University of Florida in soup over H-1B filing, president says it was not authorized by him and hence withdrawn. The University of Florida filed a notice of intent to hire an H-1B visa holder as a financial analyst for a salary of $64,928.The employment period as mentioned in the notice is from February 2, 2027,…
The Allahabad High Court awarded Rs 1.25 lakh to Chandan Rajbhar for his unlawful detention by police. PRAYAGRAJ: Observing that an investigating officer (IO) had displayed an abuse of authority by detaining a person without following due procedure, the Allahabad high court awarded Rs 1.25 lakh in compensation to a man who was kept in…
Kolkata: The Bengal cabinet on Wednesday decided to offer jobs to family members of those who died in poll-related violence over the past 25 years.Sources, however, said officials who would steer the implementation of the job scheme in districts have been told to focus primarily on the families who lost loved ones in political violence…
Agartala: A total of 810 candidates will contest the forthcoming general elections to 21 urban local bodies (ULBs) in Tripura, with BJP having already won 77 seats uncontested, State Election Commissioner P K Chakraborty said on Tuesday.He said the nomination process had concluded, with candidates from various political parties and independents filing a total of…
Prayagraj: Amid the ongoing protests by advocates over the alleged conduct of Justice Ajay Bhanot, a division of Allahabad high court took exception to a group of lawyers allegedly blocking the courtroom’s entry doors and preventing staff from entering through the main gate.In the order dated Nov 4, the court observed that judicial proceedings cannot…
NEW DELHI: A dip in gold prices drew shoppers to jewellery stores on Dhanteras on Friday. Carmakers lined up thousands of festive deliveries, while televisions led demand at an electronics retailer.Senco Gold & Diamonds reported sales growth of more than 25% by value, with footfall up 10-12% from last year, CEO Suvankar Sen said.Kalyan Jewellers…
A five day Hanuman Janmotsav has commenced at Bade Hanuman temple of Sangam on Tuesday. Prayagraj: A five-day religious programme to mark Hanuman Janmotsav began at Shri Bade Hanuman temple at Sangam on Tuesday, with a large number of devotees offering prayers. The temple was decorated with flowers for the celebrations and the premises remained…
General:The Moon positioned in Libra within your twelfth house highlights issues of rest, personal matters, and daily spending. Keep your expectations realistic and give yourself some leeway between obligations. Slowing down a bit can help you see where time or money might be draining away. With your ruler Mars weakened in Cancer in the ninth…
The monument of Stonehenge. Image credits: Canva It is surprising how the stonehenge, one of the most recognisable and famous prehistoric monuments, still holds its secrets. One such secret it is hiding is of a six-tonne rock, ironically.For more than a century, scientists have been trying to work out where one particular stone at Stonehenge…
Kolkata: The new logo for the forthcoming 32nd Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), designed by director Sandip Ray, was officially unveiled at Nandan on Sunday.The state govt’s cultural adviser and veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty said south superstars Rajinikanth and Prabhas are among the film personalities scheduled to attend the festival. Alongside them, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay…
