Kolkata: The Bengal govt has announced has announced early closure of govt offices and educational institutions in Bankura and Purulia districts on Tuesday, Aug 18, on account of Maa Manasa Puja.According to a finance department notification issued on Monday, all state govt offices and institutions under its control in the two districts will close at…
CM assures release of farmers’ leaders, cases withdrawal, Kinana funeral set for Tuesday Hisar: The standoff over the murder of Hansi-based dairy operator Jeevan Kundu eased on Monday after a five-member delegation of protesting farmers met chief minister Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh and secured assurances on its key demands, including release of arrested farm…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Guwahati: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday accused Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of promoting anarchy to regain power.“Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are nearly on a mission to oppose the nation. By instigating protests in the name of Gen Z, they have vowed to spoil the atmosphere of…
Tamil CM Vijay completes 100 days in office For decades, Tamil Nadu politics looked like a pendulum swinging predictably between the AIADMK and the DMK. But C Joseph Vijay disrupted that familiar rhythm with his thumping entry into politics. Vijay took oath as chief minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026. One hundred days…
Firefighters carry their equipment as they attempt to extinguish a wildfire on a peatland field in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Muhammad Hatta) Orangutans rescued from wildlife traffickers face a new threat from the record number of fires that have broken out in Indonesia in recent weeks. According to a report…
A total of 57 Trump officials are estimated to have fortunes of at least $100 million. US President Donald Trump has surpassed his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich people he has appointed. According to a report released on Monday by consumer advocacy organisation Public Citizen, Trump has appointed more than four times as many…
Ram Gopal Varma’s ‘Police Company’ to be made as two-part franchise, starring Harshvardhan Rane as Daya Nayak: Report Ram Gopal Varma‘s much-anticipated ‘Police Company’ stars Harshvardhan Rane in the lead role. The actor will play encounter specialist Daya Nayak in the film. The movie also features Fardeen Khan, Saurabh Shukla, Paresh Rawal and Makarand Deshpande…
India lose 2-4 to England. (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India’s long wait for a World Cup victory over England continued on Monday as the higher-ranked European side produced a dominant second-half display to beat Harmanpreet Singh’s side 4-2 in their second Pool D match of the men’s Hockey World Cup.India had fought back…
Hawaii’s native Hawaiian stilt, known as aeʻo, has made a remarkable recovery after decades of population decline pushed the bird to roughly 200 individuals in the 1940s. Habitat loss, hunting and introduced predators had severely affected the long-legged wetland bird. More than five decades of legal protection, wetland restoration, predator control and monitoring have since…
As the Moon transitions through Libra today, the importance of collaboration and relationships takes center stage. Meanwhile, Mercury’s combustion might cloud essential financial and private matters for many individuals. Friends and colleagues could unveil tempting work or investment propositions, urging a thoughtful approach. Sagittarius individuals should perform diligent assessments of any offers before engaging. It’s…
