Trinamool factions vie for July 21 Martyrs’ Day event in Kolkata
Kolkata, June 27 (IANS) A tug-of-war has begun over the Trinamool Congress’ July 21 Martyrs’ Day programme in Kolkata. After the Mamata Banerjee faction sought permission from Kolkata Police to hold the event in the Esplanade area of central…
India sign off with four medals from Asia Cup Bridge Championships
Panaji, June 27 (IANS) Host nation India concluded its campaign in the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championships with an impressive haul of three silver and one bronze, underlining the country’s strong performance across both the Team and Matchpoint Finals on…
Twin suicide attempts throw Metro services in Kolkata out of gear
Kolkata, June 27 (IANS) The Metro services in Kolkata were severely affected on Saturday due to two suicide attempts. While services were held up for nearly 25 minutes earlier in the morning, train movement along a particular stretch had to be stopped…
Tripura: Drugs valued at Rs 5 crore seized; anti-drug campaign set up across NE
Agartala/Aizawl, June 27 (IANS) The Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Customs Department, seized a large consignment of highly addictive methamphetamine tablets valued at over Rs 5 crore in Tripura on Saturday, marking another major success in…
Assam govt explains school uniform policy amid polyester concerns
Guwahati, June 27 (IANS) Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Saturday said that the state government follows strict specifications while procuring school uniforms and conducts laboratory tests to ensure that the polyester and cotton composition…
‘Extend influence, create disruption in South Asia’: China’s strategy over proposed economic corridor till B’desh
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The proposed China–Myanmar–Bangladesh Economic Corridor (CMBEC) is another attempt at Beijing trying to reshape South Asia’s connectivity trying to strengthen its Belt and Road footprint and direct access to the Indian…
Sundarja mango from MP’s Rewa finds growing markets overseas
Bhopal/Rewa, June 27 (IANS) The famous Sundarja mango of Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district is gaining recognition not only across India but also in international markets. Known for its rich aroma, unique taste, and nutritional value, the mango has…
‘India has been a steadfast friend to Seychelles’: President Herminie
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) The President of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, said on Saturday that India has been a steadfast friend to Seychelles during a banquet hosted in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the latter is on an official state visit…
Women’s T20 WC: Prendergast’s half-century powers Ireland to historic six-wicket win over West Indies
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) Ireland scripted history by registering their first-ever victory in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as Orla Prendergast produced a match-winning knock of 63 to guide her side to a comfortable six-wicket win over West Indies in…
Gujarat: HM Amit Shah holds ‘Lok Darbar’ in Gandhinagar, reviews civic matters
Ahmedabad, June 27 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a ‘Lok Darbar’ in the Sabarmati Assembly area under the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, where he held direct interaction with representatives of…