71% voting recorded in 2nd phase of Jammu & Kashmir polls
Dec 03, 2014, at 09:16 pm
Braving cold weather and heightened security security arrangements, 71 percent electorate have exercised their franchise in the second phase of polling for the Assembly elections across 18 constituencies of five districts in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday (Dec 2, 2014). Images by Saleem Iqbal Qadri/IBNS
Dec 02, 2014, at 09:32 pm
Kolkata, Dec 1 (IBNS) Inspired by his words and the thought, Kolkata witnessed the inaugural of India’s first organized and unique master class fiesta called MasterCraft recently.
British Council launches research on quality standards in Indian education
Dec 02, 2014, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS): The British Council on Sunday organised the Quality Standards in Education conference at The Lalit in New Delhi.
Union Home Minister lauds BSF for giving a befitting reply to Pakistan's ceasefire violations
Dec 02, 2014, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday lauded the role of Border Security Force (BSF) as the first line of defence for the country.
President presents Niryat Shree and NiryatBandhu Awards
Dec 02, 2014, at 09:25 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Niryat Shree and NiryatBandhu Awards instituted by the Federation of Indian Export Organizations for outstanding performance in exports for the year 2010-11 and 2011-12 in New Delhi on Monday.
Aditi Rao Hydari unveils new collection of Forevermark diamonds
Dec 01, 2014, at 09:07 pm
Kolkata, Nov 30 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari unveiled the new collection of jewellery crafted with Forevermark diamonds which are designed by Indian Gem and Jewellery Creation at their Wood Street store in Kolkata recently.
Modi calls for the creation of SMART police force
Dec 01, 2014, at 09:02 pm
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the creation of a "SMART" police force
King's Cup: Pune FC down Mohun Bagan 7-6 in sudden death
Dec 01, 2014, at 08:59 pm
Pune, Nov 30 (IBNS) Pune FC held nerves till the end and walked tall with a 7-6 penalty shootout win over Mohun Bagan AC which secured a place in the King’s Cup final at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Sunday.
Priyanka, Freida support and promote Girl Rising
Dec 01, 2014, at 08:56 pm
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): Girl Rising, a global campaign for girls' education that uses storytelling to promote the truth about the transformative power of educating girls and to catalyze support for girls' education and empowerment, on Saturday announced an ambitious public-private partnership.
Amit Shah addresses rally in Kolkata
Dec 01, 2014, at 04:45 am
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah addressed a rally in Kolkata on Sunday (Nov 30, 2014). Shah slammed West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee and accused her of saving the architects of the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam and proving shelter to Bangladeshi infiltrators engaged in making bombs for spreading Jihadi terror.
Travel East 2014 inaugurated in Kolkata
Nov 29, 2014, at 10:21 pm
State minister for Correctional Administration Department Haider Aziz Safwi, CII Export-Import Committee Chairman Sanjay Budhia and actress Rituparna Sengupta lighting the lamp at the inauguration of Travel East 2014 organized by CII
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates CEAI Seminar
Nov 29, 2014, at 10:20 pm
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS) Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a seminar on `Role of Consulting Engineers, Contractors, Developers and Authorities in Infrastructure Development’ here on Friday.
Chief of Air staff, other members visit Indonesia
Nov 29, 2014, at 10:17 pm
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force visited Indonesia from Nov 23-26 on an invitation from Air Chief Marshal Ida Bagus Putu Dunia, Chief of Staff Indonesian Air Force.
Nov 29, 2014, at 10:14 pm
Actor Rahul Bose and Director Rhitobrata Bhattacharya discussed on their upcoming film “Sondhey Naamar Aagey†at The Park in Kolkata on Wednesday (Nov 26, 2014). Images by IBNS
Imran Khan inaugurates the IMC's Portland's Exhibition
Nov 29, 2014, at 10:11 pm
Imran Khan inaugurated the Indian Merchants Chamber "Lets look East : Embracing the Eastern Portlands" Exhibition on Thursday (Nov 27, 2014), at Rampart Gallery,Kala Ghoda. The actor extended his support to the Mumbai Portland revival Plan and voiced his opinions for the youth to recognize the importance of preserving the Portlands.
