollo Hospitals and her party the AIADMK confirmed shortly after midnight.

Nation lost an icon: President on Jayalalithaa's death

Dec 06, 2016, at 06:25 am

New Delhi/Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday expressed grief over the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa and said the nation has lost an icon who was loved and admired by millions.

PM Modi mourns Jayalalithaa's death, says her demise left a void in Indian politics

Dec 06, 2016, at 06:13 am

New Delhi/Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday mourned the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa, who was on life support system following a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa passes away

Dec 06, 2016, at 06:02 am

Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa died on Monday, the Apollo Hospitals where she was admitted and was on life support system confirmed after midnight.

J Jayalalithaa passes away

Dec 06, 2016, at 05:58 am

Chennai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalaithaa on Monday passed away at a hospital in Chennai.

Indian warship INS Betwa slips at naval dockyard, leaves 2 sailors dead

Dec 06, 2016, at 05:13 am

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IBNS): In a massive accident, India's warship INS Betwa, a guided missile frigate, tipped over and crashed to its side while undocking in Mumbai on Monday leaving two sailors dead.

J Jayalalithaa critical, party says she is showing signs of response

Dec 06, 2016, at 04:42 am

Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Even as J Jayalalithaa continues to be on life support system, a top AIADMK leader said the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has shown some signs of response, media reports said.

Mamata Banerjee prays for Jayalalithaa's speedy recovery

Dec 06, 2016, at 03:31 am

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed concern over the health condition of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalaithaa, who is undergoing treatment at Chennai's Apollo Hospitals and remains to be critical.

TMCP's group tussle injures 12 in West Bengal university

Dec 06, 2016, at 03:17 am

Kolkata/Malda, Dec 5 (IBNS): At least 12 students were injured during a clash between two rival groups of state's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s student wing Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) at University of Gour Banga campus in West Bengal's Malda district on Monday, reports said.

Demonetisation is a big scam, want high level probe: Mamata Banerjee

Dec 06, 2016, at 02:33 am

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): Calling the Central government's move of scrapping Rs. 500/1000 notes a big financial scandal of BJP, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday demanded an investigation into it.

Fifth Assam State Finance Commission submits its report to CM

Dec 06, 2016, at 02:28 am

Guwahati, Dec 5 (IBNS) : P.K. Datta, Chairman of fifth Assam State Finance Commission, presented the Commission’s report to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at the conference room of the Assam Secretariat on Monday evening.

Two-day Home Secretary level talks between India and Bangladesh starts today

Dec 06, 2016, at 02:06 am

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): Two-day 18th Home Secretary Level talks between India and Bangladesh started in New Delhi on Monday.

General Ngo Xuan Lich, Defence Minister of Vietnam, calls on PM

Dec 06, 2016, at 02:02 am

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): General Ngo Xuan Lich, Defence Minister of Vietnam, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Bangladesh youth delegation calls on President Mukherjee

Dec 06, 2016, at 01:57 am

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): A youth delegation from Bangladesh called on the President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Monday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

Hizb militant arrested in south Kashmir

Dec 06, 2016, at 01:26 am

Srinagar, Dec 5 (IBNS): Security forces have claimed to have arrested a Hizb Militant along with arms and ammunition in Shopian of south Kashmir on Monday.

Nitish Kumar congratulates PM Modi on being declared Time magazine's 'Person of the Year'

Dec 06, 2016, at 01:23 am

Patna, Dec 5 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday congratulated Narendra Modi after the Prime Minister was being declared the Time Magazine's 'Person's of the Year'.

Dalbir Singh interacts with Deputy Chief of General Staff of Vietnam People’s Army

Dec 06, 2016, at 01:12 am

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh interacted with Vice Admiral Pham Ngoc Minh, Deputy Chief of General Staff of Vietnam People’s Army on Monday.

Two Kuki Liberation Front (KLF) militants nabbed in East Karbi Anglong

Dec 06, 2016, at 12:55 am

Guwahati, Dec 5 (IBNS) : Security forces on Sunday apprehended two militants of newly floated militant group Kuki Liberation Front from Assam’s East karbi Anglong district, officials said on Monday.

