PM Modi likely to attend Parliament today

PM Modi likely to attend Parliament today

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the Rajya Sabha on Thursday following a ruckus over his absence from the Parliament by opposition leaders, reports said.

by IBNS November 23, 2016

Child trafficking racket busted in West Bengal: 4 more booked from Kolkata

Child trafficking racket busted in West Bengal: 4 more booked from Kolkata

Kolkata, Nov 24 (IBNS): Days after busting a newborn baby trafficking racket in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Wednesday arrested four more persons from Kolkata for their involvement in the racket, officials said.

by IBNS November 23, 2016

6.1 earthquake hits Japan

6.1 earthquake hits Japan

Tokyo, Nov 24 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit Japan on Thursday, officials said.

by IBNS November 23, 2016

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry , Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan organise Pulse 2016

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry , Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan organise Pulse 2016

Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations reaffirmed in their recent publication that pulses can help to improve health, nutrition, biodiversity, food security and climate change adaptation.

by IBNS November 22, 2016

Chhattisgarh: CRPF jawan dies in IED blast

Chhattisgarh: CRPF jawan dies in IED blast

Raipur, Nov 22 (IBNS) A CRPF sun-inspector was killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, media reports said.

by IBNS November 21, 2016

Demonetisation: Why not PM speaks in House, asks Rahul Gandhi

Demonetisation: Why not PM speaks in House, asks Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asked why Prime Minisiter Narendra Modi is not speaking on the issue of demonetisation in Parliament.

by IBNS November 21, 2016

By-elections 2016: Puducherry CM wins, CPI-M wins in Tripura

By-elections 2016: Puducherry CM wins, CPI-M wins in Tripura

Puducherry/Bhopal/Agartala, Nov 22 (IBNS): Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy won the Nellithoppe bypoll with a margin of 11,144 votes, defeating his nearest rival Om Sakthi Sekhar of AIADMK, according to media reports on Tuesday.

by IBNS November 21, 2016

PM Modi tweets seeking feedback on notes ban in survey on app

PM Modi tweets seeking feedback on notes ban in survey on app

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS) : As the opposition parties cry hoarse, vowing to build up a movement against demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday went straight to the people, seeking their opinion on the move in a survey.

by IBNS November 21, 2016

Taliban leader Zarqawi killed in Afghanistan

Taliban leader Zarqawi killed in Afghanistan

Kabul, Nov 22 (IBNS): Prominent Taliban leader Majid Zarqawi was killed during an operation by the Afghan forces, local Khaama Press reported.

by IBNS November 21, 2016

Demonetisation: PM Modi meets his BJP lawmakers

Demonetisation: PM Modi meets his BJP lawmakers

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Amid a joint opposition by rival forces, Prime Minisiter Narendra Modi met his own BJP party MPs on Tuesdaymorning to discuss the situation arising out of the currency ban to curb black money flow in the economy.

by IBNS November 21, 2016

Two LeT terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter

Two LeT terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar, Nov 22 (IBNS) At least two Lashkar-e-Taiba militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Hajin in Bandipora district.

by IBNS November 21, 2016

7.3 earthquake hits Japan

7.3 earthquake hits Japan

Tokyo, Nov 22 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter Scale hit Japan on Tuesday, officials said.

by IBNS November 21, 2016

FarEye ranks among one of India's 50 fastest growing tech companies

FarEye ranks among one of India's 50 fastest growing tech companies

New Delhi Nov 21 (IBNS): Technology company FarEye which helps enterprises run their business operations more efficiently has entered the prestigious list of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 winners for 2016.

by IBNS November 20, 2016

Demonetisation: Mamata Banerjee to hold rallies in UP, Punjab, Bihar

Demonetisation: Mamata Banerjee to hold rallies in UP, Punjab, Bihar

Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): Hitting out at the BJP-led NDA Government at the Centre over demonetisation issue, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that her party will hold rallies in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab against Narendra Modi's decision of scrapping 500/1000 rupees notes.

by India Blooms News Service November 20, 2016

Farmers can buy seeds with old rupees 500 from select outlets

Farmers can buy seeds with old rupees 500 from select outlets

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): The Union government has decided to allow farmers to purchase seeds with old 500 rupee notes, according to media reports..

