Minister Sadhvi Niranjan given VIP security cover
Jan 07, 2015, at 06:58 pm
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): Union minister of state for food processing industries Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti was given VIP security cover by commandos during her visits to her state and in the National Capital Region (NCR), media reports said.
Two-day Bengal Global Business Summit to begin today
Jan 07, 2015, at 04:18 pm
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS): The two-day 'Bengal Global Business Summit, 2015' will kick-start in Kolkata on Wednesday. The investment extravaganza would be attended by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari.
At least eight dead, 25 injured in Andhra Pradesh road mishap
Jan 07, 2015, at 03:53 pm
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): At least eight people, including four students, were feared dead and 25 injured as a Road Transport Corporation bus fell into a gorge in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantpur district on Wednesday, media reports said.
Pak boat row: Navy says Coast Guard had kept it in loop
Jan 07, 2015, at 04:11 am
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): As questions over the suspected Pakistani boat continue do rounds, the Indian Navy on Tuesday said it was kept in the loop throughout by the Indian Coast Guard which had responded "appropriately" to the situation.
Flight diversions get reduced despite low visibility at IGI Airport
Jan 07, 2015, at 02:59 am
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): The flight diversions at IGI Airport in Delhi have reduced by nearly 36% despite longer duration of low visibility period this winter, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement.
Research endeavours must advance realms of knowledge: Pranab
Jan 07, 2015, at 02:49 am
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee has said that research endeavours must advance the realms of knowledge and improve the lives of the common man in a video message on the occasion of the presentation of Infosys Prize 2014 organized by the Infosys Science Foundation in Kolkata.
Modi pays tribute to Tata Group founder
Jan 07, 2015, at 02:41 am
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, saying that those who create history, without seeking or holding power, are truly great.
J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire again
Jan 07, 2015, at 02:09 am
Jammu, Jan 6 (IBNS): In a fresh ceasefire violation, the Pakistani troops once again resorted to heavy firing at five Border Security Force (BSF) posts in Jammu's Hiranagar sector and two BSF posts and civilians in Kathua sector on Tuesday, reports said.
Railway Minister flags off Santragachi-Anand Vihar weekly superfast express
Jan 07, 2015, at 01:20 am
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS) The Union Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu flagged off the Ananad Vihar-Santragachi Weekly Superfast Express along with two other trains from Anand Vihar on Tuesday.
Abhishek Banerjee's attacker charged with attempt to murder
Jan 07, 2015, at 01:12 am
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): Attacker of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee has been charged with attempt to murder.
India attempts to divert attention from our fight against terror:Pakistan
Jan 07, 2015, at 12:16 am
Islamabad, Jan 6 (IBNS): Pakistan on Tuesday rejected India allegations regarding "terror boat" and said continuous unprovoked firing and targeting of civilians by India was an attempt by the Asian nation to distract their mission to eradicate terrorism from the country.
Israel to participate in Vibrant Gujarat 2015
Jan 07, 2015, at 12:09 am
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Israel's Agriculture Minister Yair Shamir will lead the Israeli delegation to the seventh edition of the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit, a statement by Israel Embassy said.
Guyana President arrives India Wednesday on six-day visit
Jan 06, 2015, at 10:14 pm
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS) President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana . Donald Rabindranauth Ramotar will arrive the capital on Wednesday on a six-day visit to the country from January 7 to 12.
I am stunned to hear of murder case: Tharoor
Jan 06, 2015, at 10:08 pm
London/Islamabad, Jan 6 (IBNS): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said he was stunned to hear that the Delhi Police have filed a case of murder in connection to the death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar last year.
Modi calls for time-bound action to stop Ganga pollution
Jan 06, 2015, at 09:38 pm
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for time-bound, swift action and single-minded focus to stop pollution of the Ganga.
We will not remain silent if they target us: BSF DG
Jan 06, 2015, at 09:10 pm
Jammu, Jan 6 (IBNS): Amid ceasefire violations, Border Security Force (BSF) Director General D.K. Pathak on Tuesday said they will respond if Pakistan targeted them.
