Bengal train mishap: Railways mulls new procedural initiatives to improve communication system

Kolkata (IANS) Following the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision which claimed 11 lives, the railways is mulling new initiatives to improve the communication system between different departments as well to avoid certain technical confusion…

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury steps down as Bengal Congress chief

Kolkata (IANS) Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, on Friday announced his resignation from the chair of the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee. 

He made this announcement after a meeting of the state unit of the Congress committee on Friday afternoon,…

Delhi court cited lack of direct evidence by ED for grant of bail to CM Kejriwal

New Delhi (IANS) While granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case on Thursday, a Delhi court's order had cited the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) failure to present direct evidence linking him to the proceeds…

With days left for 3 new criminal laws to come into force, CM Mamata urges PM to postpone implementation

Kolkata (IANS) With just nine days left for the three new criminal laws to come into force in India, the West Bengal Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to postpone their implementation for now. 

Sources in the state secretariat Nabanna…

SC issues notice on plea seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024 counselling

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA) and others on a plea seeking cancellation of the NEET-UG 2024 counselling cum seat allotment process which is likely to commence from July 6. 

However,…

'NEET papers sold for Rs 30-32 lakh, cops traced burnt documents’, admit mastermind & students

New Delhi/Patna (IANS) The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) 2024 paper leak fiasco saw a fresh twist on Thursday with the accused persons confessing before the police that question papers were arranged for certain candidates a day before…

TN hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 34, CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation

Chennai (IANS) The death toll in the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district has risen to 34, confirmed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday, adding that a compensation of Rs 10 lakh will be paid to their families. 

Patna HC strikes down Bihar govt's quota hike from 50 pc to 65 pc

New Delhi (IANS) In a major blow to the Bihar government, the Patna High Court on Thursday struck down the decision to increase the reservation from 50 per cent to 65 per cent for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes (SCs)…

Two terrorists killed in encounter in J&K’s Baramulla

Srinagar (IANS) Two terrorists were killed on Wednesday in an encounter with the security forces in J&K’s Baramulla district.  

The identity of the slain terrorists is still to be ascertained.

Officials said that the terrorists were…

NSA detention of Amritpal Singh, nine others extended for one year

Chandigarh (IANS) The detention of newly elected Punjab MP Amritpal Singh and nine others under the National Security Act at Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam was extended on Wednesday for a year. 

He has been in jail since March last year.