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'Climate crisis': Himachal witnesses 9th lowest rainfall in Jan since 1901

SHIMLA, Feb. 2 -- Failed snowfalls, warm winters, and an alarming 84 percent rainfall deficiency in Himachal Pradesh have sent alarming signals about the upcoming summer, which is expected to be harsh... Read More


Funds for village courts see sharp reduction

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Gram nyayalayas or village courts, conceived as a tool to deliver affordable justice at doorsteps, has seen a sharp decrease in fund allocation this year. According to the budget... Read More


Criminal courts not for settling scores, civil disputes, says HC

Kolkata, Feb. 2 -- Quashing criminal proceedings in what actually was a breach of loan agreement, Calcutta High Court observed that criminal courts are not meant to be used for settling scores or pres... Read More


Heavy fog affects flight operations at Kolkata airport

Kolkata, Feb. 2 -- Heavy fog leading to low visibility affected flight operations at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport, Kolkata on Sunday morning. According to information shared b... Read More


Man accused in EM Bypass dhaba murder absconding

Kolkata, Feb. 2 -- Two days have passed since the murder of the woman near a dhaba in Metropolitan crossing and yet the accused man is still absconding even though his wife and son have been arrested.... Read More


SSKM surgery dept to conduct only gall bladder stone ops from February 10-16

Kolkata, Feb. 2 -- The general surgery department of SSKM Hospital will conduct only gall bladder stone operation from February 10 to 16. The department will not perform any other operation apart from... Read More


Book on digital media launched at International Kolkata Book Fair

Kolkata, Feb. 2 -- Prof Minal Pareek's highly anticipated book, "Alfa Generation's Book for Comprehensive Digital Media: A Way Ahead with New Technology in Higher Education," was launched on Sunday at... Read More


JU study shows the way in managing cadmium contamination on human health

Kolkata, Feb. 2 -- A study by the School of Environmental Studies of Jadavpur University (JU) has delineated the dynamics of cadmium (Cd) in soil-crop systems, specifically its uptake, transport and t... Read More


Min visits Jogesh Chandra College, listens to students' grievances

Kolkata, Feb. 2 -- Education minister Bratya Basu visited Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law College on Sunday where he had a discussion with female student representatives following an ongoing dispute over... Read More


Kolkata Leather Complex: Three workers killed inside tannery sewer

Kolkata, Feb. 2 -- Within a few days of the Supreme Court ban on manual scavenging and sewer cleaning, three workers on Sunday died inside a manhole at Kolkata Leather Complex allegedly due to release... Read More