Notes ban effects: Nitish Kumar, Manik Sarkar among other CMs invited by Jaitley to be on panel
Nov 29, 2016, at 06:44 pm
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS) : In a significant move, the Narendra Modi Government has invited Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his Puducherry and Tripura counterparts respectively V Narayanswamy and Manik Sarkar, among others, to be on a panel that will suggest measures to move to a cashless economy and mitigate the effects of cash crunch on the people following the ban on 500 and 1000 rupee notes, media reports said.
Demonetisation: Hyderabad postal dept head, two others booked by CBI
Nov 29, 2016, at 05:34 pm
Hyderabad, Nov 29 (IBNS): The CBI on Monday booked three postal workers, including the head of Hyderabad Postal Department, in connection with the exchange of banned currency notes worth 36 lakhs, reports said.
Rajya Sabha , Lok Sabha adjourned once again, protests on demonetisation continues
Nov 28, 2016, at 08:32 pm
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS) : Both House of Parliament were adjourned for the day as chaos broke loose over demonetisation amid nationwide protests called by the Congress, CPI(M) and other Opposition parties on Monday.
Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha adjourned once again as protests on demonetisation rage on
Nov 28, 2016, at 08:31 pm
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS) : The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day and the Rajya Sabha till 2 pm as the Opposition continued to protest the demonetisation move by the Centre, amid nationwide protests called by the Congress, CPI(M) and other parties on Monday.
Modi may attend Parliament for debate on demonetisation, efforts on to break logjam
Nov 28, 2016, at 07:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be present in Parliament for a debate on demonetisation as the Opposition goes for a countrywide movement, including a Bharat Bandh on Monday.
Bihar bandh against demonetisation : Not much impact on normal life
Nov 28, 2016, at 07:00 pm
Patna, Nov 28 (TheBiharPost/IBNS ): The Left and other parties on Monday began a nationwide shutdown to protest the demonetization.
Kejriwal slams BJP's Mahesh Sharma over daughter's wedding
Nov 28, 2016, at 05:34 pm
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday slammed BJP lawmaker Mahesh Sharma over his daughter's wedding.
Demonetisation: Opposition agitates with shutdown and protest calls
Nov 28, 2016, at 04:53 pm
Trivandrum/Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Agitating against the government's move to demonetise higher currency notes, the Left has called for a shutdown, while TMC, Congress and the AAP are scheduled to host Janakrosh marches, reports said.
Demonetisation: Bengal to observe 12-hour strike tomorrow, protest rallies to hit Kolkata streets
Nov 28, 2016, at 07:39 am
Kolkata, Nov 27 (IBNS): Protesting Central government's move of scrapping 500 and 1000 rupees notes, 18 Left parties have been called for a 12-hour general strike in West Bengal, which will be observed on Monday.
'Maan Ki Baat' has now become 'Modi Ki Baat': Mamata Banerjee
Nov 27, 2016, at 08:51 pm
Kolkata, Nov 27 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the 'Maan Ki Baat' has now become 'Modi Ki Baat.'
Note ban row: PM Modi will not apologise, govt tells oppositions
Nov 26, 2016, at 03:04 am
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): Even as the opposition parties disrupted the Parliament proceedings seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology over his speech on black money on Friday morning, the government has completely ruled out the demand.
Bihar BJP tipped off about demonetisation: JD(U) on land deals
Nov 26, 2016, at 02:41 am
Patna, Nov 25 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in his state was earlier tipped off about the demonetisation move due to which it made series of land purchases between August and September this year.
Opposition demands apology from PM Modi, Parliament adjourned till Nov 28
Nov 25, 2016, at 08:55 pm
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): Parliament proceedings were disrupted for the seventh straight day as the opposition leaders demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his speech on black money on Friday morning.
DeMonetisation: Some people are angry as they didn't get time to prepare, says PM Modi
Nov 25, 2016, at 04:24 pm
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): Slamming the critics for protesting the government's move to demonetise higher currency notes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that they are angry as they didn't get time to prepare for it.
