Afghanistan: UN mission expresses grave concern at high civilian casualties in Helmand
New York, Feb 13 (Just Earth News): The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Sunday expressed its grave concern at the recent escalation of violence in Helmand province, which reportedly claimed the lives of at least 25 civilians, mostly women and children, and injured many more.
The Bengal Chamber, West Bengal Pollution Control Board present discussion forum on ecological sustainability in the industrial region
Durgapur, Feb 10 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with West Bengal Pollution Control Board had organised a Discussion Forum on Ecological Sustainability in the Industrial Region, on 10th February 2017 in Durgapur (Citi Residenci).
Bangladesh: Road accident on highway leaves 13 dead, 20 injured
Dhaka, Feb 11 (IBNS): Head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up truck in Bangladesh has left 13 dead and 20 injured, media reported on Saturday.
Uttar Pradesh: Forest officials hotfooting to track man-eating tigress of Pilibhit
Lucknow, Feb 11 (IBNS): Forest officials have employed drone cameras and other tracking devices to locate the man-eating tigress roaming the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh, according to media reports on Saturday.
Raincoat Jibe: Congress only interested in politicisation, says MV Naidu
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IBNS): Slamming the Congress and coming in aid of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said that the opposition is interested in politicisation of issues.
Assembly Elections 2017: Polling begins in Uttar Pradesh first phase
Lucknow, Feb 11 (IBNS): The first-phase of the staggered polling scheduled for Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections began on Saturday, with Muzaffarngar recording the highest polling of 15 per cent by nine in the morning, according to media reports.
PM Modi pays tribute to Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to Deendayal Upadhyaya on the latter's death anniversary.
Uttar Pradesh Polls: PM Modi urges people to vote in large numbers
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IBNS): Ahead of the first phase of state polls in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged voters to turn up in large numbers.
UP elections: PM Modi urges people to vote
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people of Uttar Pradesh to cast their votes as polling for the first phase of the Assembly polls commenced on Saturday.
Narendra Modi remembers Deendayal Upadhyay
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday remembered Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Deendayal Upadhyay on his death anniversary.
Technical failure partially grounds Kolkata metro services during peak hour
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS): Kolkata's Metro rail service was partly disrupted during peak office hours on Friday as an air-conditioned rake malfunctioned at Shyambazar station, reports said.
Signatures of support to Sasikala will be veriefied : Tamil Nadu Governor
Chennai, Feb 10 (IBNS) : VK Sasikala, who on Thursday staked claim to form a Government in Tamil Nadu, was told by Governor C Vidyasagar Rao that the signatures of lawmakers she submitted as the proof of support she enjoys within the AIADMK will be verified, NDTV reports.
Centre okays use of drones for vigilance in Kaziranga National Park
Guwahati, Feb 10 (IBNS) : To check the fast growing killing spree ofone- horned rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park (KNP), the Assam forest department will now use drones for vigilance in the world heritage site.
Engineering student found dead in Kolkata flat
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS): A first-year student of Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology's Electronics and Communications Engineering department was found hanging in a flat at Kestopur 3 No. Camp area under Baguiati Police Station in Kolkata on Friday morning, reports said.
PM Modi to address rallies in UP and Uttarakhand today
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address two rallies in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on Friday, ahead of the state polls.
PM Modi pays homage to Guru Ravidas
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid homage to mystic poet Guru Ravidas
Fighting reaches 'worrying proportions' in South Sudan's north-east UN mission
New York, Feb 10 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Thursday voiced concern about an escalation in the fighting between Government and opposition forces in the west bank of the River Nile in the African country's north.
Central African Republic: Senior UN official condemns armed, forceful entry into hospital
New York, Feb 10 (Just Earth News): Denouncing forceful entry by armed individuals into a hospital in the Central African Republic's restive PK5 neighbourhood with the intention to kill some of the patients, a senior United Nations humanitarian official has emphasized that such incidents are in violation of the international humanitarian law.
Technology has to support financial infrastructure say experts
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IBNS): Speakers at the Financial Summit 2017, recently organised by Kolkata-based Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BCC&I), emphasised on the need to integrate financial infrastructure and technology to boost capital markets.
Somalia polls: Roads, airport sealed off ahead of elections
Mogadishu, Feb 8 (IBNS): The Somali government has imposed a traffic ban and blocked several roads in the capital ahead of the presidential polls, media reports said.
Tamil Nadu : Judicial inquiry into Jayalalithaa's death, Paneerselvam says
Chennai, Feb 7 (IBNS) : The rumblings within the ruling AIADMK turned into a roar as Tamil Nadu's caretaker Chief Minister O Paneerselvam on Wednesday said that a judicial inquiry will be instituted into Jayalalithaa's death and accused VK Sasikala, the aspiring CM, of coercing him to resign from his post.
Supreme Court makes unprecedented move, issues contempt notice against sitting High Court judge
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS) : In an unprecedented development, the the Supreme Court on Wednesday issued contempt notice to a sitting high court judge, for levelling allegations against former Judges of the Supreme Court and sitting judges of Madras High Court, reports said.
Congress-SP wind will blow away BJP, BSP, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS): Campaigning ahead of state polls in Uttar Pradesh, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said that the alliance of his party and the ruling Samajwadi Party will prevail over others.
BSSC exam paper leak: Secretary, five others taken into custody
Patna, Feb 8 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): A special investigation team (SIT) probing the alleged question paper leak of clerical examinations conducted by the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has taken into custody the commission secretary along with five others.
Panneerselvam accuses Sasikala of forcing him to step down
Chennai, Feb 8 (IBNS): In a dramatic turn of events, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam has accused VK Sasikala of forcing the former to resign from his post, reports said.
Haitian Government, UN and partners launch two-year plan aimed at saving lives, building resilience
New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): The United Nations together with relief organizations in Haiti have launched a two-year, $291 million response plan with the Government to reach more than 2.4 million people across the island that was struck by a devastating hurricane last October.
Afghanistan: UN condemns deadly suicide attack in Kabul near Supreme Court
New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): The United Nations condemned on Tuesdays suicide attack outside the Supreme Court complex in the Afghan capital, Kabul, and stressed that those behind the deadly bombing must be held to account.
India and Belgium agree to work together for wider digital empowerment
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS): India and Belgium agreed to work together on digital empowerment of people during a ministerial level meeting in New Delhi, according to media reports on Tuesday.
Jayalalithaa's death unnatural : Senior AIADMK leader drops bombshell, demands probe against Sasikala
Chennai, Feb 7 (IBNS) : Making shocking claims, former Tamil Nadu Speaker P H Pandian has termed late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's death as "unnatural" and demanded an investigation into the conduct of her chief aide Sasikala, who is now tipped to be the Chief Minister, reports said.
Nitin Gadkari to address public rallies in Uttarakhand today
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): Union Transport and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari will address three rallies in Uttarakhand on Tuesday.
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