The Bengal Chamber organises 'Trade & Logistics Conclave post GST regime'

The Bengal Chamber organises 'Trade & Logistics Conclave post GST regime'

Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): To establish a thread between Logistics, International Trade and Metals via GST, Kolkata-based Bengal Chamber organised a 'Trade & Logistics Conclave Post GST Regime' recently at the Chamber premises.

by IBNS January 11, 2018

Second phase of Gujarat poll in 93 seats underway

Second phase of Gujarat poll in 93 seats underway

Gandhinagar, Dec 14 (IBNS): After a high octane campaigning and political slanging match, the second and final phase of Gujarat poll for 93 seats began on Thursday morning.

by IBNS December 14, 2017

Bengal Chamber decides to broaden its activities into other key Indian cities

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.

by India Blooms News Service September 13, 2017

PM Modi speaks about 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' at BRICS Summit

PM Modi speaks about 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' at BRICS Summit

Xiamen, Sep 5 (IBNS): Addressing the Dialogue of Emerging Market and Developing Countries at the BRICS Summit on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in favour of "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas" as India's development agenda, media reports said.

by IBNS September 05, 2017

Hurricane Irma: Florida declares emergency

Hurricane Irma: Florida declares emergency

Tallahassee, Sep 5 (IBNS): The southernmost US state, Florida, has declared an emergency on Monday, after Hurricane Irma was upgraded to category four storm, reports said.

by IBNS September 05, 2017

TVS Motor Company registers revenue growth of 19.3% for quarter ending in June 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 22, 2017

Sushma Swaraj calls all-party meeting to brief opposition on border standoff with China

Sushma Swaraj calls all-party meeting to brief opposition on border standoff with China

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : As the border standoff with China snowballs into a big issue that the opposition finds handy to bash the Government, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has called an all-party meeting on Friday where she is expected to brief them on the situation, reports said.

by IBNS July 13, 2017

AAP gets Rs. 27-lakh rent notice from its own Government for illegally occupying office buidling

AAP gets Rs. 27-lakh rent notice from its own Government for illegally occupying office buidling

New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS) : Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been asked by its own Government to pay more than Rs. 27 lakh as rent for the party office building it has been "llegally occupying", an NDTV report said.

by IBNS June 15, 2017

Shutdown in Darjeeling hills in presence of Mamata Banerjee ; 10,000 tourists stranded

Shutdown in Darjeeling hills in presence of Mamata Banerjee ; 10,000 tourists stranded

Darjeeling, June 9 (IBNS) : Two persons were injured when an under-construction building was set on fire during a 12-hour general strike, called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, in the Darjeeling hills on Friday in protest against introduction of Bengali as a subject in schools.

by IBNS June 09, 2017

Babri demolition : Court frames conspiracy charges against Advani, Uma Bharti and others

Babri demolition : Court frames conspiracy charges against Advani, Uma Bharti and others

Lucknow, May 30 (IBNS) : A CBI special court in Lucknow on Tuesday framed charges of conspiracy against veteran BJP leader LK Advani and eleven other accused after rejecting the discharge petition in which the accused claimed that they were not guilty in the 1992 Babri mosque demolition, reports said.

by IBNS May 30, 2017

Kolkata: Bengal Chamber and others mull over strategies for e-waste management

Kolkata: Bengal Chamber and others mull over strategies for e-waste management

Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): The increased use of electronic appliances is resulting in a lot of e-waste, whose cumbersome and hazardous disposal requires intensive management, was the general consensus at the E-Waste Management seminar organised by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with PHD (Progress Harmony Development) Chamber and the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.

by IBNS May 30, 2017

Mamata fixes sudden appointment with Narendra Modi, to meet him today

Mamata fixes sudden appointment with Narendra Modi, to meet him today

New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) : In a development that may stir up political speculations, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Thursday, a day before her pre-scheduled parleys with opposition parties to decide on a candidate for the Presidential elections.

by IBNS May 25, 2017

Kejriwal, Shivraj Chouhan spar on Twitter over EVM

Kejriwal, Shivraj Chouhan spar on Twitter over EVM

New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): The 'Great Indian EVM Saga' took a new turn on Friday as the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, Arvind Kejriwal and Shivraj Singh Chouhan respectively, engaged in a mini Twitter battle.

by India Blooms News Service May 12, 2017

Uttar Pradesh : Adityanath Govt cancels 15 holidays

Uttar Pradesh : Adityanath Govt cancels 15 holidays

Lucknow, Apr 26 (IBNS) : Yogi Adityanath Government has cancelled 15 public holidays marking the birth or death anniversaries of eminent personalities, reports said.

by IBNS April 26, 2017

J & K police file FIR against Army for tying man to jeep as human shield

J & K police file FIR against Army for tying man to jeep as human shield

Srinagar, Apr 17 (IBNS) : The police in Jammu and Kashmir have filed an FIR against the Army for tying a man to a jeep last week allegedly as a "human shield" against protesters during Srinagar by-election, NDTV reported.

