Mega exhibition-cum-sale at Handloom Haat inaugurated
Oct 23, 2016, at 02:54 am
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): The Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India Smriti Zubin Irani, in the august presence of Minister of State for Textiles, Government of India, Ajay Tamta and Meenakshi Lekhi, Member of Parliament, inaugurated the Mega Exhibition-cum-Sale at Handloom Haat, Janpath, in New Delhi on Saturday.
Assam CM inaugurates mentoring programme ‘Arohan’ for the youth
Oct 23, 2016, at 01:27 am
Guwahati, Oct 22 (IBNS) : Reiterating that the youth of the state must be mentored by all stakeholders so that they can contribute meaningfully to the society, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that all the IAS, IPS and IFS officers of the state should be able to inspire the youth to aim big and become worthy citizens of the country.
Spiritual strength must for character building: Assam CM
Oct 23, 2016, at 01:13 am
Guwahati, Oct 22 (IBNS) : Saying that the youth must be spiritually inclined, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that a strong moral character of a person gives him the strength to carry out his duties towards society with dedication and commitment.
Veteran Assamese journalist Tilak Hazarika passes away
Oct 23, 2016, at 01:08 am
Guwahati, Oct 22 (IBNS) : Veteran journalist of Assam Tilak Hazarika on Saturday died following prolonged illness.
Nepal: Dutch woman raped, suspect nabbed
Oct 23, 2016, at 12:57 am
Kathmandu, Oct 22 (IBNS): A Dutch woman has been allegedly raped at a forest in Budhanilakantha Municipality on the northern outskirts of Nepal's Kathmandu city on Friday, media reports said on Saturday.
Our govt aims to reach schemes, initiatives to intended beneficiaries: Modi
Oct 23, 2016, at 12:38 am
Vadodara, Oct 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the aim of his government is to ensure that the schemes and initiatives made by his government reach the intended beneficiaries.
D. Bala Venkatesh Varma appointed as next Ambassador of lndia to Spain
Oct 22, 2016, at 09:25 pm
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): D. Bala Venkatesh Varma has been appointed as the next Ambassador of lndia to the kingdom of Spain, officials said on Saturday.
CBI arrests Central Council of Homeopathy President on alleged bribe charges
Oct 22, 2016, at 08:34 pm
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Saturday, arrested Central Council of Homeopathy President Ramjee SIngh and another person for allegedly accepting bribe of rupees 20 lakh, according to media reports.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Bahrain
Oct 22, 2016, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Shri Rajanth Singh will be on a three-day visit to Bahrain, starting Sunday, the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a release.
Defence secrets row: Varun Gandhi pens open letter to deny 'false and frivolous' claims
Oct 22, 2016, at 07:34 pm
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): 'Hurt' by the comments against him, BJP's Varun Gandhi on Saturday wrote an open letter to the people of India, refuting claims that he sold defence secrets.
Tamil Nadu Governor visits ailing Jayalalithaa in hospital
Oct 22, 2016, at 07:23 pm
Chennai, Oct 22 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao, on Saturday, paid a visit to the state chief minister J Jayalalithaa, who is admitted in hospital in Chennai, according to media reports.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil set for a trouble-free release during Diwali weekend
Oct 22, 2016, at 06:41 pm
Mumbai, Oct 22 (IBNS): With Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray withdrawing stand to block release of film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, the film is likely to release during the Diwali weekend as scheduled and without any further problem, according to media reports on Saturday.
Govt committed to the overall development of 'Divyang' kids: PM Modi
Oct 22, 2016, at 06:39 pm
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who, on Saturday, will be visiting Vadodara to spend time with 'Divyang' (diffeerently abled) kids, said that the government is fully committed towards their cause.
Sheena Bora murder case scheduled for hearing on Saturday
Oct 22, 2016, at 06:07 pm
Mumbai, Oct 22 (IBNS): Hearing for the Sheena Bora murder case is scheduled for hearing on Saturday after the Cenral Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a second supplementary chargesheet before the special court on Friday, according to media reports.