Brahma Kumaris hosts 'The Future of Power' in Kolkata
Nov 29, 2014, at 10:07 pm
Kolkata, Nov 27 (IBNS): 'The Future of Power', an event which was initiated by 'Brahma Kumaris' organisation was held in Kolkata on Thursday.
Quality-oriented education can transform India: President
Nov 27, 2014, at 06:38 pm
Wardha, Nov 26 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee attended the Centenary Celebrations of Shiksha Mandal at Wardha on Wednesday.
Tata Power bags 'Wind Farm Operator of the Year-Agaswadi Wind farm'
Nov 27, 2014, at 06:34 pm
Mumbai/ Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): Integrated power company Tata Power has been bestowed the 'Wind Farm Operator of the Year-Agaswadi Wind farm' at the Wind Independent Power Producer Summit 2014.
Pioneer unveils new range in India
Nov 27, 2014, at 06:31 pm
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): In-car entertainment and home audio systems company Pioneer India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. on Wednesday unveiled its new range of India focused products for 2015.
Red FM donates Rs 10 lakhs under 'Raunac Ki Dilli-10 Lakh Tere Haath'
Nov 27, 2014, at 06:25 pm
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): Fulfilling the responsibility of donating the money to the most deserving Delhiite under Raunac Ki Dilli-10 lakh tere haath, Red FM donated Rs 10 lakhs to the much deserving participant Shikha.
UK daily felicitates Ship of Theseus makers
Nov 27, 2014, at 06:22 pm
Mumbai, Nov 26 (IBNS): A leading UK daily partnered up with 'Ship of Theseus' under their campaign-Guardian cities in India.
Mumbai FC defeats Karnataka Sports Association 2-1
Nov 27, 2014, at 06:16 pm
Mumbai, Nov 26 (IBNS) Mumbai won an eventful MDFA Elite Division encounter against Karnataka Sporting Association.
Shraddha Kapoor walks the ramp for Gaurav Gupta
Nov 27, 2014, at 01:29 am
Mumbai, Nov 26 (IBNS) Actress Shraddha Kapoor has set the fashion circuits buzzing with a long list of fashion designers looking forward to get the glam girl onboard.
Nov 27, 2014, at 01:25 am
Major General Alexander N Lyapkin of Russian Federation Air Force (RFAF) accompanied by Air Commodore PK Vohra, Air Officer Commanding Air Force Station Halwara, addressing the IAF and RFAF contingents during the inaugural day of the operational phase of Ex Avia Indra-I Phase-II on 24 Nov 14.
J&K votes to elect new Assembly
Nov 27, 2014, at 01:19 am
Defying separatists' election boycott call and braving cold weather conditions, around 70 percent electorate cast their vote on Tuesday's (Nov 25, 2014) polling for the first phase of the Assembly elections across 15 constituencies spread in 7 districts of the north Indian state. Images by Saleem Iqbal Qadri/IBNS
Sania announced as UN Women's Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia
Nov 27, 2014, at 01:16 am
New Delhi, Nov 25: UN Women, the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment, on Tuesday announced the appointment of tennis superstar and youth icon Sania Mirza as the South Asia Goodwill Ambassador.
Indo-China joint military exercise culminates
Nov 27, 2014, at 01:14 am
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): The fourth India China Joint Training Exercise Hand-in-Hand 2014 culminated on 25 November 2014 after a Joint Tactical Exercise and a closing ceremony held at Aundh Military Camp, Pune.
CWRC-MVS treats male rhino calf injured by tiger
Nov 27, 2014, at 01:10 am
Guwahati, Nov 24 (IBNS) : A male rhino calf, who was injured by a tiger, was treated on Monday morning by the IFAW-WTI run Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation ( CWRC) MVS team.
Modi arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport
Nov 25, 2014, at 11:20 pm
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, to attend the 18th SAARC Summit, in Nepal on November 25, 2014.
Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna enjoy a hilarious evening at Vir Das show
Nov 25, 2014, at 08:56 pm
Mumbai, Nov 24 (IBNS): St. Andrews Auditorium was buzzing with excitement when the Khiladi of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar made his presence felt at Vir Das’ play ‘Battle of Da Sexes’ presented by Ashvin Gidwani Productions on Sunday. Akshay Kumar along with wife Twinkle Khanna and son Aarav were seen enjoying the evening as Vir Das regaled his audience with his usual antics.