Demonetisation : Rajya Sabha adjouned once again as Opposition demands Modi's presence
Nov 24, 2016, at 08:14 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) : Amid uproar and slogan shouting, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the second time till 3 pm on Thursday as the Opposition refused to let the proceedings go on pressing for the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during debate on demonetisation.
We oppose the Govt because poor are suffering: Derek on currency ban
Nov 24, 2016, at 07:02 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): TMC MP Derek O'Brien on Thursday said his party is opposition the government's move to ban Rs 500 and Rs. 1000 currency note as it is making poor people of the nation to suffer.
Monumental mismanagement in implementation of demonetisation policy : Manmohan Singh in RS
Nov 24, 2016, at 06:09 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS) : After days of uproar and chaos, the debate on demonetisation began in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi being present in the House as his predecessor Manmohan Singh led the opposition attack against the Government.
Process of demonetisation monumental mismanagement has taken place: Singh
Nov 24, 2016, at 06:05 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said demonetisation process has led to monumental mismanagement.
PM Modi likely to attend Parliament today
Nov 24, 2016, at 03:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the Rajya Sabha on Thursday following a ruckus over his absence from the Parliament by opposition leaders, reports said.
Over 90% respondents feel demonetisation will end corruption: PM's app survey
Nov 24, 2016, at 04:14 am
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation move has received the support of over 90 percent of the 5,00,000 people who took the survey on the Narendra Modi app.
After Parliament disruptions, PM Modi likely to attend RS tomorrow
Nov 24, 2016, at 01:59 am
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Narendra Modi is likely to be present in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday after oppositions disrupted the business of both the Houses repeatedly demanding the Prime Minister's explanation in connection with the demonetisation move, media reports said.
PM scared of facing Parliament, says Kejriwal
Nov 23, 2016, at 11:07 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Joining the other opposition leaders on slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his absence in the Parliament, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the former is scared of facing the house.
Union Minister Sadananda Gowda peeved when private hospital refuses banned currency
Nov 23, 2016, at 09:53 pm
Mangalore, Nov 23 (IBNS): Union Minister Sadananda Gowda had to clear dues at a private hospital in Mangaluru, Karnataka, through cheque, after his brother's demise, as hospital abides by government rule on notes ban, according to media reports.
Opposition to observe 'Aakrosh Divas' on Nov 28 to intensify movement against demonetisation
Nov 23, 2016, at 09:18 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) : The Opposition parties Wednesday called for a countrywide protest on November 28 against the cash crunch following implementation of the Centre's demonetisation policy, reports said.
Demonetisation: Trinamool holds rally in Kolkata, results in traffic snarl
Nov 23, 2016, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) held a protest march in Kolkata on Wednesday regarding the demonetisation issue.
Nov 23, 2016, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): The Central government has implemented several steps for the benefit of farmers in the current Rabi season and to promote digital payments in the economy, the Union Ministry of Finance said in a release on Wednesday.
Demonetisation : Rajya Sabha adjourned twice as Opposition demandS Modi's presence
Nov 23, 2016, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) : Amid uproarious scenes, a united Opposition on Wednesday forced adjournment in the Rajya Sabha twice demanding the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give an answer to the hardship caused by the decision to demonetise high-denomination notes.
Kolkata: Bengal Guv supports Modi govt's demonetisation
Nov 23, 2016, at 03:48 am
Kolkata, Nov 22 (IBNS): While West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is spreading anti-demonetisation movement across the country, state's governor Keshari Nath Tripathi on Tuesday said that Central government's decision of scrapping 500/1000 rupees notes was a great step against black money.
Demonetisation a historic endeavour, Modi has created a new normal, says Arun Jaitley
Nov 22, 2016, at 07:21 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS) : Hailing the demonetisation drive as a "historic endeavour," Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has broken all the stereotypes and created a new ‘normal’, reports said.
Modi meets party MPs, makes emotional speech to counter Opposition misinformation on note ban
Nov 22, 2016, at 07:02 pm
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS) : Amid a joint opposition by rival forces, Prime Minisiter Narendra Modi met his own BJP party MPs on Tuesday morning, making an emotional speech to counter the "misinformation" being spread against demonetisation and asking them to tell the people about the many benefits of the reform, reports said.