Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay Kolkata: Appointing MPs and MLAs as governing body presidents of 247 state-aided colleges was a “conscious move” by the govt, state higher education minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay said after attending a workshop at the convention centre in New Town.Responding to a question, Chattopadhyay said: “During the Left regime, educational institutions faced agitation due…
Officials have declared all vector-borne diseases, including dengue, malaria, chikungunya and Japanese encephalitis, as notifiable under the epidemic diseases act till March 2027 Gurgaon: A 20-year-old woman from Chauma village has tested positive for dengue on Monday, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the city this year to five.Health officials said 94 blood…
The A330 aircraft was overhead in Azerbaijan when it turned back and diverted to Copenhagen Manju.VMumbai: After an absence of 17 years, Scandinavian carrier SAS was scheduled to recommence its India flights with an early morning landing in Mumbai on Wednesday, but the inaugural flight had to turn back mid-way over regulatory issues.On Tuesday, flight…
Old gold exchange transactions at jewellery stores have surged by as much as 60% year-on-year as soaring gold prices encourage consumers to use existing jewellery to fund fresh purchases, according to an ET report citing industry executives.The report said exchange-led purchases now account for almost half of sales at leading jewellery chains. The trend has…
New UK passport rule leaves Scottish baby stranded abroad after Spain Holiday An Aberdeenshire family’s holiday ended in confusion and distress after their 10-month-old baby was reportedly refused boarding on a flight back to Scotland from Alicante under newly introduced UK border rules for dual nationals.Sarah Rodgers, her husband Philip, and their two young children…
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a mildly positive note on Tuesday (21st April 2026), supported by stable global cues and a firm trend in GIFT Nifty. GIFT Nifty is currently trading around 24,388, up by 50 points, indicating a positive start for domestic benchmark indices. Early trends also suggest a steady undertone…
When the principal failed to convince her family, he approached the Bodakdev police station’s She-Team for assistance Ahmedabad: When her Class 8 results were declared, a bright young student scored good marks and was looking forward to continuing her education. But her parents and grandfather had other plans. Despite her strong academic performance, the girl…
Gurgaon: A teachers’ body has alleged that the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is severely disrupting classroom teaching across the state, describing the process as “unplanned and coercive”.While objecting to the growing pressure on govt school teachers to carry out the SIR, Haryana Vidyalaya Adhyapak Sangh (HVAS), in a letter to the state…
Multifaceted star Dawn French is all about embracing her 70s and living life to the fullest. The famed writer and actor recently sat down for an interview, addressing how it felt for her to reach the official milestone and how she is embracing her 70s. Dawn French about turning 70 years old While in conversation…
Jaipur: The Commissionerate for Special Persons with Disabilities has directed the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) and the department of local self-govt to ensure accessibility facilities at marriage halls, banquet halls and wedding venues across the city.The authorities have been asked to conduct a citywide survey of such venues and ensure compliance with accessibility norms within…
