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New Waqf Board to be constituted soon, says Andhra Pradesh govt

The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday clarified that the State Waqf Board was dissolved due to certain concerns and that a new Board will be constituted at the earliest.

Telangana to implement Rythu Bharosa after Sankranthi: Revanth Reddy

The Congress government in Telangana will implement a key promise with the implementation of the Rythu Bharosa scheme after Sankranthi, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced on Sunday.

Price of commercial LPG hiked by ₹16.5

The price of Jet fuel, or ATF, was hiked by 1.45% and rates of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants increased by Rs 16.5 per 19-kg cylinder on Sunday in the monthly revision done in line with international oil price trends.

After the downpour, political slugfest in TN between DMK and AIADMK

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin was dismissive of his predecessor and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), who picked holes in the state government's handling of the cyclone and the heavy rains, particularly in Chennai

Kolkata's yellow taxicabs stare at extinction

After trams, another of the city's iconic forms of transport is staring at extinction.

Eastern Railway mechanizes laundry operations

Eastern Railway has mechanized its laundry operations at six locations: Tikiapara, Sealdah, Chitpur, Asansol, Malda, and Bhagalpur.

Potato prices in Bengal retail markets likely to rise as traders threaten strike

The price of potatoes, which is already high in the retail markets of West Bengal, might rise further in the coming week following the decision of the traders association to go for a strike if the ongoing impasse over the state government's ban on the export of these vegetables to other states is not resolved.

West Bengal State Handicrafts Expo kicks off in Krishnagar

The West Bengal State Handicrafts Expo 2023 commenced on Saturday at the Krishnagar Government College Ground, showcasing the artistry of 1,100 artisans from across the state.

Union Minister expresses concern over ISKCON monks' arrests; Indian tourists in Bangladesh attacked

Union Minister of State for Education and Development of the North Eastern Region, and BJP state president, Sukanta Majumdar, has written to the Bangladesh government demanding the immediate release of Chinmoy Krishna Das, Swami Chinmoyananda, and two of his aides.

Aparajita Bill: Trinamul Mahila Congress Stages Demonstrations

The Bill proposes stringent action against the accused in rape and rape-murder cases

Indian passengers attacked on bus in Bangladesh, flights between the two countries decline

A group of Indian passengers travelling from Tripura to Kolkata on a Shyamoli Paribahan bus were subjected to a terrifying ordeal when their bus was attacked in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh.

Christmas celebration to mark ten-day festival upholding Serampore's rich heritage

The Serampore Municipality and the Serampore Hotel Business Fraternity have joined forces to organise a ten-day festival during the ongoing Christmas celebration.

Operation Satark: Seizure of illegal liquor by RPF at Jasidih station of Asansol Division

Under Operation SATARK, RPF personnel of Asansol Division seized a significant quantity of illegal liquor during train escort duty.

SBI Celebrates 'World Aids Day' With blood donation Camp in Durgapur

Today, SBISA (State Bank of India Staff Association) and SBIPA (State Bank of India Pensioners' Association) organized a mega blood donation camp in association with the Durgapur Sub Divisional Volunteers Blood Donors Association to raise awareness and celebrate World AIDS Day at the administrative office in Durgapur.

Bio-seals not going to be very effective in curbing air pollution in Durgapur: Scientists

PM10, or particulate matter with a diameter of 10 micrometers or less, the key air pollutant in the Durgapur industrial zone, cannot travel long distances, and bio-seals along the Jharkhand border will not be very effective, according to senior environmental scientists and engineers.

Permanent municipal staff of Champdany Municipality go unpaid for three months

The Champdany Municipality faces unique challenges that set it apart from other municipalities in the district.

West Burdwan district magistrate orders probe into illegal water connections in the district's industrial belt

The District Magistrate of West Burdwan, S. Ponnambalam, has ordered an investigation into the discovery of numerous illegal water connections tapping into the main lines of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, primarily in the district's industrial belt.

TMC leader accused of extortion and murder

A tragic incident has unfolded in Raghunathganj 2 Block, where a man named Atabur Rahman, a resident of Mithipur Gram Panchayat, succumbed to injuries allegedly inflicted by a Trinamul Congress leader, Mithun Sheikh.

AIBOC warns of nationwide bank strike over key demands

All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) General Secretary Rupam Roy announced today that they would go on an all-India bank strike if the Central government fails to address their key demands.

After successful stint at BCCI, Jay Shah takes over as new ICC chair

Jay Shah embarked on a new role in his career as a cricket administrator after taking over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) following a successful stint as BCCI secretary, a position he took up after the shake-up of the Indian board on the recommendations of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha committee.

Won't support Congress in 'disrupting' Parliament: TMC

Our stand is very clear, we will give priority to issues of Bengal first: Abhishek Banerjee

PM expresses concern over threats posed by digital fraud, cyber crime

Expressing concern over the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, cyber crimes and AI technology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon police to convert the challenge into an opportunity by harnessing India's double AI power of Artificial Intelligence and 'Aspirational India'.

Cyclone Fengal spares Chennai, wreaks havoc in Puducherry and Villupuram

Cyclone Fengal which spared Chennai, wreaked havoc in Puducherry and its neighbourhood as well as Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu.

Arvind Kejriwal rules out alliance with any other party in Delhi Assembly polls

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday ruled out alliance with any party for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections that are likely to take place early next year.

Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maha CM

'All three allies of the Mahayuti have a good understanding,' he said

Indian-American Kash Patel nominated as FBI Director by US Prez-elect Trump

If confirmed by the US Senate, which is mandatory, Mr Patel will be the first Indian-American to lead America's top investigative agency and also the first South Asian.

A step towards empowering content creators

In an evening of learning, interacting and associating, Dish TV's OTT Platform Watcho launched the Watcho Storytellers Conclave, with an aim to empower filmmakers and content creators.

Marital Musings

'The support she extended was definitely praiseworthy'

Panthers of the 'Pink City'

Jaipur, the flamboyant pink city of India, is known for its art, architecture, palaces, forts, exquisite cuisine and royal life. But just on the outskirts of the city with its huge buildings, cacophonous crowds and deafening sounds lies a small, happy, peaceful refuge where nature rules.

With a song in my heart

(A week spent at Windamere Heritage Hotel in Darjeeling)