by IBNS April 17, 2017

 India asks China not to create artificial controversy over Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit

India asks China not to create artificial controversy over Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit

New Delhi, Apr 4 (IBNS) : India has warned China against creating "an artificial controversy" around the Dali Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, NDTV reports.

by IBNS April 04, 2017

Kashmir weapon Snatching, accused surrender before police

Kashmir weapon Snatching, accused surrender before police

Srinagar, Mar 29 (IBNS) : The Jammu and Kashmir Police have claimed that a youth who along with his associates had snatched a rifle from a policeman in Jammu last weekend surrendered in south Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday.

by IBNS March 29, 2017

UP Meat sellers go on indefinite strike  protesting police crackdown

UP Meat sellers go on indefinite strike protesting police crackdown

Lucknow, Mar 27 (IBNS) : Meat sellers in large parts of Uttar Pradesh began an indefinite strike from Monday protesting the crackdown on slaughterhouses, though the Yogi Adityanath clarifies that action is being taken only against illegal establishments, reports said.

by IBNS March 27, 2017

Union Home Ministry against use of plastic to make Indian National Flag

Union Home Ministry against use of plastic to make Indian National Flag

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an Advisory for strict compliance of provisions contained in the 'Flag Code of India. 2002' and 'The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971' and has urged administrative bodies to make the public aware about the same.

by IBNS March 22, 2017

Kalam: Hindi literary event set for London debut

Kalam: Hindi literary event set for London debut

London/ Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS): The popular Indian literary event Kalam will make its international debut on Sunday in London, under the aegis of Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with London-based Vidyapath.

by IBNS March 18, 2017

Bengaluru: Woman throws acid at ex-lover's face

Bengaluru: Woman throws acid at ex-lover's face

Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IBNS): In a first for Bengaluru, a woman was arrested by the police for allegedly throwing acid at her ex-lover's face, reports said.

by IBNS January 19, 2017

Militant killed in Kashmir encounter

Militant killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar, Jan 10 (IBNS) : A militant, stated to be a foreigner, was killed and an army jawan was injured in a brief gun battle during an operation launched by security forces in the Hajin area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Tuesday, police said.

by IBNS January 10, 2017

Najeeb Jung meets PM Modi a day after resignation

Najeeb Jung meets PM Modi a day after resignation

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IBNS) : Najeeb Jung, who resigned as Delhi's Lieutenant Governor on Thursday 18 months ahead of the end of his term, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS December 23, 2016

Navy, Air Force, NDRRF ready as cyclone Vardah nears Chennai

Navy, Air Force, NDRRF ready as cyclone Vardah nears Chennai

Chennai, Dec 12 (IBNS) : Cyclonic storm 'Vardah' neared Sriharikota and Chennai coast, is away from the expected landfall by about two hours on Thursday afternoon, threatening a calamity in large parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh as the Indian Navy, Air Force and National Disaster Response Force have been kept on standby under a red alert call, reports said.

by IBNS December 12, 2016

Demonetisation for the poor, things will vastly change very soon : PM Modi

Demonetisation for the poor, things will vastly change very soon : PM Modi

Deesa, Gujarat, Dec 10 (IBNS) : Asserting that the demonetisation move will benefit the poor and the middle class, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the people to integrate themselves with e-banking and e-wallets.

by IBNS December 10, 2016

Repeated adjournments in Parliament as demonetisation issue rages on

Repeated adjournments in Parliament as demonetisation issue rages on

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IBNS) : The issue of demonetisation continued to cripple Parliament since the beginning of the Winter Session on November 16 as both Houses witnessed multiple adjournments on Wednesday in a repeat of happenings on every single day.

by IBNS December 07, 2016

Cyclonic storm likely to hit Tamil Nadu coast on Friday

Cyclonic storm likely to hit Tamil Nadu coast on Friday

Chennai, Nov 30 (IBNS) : A cyclonic storm is likely to hit Tamil Nadu coast between Vedaranniyam and Chennai by December 2, the India Meteorological Department on Wednesdya said.

by India Blooms News Service November 30, 2016

Kejriwal slams BJP's Mahesh Sharma over daughter's wedding

Kejriwal slams BJP's Mahesh Sharma over daughter's wedding

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday slammed BJP lawmaker Mahesh Sharma over his daughter's wedding.

by IBNS November 28, 2016

Curfew imposed in Srinagar and other areas to foil Jamia Masjid Challo protests

Curfew imposed in Srinagar and other areas to foil Jamia Masjid Challo protests

Srinagar, Oct 28 (IBNS): Curfew have been imposed in Srinagar and other parts of the area to foil Jamia Masjid Chalo call by Hurriyat leaders on Friday

by IBNS October 28, 2016

Assam: At least two persons die in Kaziranga's eviction drive

Assam: At least two persons die in Kaziranga's eviction drive

Kaziranga, Sept 19 (IBNS): At least two persons died in a clash between police and a mob in Assam's Kaziranga National Park on Mondaymorning.

by IBNS September 19, 2016