Kolkata/Howrah: There was chaos on the busy Foreshore Road when temporary workers from the civil defence and disaster management forces tried to march towards Nabanna on Tuesday and clashed with police after demanding permanent jobs.Things turned more dramatic after the protesters tried to move towards Esplanade, the spot where CM Mamata Banerjee is sitting on…
Navi Mumbai: Four male candidates for the police constable’s job were booked by Kalamboli Police after each of them was found in possession of one empty insulin syringe with a needle, used for injecting a performance-enhancing stimulant or steroid to boost their performance during the physical endurance test conducted at the Navi Mumbai Police headquarters…
New Delhi: Upholding the conviction of a man for masturbating next to a woman inside a Delhi Metro coach, a court has also called for stronger measures to ensure the safety of women commuting on the city’s public transport system.Additional sessions judge Hargurvarinder Singh Jaggi placed the case within the broader context of International Women’s…
BUZZED OUT: New natural insecticide can kill larva inside water tanks At a time Chennai relies heavily on chemical fogging for mosquito control, and impractical civic attempts such as fixing nets over drains draw flak, a new field study suggests the solution may lie inside the city’s water tanks. The study found that a natural…
Ishan Kishan’s inspiring resurgence after being let go from the BCCI contract takes center stage. His key performance in India’s T20 World Cup triumph emphasizes his enduring talent, even in the face of personal adversity. Patna: Early in 2024 it seemed all over for Ishan Kishan after he was dropped from the Board of Control…
In a heartbreaking event in the Bharno block of Gumla, a family faced an unimaginable loss when a wandering elephant, in search of food, crashed into their home, leading to the tragic death of their four-month-old daughter. The rubble claimed her life as her mother suffered injuries in the chaos. Officials confirmed the elephant ventured…
Ranchi: A woman, identified as Lakhiya Devi, 60, died by suicide after jumping in front of the Kriya Yoga Express at around 9:30 pm on Monday just as the train was entering Ranchi railway station.The Railway Protection Force (RPF) said that the train moved back to help recover the woman’s body.Her relative, Anil Singh, said…
NEW DELHI: The ruling NDA on Tuesday strongly defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during a debate on a resolution seeking his removal, while opposition parties accused him of acting under government pressure and failing to conduct House proceedings impartially.The debate began after opposition members moved a resolution to remove Birla as Speaker, alleging bias…
Kolkata: Three fatal accidents, reported between Monday evening and Tuesday early morning in the Shyampukur, Burtolla and New Alipore police station areas, left three people dead in Kolkata. Incidentally, trucks were involved in all three accidents.The first fatal accident took place around 7.25 pm on Monday in front of 5, Bhupen Bose Avenue in north…
Mumbai: A nationwide shortage of LPG cylinders has begun impacting catering operations of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, prompting the railways to consider temporarily suspending cooked meal services on trains and issuing refunds to passengers who had pre-booked meals while reserving tickets.Railway officials said the shortage is affecting IRCTC’s base kitchens where meals…
