PM to launch first National Handloom Day on Aug 7
Aug 06, 2015, at 12:42 am
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the first National Handloom Day on Aug 7 at a national level function in Chennai.
Mufti, Nirmal Singh condemn Jammu attack
Aug 06, 2015, at 12:06 am
Jammu, Aug 5 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Wednesday expressed his grief over the killing of two soldiers in a militant attack on a Border Security Force (BSF) convoy near Udhampur on the National Highway, an official statement said.
Came to India 12 days ago, says arrested terrorist
Aug 05, 2015, at 10:57 pm
Jammu, Aug 5 (IBNS) A Pakistani terrorist, who was identified as Usman Khan, on Wednesday said he infiltrated to India 12 days back and arrived in the country through the jungles.
Kolkata: Jadavpur University fire brought under control
Aug 05, 2015, at 10:06 pm
Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): A minor fire which broke out inside the Jadavpur University campus in Kolkata has been brought under control on Wednesday.
Police cane and teargas agitating contract government teachers in Srinagar
Aug 05, 2015, at 08:47 pm
Srinagar, Aug 5 (IBNS) The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday used baton and fired teargas cannisters to disperse agitating government contract teachers who were protesting against a proposal for holding fresh screening tests for them.
Terrorist from Pakistan captured after attack on BSF soldiers in Jammu
Aug 05, 2015, at 08:26 pm
Jammu, Aug 5 (IBNS) In a big breakthrough for security forces, a terrorist, allegedly from Pakistan, was caught alive after an attack on a BSF party in which two soldiers were killed.
More than 25 still missing as 40 die in MP's twin train derailment
Aug 05, 2015, at 08:02 pm
Harda, Madhya Pradesh, Aug 5 (IBNS) More than 25 people are still missing as rescue operations continue after two passenger trains derailed in back-to-back incidents near Harda in Madhya Pradesh, killing 28 passengers and injuring more than 40.
Mumbai court issues non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi
Aug 05, 2015, at 07:41 pm
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IBNS) A Mumbai court on Wednesday issued a non-bailable warrant against tainted cricket tycoon Lalit Modi in connection the money laundering charge, opening the possibility of arrest of the former IPL chief who now lives in London, reports said.
Parliament rocked over suspension issue :Rajya Sabha adjourned
Aug 05, 2015, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice on Wednesday as opposition MPs continued to protest against the suspension of 25 Congress members of the Lok Sabha stalling proceedings of the house.
Withdraw your DNA comment : Nitish Kumar writes open letter to PM Modi
Aug 05, 2015, at 06:12 pm
Patna, Aug 5 (IBNS) In an open letter to Narendra Modi, Nitish Kumar has demanded that the Prime Minister withdraw comments he made about the Bihar Chief Minister's "DNA" at a recent election rally in Bihar.
Madhya Pradesh twin train derailment : 27 killed
Aug 05, 2015, at 05:16 pm
Harda, Madhya Pradesh, Aug 5 (IBNS) At least 27 people, including ten women and five children, have died and 40 are injured as two trains- Janata Express and Kamayani Express - derailed close to Harda town in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday night.
PM Modi condoles Madhya Pradesh twin train accident
Aug 05, 2015, at 04:24 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed pain over the loss of lives due to derailment of Kamayani Express and Janta Express, near Harda in Madhya Pradesh.
Bomb threat at Ambala Cant Railway station, search operation on
Aug 05, 2015, at 04:12 pm
Ambala, Aug 5 (IBNS) Search operations are underway at Ambala Cantonment railway station following the threat of a bomb at the premises.
BSF soldier killed as terrorists attack convoy in J & K
Aug 05, 2015, at 03:34 pm
Jammu, June 5 (IBNS) A Border Security Force soldier was killed and five were injured when terrorists attacked their convoy in Jammu and Kashmir.
Madhya Pradesh: Two trains derail, 24 killed
Aug 05, 2015, at 02:41 pm
Harda, Aug 5 (IBNS): At least 24 people were killed as two trains- Janata Express and Kamayani Express - derailed close to Harda town in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, reports said.
