'One Day One Story' campaign aims to make children fall in love with reading
Kolkata, Sep 14 (IBNS): One of Kolkatas leading bookstore chain, Starmark, in association with Pratham Books, Wild Strawberry, and Lions Clubs of Calcutta Roshni District 322B1, held a storytelling session for children at its Quest Mall outlet, on International Literacy Day.
Savita Mishra decodes Operations Research in a lucid language
In 'Operations Research', Dr Savita Mishra discusses about the evolving branch of operations research (OR), a part of Applied Mathematics that is being increasingly used in various practical fields for formulating viable solutions to real-life complicated problems.
Bengal Chamber decides to broaden its activities into other key Indian cities
Kolkata, Sep 13 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indias oldest chamber located in Kolkata, held its Annual General Meeting 2017 recently, where Amit Mitra, West Bengal's Minister-in-Charge, Finance, Industry, Commerce & Enterprises & MSME and Textiles, was the Chief Guest and S S Mundra, Former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, was the Guest of Honour, at the Public Session.
British Government seizes UK properties worth 6.7 billion Dollars of Dawood Ibrahim
London/New Delhi, Sep 13 (IBNS) : British authorities have frozen properties belonging to fugitive Indian underworld don Dawood Ibrahim worth $6.7 billion, media reports said.
Narada sting: Former Bengal minister Madan Mitra appears before CBI for interrogation
Kolkata, Sep 13 (IBNS): Former West Bengal Transport and Sports Minister Madan Mitra on Wednesday appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for interrogation in connection with the Narada sting operation, reports said.
Three killed in West Bengal bus mishap
Kolkata, Sep 13 (IBNS): At least three people were killed and several others injured after a public bus crashed into a truck at Ramganj in West Bengal's North Dinajpur district, on Wednesday early morning, reports said.
Rishi Kapoor slams Rahul Gandhi for his 'Dynasty' remark in USA
Mumbai, Sep 13 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has not only offended the political class with his remark on "dynasty" while addressing the students of University of California, Berkeley, but also actor Rishi Kapoor, who is coming from a family that has major contributions in the Indian cinema though four generations.
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to arrive at Ahmedabad today, will meet PM Modi
Ahmedabad, Sep 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Wednesday, as the latter will be on a two-day visit to the country.
180 soldiers join Indian Army from Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 13 (IBNS) More than 180 soldiers were inducted into the Indian Army from Jammu and Kashmir after they completed three years of strenuous training at Bana Singh Parade ground of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) Centre.
Hyderabad: Teen jumps off building after beaten up by college vice principal
Hyderabad, Sep 13 (IBNS): A Hyderabad teen jumped off his own residential building after being allegedly beaten up by the vice principal of his college for writing abusive comments about a girl on the bench, media reports said.
Heavy rain retards daily-life in Mumbai
Mumbai, Sep 13 (IBNS): Just a few days after the Financial Capital of India was impeded by heavy rain and a consequential flooding. Mumbai on Wednesday morning experienced a halt as a result of downpour late on Tuesdaynight and early morning today, reports said.
An integrated approach is vital for infrastructure development say experts at Kolkata Summit
Kolkata, Sep 9 (IBNS): Building appropriate infrastructure is a key requirement for any developing nation, and therefore India needs to plan accordingly was the key thought that underscored discussions at the second edition of the Infrastructure Summit held in Kolkata recently under the aegis of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
TVS launches Victor Premium Edition for festive season
Kolkata, Sept 8 (IBNS): TVS Motor Company on Thursday launched the new edition of TVS Victor with new features ahead of the upcoming festive season.
#BlockNarendraModi: Hashtag to protest against abuses hurled on Gauri Lankesh
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dragged into a controversy as he follows few Twitter users who were seen abusing journalist-turned activist, Gauri Lankesh, who was shot dead outside her residence by some unknown assailants on Tuesday evening.
Pakistan admits LeT, JeM operate from its soil
Islamabad, Sep 7 (IBNS): Putting decades of denial aside, Islamabad on Wednesday finally admitted that international terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Toiba operate from within Pakistan, reports said.
