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Four coaches of Mumbai local train derail, five injured

by India Blooms News Service August 24, 2017

Will not leave till stability returns in Infosys: Nandan Nilekeni

Bengaluru, Aug 25 (IBNS): Nandan Nilekani, who has returned to IT bellwether Infosys as its chairman at a critical time, said he would only leave when his job in the company is done and stability returns, said media reports on Friday.

by IBNS August 24, 2017

Ram Rahim leaves for court, followers refuse to go, Army called in

Panchkula, Aug 25 (IBNS): Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has left in a convoy of more than a 100 cars from his headquarters in Haryana's Sirsa to Panchkula to appear before the court where he is undergoing trial in a rape case based on 2002 complaints even as his hysteric fans squatting on the road refused to leave creating a formidable challenge to the authorities.

by IBNS August 24, 2017

Flow of refugees, migrants to Europe slows but sea journey remains deadly UN

New York, Aug 25(Just Earth News): Fewer refugees and migrants arrived in Europe in the first half of this year, but the likelihood of dying among people seeking to reach Europe is still alarmingly high, the United Nations refugee agency On Thursday reported, calling for renewed commitments to protect people.

by India Blooms News Service August 24, 2017

Myanmar: UN welcomes final assessment of independent advisory panel on Rakhine state

New York, Aug 25(Just Earth News): The United Nations On Thursday welcomed the release of the final report of an independent advisory body looking into the situation in Myanmar's Rakhine state.

by IBNS August 24, 2017

India's Ujala scheme attracting global attention indicates global conclave hosted by BCC&I

Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS): India's 'Ujala' scheme, a Central government scheme aimed at promoting energy efficient appliances, was one of the key topics that came up for discussion at the two-day Environment and Energy Conclave, held recently in Kolkata.

by IBNS August 24, 2017

PM Modi and others condole the demise of former Manipur chief minister Rishang Keishing

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, condoled the demise of Manipur's longest serving chief minister, Rishang Keishing.

by IBNS August 22, 2017

RBI to introduce Rs. 200 notes soon

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS) : India is all set to get Rs 200 notes, for the first time ever as the Finance Ministry issued a notification on Wednesdaymaking it a legal tender and paving the way for its circulation.

by IBNS August 22, 2017

Home Minister Rajnath Singh to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organization meet

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh left for the Kyrgyz Republic on Wednesday to attend the ninth meeting of Heads of Government Authorities of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States to be held from August 24-25, 2017, dealing with the prevention and elimination of emergency situations.

by IBNS August 22, 2017

Powerful typhoon barrels into Hong Kong, forces a closure

Victoria, Aug 23 (IBNS): A powerful typhoon barrelled into Hong Kong on Wednesday morning, forcing schools and offices to remain shut, while inundated streets and damaged properties remained a common sight, reports said.

by IBNS August 22, 2017

Railway Board Chairman A K MIttal quits after two derailments in a week

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS) : Railway Board Chairman A K Mittal has tendered his resignation following two train derailments within a week in Uttar Pradesh, media reports said.

by IBNS August 22, 2017

By-elections for four seats underway in Delhi, Goa, Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): By-polls for a total of four Assembly seats in Delhi, Goa and Andhra Pradesh are underway amid tight security, media reports said.

by IBNS August 22, 2017

Following SC's directive, Karti Chidambaram arrives at CBI office

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Following the directive of the Supreme Court, former Union finance minister P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram arrived at the office of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in an alleged corruption case, media report said.

by IBNS August 22, 2017

Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Prasad Purohit walks out of jail after nine years

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Prasad Purohit walked out of jail after nine years with the conditional bail granted by the Supreme Court, media reports said.

by IBNS August 22, 2017

India emerges among high growth tourist markets for Vienna

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): The Austrian capital recorded almost 7 million visitor bednights--an all-time new high for Vienna--between January-June 2017 4.2% more than for the same period the previous year.

by IBNS August 22, 2017

Debasis Jana is Chairman and MD of Andrew Yule & Co Limited

Kolkata, Aug 18 (IBNS): Debasis Jana has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Andrew Yule & Company Limited, Kolkata.

