Kolkata: In a sweeping mandate on World Environment Day, the state govt announced a strict, statewide enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics, permitting only plastic bags with a thickness of 120 microns or more.Municipal and urban development minister Agnimitra Paul on Friday directed officials to stringently implement the national regulation across all urban local…
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AttachmentAssistant high commissioner of Bangladesh and head of mission in Guwahati, Zikrul Hasan Fahad, at APL campus Assistant high commissioner of Bangladesh and head of mission in Guwahati, Zikrul Hasan Fahad, at APL campus AttachmentAssistant high commissioner of Bangladesh and head of mission in Guwahati, Zikrul Hasan Fahad, at APL campus Assistant high commissioner of…
Jaipur Metro work starts at Prahladpura Jaipur: Preparatory work for Jaipur Metro Phase II has begun, with the Rajasthan Metro Railway Corporation (RMRC) initiating pre-construction activities at the proposed Prahladpura metro station site. Early field activity has begun even as the project awaits final clearances for a formal foundation stone ceremony to begin full-scale construction.“The…
Fuel-saving push, rising costs: Is public transport affordable enough? As fuel prices remain vulnerable to global events and governments continue urging citizens to use public transport, a practical question arises: how affordable is public transport in India today?While buses, metros and local trains are generally far cheaper than private vehicles, commuters often face additional costs…
A federal judge invalidated Donald Trump’s ban on 39 countries. A US federal judge ruled on Friday that the Donald Trump administration’s immigration ban on 39 countries imposed after last November’s DC shooting was unlawful. Chief US District Judge John McConnell in Providence, Rhode Island, ruled that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services had adopted…
The government has extended the tenure of Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Swaminathan Janakiraman for another two years.He was appointed as RBI Deputy Governor for three years in June 2023.“The Central Government has re-appointed Swaminathan Janakiraman as Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, for a period of two years with effect from June 26, 2026, or…
Tom Holland, best known for playing Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is gearing up for the release of the next installment in the franchise, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’ Following recent sightings of the actor filming action sequences in the city, anticipation among fans has reached a fever pitch on social media.While the Spider-Man films…
IIT Delhi launches collaboration network with 18 NITs for advanced study pathways and research initiatives NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has launched a national academic and research collaboration network through Memoranda of Understanding signed with 18 National Institutes of Technology across the country. The initiative is aimed at strengthening academic excellence, research…
Germany’s Alexander Zverev (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) Alexander Zverev moved within touching distance of a long-awaited Grand Slam breakthrough after defeating Czech youngster Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach the French Open final on Friday.The German second seed prevailed 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Court Philippe-Chatrier, keeping alive his quest for a maiden major title…
