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KMC to start work for model school in ward 79

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation is to soon issue a work order to kick off the construction of a model school by the civic body in ward 79.

State BJP president stopped on way to violence-hit Beldanga

The clashes in Beldanga erupted over a provocative message displayed at a temporary Kartik Puja gate

NDA poised to win Maha, J'khand, predict exit polls

Over 67 pcturnout in Jharkhand 2nd phase; Maharashtra registers above 58 per cent

SMC to suspend water supply for pipeline repairs

The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) has decided to suspend the supply of drinking water in its area for two days in order to connect pipelines between the old and the new 'alternative permanent' well of the existing water treatment plant at Fulbari.

50 pc Delhi govt offices to shift to 'Work From Home', except essential services

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that half of the staff at state government offices will be working from home in view of the high levels of pollution.

Climate change threatens survival of people: India speaks for developing countries

The statement was delivered at the HighLevel Ministerial Dialogue Climate Change Adaptation, during the COP29 to the UN Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Govt to convene all-party meet On Sunday

The government has convened an all-party meeting on 24 November ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament which starts on Monday.

Roger Federer Pens Emotional Letter For Retiring Rafael Nadal

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer wrote an emotional letter for his close friend Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard tennis ace is set to bid adieu to the sport.

Why is PM Modi not going to Manipur?

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's absence from Manipur, asking why he hasn't Visited the state amidst the ongoing Violence.

Could New York show the way?)

New York City is poised to launch the first congestion pricing plan to reduce traffic in a major U.S. metropolitan area on 5 January 2025.

Don't write off champions: Lyon on Kohli's recent batting slump

The Australian team must be hoping to take advantage of Virat Kohli's prolonged batting slump when the two sides clash in the five-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar trophy, starting on Friday, but veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon has cautioned the hosts against writing off the star batter for whom he has \"nothing but respect\".

Shastri wants India to aim for positive start in Australia

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri wants his former team to put their recent shock loss to New Zealand at the back oftheir minds and concentrate on positive memories achieved from previous successes in Australia ahead of the upcoming five-Test battle for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Bavuma, Coetzee, Jansen return for South Africa's home Tests vs Sri Lanka

Temba Bavuma has recovered from his elbow injury and will lead South Africa in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which gets underway in Durban later this month.

Watson urges Australians to avoid confrontation With Kohli

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has cautioned the Pat Cummins-led outfit to avoid being confrontational with Virat Kohli when both sides face off in the five-Test series for the Border- Gavaskar trophy, starting at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday.

Australia start practice session ahead of opening Test against India

Australian players wentthrough ahectictraining stinton Tuesday in preparation forthe Perth Test

UEFA Nations League: Croatia. Denmark enter quarters: Spain beat switzerland

Aosko Gvardiol struck a second half equaliser as Croatia secured a 1-1 UEFA Nations League ome draw with Portugal to qualify for the quarterfinals.

Aston Villa extend contract for Morgan Rogers till 2080

Aston Villa have rewarded Morgan Rogers, who has been an integral part of Unai Emery's plans this season, with a new contract that will keep him at Villa Park until 2030.

Minimally invasive solution for enlarged prostate commences its journey in Eastern India

Kolkata buzzed with excitement as top urologists came together to unveil a groundbreaking treatment procedure incorporating cutting- edge technology for the first time in eastern India. Rezum Water Vapour Therapy, a globally acclaimed, minimally invasive treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), has been officially introduced for the first time in eastern India today in the presence of Ballari Chattopadhyay, Head of Corporate Communications Samaritan Medical, Surgical & Critical Care, Dr Amlan Chakraborty, Dr Smaranjit Chatterjee, Dr Kaushik Sarkar, Dr Nilanj an Mitra and other medical experts and distinguished dignitaries. BPH is a common condition affecting an estimated 28.1 million men in India alone, making it one of the most prevalent urological disorders in the country.

British tech cosset out on Indian safari, Kolkata new port of call for RedoQ & Praeferre

Come January, 2025, and two UK-based companies seem well-set to mark their footprints in Kolkata with promises of fresh cash inflows and employment generations.

'Centre. Manipur govt have both failed': Kharge writes to Murmu

Peoplehave lostconfidencein Prime Minister, ManipurChief Minister, says Knarge, urges Presidentto intervene

Big firms implement measures, bring WFH amid worsening air pollution

Amid the worsening air pollution, big companies such as Coca-Cola India, ITC, Infosys, KPMG, and Deloitte India are implementing strict measures to safeguard their employees' health.

840 MT of onion for Delhi from govt's price stabilisation buffer; to be sold at ₹35 per kg

Amid the prices of onion hitting the roof, reaching up to Rs 100 a kilo in several cities, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Tuesday that another 840 MT of onion from the Government's price stabilisation buffer had arrived in Delhi.

India has 4D advantage of Democracy protecting investors against discriminati0n:G0yal

Union Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, on Tuesday said India has the 4D (Fourdimensional) advantage of Democracythat gives investors an assurance that they will not be discriminated in the country.

Severe shortfall of skilled professionals in electronics sector: Report

A recent report by TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship on Tuesday said there is a severe shortfall of skilled professionals even though India's electronics sector is projected to create 12 million jobs by 2027-28.

20.58 lakh new employees added under ESIC in September

In the month of September, the provisional payroll data of ESIC revealed that 20.58 lakh new employees have been added.

Market Snaps Seven da V losing Streak

Niftvwas at 23,500 amid buving seen in the auto, realtv sectors

Numerous children injured by a vehicle outside an elementary school in central China

Numerous children were injured by a vehicle outside an elementary school in central China's Hunan province on Tuesday, reports said.

Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies

An Israeli airstrike slammed into a densely populated residential area in Lebanon's capital near key government and diplomatic buildings late Monday, killing at least five people as the U.S. pressed ahead with cease-fire efforts.

45 pro-democracy activists get4to 10Vrjail terms in HK

Legalscholar Benny Tai received the longestsentence of 10 years

Survivor of deadly trip across Canada-US border expected to testify in human smuggling trial

An Indian migrant who survived a deadly trek across the Canada-U.S. border in blizzard conditions is expected to testify Tuesday in the federal trial of two men accused of taking part in a sprawling human smuggling scheme that ultimately killed a family of four.