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31 May

JEE Advanced 2024 response sheet to be appeared at jeeadv.ac.in

editorEducation, News

JEE Advanced 2024 response sheet: The response sheets will be released today i.e. May 31, and candidates will be able to get them on the official candidate portal jeeadv.ac.in. JEE Advanced 2024: Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) will release the response sheet of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2024 today (May 31). JEE advanced response sheet can be downloaded from the official website – jeeadv.ac.in.Furthermore, the provisional answer key for JEE Advanced 2024 will be released on June 2. Candidates will be able to increase their objections/challenges against the given answer key till June 3. The final answer…

30 May

RBI balance sheet to grow by 11.07% to Rs 70.47 lakh Crore in FY2024

editorBusiness, News

The balance sheet of the Reserve Bank of India increased by 11.07 percent to Rs 70.47 lakh Crore in the financial year ending March 31, 2024, compared to Rs 63.44 lakh Crore in the financial year 2022-23.The growth on the asset side was led by growth in foreign investment, gold and loans and advances by 13.9 per cent, 18.26% and 30.05% respectively, the RBI said in its annual report for 2023-24.As of March 31, 2024, domestic assets stood at 23.31%, while foreign currency assets, gold (including gold and gold deposited in India) and loans and advances given to financial institutions…

30 May

Assam: Ambubachi Mela annual festival at Kamakhya Temple from June 22

editorAssam

The significant religious event, Ambubachi Mela which takes place every year in Assam Shaktipeeth Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati is to take place by June 22 to 26 June, 2024. The temple will be opened for devotees frot 8-9 am. The Ambubachi Mela, dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, Devi Sati who embodies female power. It is believed that after her death Devi Sati 's yoni(female sexual organ) fell on the site which became sacred site for the devotees. During festival Goddess Kamakhya undergoes her annual menstrual cycle. The temple remains closed for three days. Then from the fourth day, the annual Ambubachi Mela…

29 May

Manipur schools to remain shut for three days

editorManipur

The northeast region states have been facing landfall cyclonic storm 'Remal' these following days. The natural disaster has left a trail of destruction in the states. In the view of the situation, Manipur Education department officials has announced that both private and government schools will remain close for three days from 29 May to 31 May, 2024. The incessant rain and storm has caused widespread destruction and inconvenience to too many households, for precautionary measures the government has decided to issued the order.

29 May

7 Rohingya including children taking into custody in Siliguri

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, May 29: The Government Railway Police (GRP) and New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Police in a joint operation arrested a group of seven Rohingya people, including a child, allegedly while on their way to Punjab via NJP railway station.According to details collected, the captured persons, which included four women, three men and a child, were identified as Zubera Begum, Rehana Akhtar, Ashiya Begum, Haseena Begum, Noor Hakim, Saddam Hussain and Azinur. The arrested group came from a refugee camp in Bangladesh.It is noteworthy that many Rohingyas often migrate illegally from Bangladesh to different parts of the country through NJP station. However,…

28 May

LIC Q4 net profit up 2% to Rs 13,763 Crore

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The insurer's total income during the quarter under review increased to Rs 2,50,923 Crore from Rs 2,00,185 Crore in the same period last fiscal, LIC said in a regulatory filing.Insurance giant LIC on Monday reported a marginal 2 % rise in net profit to Rs 13,763 Crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2024.The insurer had made a profit of Rs 13,428 Crore in the same quarter a year ago.The insurer's total income during the quarter under review increased to Rs 2,50,923 Crore from Rs 2,00,185 Crore in the same period last fiscal, LIC said in a regulatory filing.LIC's incomes…

28 May

Cyclone ‘Remal’ hits Guwahati, Assam

editorAssam

Few days back, An Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) had issued a warning notice from the India Meteorological Department, about heavy rainfall within the parts of northeast states. Following the notification, Assam's Guwahati city is grappling with incessant rain and gusty winds following the landfall of severe cyclonic storm ‘Remal’ since last night. In various parts the weather condition has led to significant disruption due to it's strong wind. Trees have been uprooted, the city has been without electricity. Further, Assam CM expressing concern for its people through social media stated that, "Heavy storms are lashing parts of the…

27 May

Cattle smuggling attempt: One taking into custody in Siliguri

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, May 27: In a recent development, NJP police station has arrested a man named Nizamuddin, a resident of Bihar, in connection with an attempt to smuggle cattle. This arrest took place during a raid conducted by the police near Fulbari bypass toll gate adjacent to Siliguri on Sunday night. Police sources revealed that during the operation based on a tip-off, 26 cows were recovered from a container truck. The cattle were reportedly being moved from Ghoshpukur towards Jalpaiguri. After the arrest, the accused driver was produced in Jalpaiguri district court on Monday. At present the police is investigating the…

27 May

SRH lost by eight wickets to KKR, IPL 2024

editorSports

IPL 2024, Shah Rukh Khan's team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took the trophy home on Sunday. The match was against Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH) owner Kavya Maran who lost by eight wickets against KKR. A video from the Chennai cricket stadium from the match is going viral on social media where Kavya was seeing giving standing ovation on KKR winning and then turning back against the camera as she teared up, wiping her eyes. Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan congratulated Shah Rukh Khan on the win through a post and also expressed his disappointment on Kavya's team lost. The post said, "The IPL…

25 May

Thieves had a feast before the theft in a hotel in Siliguri

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, May 25: In an unusual turn of events, a gang of thieves broke into a hotel on Sevoke Road in Siliguri and had a hearty meal before making off with various items. The incident came to light on Saturday morning when the hotel owner arrived to open the establishment.Reportedly, upon arrival, the owner discovered that the walls of the hotel had been hacked into. Many utensils and other items were missing. It appears that the thieves took their time in eating the food available at the hotel before committing the theft.According to the hotel owner, all the employees had…