Proposed Universal Civil Code is politically motivated, says Muslim personal law board
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): On the concluding day of its three-day-long conclave, All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), the highest decision-making body on Muslim personal laws, hit out the Centre over its bid to abolish triple talaq system.
Guwahati, Nov 20 (IBNS) : To ease the cash crunch situation across the country the Union Finance Ministry has asked all states to collect small denominations currency notes from the places of worship and deposit it in banks immediately following the Centre’s decision of demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.
Currency ban decision taken by Centre in interest of poor: Modi
Agra, Nov 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the decision to ban Rs.500 and Rs.1000 currency notes by the Centre was taken in the interest of the poor and the middle class section of the society
Demonetisation: Calcutta High Court seeks report from Centre
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Central government to submit a detailed report on demonetisation before the next day of hearing in the case, which has been set on Nov 25.
FINER hails Centre's decision of demonetisation
Guwahati, Nov 17 (IBNS): Federation of Industry & Commerce of North Eastern Region (FINER), the most vibrant Industry Association of the North Eastern Region, has welcomed and supported the move of withdrawing the legal tender status of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000, by the Union Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Winter session of Parliament witnesses stormy start
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Winter Session of the Parliament opened to a stormy start on Wednesday with opposition parties cornering the government over the demonetisation move.
People are suffering: Mamata Banerjee on currency ban
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said people in the country are 'suffering' due to the Centre's decision to ban s. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes last week.
Swami Ramdev backs Modi's move to abolish Rs 500, Rs 1000 currency notes
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Calling it a 'strong step', yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's move to discontinue use of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 Indian currency notes.
Withdraw Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes ban: Mamata Banerjee tells Centre
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged the Centre to withdraw their move to discontinue with Rs 1000 and Rs 500 currency notes as it is creating 'chaos' across the nation.
Pampore attack: Omar Abdullah slams militants, centre and state govt
Srinagar, Oct 10 (IBNS): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference working president Omar Abdullah slammed the suspected militants for targeting Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) building for the second time this year, saying the ultras don't want young Kashmiri boys and girls to stand on their feet.
Centre to extend full support to boost Assam's health sector: JP Nadda
Guwahati, Sept 28 (IBNS): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday said that the Union government is committed to extend all possible support to improve the health sector in Assam.
SC rejects PIL seeking financial ban for Kashmiri separatists
New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a PIL seeking ban on central funds for Kashmiri separatists, media reports said.
Resume peace talks with rebels: AJYCP
Guwahati, Sept 11 (IBNS) : Assam's students organisation Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) asked the Centre to resume peace talks with ULFA and other rebel outfits to help Assam restore permanent peace.
Centre to help Assam to tackle flood and erosion problem : Rajnath Singh
Guwahati, July 30 (IBNS) : Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the Union government will help the Assam state government to tackle the flood and erosion problem in the state.
Centre asks states to remove local taxes on essential food items
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): In order to ensure adequate availability of pulses, edible oils and other essential food items at reasonable prices, the Center has urged the States to remove all local taxes on essential food items.