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Remuneration of part-time Group-D staff enhanced

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- The state government has made a significant enhancement in the remuneration of the part time Group-D employees who are employed throughout/not throughout the year. A notification ... Read More


'Pak man' in Correctional Home for over 11 yrs: HC seeks Centre's report

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- The Calcutta High Court has asked the Central government to clarify the status of one P Yousuf, who has remained in Dum Dum Correctional Home for over 11 years despite completing h... Read More


Roadside eatery owner held for throwing hot oil on youth

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- A roadside eatery owner was arrested by the cops of Electronics Complex Police Station in Salt Lake Sector V for allegedly throwing hot cooking oil on a youth for serving the wrong... Read More


EU urged to uphold human rights, as Mauritania accused of abuse of migrants

France, Aug. 27 -- Mauritania's role as a key transit hub for African migrants seeking passage to Europe has come into sharp focus, following renewed claims by the NGO Human Rights Watch of abuse by i... Read More


Hope in Bodoland: How a unique mission mending a community

Guwahati, Aug. 27 -- Jugamai Boro (name changed) remembers the day her world shattered. On July 20, 2012, she watched as her home was engulfed in flames during the BTAD riots. The violence claimed the... Read More


No Puja grant to clubs sans utilisation certificates: HC

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday orally remarked that the state government should not release grants to clubs which have failed to submit certificates on the utilisation of fun... Read More


ED books city bizman in Rs 190 cr bank fraud

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday night arrested a Kolkata businessman from his residence in connection with a bank fraud case involving about Rs 190 crore. The accused, ... Read More


MeT predicts rain-soaked week for Kolkata, South Bengal

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- Kolkata and several parts of South Bengal are set for a rain-soaked week, with the Regional Meteorological Centre in Alipore forecasting thunderstorm activity and scattered rainfal... Read More


Crude Oil Declines Amidst A Firm Dollar

India, Aug. 27 -- Crude oil prices declined on Wednesday amidst the dollar's resurgence. Both Brent and WTI crude oil benchmarks added to the massive losses recorded on Tuesday. Concerns about the Ukr... Read More


Bad Bunny: Acting is more personal than performing music

United Kingdom, Aug. 27 -- Bad Bunny finds acting to be more "personal" than performing his music. The 31-year-old rapper has starred in a number of high-profile movies in recent years, including F9,... Read More