A FORMER Haldia Municipality chairman was detained on Saturday in connection with a corruption case, according to the police. Shyamal Adak was taken into custody by a team from the Sutahata police station in Haldia. The accused was brought before a judge who remanded him in police detention for a day, according to police sources….
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The 2014 TET-qualified candidates who have been staging a dharna demanding jobs said the government should pay attention to their demand as well since the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) is conducting the Teachers Eligibility Test in the state on Sunday for the first time in five years. For the past 116 days,…
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On Sunday, despite some minor hiccups, almost 6 lakh aspirants took the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) for the employment of teachers at government-aided elementary schools. Many were wary of the evaluation process because the primary education board’s recruiting decisions based on prior exams have been dogged by suspicions of impropriety. Nearly 6.15 lakh students took…
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Six people were hurt in two accidents that happened in the city on Sunday. The first incident happened early on Sunday in east Kolkata near the Chingrighata crossing when a car coming from the EM Bypass headed towards Sector V allegedly hit a pillar of the New Garia-airport Metro viaduct while speeding, according to police….
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On a chilly December night, it is well past midnight. People from Kolkata should be happily asleep, cosily wrapped in their blankets, right? They showing up in such great numbers to watch stand-up comedy is something you wouldn’t anticipate. For the past three years, a cafe in New Town has entertained customers with jokes till…
This year’s FIFA World Cup has generated “unprecedented” levels of excitement “Nearly 9,000 football enthusiasts from Kolkata have already travelled to Qatar to see the championship game, and many more are expected to come in the coming days, according to officials. Days before the semifinals and final next week, they added, people are still asking…
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has been the face of several luxury brands. The actress has now been roped in as the new brand ambassador of Pottery Barn. As a new member, the actress will help promote the company’s international expansion during this global partnership. Deepika Padukone will also closely work with the team to co-create…
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Actress Anushka Sharma and cricketer Virat Kohli on December 11 celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary. With a lovely message for each other and some unseen photos, the two gave their fans a chance to rejoice Sunday with them. Anushka shared seven pictures, including some funny memes, with seven messages that reflect their love and understanding…
GUWAHATI, DEC 11: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced a slew of development projects worth Rs 894 crore for Majuli, the longest riverine Island. Attending a public gathering in Majuli, CM Sarma announced the construction of a road linking Majuli with Lakhimpur which will be constructed at a pre-approved cost of Rs…
Shah Rukh Khan’s most action anticipated film ‘Pathaan’ is ready to release its first song titled, ‘Besharam Rang’ on December 12, 2022. A day before, King Khan took to his social media handles and teased fans with the first look from the first song of the movie. Sharing the post, he wrote, “Of Boats…of Beauty….and…
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