Jalpaiguri/Kolkata: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharaj apologised on Friday for remarks on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, prompting CM Suvendu Adhikari to say that while the MP’s actions were beyond forgiveness, considering his age, it will be “looked at positively”.Ananta was stripped of the Banga Bibhushan and he and his aides are facing multiple FIRs…
Mumbai: More than 10.8 lakh electricity consumers in Mumbai’s island city are set to pay higher power bills this month, with the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport (BEST) undertaking levying a Fuel Adjustment Charge (FAC) that will increase tariffs by up to 95 paise per unit for residential users. According to BEST sources, the Maharashtra…
New Delhi: Delhi govt’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) Friday opposed interim bail to former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Vatsala Aggarwal and co-accused Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga in the alleged Rs 700-crore medical procurement scam, alleging they colluded to concentrate decision-making powers in their hands to favour bidders like alleged mastermind Rajeev Kumar Rangeela, who…
Poondi Reservoir | File photo Chennai: Andhra Pradesh has doubled its release of Krishna river water to Chennai to 450 cusecs despite holding relatively low reserves — 14tmcft, about a fifth of its 68.03tmcft capacity — giving the city a chance to boost its reservoirs before the northeast monsoon arrives, said a senior official with…
Patna: Aspirants preparing for teacher recruitment and other competitive examinations have announced an indefinite protest at Gardanibagh from Aug 18, demanding the immediate release of the BPSC TRE-4 notification and resolution of several pending recruitment issues.Among their key demands are issuance of the TRE-4 notification within five days with adequate vacancies across all subjects, conduct…
IG Shailendra Kumar Sinha will receive the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service Ranchi: The Union home ministry has selected nine Jharkhand police personnel, including inspector general (North Chotanagpur zone) Shailendra Kumar Sinha, for medals on the occasion of Independence Day, officials said on Friday.Sinha will receive the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service. Sub-inspector Pankaj Kumar…
The accused after their arrest Dumka: Godda police on Friday arrested two sisters for allegedly killing a 16-year-old boy and abandoning his body near a bridge in Mahagama police station area.The victim, identified as Suraj Kumar Rai of Tardiha village in Godda district’s Pathargama police station area, was allegedly killed on Aug 9. His body…
President Droupadi Murmu addresses the nation on Independence Day eve NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday addressed the nation and extended her greetings ahead of the 80th Independence day. On the eve of Independence Day, Murmu praised India’s growth and said that “every citizen is contributing to nation building”.Here’s are some of the key…
Kalyani: Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra appeared before Nadia Police on Friday afternoon in connection with a hate speech case.Moitra reached Hogalberia police station around 2 pm and left about an hour later. She met the investigating officer as directed by Calcutta High Court.On July 21, Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya had asked Moitra to cooperate with the…
(Image used for representative) Starting August 15, Central Railway is set to launch 15-car local train services, significantly enhancing travel options for commuters MUMBAI: Central Railway is set to expand its 15-car local train operations from Independence Day, upgrading 22 additional 12-car services on the main line and taking the total number of 15-car services…