Two trains derail in Madhya Pradesh
Aug 05, 2015, at 08:24 am
Harda, Aug 5 (IBNS) Two passenger trains- Kamayani Express and Janata Express- have derailed close to Madhya Pradesh's Harda town on Tuesday, reports said.
Kamayani Express derails in Madhya Pradesh
Aug 05, 2015, at 07:52 am
Harda , Aug 4 (IBNS): The Kamayani Express , which was traveling from Mumbai to Varanasi, derailed close to Madhya Pradesh's Harda town on Tuesday.
Ban on websites without not featuring child pornography lifted
Aug 05, 2015, at 05:52 am
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): Amid criticisms, the government has directed internet services providers to lift ban on several websites that did not feature child pornographic content, media reports said.
'Friend fire' kills two soldiers in Kashmir
Aug 05, 2015, at 05:34 am
Srinagar, Aug 4 (IBNS) Two soldiers were killed and several others sustained bullet injuries when two contingents of the Army clashed with each other, suspecting each other as militants, in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday evening.
Kolkata: Fibre glass factory fire brought under control
Aug 05, 2015, at 04:24 am
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): The major fire which broke out in the Hindustan Fibre Glass Works on Tuesday afternoon has been brought under control, officials said.
Assam CM asks secrecy over Naga Peace deal
Aug 05, 2015, at 01:39 am
Guwahati, Aug 4 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Tuesday said the secrecy surrounding the Naga Peace Accord raised the deal might affect the interests of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.
Missing chopper spotted in thick forest in Arunachal, rescue ops continue
Aug 05, 2015, at 12:46 am
Guwahati, Aug 4 (IBNS) : A Pawan Hans chopper, which had gone missing on Tuesday morning, was spotted in thick forests in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, officials said.
PDP welcomes peace accord signed between Centre, NSCN
Aug 05, 2015, at 12:42 am
Srinagar, Aug 4 (IBNS) Welcoming the signing of the historic peace accord between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland , Peoples Democratic Party leader and spokesman Mehboob Beg said it was a huge step towards the challenges being faced by the country and then trying to resolve them with a flexible attitude.
No separate date on scribe murder maintained: Govt
Aug 05, 2015, at 12:09 am
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday said data on murder of journalists is not maintained separately by the government.
Kolkata: Fire breaks out in fibre glass factory, no casualty
Aug 05, 2015, at 12:01 am
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): A major fire broke out in the Hindustan Fibre Glass Works in Kolkata's Dunlop area on Tuesday.
Indians in Bangladesh denied basic amenities: NHRC issues notice to Centre, states
Aug 04, 2015, at 11:42 pm
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Secretaries of Union Home Ministry and External Affairs Ministry, Chief Secretaries of West Bengal and Assam and District Magistrates of Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri, West Bengal requiring them to enquire into a complaint alleging that the Indians residing in the Indian Enclaves of Bangladesh are being denied basic amenities.
CBI registers corruption cases against ex-Noida chief engineer
Aug 04, 2015, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered two separate cases against ex- Chief Engineer, Noida or Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway Authorities, Uttar Pradesh, and others, including his family members and associates, officials said.
Madras HC raps District Registrar in Greenpeace India case
Aug 04, 2015, at 11:04 pm
Chennai, Aug 4 (IBNS): The Madras High Court on Tuesday served an order forcing the Tamil Nadu State District Registrar of Society to acknowledge Greenpeace's response to its show cause notice as well as allow access to public records and respond to the NGO's questions.
PM meets prize winners of Techno-Challenge 2015
Aug 04, 2015, at 11:03 pm
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS) Girl students from the New Horizon Educational Institution in Karnataka called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
IAF C-130J Super Hercules lands smoothly in WB's Panagarh airfield
Aug 04, 2015, at 10:25 pm
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): The smooth touchdown by an IAF C-130J Super Hercules at Panagarh airfield on Tuesday was significant as it heralds the beginning of a new chapter enhancing IAF's strategic capability in the Eastern AOR (area of responsibility).