Kolkata: With Bhowanipore in focus, CM Mamata Banerjee on Sunday met eight KMC councillors, party ward presidents, her chief election agent, along with several Trinamool netas to work out the last-minute details for counting day.The meeting at Mamata’s Kalighat residence was attended by Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim, among others. “Mamata Banerjee will win in Bhowanipore…
Panaji: Goa police have registered three FIRs, including against Congress functionary Girish Chodankar, for allegedly hurting Hindu religious sentiments.Police on Sunday questioned Chodankar for nearly three hours at Mapusa police station, and asked him to appear again on Monday, SP Salim Shaikh said. Mapusa police filed two separate FIRs against Chodankar and tribal leader Govind…
As India’s digital economy scales up, driven by rising cloud adoption, data localization norms and the rapid expansion of online services, the need for robust data centre infrastructure is intensifying. As data consumption rises and artificial intelligence (AI) begins to remap computing needs, demand for a solid digital infrastructure is set to grow sharply. Gujarat,…
Ludhiana: Ludhiana is witnessing a steady rise in eye flu cases, or conjunctivitis, with the highly contagious infection spreading amid the ongoing summer. Ophthalmologists at various hospitals in the city have reported increased footfall of patients complaining of redness, itching, irritation and watery discharge from the eyes.The experts attribute the rise in eye flu cases…
Chandigarh: Punjab’s April revenue surged following double-digit growth in value-added tax (VAT) and state development tax (PSDT) collections. Finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced a combined ₹265 crore increase on Sunday, crediting the boost to stringent enforcement and transparent administration.VAT collections rose 23.28%, adding about ₹230 crore to the state exchequer. Simultaneously, PSDT revenue grew…
Pune: Pimpri Chinchwad crime branch have arrested five suspects within a week of the theft of silver and imitation jewellery worth Rs77.22 lakh from a jewellery showroom at Chakan on April 23.A crime branch team led by inspector Santosh Kasbe checked CCTV footage on the 550km route from Chakan to Gujarat and nabbed the suspects….
Shillong: The State Health Systems Resource Centre (SHSRC) Meghalaya will conduct an annual health survey to generate district-level insights on population health, service utilisation and emerging health challenges across the state.The survey, which is expected to be completed by Jan 2027, aims to support data-driven healthcare planning by identifying key health trends and prioritising interventions.The…
Lucknow: Lucknow Traffic Police said it will launch a 30-day awareness campaign from May 4 to ensure the universal installation of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on vehicles across the city.The campaign will focus on educating vehicle owners about the importance of HSRP, the online application process, timelines, and associated legal provisions.DCP Traffic, Raveena Tyagi,…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal heads into counting day with an unusually tight contest that has kept both the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on edge. Exit polls point to a split verdict, and after a campaign marked by sharp rhetoric, high turnout and persistent allegations, the outcome now hinges on…
Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands, feels slightly unreal the moment you arrive. The landscape is shaped by fire, yet softened by time. Black volcanic fields stretch across the ground, broken by bright white villages that almost glow under the Atlantic sun. The contrast is immediate and a little disorienting. Nothing feels overly polished or…
