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Dropout rate at upper primary level higher in boys in West Bengal: Unicef
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) The dropout rate of boys at upper primary level is double that of girls in West Bengal, and the challenge is to find out the …
East IndiaCommuting and Cruising in the Kolkata Metro
Where do you get off, sir?<p>“In the morning, I get on the last coach, and during evening the first because that’s where all the excitement is,” says Soumodeep Chattopadhyay*, a 48-year-old bank clerk who lives in Belgachia, North Kolkata. “It is important to stand close to the exit door as it is the …
CommutingMost Water In UP-Bengal Stretch Unfit For Drinking, New Map Suggests
The National Green Tribunal last month directed the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) to install display boards at a gap of 100 km to indicate …
IndiaIn a bizarre statement, Mamata Banerjee compares illegal immigrants to Hilsa and Sondesh
Share Email<p>In a bizarre statement targeting the BJP over NRC, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has compared illegal Bangladeshi immigrants …
IndiaNortheast Frontier Railway tightens security ahead of I-Day
Agartala/Guwahati, Aug 14 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has tightened security across the northeastern region and some parts of West …
East IndiaVenkaiah writes a book on first year in office
Venkaiah Naidu, who took up the office of Vice-President reluctantly, is coming up with a book detailing his experience in the first year.<p><i>A year in</i> …
IndiaFull list of India’s Ease of Living Index: See where your city is ranked
Ease of Living Index: Pune is ranked the highest, followed by Navi Mumbai and Greater Mumbai. Patna in Bihar, Kohima in Nagaland and Rampur in Uttar …
India NewsIn death, Somnath Chatterjee keeps his pledge, donates body and eyes
By PTI<p>KOLKATA: The body of former Lok Sabha Speaker <b>Somnath Chatterjee,</b> who passed away yesterday morning, will be used for educational purposes by …
India NewsJodhpur tops clean station list, Mathura, Varanasi among dirtiest
<b>New Delhi, Aug 14:</b> Railway stations in Rajasthan are the cleanest in the country with Jodhpur topping the list of cleanest railway stations released …
IndiaBengal CID files chargesheet in Kolkata carcass meat case
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) The West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department on Tuesday produced a chargesheet against 12 accused persons in the carcass …
IndiaKumaraswamy Govt in a Fix Over Making Karnataka 'Caste' Census Public
Releasing the data may go against his party interests and not releasing it may turn the backward classes and SCs against the Congress.<p><b>Bengaluru:</b> How …
IndiaWhy the NRC has been greeted with calm in Assam (and not widespread violence as was feared)
Several lakh people will still be left out of the NRC after their claims are reviewed. But they won’t automatically be rendered stateless as is being …
IndiaMamata Banerjee criticises BJP’s proposal of ‘one nation, one election’
BJP president Amit Shah has supported the idea of holding Lok Sabha and Assembly polls simultaneously, saying this will curb expenditure and also …
India NewsJaguar Land Rover: Land of Land Rovers by Spark44 | Creative Works | The Drum
Land Rover took its 70th anniversary celebrations to new heights by visiting a remote rural community in West Bengal that relies on a fleet of …
Land RoverWebQoof: Old Video Shared as Hindu Procession Attacked by Muslims
“<i>बिहार के भागलपूर मे मुसलमानो ने शोभायात्रा पर पत्थर फेके और आग लगा दिया। हिन्दुओ तूम बस सोते रहो । हिन्दु कि औलाद हो तो 1,2,3 जितने भी Group है</i> …
Social MediaAmazon’s Kala Haat weaves magic for India’s textile traditions
Amazon India’s Kala Haat programme, launched in late 2016, has helped to revive dying art and textile traditions like ‘Lippan Kaam’, the craft of Mudw
IndiaStocks in the news: Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Usha Martin, Navneet Education, Cadila Health
Sun Pharma | Tata Steel | Usha Martin | Navneet Education | JSW Steel and Cadila Healthcare are stocks, which are in news today.
Tata SteelBengal government removes income ceiling for 'Kanyashree' scheme
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday lifted the ceiling on annual family income for the beneficiaries of her …
IndiaJustice Karnan refuses to vacate flat
Refusing to vacate his flat in Kolkata, former Calcutta High Court judge C.S. Karnan has written to the Registrar General of the High Court after …
India NewsAt 7.37 per cent, West Bengal tops retail inflation for July
<b>New Delhi:</b> India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), dipped to a nine-month low of 4.17 per cent in July, compared to …
East IndiaIndia Adventure Travel Guide Exploring Beautiful City Kasaragod
Adventure Guide About Kasaragod City of South India<p>Through this India Adventure Travel Guide post we are exploring; Kasaragod which is a beautiful …
IndiaIndependence Day 2018: 18 recipes from eastern India which are totally worth it | more lifestyle
Independence Day is a celebration of our history, but also of our unique, versatile culture. Each and every corner of the country boasts of unique …
RecipesBQuick On August 14: Top 10 News Stories In Under 10 Minutes
14 Aug 2018, 2:49 PM14 Aug 2018, 2:49 PM14 August 2018, 2:49 PM14 August 2018, 2:49 PM<p>2. Rupee Breaches 70/$-Mark For First Time<p>The Indian rupee fell …
Markets (India)Day in Photos - August 14: Pakistan's Independence Day; Italy Highway Bridge Collapse
India | PTI | August 14, 2018, 5:30 pm<p>1/ 11<p>New Delhi: Children take part in Pakistan's Independence Day celebrations at Pakistan High Commission, in …
IndiaExpect modest healthcare plan 'Ayushman Bharat' rollout on Independence day
Ayushman Bharat scheme to cater to less than 80 districts in 11 states for now.
IndiaIIT-Kharagpur’s link to the freedom struggle and an infamous detention camp
IIT-Kharagpur classes were started in Hijli detention centre. The government choose the site as a fitting memorial to the martyrs<p>Written by | New …
India NewsGold Movie Release: Meet the REAL 1948 Indian Hockey Team which won us Olympic Gold medal
Gold starring Akshay Kumar, Mouni Roy, Amit Sadh, Kunal Kapoor among others is all set for a release tomorrow, on the 72nd Independence Day of our …
Summer OlympicsMorning Brief: ‘Khalid Wasn’t At The Spot When Shot Was Fired’: Eyewitness; Protests In Kashmir Demanding Release Of Rape Accused Talib Hussain; And More News
<i>Good morning, dear reader! Here’s your morning news and views brief for today.</i><p><b>‘Khalid Wasn’t At The Spot When Shot Was Fired’: Eyewitness</b><p>According to …
Business (India)Hero Xtreme 200R Launched in India for Rs 89,990
Unveiled at the Auto Expo 2018, the new Xtreme 200R is powered by a BS-IV compliant 200cc engine.<p>Hero Motocorp has finally launched its much awaited …
India NewsThree contract killers arrested in Bengal, arms seized
Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) West Bengal's Criminal Investigation Department arrested three contract killers from the state's Durgapur town, who had …
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