KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday served a summons to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, directing him to appear before the agency on June 15 in connection with the primary school recruitment irregularities case, officials said.According to officials, a team of ED officers visited Banerjee’s residence on Kalighat Road in south Kolkata on Wednesday…
Surat: Ahead of the Surat Municipal Corporation elections, the Diamond Worker Union Gujarat (DWUG) demanded that diamond workers be exempted from professional tax. The union launched a campaign against the levy and sought support from parties, asking them to include this in their election manifestos.The Surat Congress committee reportedly gave a written assurance that it…
Government hospitals across Punjab have reported a surge in seasonal illnesses, including fever-related infections, respiratory ailments and stomach disorders, amid rising temperatures and humid weather conditions.Against this backdrop, the Punjab government on Wednesday said the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has recorded a sharp increase in cashless treatment claims, with acute febrile illness emerging as one…
Silchar: In a breakthrough in the widely reported trading scam in Assam’s Barak Valley, police have arrested alleged mastermind Jaideep Dutta from the Srikhona area under Silchar police station.Dutta, who had been evading arrest for several months, was nabbed late Tuesday night by a Tarapur police team acting on specific intelligence inputs, officials said.Cachar additional…
Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja, one of the most celebrated names in Indian cinema, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 84.As reported by Indian Express, the director died at his residence in Chennai due to age-related health complications, according to family.Bharathiraja built a career spanning nearly five decades. He earned admiration as a director, producer,…
Some days begin with a cloud and end with clear air. Today starts on the heavier side. The Moon tugs at your mood and Saturn places hurdles, so tasks that usually take ten minutes may drag.Keep your speech under control. Mercury gets sharp, and one careless line can create unnecessary trouble, especially with family or…
Image used for representative purposes With just days to go for the April 29 second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, authorities will convene a high-level coordination meeting in Kolkata on Sunday to assess poll preparedness across key districts.The meeting, to be held at Dhana Dhanya Auditorium, will bring together senior police officials, election…
Ranveer Singh was recently photographed with Declan Rice in Budapest ahead of a major football fixture, with the image surfacing at a time when the actor continues to remain in the headlines over his reported exit from Don 3.The photograph, which has now gone viral on social media, shows Ranveer Singh and the Arsenal and…
Jaipur: The Jaipur Zila Dugdh Utpadak Sahakari Sangh Ltd Wednesday announced a Rs 2-per-litre hike in Saras milk prices in Jaipur and Dausa districts, effective from the evening of May 21, citing rising production and operational costs.According to an official release, the revised rates will apply to all milk variants distributed by the cooperative. Prices…
Kolkata: State women and child development and social welfare minister Agnimitra Paul on Monday announced all women would be able to travel free on govt buses from June 1. This was on BJP’s manifesto for the election.“Women in Bengal will be able to travel free on govt buses from June 1. The measure is expected…
