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Traffic curbs for PM visit & 'Brigade Rally', Vidyasagar Setu to remain closed on Mar 15

Kolkata, March 13 -- Traffic restrictions will be imposed across parts of Kolkata on Saturday in connection with the visit of the Prime Minister and a political rally, while Vidyasagar Setu will remai... Read More


Chokepoint?

New Delhi, March 13 -- India's decision to temporarily reintroduce kerosene for household use and allow hotels and restaurants to switch to coal and other alternate fuels is a reminder of how quickly ... Read More


A War the Gulf Didn't Choose

New Delhi, March 13 -- Even if we set aside the controversial argument advanced by Tucker Carlson-that the war with Iran is primarily driven by Israel rather than the strategic interests of the United... Read More


The Age of AI Warfare

New Delhi, March 13 -- Boots on the ground may soon be a thing of the past. The current war scenario proves it. Advanced defence systems comprising precision weapons such as swarm drones, cruise missi... Read More


Bengal Assembly polls: ECI to deploy 294 general observers

Kolkata, March 13 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) will increase the number of general observers to 294 during the upcoming Assembly elections, whereas in the 2021 Assembly elections, the num... Read More


State mulls scientific study of North Bengal rivers to aid flood control

Kolkata, March 13 -- The state government has initiated a scientific study of rivers in north Bengal to assess sediment load and generate data that could aid flood control and river management in the ... Read More


Staircase of old building collapses in Jorasanko

Kolkata, March 13 -- A portion of the staircase of an old, dilapidated house collapsed in Jorasanko, resulting in the entrapment of more than 20 people on Friday morning. However, no one was injured i... Read More


Over half of CU faculty posts vacant; Recruitment advertisement expected

Kolkata, March 13 -- More than half of the sanctioned faculty posts at Calcutta University (CU) are vacant, with 386 teachers against 874 sanctioned posts, leaving 488 posts, or 55.83 per cent, unfill... Read More


Induction stoves vanish from Kolkata stores amid LPG crisis

KOLKATA, March 13 -- From restaurants to households, induction cooktops have suddenly emerged as the most trusted alternative amid the shortage of LPG cylinders. In many Bengali homes, induction stove... Read More


Caterers struggle as LPG shortage hits banquets & events

KOLKATA, March 13 -- Arijit and Poulami had planned to celebrate their first wedding anniversary this Sunday. The newlyweds had arranged a small get-together with close family and friends at a restaur... Read More