CATEGORIES

Coal production to reach about 810 MT in current fiscal

PM Prasad, chairman of Coal India, said that the coal production by Coal India is expected to reach between 806 and 810 million tons (MT) in the current financial year.

State Plans Awareness Drive for 'Bangla Shashya Bima' Scheme

The Agriculture department is going for massive awareness across the districts to ensure more farmers enroll themselves under 'Bangla Shashya Bima' (BSB) in this Rabi season.

Sabala Mela inaugurated at New Town Mela ground

There are 260 stalls and three pavilions besides 20 food stalls in the mela. Several artisans got space in the open areas to display and sell their art works. About 350 artisans are taking part in the fair.

Budget Session of Parliament from January 31 to April 4

BUDGET ON FEBRUARY 1

Startup India Propelled Country to Become One of the Most Vibrant Startup Ecosystems

Lauding 'Startup India' as a transformative programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on its ninth anniversary on Thursday that the initiative has propelled India to become one of the largest and most vibrant startup ecosystems globally.

Hartek Group bags largest Solar Plant in J&K

Hartek Group's, C&I Rooftop solar business unit has won complete solar EPC contract of 8 MW from Kandhari Beverages Private Ltd one of the largest bottling plant of Hindustan Coca Cola.

Bollywood 'shocked' over attack on Saif Ali Khan at his Mumbai residence

Celebrities wish him a speedy recovery

All We Imagine As Light and Santosh are in running for BAFTAs

Payal Kapadia directed Golden Globe Awards contender 'All We Imagine as Light' bagged another nomination, this time in the 'Film Not in the English Language' category for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards 2025.

Disney+ Hotstar to stream 'The Storyteller'

The film features Paresh Rawal

UK's Starmer in Kyiv for security talks with pledge for '100-yr partnership' with Ukraine

The British Prime Minister also visited a Kyiv hospital that specialises in burn treatment

CM to hand over 'Sahitya Samman' to eminent author Abul Bashar

AT 48TH KOLKATA BOOK FAIR

State to Host 9th Edition of Duare Sarkar from Jan 24

The state government will host the 9th edition of Duare Sarkar (government at doorstep) from January 24.

Keeping calm amid storm

Australian Open: Sinner survives early wobble to advance, no stopping Swiatek

NHPC CMD outlines vision of firm for 2025

Chaudhary emphasised the importance of collective effort, skill development and timely execution of key projects to drive NHPC's growth for year 2025

Gadkari suggests no bail for those involved in faulty road construction

Spending Rs 40K crore to rectify black spots on highways

Mosaraf Hussen Appointed Chairman of State Minorities' Dev & Finance Corporation

Mosaraf Hussen has been appointed as the Chairman of West Bengal Minorities' Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC).

A faint light

Finally, after 15 months of relentless war, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement, brokered by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt.

MJN Medical College to utilise 'unspent development funds'

The MJN Medical College, which had returned nearly Rs 1 crore after failing to utilise completely the development funds last year, is facing a similar situation this year as well.

South Korean court blocks petition to release Yoon

Lawyers for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol failed in their court effort to secure his release on Thursday, a day after he was detained at his residence for questioning over rebellion allegations linked to his martial law declaration last month.

Chief Secretary stresses financial support for green transition at climate change workshop

The state Environment department will introduce Green Carbon Credit Card for rewarding and incentivising individuals for their positive environmental contributions.

Rupee falls 21 paise to 86.61 against dollar

The rupee depreciated 21 paise to close at 86.61 against the US dollar on Thursday, dragged down by a strong American currency overseas, elevated crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows.

Congress moves SC to oppose pleas against 1991 places of worship law

SAYS THEY ARE 'MOTIVATED AND MALICIOUS'

Raiganj: Police Announces Reward of Rs 2 Lakh for Info on Escaped Prisoner

UNDERTRIAL ACCUSED STILL AT LARGE

Sindhu cruises, Kiran turns it around in style to reach last-8

INDIA OPEN

City-based CSIR-CGRI supplying spl glass to ISRO

27th Int'l Congress on Glass from Jan 20 to 24

Fire Breaks Out at National Med College

It is suspected that a short circuit in the electrical connection had triggered a fire due to which smoke was spotted

Inculcating ethics

In a democratic system, the idea of ethics in public life encompasses not only politicians and civil servants but also the whole body of citizens bound together and inspired by purposes and common ends

Hindenburg Research shuts shop

Announcement by Anderson, 40, who started Hindenburg in 2017, came just days before Donald Trump's inauguration as the new US President

Gold rallies ₹500 to ₹81,300 per 10 gram

Gold prices rallied Rs 500 to hit over a two-month high of Rs 81,300 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid fresh buying from jewellers and retailers.

Coal scam: Justice Viswanathan opts out of hearing, CJI to reconstitute three-judge bench

Supreme Court judge Justice KV Viswanathan on Thursday recused himself from hearing coal scam cases, paving way for a fresh three-judge bench to decide a crucial issue arising from previous orders that barred the high court from entertaining appeals.