At least 18 Maoists killed in police encounter near Andhra-Odisha border

At least 18 Maoists killed in police encounter near Andhra-Odisha border

Malkangiri, Odisha, Oct 24 (IBNS): At least 18 Maoists were killed in a joint operation by the Odisha and Andhra Pradesh police, reports said.

by IBNS October 24, 2016

USA: Tour bus crash leaves 13 killed

USA: Tour bus crash leaves 13 killed

Los Angeles, Oct 24 (IBNS): At least 13 people were killed as the bus, in which they were travelling, crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer in US city of Palm Springs, media reports said on Monday.

by IBNS October 24, 2016

J&K: BSF jawan killed in Pakistan firing

J&K: BSF jawan killed in Pakistan firing

Srinagar, Oct 24 (IBNS): Heavy shelling and firing from the Pakistani side along the International Border in Jammu's RS Pura sector left at least one BSF jawan killed , media reports said on Monday.

by India Blooms News Service October 24, 2016

Afghanistan: Improving ways to settle water disputes key to economic growth, avoiding conflict  new UN report

Afghanistan: Improving ways to settle water disputes key to economic growth, avoiding conflict new UN report

New York, Oct 24 (Just Earth News): The demand for water to support agricultural development in conflict-plagued Afghanistan often results in high-stakes water disputes, according to a new United Nations report released on Sunday, which underscores the need for more effective and transparent means of resolving the differences.

by IBNS October 24, 2016

Kolkata hosts seminar on Global Advancement In Pharmaceutical Research and Startup

Kolkata hosts seminar on Global Advancement In Pharmaceutical Research and Startup

Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS): The international seminar entitled Global Advancement In Pharmaceutical Research and Startup was jointly organized by Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technologyunder the flagship of JIS Group and Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association, Bengal branch.

by IBNS October 22, 2016

Tamil Nadu Governor visits ailing Jayalalithaa in hospital

Tamil Nadu Governor visits ailing Jayalalithaa in hospital

Chennai, Oct 22 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao, on Saturday, paid a visit to the state chief minister J Jayalalithaa, who is admitted in hospital in Chennai, according to media reports.

by IBNS October 22, 2016

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil set for a trouble-free release during Diwali weekend

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil set for a trouble-free release during Diwali weekend

Mumbai, Oct 22 (IBNS): With Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray withdrawing stand to block release of film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, the film is likely to release during the Diwali weekend as scheduled and without any further problem, according to media reports on Saturday.

by IBNS October 22, 2016

Govt committed to the overall development of 'Divyang' kids: PM Modi

Govt committed to the overall development of 'Divyang' kids: PM Modi

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who, on Saturday, will be visiting Vadodara to spend time with 'Divyang' (diffeerently abled) kids, said that the government is fully committed towards their cause.

by IBNS October 22, 2016

Sheena Bora murder case scheduled for hearing on Saturday

Sheena Bora murder case scheduled for hearing on Saturday

Mumbai, Oct 22 (IBNS): Hearing for the Sheena Bora murder case is scheduled for hearing on Saturday after the Cenral Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a second supplementary chargesheet before the special court on Friday, according to media reports.

by IBNS October 22, 2016

Indian forces arrest Pakistani spy in Kashmir

Indian forces arrest Pakistani spy in Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 22 (IBNS): A Pakistani spy was arrested by Indian forces in Kashmir's Samba sector on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS October 22, 2016

Two JeM militants arrested in Baramulla

Two JeM militants arrested in Baramulla

Baramulla, Oct 22 (IBNS): A joint operation in Kashmir's Baramulla district yielded two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants on Saturday.

by IBNS October 22, 2016

At least 19 dead in Siberia helicopter crash

At least 19 dead in Siberia helicopter crash

Moscow, Oct 22 (IBNS): At least 19 passengers died after a MI-8 helicopter crash landed on Russia's Yamal Peninsula in northwest Siberia, according to media reports.

by IBNS October 22, 2016

U.S. Strikes kill 8 Al-Qaida terrorists in Yemen

U.S. Strikes kill 8 Al-Qaida terrorists in Yemen

Washington, Oct 22 (IBNS): The U.S. military successfully struck two targets in central Yemen, killing eight terrorists associated with the group known as al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, according to a U.S. Central Command news release issued on Saturday.

by IBNS October 22, 2016

Starmark, in association with Amara Muzik, hosts the music album  launch of the film Kuheli

Starmark, in association with Amara Muzik, hosts the music album launch of the film Kuheli

Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Amara Muzik, hosted the music album launch of the film Kuheli, on Monday at its South City Mall outlet.

by IBNS October 22, 2016

Bengal must be proactive to get investments, says Ambassador of Norway

Bengal must be proactive to get investments, says Ambassador of Norway

Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): Nils Ragnar Kamsvag, Ambassador of Norway to India, said in Kolkata on Tuesday that West Bengal has to be more proactive to get investments.

