Patients and doctors need better education on leprosy

Patients and doctors need better education on leprosy

London, May 11 (IBNS) Better education for both patients and doctors on how to spot the early symptoms of leprosy would help to reduce cases of the disease in Brazil, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Birmingham.

by IBNS May 11, 2016

Oparthibo: Tales of the Unexplained

Oparthibo: Tales of the Unexplained

Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS) Ghosts ruled supreme at South Kolkata's leading lifestyle and bookstore, STORY, on Tuesday evening during the launch of Debasish Chaudhury's book (Bengali) Oparthibo, which is based on supernatural incidents experienced by the author and people known to him.

by IBNS May 11, 2016

Army jawan killed in Kashmir encounter with militants

Army jawan killed in Kashmir encounter with militants

Srinagar, May 11 (IBNS) An army jawan has reportedly been killed in an encounter with suspected militants that broke out in a forest area of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday evening.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

Uttarakhand :  Rawat wins trust vote, Centre to withdraw President's rule

Uttarakhand : Rawat wins trust vote, Centre to withdraw President's rule

New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) The Congress is set to return to power in Uttarakhand as the Centre on Wednesday acknowledging before the Supreme Court that Harish Rawat had won Tuesday's trust vote and promised to withdraw the President's rule.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

SC allows IT department to rep[em old case against Amitabh Bachchan

SC allows IT department to rep[em old case against Amitabh Bachchan

New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the Income Tax department to reopen a 2001 tax case against actor Amitabh Bachchan, reports said.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

We can't deport Vijay Mallya, extradition is possible : UK tells India

We can't deport Vijay Mallya, extradition is possible : UK tells India

New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) In a setback for India's efforts for a faster investigation into the Vijya Mallya case, Britain has said that it cannot depor the liquor baron under its laws, reports said.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

Obama to travel to Hiroshima on historic visit

Obama to travel to Hiroshima on historic visit

Washington, May 11 (IBNS) US President Barrack Obama will become the first sitting US President to make a visit to Hiroshima, the site of US atomic bomb attack in Japan during World War II, reports said.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

Supreme Court to announce Uttarakhand floor test result today

Supreme Court to announce Uttarakhand floor test result today

New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) The Supreme Court will on Wednesday announce the result of the trust vote in Uttarakhand Assembly.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

Class 11 students ragged by seniors at DPS Noida

Class 11 students ragged by seniors at DPS Noida

New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) Two class XI students were ragged by their seniors at DPS Noida hostel on Monday night, where they were allegedly beaten with rods, reports said.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

PM Modi greets nation on National Technology Day

PM Modi greets nation on National Technology Day

New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of National Technology Day.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

Green measures are an integral part of Primarc's building plans

Green measures are an integral part of Primarc's building plans

Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS) Implementation of environment-friendly measures is not only key to reduce the carbon footprint but also important to help buyers of residential properties to enjoy a better quality of life, agrees eastern Indias leading real estate developer Primarc.

by IBNS May 10, 2016

Rajya Sabha : PM can't be gagged against speaking on corruption, says Jaitley

Rajya Sabha : PM can't be gagged against speaking on corruption, says Jaitley

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS) Hitting back the Congress that mounted offensive over Narendra Modi's remarks on the AgustaWestland chopper scam, the government on Tuesday said the Prime Minister can not be gagged against speaking on corruption.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

Transfers of Chief Justices and Judges in the different High Courts

Transfers of Chief Justices and Judges in the different High Courts

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS) The Ministry of Law & Justice, on Tuesday, announced the transfer of chief justices and judges of various courts, after the President of India approved the transfers in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

Spend seven nights in constituencies: PM to BJP lawmakers

Spend seven nights in constituencies: PM to BJP lawmakers

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS) Ahead of the government's second anniversary to be observed this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly asked Bharaitya Janata Party Parliamentarians to spend seven nights in their constituencies, media reports said.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

Sainik Colony row : Mehbooba-Omar spat goes on

Sainik Colony row : Mehbooba-Omar spat goes on

Srinagar, May 10 (IBNS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has accused former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of spreading false information among th people about Sainik Colony.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

Uttarakhand Assembly floor test today, BSP support crucial for Harish Rawat

Uttarakhand Assembly floor test today, BSP support crucial for Harish Rawat

Dehradun,May 10 (IBNS) A Supreme Court-monitored floor test will take place in the Uttarakhand Assembly on Tuesday as President's rule will be lifted for two hours to allow Congress's Harish Rawat to take a vote of confidence.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