Four year old survives miraculously after fall from four-storey
Jan 06, 2015, at 09:08 pm
Ahmedabad, Jan 6 (IBNS) A four-year-old in Gujarat had a miraculous escape after she fell from the roof of a four-storey building and yet survived with minor injuries.
Delhi police file murder case in Sunanda Pushkar's death
Jan 06, 2015, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Delhi Police has filed a murder case in the mysterious death of Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar, a socialite and businesswoman who died of suspected poisoning.
Army conducting land yachting expedition in Rann of Kutch
Jan 06, 2015, at 08:05 pm
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS) A Land Yachting Expedition is being conducted at Rann of Kutch in Gujarat to mark the 22nd Corps Day of Army Air Defence.
Thailand: Ex-Punjab CM Beant assassin arrested
Jan 06, 2015, at 07:58 pm
Bangkok, Jan 6 (IBNS) The Thai police have arrested a key convict in the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, media reports said on Tuesday.
Jan 06, 2015, at 07:05 pm
Jalpaiguri, Jan 6 (IBNS): A bomb scare broke out in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district on Tuesday when passengers were travelling in a state-run bus, media reports said.
Constable arrested for Badaun rape case
Jan 06, 2015, at 06:25 pm
Bareilly, Jan 6 (IBNS): One of the two constables accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun last week was arrested on Monday night, media reports said.
JU: Students start hunger strike to remove VC
Jan 06, 2015, at 05:27 pm
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): The student versus Vice-chancellor conflict continued to rage on the campus of Jadavpur University in the New Year with some students resorting to hunger strike from Monday night.
NRS lynching: Four medical students arrested
Jan 06, 2015, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS): The Kolkata Police on Monday night arrested four students of Nil Ratan Sarkar (NRS) College and Hospital in connection with the Korpan Shah murder case.
Woman from Bengal allegedly gang-raped in Bihar
Jan 06, 2015, at 05:19 pm
Muzaffarpur, Jan 1 (IBNS): A 30-year-old woman from West Bengal was allegedly gang-raped by five men in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Sunday night, media reports said.
Five trade unions go on five-day strike in CIL
Jan 06, 2015, at 03:54 pm
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Five key trade unions shut down production at all coalfields of Coal India Limited (CIL) for five days beginning on Tuesday, media reports said.
Over 10,000 residents displaced after heavy shelling along border in J&K
Jan 06, 2015, at 03:40 pm
Jammu, Jan 6 (IBNS): In a ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops continued to fire from across the international border in Jammu and Kashmir targeting Border Security Force (BSF) posts on Monday night, media reports said.
Abhishek Banerjee 'forgives' his attacker
Jan 06, 2015, at 03:39 am
Kolkata, Jan 5 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee on Monday said he has forgiven the 'perpetrator' who had attacked him in a public meeting at Chandipur in East Midnapore district on Sunday.
Redefining Social Responsibility: Integrating CSR in the Ethos of the Organisation
Jan 06, 2015, at 03:25 am
In India, historically, Corporate Social Responsibility has been perceived as charity and/or philanthropy. However, in the last few years, corporate responsibility has gained significance in India as companies realize that for participation in the global economy, investment in sustainability is essential. It is still, however, at an experimental phase, as few companies have a well considered corporate responsibility strategy. This could also emanate from the fact that as recent as 2012 most companies in India had a lack of clarity on the definition of CSR, its agenda and reporting, hence leading to a lack of unified view. This was evident from a CRY commissioned research on corporate perceptions of CSR.
Indian Railways runs additional trip of ‘Maitree’ Express between Kolkata, Dhaka
Jan 06, 2015, at 02:41 am
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS) The Ministry of Railways in consultation with the concerned Government agencies has decided to run one additional trip of Kolkata-Dhaka Cantonment Maitree Express each week.