by India Blooms News Service August 22, 2017

42% consumers willing to pay premium for prompt customer services, says survey

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IBNS): About 42% consumers are willing to pay a premium for prompt customer service, KANTAR IMRB survey commissioned by American Express revealed.

by IBNS August 21, 2017

TVS Motor Company registers revenue growth of 19.3% for quarter ending in June 2017

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IBNS): Two and three-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has reported a revenue growth of 19.3% for the quarterended in June 2017.

by IBNS August 21, 2017

Subhas Bose's family members want Central govt to solve the disappearance mystery

Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): Some members of the family of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose have demanded a mitochondrial DNA test of his alleged ashes kept at the Renkoji Temple in Japan and uncovering the identity of Bhagwanji or Gumnami Baba of Faizabad.

by IBNS August 21, 2017

JIS Group MD Sardar Taranjit Singh receives Gurukul Awards in Life Time Achievement category

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): Sardar Taranjit Singh , Managing Director of JIS Group received the sixth level of Gurukul Awards in the Life Time Achievement Category.

by IBNS August 21, 2017

Talentedge announces Executive Certificate Program in Digital Finance with IIM Kashipur

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS): Talentedge, Indias leading Ed-Tech firm offering live and interactive, anywhere learning in digital format, has strengthened its association with IIM Kashipur, by announcing an Executive Certificate Program in Digital Finance, the first ever such course in the country.

by IBNS August 19, 2017

Shoolini University offers innovative courses and research programmes at undergraduate level

Kolkata, Aug 12 (IBNS): Officials and faculty of Shoolini University of Himachal Pradesh were recently in Kolkata to introduce their educational institute.

by IBNS August 11, 2017

PM Modi sanctions compensation for those injured and for next of kin of those killed in floods in Assam and Rajasthan

Ahmedabad/New Delhi, Jul 31 (IBNS): According to tweet from the Prime Minister's Office on Monday, Narendra Modi has announced rupees two lakh each for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives in the floods in Assam and Rajasthan.

by IBNS July 30, 2017

PM Modi sanctions monetary aid for victims of building collapse in Ghatkopar in Mumbai

New Delhi/Mumbai, Jul 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a tweet from the Prime Minister's Office has sanctioned rupees two lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to a building collapse in Ghatkopar, Mumbai.

by IBNS July 30, 2017

Rajya Sabha adjourned over Congress-BJP's ruckus over Gujarat MLA defections

New Delhi, July 31 (IBNS): Rajya Sabha on the first working day of the week was adjourned after the Congress and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) created a ruckus with the former accusing the latter of engineering MLA defections in Gujarat.

by IBNS July 30, 2017

NIA summons Geelani's younger son, to appear on Wednesday

Srinagar, July 31 (IBNS): After calling the elder son, National Investigation Agency (NIA) summoned Syed Ali Shah Geelanis younger son Naseem on terror financing charges and has been asked to appear on Wednesday, media reports said.

by IBNS July 30, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti meets Dalai Lama

Leh, July 31 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti welcomed Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama who is currently on a visit to Leh in connection with an annual Buddhist function.

by IBNS July 30, 2017

Modi urges people to suggest ideas for I-Day speech

New Delhi, July 31 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to suggest their ideas for his Independence Day Speech.

by IBNS July 30, 2017

CEE-AMPAI (Masters) announces revised dates for Entrance Examinations for MBA, MCA, M. Tech & M. Pharm

New Delhi, July 27 (IBNS): CEE- AMPAI - MASTERS- 2017- W.B. Entrance Examination will be on 6th August 2017 instead of 30th July, 2017due to natural calamity.

by IBNS July 27, 2017

The Bengal Chamber presents Discussion Forum on Ecological Sustainability in the Industrial Region*

Haldia, July 27 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organized the Discussion Forum on Ecological Sustainability in the Industrial Region, on 26th July 2017 at the Golden Retreat, Haldia.

by IBNS July 27, 2017