Kolkata: Participation of women candidates in the Bengal assembly election has risen, with 385 women in the fray this time against 240 in 2021, according to reports compiled by the Association for Democratic Rights (ADR) and West Bengal Election Watch (WBEW). Trinamool led among major parties with 55 woman candidates, followed by Congress with 44.The…
Mumbai: Days after floating a tender for a Rs 305 crore international memorial for Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe in Ghatkopar, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has scrapped the tender, citing a change of plans, which includes increasing the height of Annabhau Sathe’s statue and some technical hurdles. The SRA will tweak the plan and float fresh…
In a thrilling introduction to NCR, Calvin Harris stepped onto the stage with an exhilarating set that transported attendees back to the vibrant beats of the 2010s. Thrilled to make his first mark in India, Harris hinted that this could be his most remarkable tour yet After two decades of global chart dominance, Calvin Harris…
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami dismisses the importance of Vijay’s TVK in this election, calling it a direct fight between his party and DMK. In an interview, the former chief minister charges DMK leaders with prioritizing their family interests over public interest. Excerpts:How confident are you about AIADMK…
Manjhi inaugurates sports-entrepreneurship festival in Gaya Gaya: Union micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday inaugurated the Sansad Jan Udyam Khel Mahotsav at Gandhi Maidan here, marking the launch of a multi-dimensional initiative aimed at promoting sports, youth engagement and entrepreneurship in the Gaya parliamentary constituency.The event aims to encourage…
Meet Neetu Kumari and Dinesh Ganjhu from Hazaribag, shining examples of how modern agriculture and government support can change lives. Neetu’s pursuit of organic farming lets her harvest 150-200 kg of cucumbers daily, earning her Rs 4,000, while Dinesh’s strawberry greenhouse outputs an impressive 1,000 packets, resulting in Rs 20,000. Hazaribag: Neetu Kumari (26) and…
Early Monday morning, Tinpahar Bazaar in Sahibganj district faced a heartbreaking tragedy as a massive blaze broke out, devouring eighteen shops and goods valued at lakhs. Eyewitnesses recounted the fire starting around 3:30 am and quickly escalating into a fierce inferno, reducing cherished sweet shops, bustling tea stalls, and vibrant vegetable stalls to charred remains….
JAMMU: At least 21 passengers died and 51 were injured Monday after their bus skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Jammu’s Udhampur district.Preliminary probe pointed to mechanical failure, driver error, road condition or a combination of the factors as possible causes for the 10am crash in the hilly Khagote area marked…
Kolkata: On the eve of its first anniversary, Jagannath Dham, Digha, has crossed a remarkable milestone, welcoming over 1.3 crore pilgrims since its inauguration last year. The landmark comes just ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, when the temple will complete one year of operations.Inaugurated on April 30, 2025, the seaside shrine in Digha has rapidly evolved…
Mumbai: Newly appointed BJP Yuva Morcha state president Krishnaraj Mahadik on Monday announced the party’s Yuva Shakti Jagar Yatra from April 21. The objective, he said, is to interact with farmers, women, students and young men and women working in different fields. CM Devendra Fadnavis will flag off the yatra. In phase I, the yatra…