President of India to inaugurate the international Gita Mahotsav-2016 tomorrow

Dec 06, 2016, at 12:09 am

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Haryana on Tuesday, officials said.

Bengal child trafficking: Mamata forms probe committee

Dec 06, 2016, at 12:05 am

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): With an aim of inquiring beside the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into recently busted child trafficking racket in West Bengal, state's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday set up a committee, under the chairmanship of Education Minister Partha Chatterjee.

J Jayalalithaa continues to be critical on life support, rumour triggers chaos

Dec 05, 2016, at 11:57 pm

Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Amid high drama and chaos outside the Apollo Hospitals over a rumour that Jayalalaithaa has passed away, the medical facility clarified that the condition of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister remains critical as she is still on life support system.

J Jayalalithaa's health continues to be critical, says hospital

Dec 05, 2016, at 11:32 pm

Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS): The condition of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who is undergoing treatment, remains 'critical', Apollo Hospitals confirmed on Monday.

Kolkata: Speeding car kills 3 near Police Training School

Dec 05, 2016, at 10:46 pm

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): At least three persons were killed and 18 others were seriously injured when an over-speeding car smashed into several motorcycles and mowed down pedestrians on a pavement at Race Course Crossing under Hastings Police Station limits in Kolkata on Monday afternoon, reports said.

Unlikely Proposal

Dec 05, 2016, at 10:33 pm

On November 29, 2016, the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre)-led Government registered a seven-point Constitution Amendment Bill at the Parliament Secretariat, seeking to amend the Constitution which was adopted in a historical step on September 20, 2015, to address the concerns of Madhes-based parties. The Amendment Bill proposed to leave only six Districts, Nawalparasi, Rupandehi, Kapilbastu, Dang, Banke and Bardiya in Province 5, excluding the six hill Districts of Palpa, Arghakhanchi, Gulmi, Rukum, Rolpa and Pyuthan, to add them to Province 4. The Bill also seeks to amend the Constitutional provisions pertaining to citizenship, provincial border, and proportional representation, among others. Later, a Cabinet meeting held the same evening decided to form a High-Level Delineation Commission to settle all issues related to the delineation of Provinces after making a comprehensive study of all past agreements and reports submitted by various commissions. The Government had prepared the Amendment Bill in order to address the demands put forth by the agitating Madhesi parties, as the alliance of Madhesi parties had served an ultimatum, which ended on November 28, 2016, to bring an amendment proposal.

Meghalaya: Lingering Fires in the Garo Hills

Dec 05, 2016, at 10:30 pm

On November 25, 2016, a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadre identified as Ruka was killed in an encounter that took place between GNLA militants and Meghalaya Police near Songmagre Williamnagar Police Station in the East Garo Hills District. Police recovered an AK-56 Assault Rifle from his possession.

Any central government payment of above Rs 5000 to suppliers and others to be made through e-payments

Dec 05, 2016, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Finance, on Monday said that any payment above Rs.5,000 by government departments to suppliers, contractors, grantee/loanee institutions etc will be made through e-Payments.

Jaylalithaa's condition continues to be extremely grave

Dec 05, 2016, at 09:52 pm

Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS) : The condition of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayallatihaa remains "extremely grave" even though all efforts are being made to give her the best treatment, reports said.

Tamil Nadu governor reaches Chennai's Apollo Hospital as Jayalalithaa's condition turns grim

Dec 05, 2016, at 09:36 pm

Chennai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao reached Apollo Hospital on Monday as the condition of the state's ailing chief minister J Jayalalithaa continued to be critical, according to media reports.

Restrictions around Lalchowk Srinagar to stop protest rally

Dec 05, 2016, at 09:11 pm

Jammu, Dec 5 (IBNS): Authorities have imposed strict restrictions in parts of Srinagar city on Monday to prevent proposed protest march called by the separatist leaders to Lal Chowk– one of main icons and commercial hub of the city.