Silencing a voice with gun is the worst way : Kamal Hassan condemning Gauri Lankesh murder
Bengaluru, Sep 7 (IBNS) : Condemning the murder of journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh, actor Kamal Haasan on Thursday said silencing a voice with gun is the worst thing to happen.
Central Armed Police Forces receive ATVs and equipment from Defence Minister Sitharaman
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IBNS): Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who took charge of the Defence Ministry recently, handed over various equipment and vehicles to the Central Armed Police Forces, on Thursday, according to media reports.
Karnataka police detain BJP leaders attempting to hold bike rally in Mangalore
Mangalore, Sep 7 (IBNS); Karnataka police detained several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including state unit chief B S Yeddyurappa, who were trying to organise a bike rally despite the denial of permission in Mangalore on Thursday, media reports said.
Terror funding : NIA continues raids in Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 7 (IBNS) : Continuing its crackdown on the terror funding of Kashmir Separatists, National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted fresh searches at nine locations in Jammu and Kashmir as part of its probe on Thursday morning.
Mumbai Blast Case: Convicted Abu Salem, Karimullah get life imprisonment
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IBNS): Abu Salem and Karimullah, two of the convicts in the 1993 Mumbai Blast Case, have been handed over life imprisonment by a special TADA court on Thursday.
Commerce & Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu lauds startup community in India
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IBNS): Union Minister Suresh Prabhu, who is now the Commerce and Industry Minister, went live on social media to address the startup community in India.
Talentedge launches AI and Machine Learning-driven Executive Education platform
Jamshedpur, Sept 6 (IBNS): SLIQ 2.0, a revolutionary Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) enabled platform for learning for XLRI Virtual Learning Students was launched recently by Father E. Abraham, S.J.,Director, Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur.
JIS wishes to see its students emerge as good citizens, says Group Director at Convocation
Kalyani (West Bengal), Sep 6 (IBNS): JIS College of Engineering, part of the JIS Group Educational Initiatives, observed its Convocation Day on Wednesday (Sep 6) at the college premises located in Kalyani, West Bengal.
Cow vigilantism : SC asks Centre, states to take measures
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IBNS): Initiating a crackdown on cow vigilantism, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked both the Centre and the states to take steps to curb the practice, media reports said.
Modi and BJP out to silence voice of dissent : Rahul Gandhi on Lankesh murder
Bengaluru/New Delhi, Sep 6 (IBNS) : In an inevitable political fallout of the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders on Wednesday launched a virulent attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi while different organisations in major metros announced plans to hit the street in protest.
Florida: Punjab couple fly 13,000 kms to 'discipline' daughter-in-law, face criminal prosecution
Tallahassee, Sep 6 (IBNS): An Indian couple from the Punjab region who flew almost 8000 miles (approx 13,000 kms) to beat their daughter-in-law in Florida, are facing multiple battery charges, reports said.
Gauri Lankesh Murder Probe: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls emergency meeting
Bengaluru, Sep 6 (IBNS): As the cops are yet to open the CCTV footage to probe the murder of senior journalist Gauri Lankesh, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called an emergency meeting with several other ministers a little while from now, media reports said.
ISIS-K kills two Afghan soldiers for serving in the military
Kabul, Sep 6 (IBNS): The ISIS-K has executed two brothers for serving in the national army, reports said.
Gauri Lankesh murder case: Have secured good leads, say state police
Bengaluru, Sept 6 (IBNS): Hours after senior journalist Gauri Lankesh was gunned down by unidentified assailants at her Bengaluru residence, Karnataka Police have clamed that they have come across some good leads and have also secured CCTV footage, which will help them crack the case.
Lucknow metro comes to a premature halt on day one
Lucknow, Sep 6 (IBNS): The Lucknow metro which was flagged off amid much fanfare on Tuesday, sadly encountered a premature halt on the inaugural day, after developing a technical glitch during its maiden run on Wednesday morning, reports said.
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