by IBNS October 21, 2016

Singur land: WB govt to commence land handover to farmers

Singur land: WB govt to commence land handover to farmers

Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS): West Bengal government will commence the process of giving physical possession of land in Singur will commence from Thursday.

by India Blooms News Service October 20, 2016

Twelve Government officials sacked in J & K for fuelling trouble

Twelve Government officials sacked in J & K for fuelling trouble

Srinagar, Oct 20 (IBNS) : The Mehbooba Mufti Government in Jammu and Kashmir has sacked 12 officials for indulging in "anti-national activities" that allegedly stoked unrest in the state, NDTV reported.

by IBNS October 20, 2016

JNU missing youth: Students lock VC, others

JNU missing youth: Students lock VC, others

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IBNS):Protesting over missing student Najeeb Ahmad, students locked up Vice Chancellor and other officials, besides blocking administrative building of Delhi's prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University, on Wednesday.

by IBNS October 20, 2016

Presidential Debate: Trump refuses to say he will respect poll result

Presidential Debate: Trump refuses to say he will respect poll result

Washington, Oct 20 (IBNS): in the last presidential debate on Wednesday,Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump refused to say he will accept the poll result.

by IBNS October 20, 2016

Odisha hospital fire: Owner surrenders

Odisha hospital fire: Owner surrenders

Bhubaneswar, Oct 20 (IBNS): The owner of an Odisha hospital where fire broke out on Monday, killing at least 20 people, has surrendered, media reports said on Thursday.

by IBNS October 20, 2016

India: UN experts urge release of prominent human rights defender after month-long detention

India: UN experts urge release of prominent human rights defender after month-long detention

New York, Oct 20 (Just Earth News): A group of United Nations human rights experts on Wednesday called on the Government of India to immediately release a prominent human rights defender who was arrested last month while on his way UN human rights meetings in Geneva, and has since remained under preventive detention.

by IBNS October 20, 2016

IIMCIP launches its new project INVENT

IIMCIP launches its new project INVENT

Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS): IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, formed under the aegis of IIM Calcutta, for promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in research and business through industry-academia partnership, formally announced the launch of its new initiative INVENT, on Wednesday, at IIMC City Office campus in Kolkata.

by IBNS October 20, 2016

UN calls for protecting civilians as fighting, though reduced, continues in north-west Myanmar

UN calls for protecting civilians as fighting, though reduced, continues in north-west Myanmar

New York, Oct 20 (Just Earth News): Even though fighting between security forces and a group, identified by the Government as the Aqa mul moujahideen, in some villages on the outskirts of Maungdaw township in Myanmars Northern Rakhine province appear to have reduced in severity, an atmosphere of fear and tension continues to grip the local population, a spokesperson for the United Nations said on Wednesday.

by IBNS October 20, 2016

Robotic Surgery Vattikuti Fellowship for seven Indian surgeons

Robotic Surgery Vattikuti Fellowship for seven Indian surgeons

New Delhi October 19 (IBNS): Detroit headquartered Vattikuti Foundation, a non-profit focused on promoting Robotic Surgery in the India, Europe and United States, has awarded year-long fellowships to seven Indian surgeons to specialize in Robotic Surgery in the areas of Urology, Gynecology and Head and Neck surgery.

by IBNS October 19, 2016

Karnataka police officer allegedly commits suicide

Karnataka police officer allegedly commits suicide

Kolkar, Karnataka, Oct 18 (IBNS) : A police officer in Karnataka allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself from his service revolver in his office on Tuesday morning.

by IBNS October 18, 2016

World is talking about Indian Army's prowess : PM Modi at Himachal Pradesh

World is talking about Indian Army's prowess : PM Modi at Himachal Pradesh

Mandi, Oct 18 (IBNS) : Saluting the Indian Army, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the bravery of the forces has now become the talking point of the world following the surgical strikes against Pakistani terrorists last month.

by IBNS October 18, 2016

MPs to be briefed about surgical strikes today

MPs to be briefed about surgical strikes today

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IBNS) : The Indian army and Government officials will on Tuesday brief the Members of Parliament about surgical strikes conducted across the Line of Control (LoC) on September 29, reports said.

by IBNS October 18, 2016

Manipur : Three girls injured in grenade explosion

Manipur : Three girls injured in grenade explosion

Guwahati, Oct 18 (IBNS) : At least three girls, including a minor, were injured in an explosion in Manipur's capital Imphal on Monday night, police said on Tuesday.

by IBNS October 18, 2016

Air India flight tyre gets deflated on taxi strip, passengers survive a scare

Air India flight tyre gets deflated on taxi strip, passengers survive a scare

Mumbai, Oct 18 (IBNS): Passengers on board an Air India flight survived an accident on Tuesday morning after one of its tyre deflated on the taxi strip, reports said.

by IBNS October 18, 2016

Rahul Gandhi mourns Odisha hospital fire tragedy

Rahul Gandhi mourns Odisha hospital fire tragedy

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday mourned the loss of lives in the Odisha hospital fire tragedy.

by IBNS October 18, 2016