CATEGORIES

Mizoram's new Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena takes charge

Senior IAS officer Khilli Ram Meena on Thursday took charge as the new Chief Secretary of Mizoram.

Starving public service will starve our country too

As Bhutan aspires to become a developed nation by 2034, it must confront a critical challenge threatening this ambitious goal: the continuous exodus of qualified and experienced public servants seeking better opportunities abroad.

Mission mode effort underway for plastic-free Mahakumbh

The 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj will not only be a spiritual and faith-driven event but also a rich cultural and social experience for millions of devotees. Besides, it will be environmentally-friendly.

B2B foodtech fair starts in city

The 21st International Foodtech Kolkata 2024, Eastern India's Premier business-to-business (B2B) exhibition for food processing, bakery, mithai & namkeen, dairy, ice-cream and hospitality industry, will be held at the Biswa Bangla Milan Mela Complex in from 29 November to 1 December.

ISKCON centre in Bangladesh's Shibchar 'forcibly shut down'

As the news about Chinmoy Krishna's arrest spread on social media, several protests broke out in Chittagong, demanding his immediate release

He's a huge talent:Oz star Mitchell Starc showers praise on Jaiswal

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc praised India's young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal, describing the 22-year-old as a \"huge\" talent in Indian cricket.

'Auction couldn't have gone much better': Ponting delighted with PBKS squad

Delighted at the composition of the new-look Punjab Kings squad after the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, head coach Ricky Ponting showered praises on the franchise's analysts and scouts for their efforts, saying 'it couldn't have gone much better' on the auction table.

U-19 Asia Cup: Anticipation builds for India-Pakistan showdown

As the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 approaches, anticipation builds for what promises to be an exciting showcase of young cricketing talent.

Sri Lanka bundled out for 42 by South Africa, slump to their lowest Test score

Sri Lanka have recorded their lowest total in Test cricket after being bowled out for just 42 by South Africa in their ongoing series-opening game at Kingsmead on Thursday.

BGT: McSweeney left overawed by Indian bowling during Test debut

Australian opener heaps praise on Indian bowlers after disappointing debut during Perth Test

Rodri aims for Manchester City return before season end

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is aiming to return to action before the season ends after suffering a ruptured ACL in his right knee during the team's 2-2 draw with Arsenal in September.

ISL 2024-25: Mohun Bagan aim for top spot as Chennaiyin FC come calling

Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will be eager to return to the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) points table when they take on struggling Chennaiyin FC at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Saturday.

Valencia to take on Ejea in Copa del Rey second round

The draw for the second round of the Spanish Copa del Rey was held on Wednesday after the first round was completed on Tuesday night with Getafe and Valencia both qualifying.

PKL: Haryana Steelers take on Tamil Thalaivas, aim to make fewer errors

Sitting pretty at the top of the points table, the Haryana Steelers have been in superb form through the course of Season 11 of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) so far and skipper Jaideep says his team is ready to do whatever possible to stay at the top.

ISL: East Bengal host NEUFC, seek first win of season

In-form NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) head to the City of Joy for a crucial away match against East Bengal FC (EBFC), who are eager to secure their first win of the season.

Champions League: Liverpool beat Real Madrid, Dortmund thrash Dinamo Zagreb

Liverpool become first team to confirm last 16 berth, Borussia Dortmund outclass Dinamo Zagreb 3-0

'Sugar cannot be easily absorbed by the body'

Fasting once a year, for three days, especially without water, can be good for you. When we fast, our body is deprived of external energy sources, it begins to consume its own dead and toxic cells, effectively detoxifying itself.

Reviving Indrajal memories for Kolkata

The nip in the air is palpable, so is the gradual coming of the much-awaited winter. The summer and the heat have had a rather lengthy spell this year. Hopefully, that is coming to an end, and the merry cold season is going to take over.

College workshop demonstrates the power of ham radio

The department of journalism and mass communication, the disaster management cell and the IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) of Women's Christian College, Kolkata, organised a one-day workshop on \"The Usefulness of HAM Radio in Disaster Mitigation\".

Why is BJP unable to announce Maha CM despite majority, asks Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Bal Thackeray) ridiculed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Mahayuti alliance for the \"suspense\" about announcing the name of the Maharashtra Chief Minister.

Meghalaya-Assam border talks to resume soon: CM Conrad Sangma assures progress

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has announced that the second phase of border talks with Assam will resume soon, aiming to resolve the remaining boundary disputes between the two states.

Manipur government reopens educational institutions amid ongoing challenges & turmoil

The Higher and Technical Education Department of Manipur has issued a new directive to reopen all government educational institutions, government-aided colleges, and state universities starting 29 November, 2024.

Cong: EC must explain voting discrepancy with evidence

Nana Patole said that the Congress party has raised the issue of difference in voting percentage not because of its defeat, but to protect democracy and the Constitution.

We'll continue to foster innovations and entrepreneurship through dedicated Balmer Lawrie Start-up Fund

Balmer Lawrie, a Kolkata-headquartered Mini Ratna-I PSE, under Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is well on track to reach its targeted gross revenue of Rs 6000 crore and an increased bottomline.

ESIC works on convergence with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is working on expanding healthcare access to the workforce and their dependents, by converging the ESIC with facilities of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

Market ends 1.5pc lower, Nifty closes below 24,000

Sensex was down 1,190.34 points at 79,043.74, Nifty was down 360.70 points

Friend of India, don't see any problem after takeover: Goyal on Donald Trump

Donald Trump was a \"friend of India\", and the country's ties with the US were only getting better with time, said Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday.

Govt launches portal for status, updates on Ease of Doing Business initiatives

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, on Thursday, launched the CII Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and Regulatory Affairs portal that gives insights into the business environment and receives and tracks suggestions for improvement.

UN Biodiversity Conference to reconvene in February in Rome

The UN Biodiversity Conference, suspended this month in Cali in Colombia, will reconvene from February 25-27, 2025, in Rome at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Global study links 1.5 million deaths every year to air pollution from wildfires

An Australian-led international research has found that over 1.5 million deaths globally every year were linked to the health impacts of air pollution caused by landscape fires.