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KMC tightens checks on city's water supply

Kolkata, Jan. 4 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is learnt to have placed all major water installations in the city on high alert and ordered stricter laboratory testing of raw water before ... Read More


Trinamool councillor alleges threat, police begin investigation

Kolkata, Jan. 4 -- A Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor of Konnagar was allegedly threatened by unknown miscreants on Saturday night. According to sources, Biswarup Chakraborty, councillor of Ward 1... Read More


IRFC achieves 5th straight 'Excellent' DPE rating since its listing in FY21

New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC), a Government of India Navratna CPSE under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways, has been rated "Excellent" by ... Read More


Brokerage houses raise concerns about rising illicit cigarette risks due to tax hike

New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- The unprecedented 40-50 per cent tax increase, driven by the shift from 28 per cent to 40 per cent GST and the introduction of a new excise duty structure on tobacco, has sparked ... Read More


RPF constable injured in accidental firing in J-K's Kathua

Jammu, Jan. 4 -- A constable of Railway Protection Force (RPF) was injured when his service weapon went off accidentally in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. Constable D... Read More


Major achievement for Chhattisgarh in "Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026": State Ranks First Nationally in Parental Participation

Raipur, Jan. 4 -- In "Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026," an initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to transform examinations into a stress-free celebration, Chhattisgarh has achieved a remarkable... Read More


PETA India writes to PMO, flags proposal to confine stray dogs for life

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- Animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, opposing proposals that rely on lifelong confineme... Read More


IPS officer Sadanand Date, 26/11 hero, takes charge as Maharashtra DGP

Mumbai, Jan. 3 -- Senior IPS officer and 26/11 terror attack hero Sadanand Vasant Date on Saturday took charge as Director General of Maharashtra Police. He was heading the National Investigation Age... Read More


Cong to launch nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from Jan 10-Feb 25 against G RAM G Act

New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- The Congress on Saturday announced a nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from January 10 to February 25 to demand the withdrawal of the VB G-RAM-G Act, and restoration of MGNREGA ... Read More


Abhishek dubs CEC 'Vanish Kumar' over voter deletions, terms BJP MPs 'snakes'

Alipurduar (WB), Jan. 3 -- Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday called Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar "Vanish Kumar" over alleged illegitimate voter deletions during the SIR in W... Read More