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PM Modi applauds all those who have working to uphold freedom of press

May 03, 2018, at 08:59 pm

New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS): A free press makes a stronger democracy said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Press Freedom Day on Thursday.

Indian Railways imposes hefty fine on vendor for serving tea coffee in unhygienic conditions

May 03, 2018, at 07:53 pm

New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS): The Railways Ministry, in an official release on Thursday, said that it has taken appropriate actions in response to a video that has been circulating in digital media regarding unhygienic vending of tea/coffee in a train.

Congress tried to hide Swaminathan report on farmers, let down Dalits, disrespected soldiers : PM Modi at Karnataka rally

May 03, 2018, at 07:42 pm

Kalaburagi, Karnataka, May 3 (IBNS) : At a time when the Congress is out to highlight the plight of farmers and Dalits under the BJP rule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday tried to turn the heat on his rivals in poll-bound Karnataka, raising the issues for a counter offensive.

Bangladesh: Upazila chairman shot dead in Chittagong

May 03, 2018, at 07:05 pm

Rangamati, May 3 (IBNS): A man was shot dead in Bangladesh's Chittagong province on Thursday morning, reports said.

PM Modi to hold three rallies in Karnataka today

May 03, 2018, at 05:57 pm

Bengaluru, May 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three rallies in poll-bound Karnataka on Thursday.

PM Modi wishes Uma Bharti, Raghubar Das on birthday

May 03, 2018, at 05:52 pm

Bengaluru/New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Union minister Uma Bharti and Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on their birthdays.

PM Modi gets grade F by Rahul Gandhi for his performance in Karnataka

May 03, 2018, at 05:20 pm

Bengaluru, May 3 (IBNS): As Karnataka is heated up with poll campaigns, Congress President Rahul Gandhi has accessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's performance in the state by preparing a report card, in which the latter got grade F.

Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment Convention 2018 concludes with laying special emphasis on road safety

May 03, 2018, at 04:46 am

Guwahati, May 2 (IBNS): Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE), a SIAM initiative in association with Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Transport Department Government of Assam, organised its annual convention in Guwahati in Assam on Wednesday. 

Assam: Woman gives birth to baby girl in running train

May 03, 2018, at 03:40 am

Guwahati, May 2 (IBNS): A woman gave birth to a baby girl in the running Dibrugarh – Chandigarh express in Assam on Wednesday . 

Assam Governor takes additional charge as Governor of Manipur

May 03, 2018, at 02:51 am

Guwahati, May 2 (IBNS): Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi took oath as the Governor of Manipur on Wednesday.  

Teenager killed in encounter between militants and forces in South Kashmir

May 03, 2018, at 02:23 am

Srinagar, May 2 (IBNS): A civilian was killed in Turkwangam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district where a gunfight broke out between militants and government forces.    

SC collegium defers decision on Justice KM Joseph's elevation

May 03, 2018, at 02:17 am

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): A Supreme Court collegium, comprising five judges, deferred a decision on the elevation of Justice KM Joseph to the apex court, media reports said on Wednesday.

New Delhi: Radio station employee killed in car crash

May 03, 2018, at 12:58 am

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): A car plunged into a  drain in Noida on Tuesday, killing a 26-year-old woman, media reports said.

President of India Kovind presents Visitor’s Awards 2018

May 03, 2018, at 12:21 am

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): President of India Ram Nath Kovind, hosted a one-day meet of Vice-Chancellors of Central Universities of whom he is visitor  at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

Cabinet approves upgradation and expansion of airport infrastructure at Lucknow, Chennai & Guwahati Airport

May 03, 2018, at 12:15 am

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday given its approval to for expansion and upgradation of integrated terminals at Chennai, Guwahati & Lucknow Airports, at a cost of Rs.2467 crore, Rs.1383 crore and Rs.1232 crore, respectively.

Cabinet approves accession to the Protocol under WHO Framework Convention on tobacco control to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products

May 03, 2018, at 12:12 am

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given approval to accede to the Protocol under World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on tobacco control to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products.

Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan MantriSwasthya Suraksha Yojanaupto 2019-20

May 03, 2018, at 12:09 am

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): In a major boost to the expansion of healthcare infrastructure in the country, the Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi  on Wednesday approved the continuation of Pradhan MantriSwasthya Suraksha Yojana(PMSSY) beyond 12thFive Year Plan to 2019-20. 

Handmade bomb weighing 2 kg found from a passenger bus in Guwahati

May 03, 2018, at 12:06 am

Guwahati, May 2 (IBNS): Assam police on Wednesday recovered a handmade bomb weighing about 2 kg from a passenger bus in Guwahati.

Assam Rifles seize three foreign made arms in Manipur

May 02, 2018, at 11:50 pm

Imphal, May 2 (IBNS): The troops of Assam Rifles had seized three foreign made sophisticated weapons and apprehended an illegal arms dealer in Manipur on Wednesday.

Cabinet approves construction and operationalisation of 100 bedded General Hospital at Najafgarh, New Delhi

May 02, 2018, at 11:39 pm

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for construction and operationalisation of 100 bedded General Hospital at Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh, New Delhi at an estimated cost of about Rs. 95 Crore.

Cabinet approves Cadre review and formation of Group ‘A’service of the technical cadre of PESO in the name of IPESS

May 02, 2018, at 11:28 pm

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the Cadre review and formation of Group ‘A’ service of the technical cadre of Petroleum & Safety Organization (PESO) in the name of Indian Petroleum & Explosives Safety Service (IPESS).

Cabinet approves restructuring of Indian Bureau of Mines

May 02, 2018, at 11:26 pm

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the Restructuring of the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) by upgradation, creation and abolition of certain posts of Joint Secretary-level and above.

Cabinet approves Mutual Recognition Agreement between the ICAI, South African Institute of Chartered Accountants

May 02, 2018, at 11:21 pm

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the Mutual Recognition Agreement between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

Cabinet approves doubling of Investment Limit for senior citizens from Rs. 7.5 lakh to Rs.15 lakh under PMVVY

May 02, 2018, at 11:16 pm

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for extending the investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakhs to Rs 15 lakhs as well as extension of time limits for subscription from May 4, 2018 to Mar 31, 2020 under the Pradhan MantriVayaVandanYojana (PMVVY) as part of Government's commitment for financial inclusion and social security.

Press freedom in India has deteriorated in the past four months: The Hoot

May 02, 2018, at 11:00 pm

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): Press freedom in India has deteriorated in the past four months and even the country witnessed the killing of three journalists during this period, as per media watchdog The Hoot.

Gangster Chhota Rajan given life imprisonment for murder of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey

May 02, 2018, at 10:14 pm

Mumbai, May 2 (IBNS): A court in Mumbai on Wednesday handed over a life imprisonment to gangster Chhota Rajan in journalist Jyotirmoy Dey murder case, reports said.

6 suspected ISIS flags hoisted by unknown person in Assam

May 02, 2018, at 09:55 pm

Guwahati, May 2 (IBNS): Local people in  Assam’s Goalpara district on Wednesday found 6 suspected ISIS flags, with ‘IS NE’ written on them, being hoisted by unknown persons on the river bank near the Goalpara town police outpost, reports said.

Ghaziabad madrassa rape of minor : Accused not a juvenile, says bone test report

May 02, 2018, at 08:00 pm

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) : The Delhi Police on Tuesday submitted the ossification (bone) test report of the accused in the Ghaziabad rape case before the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Board, stating that he is not a juvenile, media reports said on Wednesday.

Mumbai court convicts gangster Chhota Rajan in journalist Jyotirmoy Dey murder case

May 02, 2018, at 07:34 pm

Mumbai, May 2 (IBNS): A Mumbai court on Wednesday convicted gangster Chhota Rajan in the journalist Jyotirmoy Dey murder case, media reports said.