Man commits suicide in Kolkata Metro, services hit in peak hours
Kolkata, Jun 22 (IBNS): An aged man reportedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a Dumdum- bound metro rail at Sovabazar Sutanuti station in north Kolkata at around 11:10 am. on Wednesday.
By-polls underway in Anantnag featuring J & K CM Mehbooba Mufti
Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, June 22 (IBNS) Amid heavy security, voting is underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag assembly constituency on Wednesday with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti contesting for an Assembly berth to fulfil constitutional obligations.
ISRO: PSLV C34 injects 20 satellites into orbit, creates record
Sriharikota, Jun 22 (IBNS): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday created a record with the injection of 20 satellites, including 17 foreign satellites, into the orbit by using PSLV C34.
Kejriwal tweet pictures, takes subtle jab at PM Modi
New Delhi, Jun 22 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal went about his usual business of firing salvos at the Prime Minister and his BJP government, as he Tweeted two pictures on Wednesday, taking a subtle jab at Modi relating to the new appointment of NIFT Chairman and the exit of former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan.
Astronomers find the first 'Wind Nebula' around a Magnetar
Washington, June 22 (IBNS): Astronomers have discovered a vast cloud of high-energy particles called a wind nebula around a rare ultra-magnetic neutron star, or magnetar, for the first time.
It was a beautiful sight yesterday: PM Modi on Yoga Day celebrations
New Delhi, Jun 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who urged people to continue yoga for the rest of their lives, said on Wednesday that it was a beautiful sight, referring to the large number of participation from across the globe.
Heavy rains delay local trains in Mumbai, taxi strike compounds commuters' woes
Mumbai, June 21 (IBNS) Even as monsoon hit Maharashtra to bring relief from the hot, humid days, Mumbaikars were in for deep trouble as railway services, the life line of the city, malfunctioned for the second day on Tuesday following heavy rains.
Puducherry cabinet skips Governor Kiran Bedi's Yoga session
Puducherry, June 21 (IBNS) In what came as a message of differences between the government and the constitutional head of the union territory, Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanswamy and his cabinet skipped on Tuesday a yoga session led by Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi.
US calls upon NSG members to support India's membership
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS) The United States has called upon members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to throw their weight behind India for getting membership in the elite club.
Mission Indias second annual Student Visa Day celebrates higher education ties between India , the United States
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS): The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and its Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, opened their doors recently to more than 4,000 Indian students who applied for visas to pursue higher education in the United States.
Make practice of Yoga an integral part of life: Pranab Mukherjee tells people
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS) Inaugurating the International Yoga Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday urged people to make practice of Yoga an integral part of their lives.
PM Narendra Modi leads the nation in celebrating International Yoga Day
Chandigarh, June 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined many other practitioners across the nation in performing yoga asanas to mark the second International Yoga Day on Tuesday.
Central African Republic: UN humanitarian coordinator outraged at attacks on aid vehicles
New York, June 21 (Just Earth News): The interim United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in the Central African Republic (CAR), Dr. Michel Yao strongly condemned an armed attack on a Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF) convoy transporting medicines and fuel from the capital, Bangui, to the south-eastern city of Bangassou on 17 June.According to a statement issued by the United Nations Office for Humanitarian Coordinator (OCHA) in the Central African Republic, the head of the convoy was killed.Dr. Yao underscored the highly precarious nature of relief work in the country and noted that the humanitarian workers provide life-saving assistance to alleviate the suffering of people affected by the crisis.Moreover, such events hinder aid delivery to those in urgent need, and prove the crucial need to ensure the protection of civilians and to respect and protect humanitarian workers in compliance with International Humanitarian Law.On 18 May, a driver employed by MSF was killed in another attack near Bossangoa, located in the north-west of the country.Dr. Yao expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, and called for an investigation into the attacks and for the perpetrators to be held accountable. Dr. Yao added that the humanitarian community in the country remains fully committed to deliver vital assistance to all those in need.Photo: UNHCR/B. HegerSource: www.justearthnews.com
Under-reporting Biodiversity: Clear and Present Danger
Media has not been able to keep aside its circulation arithmetic and assign enough space to this critical topic---Biodiversity, reports Jayalakshmi Sengupta for IBNS humanitarian and development news service Just Earth News
Rajasthan Minister in trouble for foul language against Manmohan Singh
Jaipur, June 20 (IBNS) Rajasthan's home minister Gulab Chand Kataria has landed himself in the midst of a controversy for using foul language against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a meeting on Sunday.
Mexico: Protesters and police clash, six dead
Mexico City, Jun 20 (IBNS): At least six people were killed and a dozen injured as police and protesters clashed in southern Mexico on Sunday, reports said.
Bihar topper scam : Former BSEB Chairman arrested with wife
Patna, June 20 (IBNS) Former Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad Singh and his wife were arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Varanasi on Monday, in connection with the Bihar topper scam in the state, reports said.
Rahul Gandhi to travel out of country for a short visit
New Delhi, Jun 20 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said on Monday that he will be travelling to foreign shores for a short visit, though he did not name the places of his visit.
Indonesian Navy fires on Chinese fishing boat, says Beijing
Beijing, June 20 (IBNS): China on Monday confirmed that on Friday Chinese fishing boats were harassed and shot by several Indonesian navy vessels and one crew member was shot injured.
Kabul: Suicide attacker targets minibus, 14 killed
Kabul, June 20 (IBNS): At least 14 people were killed as a suicide bomber targeted a mini buss in Kabul city on Monday, media reports said.
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi to address nation on Sunday
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday.
Syria: Suicide attack kills 3
Hasaka, June 20 (IBNS): A suicide attack in Syria's Hasaka area n Sunday has killed at least three people, media reports said on Monday.
Karnataka CM likely to reshuffle cabinet soon
New Delhi, Jun 18 (IBNS) A cabinet reshuffle seems imminent in Karnataka Assembly at the conclusion of the state's chief minister Siddaramaiah's meeting with Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday, media reported.
RBI simplifies process of registration of new NBFCs
Mumbai, Jun 18 (IBNS): To ease the process of registration of new Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs),the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) , on Friday, simplified the application form and revised the list of documents to be submitted.
Defence Minister Parrikar commissions first women fighter pilots of the IAF
New Delhi, Jun 18 (IBNS): Bhawana Kanth of Bihar, Avani Chatuvedi of Madhya Pradesh and Mohana Singh of Rajasthan entered the record books on Saturday as the first women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force.
Modi zero, AAP hero says Kejriwal
New Delhi, Jun 18 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal continued his barbs against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his BJP government, saying that he and his party failed the people in the two years they have been in power.
PM Modi, Maithripala Sirisena to inaugurate renovated stadium in Sri Lanka
New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena will jointly dedicate to the people of Sri Lanka, the newly renovated Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna, on Saturday.
Champions Trophy: India congratulates Indian team for silver
New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Indian hockey team for winning silver medal in the Champions Trophy on Friday.
Champions Trophy: India settle for silver
London, June 18 (IBNS): India settled for a silver medal after Australia defeated them in the final of the 36th Hero Champions Trophy in London on Friday.
Burundi: On second visit to country, UN human rights experts call for concrete steps to end crisis
New York, June 18 (Just Earth News): Concluding their second visit to Burundi, a team of United Nations independent human rights experts welcomed certain improvements in the country, but warned that the recent calm should not be confused with long term stability, and also called on all parties in the country to stop the use of violence as a political tool.
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