In this issue

June 04, 2023

Rescue operations end after 18 hours; death toll rises to 288

The mishap, involving three trains, claimed at least 288 lives and left over 800 people injured.

1 min

SC stays HC order to check rape survivor's horoscope

According to Hindu astrology, a person born under the influence of the planet Mars (mangal) is believed to have ‘mangal dosha’ (affliction) and is called ‘manglik’.

2 mins

Coromandel Exp was on loop line, per preliminary probe

A preliminary report has been submitted to the Railway Board, according to sources.

1 min

Rail disaster: Unclaimed body disposal worry

Of the 288 deceased persons, as many as 160 bodies are lying unclaimed in various hospitals in Balasore.

1 min

Didi wants probe, says anti-collision device wasn't fitted

At least 31 people from Bengal are confirmed to have died in the accident.

1 min

Guilty will get 'strictest' punishment: PM

'I have no words to express my pain': PM Modi visits site of the accident, also meets injured in hospital in Balasore

2 mins

Siliguri Asst Prof appointed state prez of Microbiologists Society

Microbiologists Society, India, (MBSI) has appointed Dr Bipransh Kumar Tiwary, Assistant professor, Head of Microbiology Department and the IQAC coordinator of North Bengal St Xavier's College, Rajganj, as the State President of West Bengal.

1 min

Siliguri College student strikes gold in Khelo India varsity games

Md Asraf Ali, a 4th semester BA student of the Siliguri College, has won the gold medal in high jump at the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2023, which ended in Lucknow today.

1 min

Illegal buildings: Delayed action irks Siliguri mayor

Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb today expressed his annoyance at the sluggishness of the building section of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) in terms of taking prompt action against complaints filed against illegal constructions.

1 min

Cellular Jail light and sound show gets updated

The Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands has introduced a multi-media projection mapping, based sound and light show to attract tourists.

1 min

Documentary on maatir bhar as an antidote to soil pollution

A maatir bharercha (tea in a clay cup) has been assisting in numerous colloquies since ages for quintessentially Bengali people.

2 mins

6 labourers from Burdwan, Bankura die in accident

Despite the government's efforts to check migration of labourers from Bengal, the Coromandel Express mishap at Balasore exposed how the migration still continues.

1 min

Govt sends team to ground zero, train brings back injured for treatment

Official figures released by the government said 31 from the state have died in the train disaster at Balasore, which claimed 288 lives

1 min

Unease in Scindia camp as MP Assembly poll nears

Stage is being set for yet another high-stake contest between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress in Madhya Pradesh as the states go to polls later this year.

2 mins

'It's Centre's turn to honour promise of creating 2 cr jobs'

Dy CM DK Shivakumar says after BJP's criticism of guarantee schemes

1 min

Periodic table not removed from school curriculum, it's included in Class 11 book: NCERT

As per NCERT, decision taken to reduce the content load on students in view of Covid-19 pandemic

1 min

Ashram director arrested for molestation of minor

According to police, the accused, R K Sharma has been arrested after being booked under the POCSO Act and other sections over a complaint lodged by the minor victims’ mother.

1 min

BRS asks why no anti collision device installed despite high-speed Vande Bharat trains

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said he was left aghast by the horrific train accident at Balasore and raised questions about the anti-collision devices

1 min

'New era has begun in Nepal-India relations'

The Nepal PM also congratulated state CM Chouhan over the development works done in MP

1 min

Odisha train tragedy: Oppn leaders from AAP, CPI demand Vaishnaw's resignation

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge says questioning the government can wait, immediate task is of rescue and relief

3 mins

FPIs invest ₹43,838 crore in India in May

A survey among FPI showed that India is the consensus overweight among emerging markets

1 min

CBI books pvt firm, directors in bank loan fraud case

The firm was incorporated in 1993 and it deals in trading activity of building materials.

1 min

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of production of spurious drugs in HP

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a suo motu cognizance of a media report that the Baddi Industrial area, Solan, Himachal Pradesh (HP) has become a production hub of spurious vitamins, syrups, and drugs in the name of food supplements by the nutraceutical companies.

1 min

Swayamprava gets Sanjukta Panigrahi Award

The event, held at Utkal Rangamancha, GKCM Odissi Research Centre, witnessed solo performances by young Odissi dancers from across Odisha and various cities in India.

1 min

PM, CM praise local people who were the first responders

As the sun rose on Saturday, trails of devastation and the horrifying nature of the mishap began to emerge.

2 mins

Mangoes exported from Dhenkanal to Dubai

With the support of the government, Dhenkanal’s Pakruti Eco Farm has exported 2.5 mt mangoes to Dubai.

1 min

Bolivian Catholics unfazed by sex scandals as they gear up for massive festival

Catholic devotees in Bolivia prepared for one of the country’s biggest religious celebrations this weekend at a time when the church in this Andean country has been rocked by an increasing number of sex abuse scandals.

1 min

US defense secretary says Washington won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed Saturday that Washington would not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by China, while assuring Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and would prefer dialogue over conflict.

1 min

White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control in post-treaty world

The Biden administration is ready to talk to Russia without conditions about a future nuclear arms control framework even while taking countermeasures in response to the Kremlin’s decision to suspend the last nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Friday.

1 min

Protests, poisoning and prison: A look at the life of Kremlin opposition leader Alexei Navalny

In a span of a decade, Alexei Navalny has gone from the Kremlin’s biggest foe to Russia’s most prominent political prisoner.

2 mins

Biden set to sign debt ceiling Bill that averts federal default

He said passing this budget agreement was critical. The stakes could not have been higher

3 mins

Centrist parties alarmed as poll shows growing support for German far right

Prominent members of German mainstream parties have expressed alarm at a new poll that shows support for the far-right Alternative for Germany at a record high.

1 min

Sudan Army urges continued Saudi-US efforts to bring negotiation back on track

The Sudanese Army has called on Saudi Arabia and the US to continue mediation efforts to bring the negotiation with the rival faction back on track.

1 min

US, allies clash with Russia, China over North's failed military spy satellite launch

The United States and its allies clashed with Russia and China on Friday over North Korea’s failed launch of a military spy satellite this week in violation of multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions, which Moscow and Beijing refused to condemn.

2 mins

Turkey: Erdogan takes oath of office, ushering in his 3rd presidential term

Erdogan won a new 5-yr term in a run-off presidential race last week that could stretch his 20-yr rule in key NATO country

2 mins

1 dead, 2 missing after heavy rain lashes Japan

Torrential rain have pounded wide areas of Japan's Pacific coast, leaving a man dead and two people missing, local media reported on Saturday.

1 min

India Junior Women's Hockey Team registers thumping 22-0 victory against Uzbekistan

Striker Annu led the charge by scoring six- goals as India decimated Uzbekistan 22-0 in their opening match of the Junior Women’s hockey Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan on Sunday.

1 min

Junior Shooting World Cup: Sainyam gives India a golden start in Germany

Chandigarh youngster Sainyam ensured India a golden start in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Junior in Suhl, Germany, finishing atop the podium in the women's 10m air pistol competition.

1 min

Thailand Open 2023: Lakshya Sen bows out in semis

Lakshya Sen went down fighting 21-13, 17-21, 13-21 and with this Indian challenge ended in this tournament.

1 min

More games give us a chance to try out plenty of things: Igor

India is the second-highest ranked team in the Intercontinental Cup and the following SAFFC'ship

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