Govt will not support vandalism at Jadavpur University: Bengal Minister
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) State Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul on Saturday reacted to the recent clash at Jadavpur University. They asserted that the government will not support any party for vandalism, even if they belong…
Akhil Gogoi blames ‘mining syndicate’ for Assam floods, seeks probe
Guwahati, Aug 23 (IANS) Opposition leader in Assam and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has alleged that extensive damage to river protection structures and illegal mining activities along the Dikhow river contributed to the recent devastating floods in the…
Himachal HC dismisses Congress leader’s petition against BJP MLA
Shimla, Aug 23 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed the election petition of Congress leader and former minister Ram Lal Thakur challenging the election of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Randhir Sharma from Shri Naina Devi Assembly…
Assam, Meghalaya set up joint mechanism, hotlines for safe movement
Guwahati, Aug 23 (IANS) Assam and Meghalaya on Saturday moved to establish a permanent coordination mechanism to prevent further escalation of tensions following the August 19 violence in Shillong, with both governments agreeing to strengthen security,…
Shikha Inn hotel owner arrested over Kolkata fire
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) Bireswar Mitra, the owner of the Hotel Shikha Inn, where the fire broke out on the intervening night of August 18 and August 19, killing a total of nine people had finally been arrested by the members of the Special Investigation…
Badminton WC: French players make it to two historic finals
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The French contingent had a lot to celebrate in the first half of the semifinals day as they sealed two final spots in the BWF World Championships 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday. Fifth-seeded mixed…
Shillong violence: Meghalaya assures safe return of tourists, compensation for damaged vehicles
Guwahati, Aug 22 (IANS) The Assam and Meghalaya governments on Saturday agreed on a series of measures to defuse tensions following the August 19 violence in Shillong, with Meghalaya assuring safe evacuation of stranded Assam tourists, compensation for…
Power failure: NTA issues notice to firm running Ayush exam centre in Jaipur
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday suspended the empanelment of a firm and issued a show-cause notice for lapses, including a power cut, at an All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) centre in Jaipur, an…
Assam-Meghalaya holds joint meeting to ease post violence situation
Guwahati, Aug 22 (IANS) The senior Ministers from Assam and Meghalaya held a high-level meeting in Guwahati on Saturday to discuss the tense situation between the neighbouring states following violence in Shillong and protests at Jorabat that disrupted…
Formula 1: Norris denies Russell pole position in gripping Qualifying for Dutch Grand Prix
Zandvoort (the Netherlands), Aug 22 (IANS) Lando Norris denied the Sprint race winner George Russell and seized a spectacular pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday. In the qualifying session conducted under the threat of rain, the McLaren…