Bihar lawmaker's son, accused of road rage killing, arrested

Bihar lawmaker's son, accused of road rage killing, arrested

Gaya, May(IBNS) Rocky Yadav, the son of a ruling JD-U leader in Bihar, was arrested on Monday night, two days after he allegedly shot dead a teenager for overtaking his vehicle in Gaya, reports said.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

IS leader killed in airstrike: Pentagon

IS leader killed in airstrike: Pentagon

Washington, May 10 (IBNS) The Pentagon on Monday said Abu Wahib, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levants military emir for Iraqs Anbar province, has been killed during a U.S.-led coalition airstrike May 6.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

 Rahul Gandhi is unwell, cancels his visit to Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Kerala

Rahul Gandhi is unwell, cancels his visit to Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Kerala

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he was unwell and will not visit Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

Kolkata: Starmark, in association with Scholastic, holds The Great Geronimo Tour

Kolkata: Starmark, in association with Scholastic, holds The Great Geronimo Tour

Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS) Kolkatas leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Scholastic, held The Great Geronimo Tour with Geronimo Stilton at its South City Mall outlet here on Saturday.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

In 'Qyura' we are not selling a product but an experience: Siddhant Jatia

In 'Qyura' we are not selling a product but an experience: Siddhant Jatia

Siddhant Jatia is a fourth generation entrepreneur from the City of Joy. The 25-year old is the Founder and Director of Medicraft Technologies Pvt Ltd. With his latest e-healthcare facility, Qyura, Siddhant promises to sell an experience, not just a product. In a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, he talks about his new venture and his special love for Kolkata.

by IBNS May 08, 2016

Uma Bharti warns about consequences if Nitish becomes PM

Uma Bharti warns about consequences if Nitish becomes PM

Patna, May 9 (IBNS) Sounding alert, BJP top-brass and parliamentarian, Uma Bharti warned the country about the consequences it will face if Bihar Chief Minsiter Nitish Kumar is elected as the Prime Minister in the near future, as she said, a Jungle Raj will prevail in the country, reports stated.

by IBNS May 08, 2016

Bihar politician's son who allegedly shot dead a youth still absconding

Bihar politician's son who allegedly shot dead a youth still absconding

Gaya, May 9 (IBNS) The son of a Bihar legislator belonging to the ruling Janata Dal-United remained absconding two days after he had allegedly shot dead a 19-year-old boy for overtaking his SUV in Gaya.

by India Blooms News Service May 08, 2016

Congress wants Nehru back in text book

Congress wants Nehru back in text book

New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) Miffed about the omission of late Congressman and former Prime Minsiter Jawahar Lal Nehru from the social science textbooks for eight graders in Rajsthan, the Congress has sought an apology from Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, reports said.

by IBNS May 08, 2016

Seven killed, 30 injured in Jharkhand bus accident

Seven killed, 30 injured in Jharkhand bus accident

Ranchi, May 9 (IBNS) At least seven people were killed and 30 others injured in a bus accident in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi on Monday morning, reports said. The injured have been admitted to hospital.

by IBNS May 08, 2016

Uttarakhand rebels stay disqualified, but Harish Rawat faces new charges

Uttarakhand rebels stay disqualified, but Harish Rawat faces new charges

Dehradun, May 9 (IBNS) The Uttarakhand High Court on Monday said the nine nine rebel Congressmen remain disqualified and turned down their plea to participate in Tuesday's confidence vote, reports said.

by IBNS May 08, 2016

Hyderabad woman allegedly tortured to death in Saudi

Hyderabad woman allegedly tortured to death in Saudi

Hyderabad, May 9 (IBNS) A 25-year-old Indian woman was allegedly tortured to death in Saudi Arabia, reports said.

by IBNS May 08, 2016

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi wish nation on Akshaya Tritiya'

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi wish nation on Akshaya Tritiya'

New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the nation on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya'.

by IBNS May 08, 2016

Car-free day at Champ-Elysees in Paris a great hit

Car-free day at Champ-Elysees in Paris a great hit

Paris, May 9 (IBNS) People flocked in large numbers to Champ-Elysees in Paris on Sunday to enjoy the area on a traffic-free day, media reported.

by IBNS May 08, 2016

Ferozepur: 1 k.g. heroine seized, 2 arrested

Ferozepur: 1 k.g. heroine seized, 2 arrested

Ferozepur, Punjab, May 7 (IBNS) A family of six in Punjab's Ferozepur district were booked in a case of heroine smuggling on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS May 06, 2016