by IBNS November 20, 2016

Kolkata: SSKM fire brought under control

Kolkata: SSKM fire brought under control

Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): The fire, which broke out at government-owned Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial (SSKM) Hospital in Kolkata on Monday morning, has been brought under control, reports said.

by IBNS November 20, 2016

Demonetisation : Opposition forces adjournments in both Houses demanding PM's statement and mourning for those dead

Demonetisation : Opposition forces adjournments in both Houses demanding PM's statement and mourning for those dead

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS) : The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm while the Rajya Sabha witnessed adjournment twice on Monday as the Opposition continued to protest the Government's demonetisation move in both Houses, while demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi make a statement on the sudden ban on high denomination notes.

by IBNS November 20, 2016

Nuclear-capable Prithvi-ll test-fired twice

Nuclear-capable Prithvi-ll test-fired twice

Bhubaneswar, Nov 21 (IBNS) : The nuclear-capable Prithvi-ll missile was successfully test-fired twice from a launch pad in Odisha's Chandipur on Monday morning, reports said.

by IBNS November 20, 2016

Kolkata: Major fire breaks out at SSKM hospital

Kolkata: Major fire breaks out at SSKM hospital

Kolkata, Nov 21 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out at the state-run SSKM hospital in Kolkata on Monday morning.

by IBNS November 20, 2016

5.3 earthquake hits Japan

5.3 earthquake hits Japan

Tokyo, Nov 21 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale hit Japan's Ibaraki prefecture on Monday, officials said.

by IBNS November 20, 2016

Kanpur train accident: Death toll crosses 120

Kanpur train accident: Death toll crosses 120

Kanpur, Nov 21 (IBNS): The death toll in the train mishap which occurred on Sunday close to the Kanpur city in Uttar Pradesh has crossed 120, media reports said.

by IBNS November 20, 2016

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry , Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan organise Pulse 2016

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry , Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan organise Pulse 2016

Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations reaffirmed in their recent publication that pulses can help to improve health, nutrition, biodiversity, food security and climate change adaptation.

by IBNS November 19, 2016

Canadian kids least active, says ParticipAction report

Canadian kids least active, says ParticipAction report

Toronto, Nov 19 (IBNS): A new study has come up with figures stating that there is a possibility that the Canadian kids will soon be dubbed as the least active kids in the world.

by IBNS November 18, 2016

Govt ready for discussion on demonetisation : Parliamentary Affairs Minister

Govt ready for discussion on demonetisation : Parliamentary Affairs Minister

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS) : After two days of ruckus and acrimony, the Government on Friday agreed for discussion in Parliament on demonetisation, an issue that has put the nation on boil, though both the Houses continued to witness uproar leading to multiple adjournents.

by IBNS November 17, 2016

PM Modi meets top Ministers to discuss Parliament strategy

PM Modi meets top Ministers to discuss Parliament strategy

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on met top ministers of his cabinet before parliament proceedings began on Friday to discuss the Government's strategy in the face of the united onslaught of the Opposition on the issue of demonetisation, reports said.

by IBNS November 17, 2016

Sushma Swaraj thanks people for their good wishes

Sushma Swaraj thanks people for their good wishes

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Indian's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is admitted at AIIMS in the national capital and is undergoing a kidney transplant, thanked people for their good wishes towards her health.

by IBNS November 17, 2016

Demonetisation: Modi govt has lost connection with people, says Kejriwal

Demonetisation: Modi govt has lost connection with people, says Kejriwal

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that by rejecting a rollback of the ban on 500 and 1000 Indian Rupee notes, the incumbent central government has lost connection with people.

by IBNS November 17, 2016

Donald Trump offers national security advisor role to Flynn

Donald Trump offers national security advisor role to Flynn

Washington, Nov 18 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump, who won the presidential polls last week, has offered the role of national security advisor to retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, media reports said.

by IBNS November 17, 2016

Mozambique: Fuel truck explosion kills 73

Mozambique: Fuel truck explosion kills 73

Maputo, Nov 18 (IBNS): A fuel truck explosion in Mozambique left at least 73 people dead, media reports said on Friday.

by IBNS November 17, 2016

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets US president-elect  Donald Trump

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets US president-elect Donald Trump

New York, Nov 18 (IBNS): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has met US president-elect Donald Trump here.

by IBNS November 17, 2016