UN agencies release guidelines for countries on pesticide legislation and labelling
New York, Nov 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Some 30 years to the day after the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) first launched its International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides, the agency is calling on countries to make sure that national regulatory frameworks governing the management of pesticides are kept up to date.
Manipal ProLearn offers mobile marketing certification
Bangalore, Nov 24 (IBNS): Manipal ProLearn is offering certification in Mobile Marketing for professionals who wish to discover new opportunities that mobile is creating.
Shiv Sena slams Amir Khan, says he speaks language of treachery
Mumbai, Nov 25 (IBNS) Coming down heavily on Amir Khan for his remarks on intolerance, Shiv Sena on Wednesday said the actor was speaking the language of "treachery".
Dual earthquake jolts Brazil, Peru
Lima/Brasilia, Nov 25 (IBNS) An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 near the Brazil-Peru border was felt on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports by the United States Geological Survey.
Intolerance : A R Rahman says he too faced similar situation like Amir Khan's
Panaji, Nov 25 (IBNS) Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman on Tuesday said he agreed with Bollywood star Aamir Khan's statement on growing intolerance, media reports said.
Kannada poet Kuvempu's Padma Award stolen from museum in Karnataka
Shivamogga, Nov 25 (IBNS) A burglar on Monday entered a museum, built in the memory of famous Kannada poet Kuvempu and ran away with his Padma Awards, some medals and cash, media reports said.
Ahead of all-party meet Jaitley and Chidambaram spar over GST
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS) Ahead of the Wednesday's all-party meeting on Goods and Services Tax to minimise the areas of confrontation between the government and the opposition, Finance Minister Arun Jatiley and his predecessor, Congress leader P Chidambaram were engaged in a battle of words.
Prez and PM greet people on Guru Nanak Jayanti
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, greeted the people of India on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.
Tunisia: UN condemns deadly attack on bus carrying presidential gaurd
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council this evening condemned the attack on Tuesday in Tunis against a bus carrying Presidential Guards, which resulted in many deaths and injuries.
Terrorists attack army camp in Jammu and Kashmir
Tangdhar, Jammu and Kashmir, Nov 25 (IBNS) Terrorists attack an army camp at Tangdhar near the border in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning resulting in heavy exchange of fire, reports said.
PM and President pay tributes to Guru Teg Bahdur on his death anniversary
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of India, Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday paid tributes to Guru Teg Bahdur, the ninth of the ten gurus of the Sikhs.
Odisha court sentences 5 to death for murdering a minor
Bhubaneswar, Nov 24 (IBNS) A local court in Odisha on Tuesday sent five persons on death row, pertaining to gangrape and murder of a minor in 2012, according to reports.
BJP reacts sharply to Aamir Khan's remarks on intolerance
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reacted sharply to Bollywood actor Aamir Khan saying that he and his wife considered leaving India owing to the 'disquiet' surrounding it, even as fellow actor Anupam Kher took it further asking the cinestar where they would like to move.
PM Modi pays tribute to Lachit Borphukan on his birth anniversary
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid his tribute to the late 17th century Assamese war hero Lachit Borphukan on his birth anniversary.
RSS chief wants construction of Ram Temple
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) India's ruling BJP's ideological patron Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)'s chief Mohan Bhagwat thinks that the time is ripe for the government in New Delhi to fulfill its promise regarding the construction of the Ram Temple at Ram Janambhoomi in Uttar Pradesh, according to reports.
US issues travel global travel alert
Washington, Nov 24 (IBNS): Amid increasing terror threats, the US has issued world wide travel warning for its citizens.
Narendra Modi meets Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam
Singapore, Nov 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Naarendra Modi met Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam on Tuesday.
PM Modi meets leading Singaporeans
Singapore, Nov 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leading Singaporeans on Tuesday.
Text of PM Modi's statement in the joint press conference with Malysian Premier
Kulala Lumpur, Nov 23 (IBNS) Following is the text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement to media in the joint press briefing with Prime Minister of Malaysia:
Militant killed, Army officer injured in Kashmir encounter
Srinagar, Nov 23 (IBNS) One militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in North Kashmirs Kupwara forests, reports said.
India and Malaysia to work together to combat terrorism
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 23 (IBNS) Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak said on Monday that India and Malaysia will work together to combat terrorism and climate change.
AAP lawmaker booked for misbehaving with police officer
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party legislator Sarita Singh has been booked allegedly for misbehaving with an on-duty police officer, reports said.
Peter Mukerjea likelty to be produced in court today
Mumbai, Nov 23 (IBNS) Media baron Peter Mukerjea will be produced before court on Monday in connection with the Sheena Bora murder case, reports said.
Shutdown continues in Brussels as terror threat remains
Brussels, Nov 23 (IBNS) Authorities extended the partial lockdown of Brussels through Monday to keep shut the metro and schools as a major suspect from the Paris attacks remained at large even though security forces made more than a dozen arrests in a series of raids across the capital on Sunday night.
At least 10 people hospitalized after New Orleans park shooting
New Orleans, Nov 23 (IBNS) At least ten people were hospitalized after two gun man open fired in a New Orleans park on Sunday, according to reports.
Malaysia: Ban calls for stronger cooperation from Southeast Asian countries
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Amid 'grave global threats' looming large, the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon on Sunday called for stronger partnerships between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the UN to achieve sustainable development, tackle climate change and eradicate violation of human rights.
Bihar Ministry: Nitish Kumar keeps Home portfolio, Tejaswi Deputy CM
Patna, Nov 21 (IBNS) JDU leader Nitish Kumar who was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister on Friday for a third straight term, kept the home portfolio with him while named Lalu Prasad's younger son Tejaswi Yadav as the Deputy Chief Minister.
Full text of PM Modi's speech at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 21 (IBNS) Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the ASEAN Summit 2015 in Malaysia:
We must reform to transform : Modi says at ASEAN summit
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 21 (IBNS) Reform is a way station on the journey to the destination which is transformation of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
Malaysian PM calls for change of tactics to address terrorism
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 21 (IBNS) Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak called for a change of tactics to tackle terrorism, while addressing the ASEAN Summit on Saturday.
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