polling 39 pc in Bengal, 36 pc in Assam in first four hours
Kolkata/Guwahati, Apr. 11 (IBNS) West Bengal and Assam reported 39 per cent and 36 per cent polling respectively till 11 am on Monday as Assembly elections in both the states were going on with brisk turnout despite the scorching summer heat.
SC to hear petition challenging its order to strike down CAT for medical courses
New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS) The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a review petition challenging its judgement of striking down the single common entrance test for medical courses, reports said.
Water relief train to reach Latur later on Monday
Mumbai, Apr 11 (IBNS) Water-filled railway wagons are on their way to Latur in Marathwada region of Maharashtra on Monday to provide much-needed drinking water to one of the worst drought hit areas in India, according to media reports.
30 booked for Kerala temple fire, shrine authorities won't accept ban on fireworks
Thiruvanthapuram, Apr 11 (IBNS) A day after 110 people were killed in a devastating fire at a temple in Kollam in Kerala, a police case was filed against 30 people including members of the board that administers the shrine, while authorities, running nearly 1000 Hindu places of worship, said they will not accept a ban on fireworks, media reports said.
20 pc polling in Bengal, 16 pc in Assam in first two hours
Kolkata/Guwahati, Apr 11 (IBNS) Voting for Assembly election was underway in West Bengal and Assam with an overall 18 per cent turnout being reported in the first two hours.
Assam: Second phase of polling starts
Guwahati, Apr 11 (IBNS) Voting has begun in the second phase of the assembly polls for 61 constituencies in Assam on Monday.
Voting begins for 31 constituencies in West Bengal
Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS): Voters lined up in front of polling booths as polling began in 31 constituencies spread over three districts in part two of the opening phase of the ongoing Assembly polls elections in West Bengal.
Starmark, Karigar host launch of Martin Kampchens new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath
Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): Kolkatas leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Karigar, hosted the launch of Martin Kampchens new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath at its South City Mall outlet on Friday.
Ghatak film festival is a tribute from my side: Arijit Dutta
After hosting Eastern India's first major fashion event, Arijit Dutta, MD, PEPL, is all set to entice cine lovers with a collection of legendary Indian filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak's films in the form of a six-day-long film festival. Strangely, the man is yet to see a Ghatak movie. In a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, Dutta speaks about his plans and how and why he chose to screen some movies of a genius movie maker.
GIMA: 'Moods' wins best classical instrumental album
Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS) Music label Sagarika's 'Moods' won the best classical instrumental award at the Global Indian Music Awards recently.
Priya Cinemas organises film festival on Ritkwik Ghatak
Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS) : The 'Ritwik Ghatak Film Festival' , which is organized by Ritwik Ghatak Memorial Trust and Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd to pay tribute Ghatak's works, was inaugurated on Friday at Priya Cinema Hall in south Kolkata.
Appointment of Judges in the different High Courts
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) The Ministry of Law and Justice, on Friday, announced the appointment of judges in different High Courts of India-- Madras High Court and Rajasthan High Court.
PM visits Kamakhya Temple, says 'feeling blessed'
Guwahati, Apr 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Assam on Friday to address gatherings in four places, visited the age old Kamakhya Temple, later tweeting that he felt blessed.
Rahul Gandhi to address rallies in Assam today
Guwahati, Apr 8 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is in Assam, will address three rallies on Friday, ahead of the second phase of the assembly polls in the state.
Rahul greets communities on New Year
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi greeted people from different communities on their New Year on Friday.
Court issues non bailable warrant against Union Minister
Hyderabad, Apr 8 (IBNS) A city court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Union minister YS Chowdary in a case of alleged default on repayment of loans, reports said.
PM greets people across the country, celebrating various festivals on the advent of New Year
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people across the country, celebrating various festivals on the advent of New Year.
Modi to visit Assam today
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will visit Assam to campaign for the ongoing Assembly polls in the state.
Pakistan envoy says talks suspended with India, govt contradicts
Islamabad, Apr 8 (IBNS): Pakistan government has contradicted its High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit's remarks on the issue of talks between India and Pakistan and said both countries are in contact with each other and it has been reiterated from both sides that modalities are being worked out
Bangladesh: Blogger hacked to death in Dhaka
Dhaka, Apr 7 (IBNS) The incessant killings of secular bloggers in Bangladesh continud as yet another blogger was hacked to death in broad daylight by suspected Islamist militants for expressing secular views, in Dhaka on Wednesday, according to reports.
Lender banks reject Vijay Mallya's offer, calls for his presence
New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) A group of banks have rejected Vijay Mallya's offer to repay Rs 4,000 crore and told the Supreme court that the business tycoon's presence is needed for negotiation over repayment of loans for the now defunct Kingfisher Airlines.
Sonia to address rally in Assam today
Guwahati, Apr 7 (IBNS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi is set to address a rally in Assam on Thursday.
Two men detained for murder of NIA officer
New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) Two men, including one said to be a sharpshooter, have been detained in connection with the last week's sensational murder of National Investigation Agency officer Mohammed Tanzil Ahmed in Uttar Pradesh, reports said.
Two militants killed in Kashmir gun battle
Srinagar, Apr.7 (IBNS) Two militants were killed during a gun battle with security forces in a village in Shopian district of South Kashmir early on Thursday.
BSP MP's son arrested over wife's death
New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) The son of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP Narender Kashyap was arrested on Thursday morning following the violent death of his wife Himanshi, who was found dead at his home in Ghaziabad near Delhi.
Odd-Even formula: Kejriwal looking for a solution, asks for suggestion
New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday admitted that he is facing a 'real problem' over to the odd even rule and asked for ideas from people.
PM Modi wishes citizens good health on World Health Day
New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, wished everyone a good health on World Health Day.
Robotic Surgeons to meet in Delhi
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS) Nearly 200 surgeons from India converge at New Delhi, this week, to update themselves on the latest developments in Computer Assisted Robotic Surgery.
Mumbai multiple blasts case : Life imprisonment for three, 10 years' RI for three
Mumbai, Apr 6 (IBNS) A special POTA court on Wednesday pronounced the quantum of sentence for ten convicts in the 2002-03 Mumbai blasts cases.
Uttarakhand : HC rejects Centre's plea
Nainital, Apr 6 (IBNS) he Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday rejected the Centre's plea for adjournment of hearing on the petition challenging imposition of President's rule in the state.
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