Kolkata: Starting Jan 10, every household in Bengal will have 40 questions to answer — ranging from the mundane details of age, marriage and occupation to more revealing ones about caste, religion, migration history and even digital literacy.As the second phase of Census 2027 rolls out its self-enumeration exercise, residents will get the first opportunity…
US President Donald Trump and political strategist and poll predictor Vimal Singh LUCKNOW: US President Donald Trump may adopt a more pragmatic and politically cautious approach after facing electoral setbacks and criticism over his domestic and foreign policy decisions, creating fresh opportunities for India, political strategist and poll predictor Vimal Singh has said.Shift Towards A…
Prayagraj: On a contempt petition relating to recruitment of 69,000 basic teachers in the state, Allahabad High Court issued notice to Surendra Tiwari, secretary, UP Basic Shiksha Parishad, asking him to either produce a favourable order or appear in person on the next date for initiation of contempt proceedings against him.Hearing a contempt petition filed…
Kolkata: The Bengal govt is set to recruit doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff on a contractual basis at facilities ranging from rural hospitals to medical colleges, bypassing the time-consuming recruitment process followed so far, state health minister Sharadwat Mukherjee said.The recruitment process, to be initiated by individual hospitals, will start on Friday, the minister…
The upcoming Diwali festival emphasizes the significance of attractive rangoli designs at doorsteps. Proper colors should be chosen based on the direction of the main entrance. Additionally, specific shapes in rangoli are believed to invite abundance and prosperity. Timing is key, with many families creating fresh designs on Dhanteras and Diwali. Maintaining the rangoli throughout…
Mumbai: A record number of firecracker accidents erupted across the Mumbai region on Diwali night of Nov 8 — nearly 390 across MMR, including 137 in Mumbai alone — causing fire officials to scramble from one spot to another, with two major mishaps occurring in Dongri and Vidyavihar in Mumbai and one in Thane. Hours…
Prayagraj Chheoki railway station Prayagraj: To reduce confusion among passengers, particularly during the Magh Mela and other major religious events, the railway administration has proposed dropping “Prayagraj” from the names of three city stations — Prayagraj Chheoki, Prayagraj Rambagh and Prayagraj Sangam.Under the proposal, the three stations would be known simply as Chheoki, Rambagh and…
Police and fire officers suspect a short circuit could have started the fire at Dalhousie Kolkata: The Grade I heritage building at Lyon Range, located behind Writers’ Buildings and beside Calcutta Stock Exchange, remained shut for the second day after a blaze broke out in the multi-storey commercial building late on Sunday.Owners and employees of…
Mumbai: A city civil court set aside an eviction order from a Marine Drive flat against a 48-year-old govt doctor, ruling that eviction authorities must record a summary of evidence and provide occupants an opportunity to be heard or adduce evidence before directing them to vacate public premises. The doctor was also ordered to pay…
On November 5, Govatsa Dwadashi presents a sacred opportunity for families to engage in rituals that precede Dhanteras. This day is particularly significant due to favorable planetary alignments, emphasizing the act of serving cows. Offerings such as jaggery and kheer are recommended to honor celestial bodies like Jupiter, Venus, and the Moon. Observers are encouraged…