Indian forces arrest Pakistani spy in Kashmir
Oct 22, 2016, at 05:22 pm
Srinagar, Oct 22 (IBNS): A Pakistani spy was arrested by Indian forces in Kashmir's Samba sector on Friday, reports said.
Two JeM militants arrested in Baramulla
Oct 22, 2016, at 04:53 pm
Baramulla, Oct 22 (IBNS): A joint operation in Kashmir's Baramulla district yielded two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants on Saturday.
U.S. Strikes kill 8 Al-Qaida terrorists in Yemen
Oct 22, 2016, at 02:26 pm
Washington, Oct 22 (IBNS): The U.S. military successfully struck two targets in central Yemen, killing eight terrorists associated with the group known as al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, according to a U.S. Central Command news release issued on Saturday.
Prime Minister Modi, Rajnath Singh wish Amit Shah
Oct 22, 2016, at 02:16 pm
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished BJP President Amit Shah on his birthday.
BSF kills 7 Pakistani Rangers along LoC in J&K's Kathua district
Oct 22, 2016, at 04:46 am
Jammu, oct 21 (IBNS): The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday killed seven Pakistani Rangers or paramilitary soldiers along the International Border in Hiranagar sector in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.
Jayalalithaa is interacting and progressing gradually: Apollo Hospital
Oct 22, 2016, at 02:55 am
Chennai, Oct 21 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithha is interacting and progressing gradually, the hospital in which she is undergoing treatment on Friday said.
Powerful crude bomb recovered from Assam's Kokrajhar district
Oct 22, 2016, at 02:53 am
Guwahati, Oct 21 (IBNS): Security forces on Friday recovered a powerful crude bomb from Assam's Kokrajhar district and apprehended a person.
Assam's V&A Corruption branch arrests police official for taking bribe
Oct 22, 2016, at 02:52 am
Guwahati, Oct 21 (IBNS): Assam Police Vigilance and Anti Corruption branch on Friday arrested an ASI under Guwahati police commissionerate when the police official was taking bribe from a person.
Mehbooba calls for peaceful resolution of J&K issue
Oct 22, 2016, at 02:25 am
Srinagar, Oct 21 (IBNS): Stating that the complex challenges confronting Jammu and Kashmir can be resolved only through dialogue, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday called for creating a congenial atmosphere within the state and the region for the peaceful resolution of the issues.
Oct 22, 2016, at 01:34 am
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a Global Conference on 'National Initiative towards strengthening Arbitration and Enforcement in India' in New Delhi on Friday.
Another rhino poached in Kaziranga
Oct 22, 2016, at 12:54 am
Guwahati, Oct 21 (IBNS): Poachers have killed another one horned rhinoceros in Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP).
Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav flooded with marriage proposals
Oct 21, 2016, at 11:50 pm
Patna, Oct 21 (TheBiharPost): Bihar’s deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav has been flooded with marriage proposals on his WhatApp number that he issued recently to receive complaints about the condition of road in his home state.
President of India to visit Gujarat on Oct 22 to 23
Oct 21, 2016, at 11:49 pm
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Gujarat on Oct 22 to 23, officials sad on Friday.
Kolkata: Dengue patient goes violent at private hospital, injures 3 nurses
Oct 21, 2016, at 11:18 pm
Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): At least three nurses of a private hospital in south Kolkata were seriously injured when a patient suddenly attacked them on Friday, reports said.
SER Headquarters organizes Junior Rail Vikas Shivir
Oct 21, 2016, at 11:03 pm
Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): In a unique initiative, a day- long “Junior Shivir†a Zonal Railway Idea Generation Camp as an intermediate activity to reach Rail Vikas Shivir was organized at South Eastern Railway (SER) Headquarters on Friday.
Kolkata: Man found hanging at SSKM hospital campus
Oct 21, 2016, at 10:52 pm
Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): Hanging body of a man was found at government-run Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial (SSKM) Hospital campus in Kolkata on Friday, reports said.