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13 May

Several schools in Jaipur, Rajasthan get bomb threats

editorIndia

Weeks ago bomb threats were sent to150 schools in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR). Following, the incident, Rajasthan, Jaipur schools have now received the same threat via email. According to the sources, police along with his team have started conducting thorough research on the matter, investigation is underway.

11 May

Alipurduar University Vice Chancellor suffered a lot of injuries due to road accident

editorAlipurduar, News, North Bengal

Alipurduar, May 11: Alipurduar University Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Rathin Banerjee met with a serious accident during his visit to Siliguri on Saturday afternoon.Reports suggest that Vice Chancellor Rathin Banerjee was going from Alipurduar to Siliguri by road when his car collided with a truck in Bagribari area of Guabar Nagar gram panchayat of Falakata block. During this time the car overturned several times due to the collision. VC suffered a lot of injuries due to this.Upon receiving the news, officials from Falakata police station immediately reached the location and Rathin Banerjee was shifted to a private hospital in Siliguri.…

11 May

State Education Minister informs about more posts to get opened for teachers

editorAssam, Education

The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has recently celebrated Golden jubilee where Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu too attended the event. During his speech, the education minister has informed about the plans to remove vocational courses from higher education syllabus and integrate the vocational branch into Arts, Science, and Commerce streams. He said, "The vocational courses will be soon integrated with the Arts, Science, and Commerce streams. Each student will be given skill training. When knowledge and skills are imparted together, it results in a holistic form of education, preparing students for real-world challenges." Further he added saying, "We…

10 May

Bank of Baroda’s Q4 profit up marginally to Rs 4,886 Crore

editorBusiness, Economy, News

On Friday State-owned Bank of Baroda reported: a marginal 2.3% grow in net profit to Rs 4,886 Crore for the Q4 ending March 2024.A year before, the bank had earned a net profit of Rs 4,775 Crore in the January-March quarter. Total income during the quarter under review increased to Rs 33,775 Crore from Rs 29,323 Crore in the same period last year, BoB said in a regulatory filing.Interest income increase to Rs 29,583 Crore during the latest 3 month period from Rs 25,857 Crore in the same quarter a year ago.In terms of asset quality, the bank's gross non-performing…

10 May

Students marked absent despite appearing for the exam

editorAssam, Education

Amidst Higher secondary examination results a shocking news has come up about students being marked absent. As per reports, in different Assam's Cachar district institutes students were marked absent in several papers and most of them were in English papers despite their presence during their respective exams. The school sources has informed that the students who were marked absent were present and also appeared for the exam. Further, the board have ensured to look into the matter and corrective measures to be taken as soon as possible.

09 May

Assam Nalbari dist. holds third phase of Lok Sabha polling

editorAssam

Assam's Nalbari district holds third phase of Lok sabha elections which is a part of Barpeta constituency. Following the elections, a complaint was filed against the Nalbari District Commissioner (DC). According to the reports, Paschim Nalbari Circle Officer (CO) Arpana Sarmah has filed a complaint against Nalbari DC Varnali Deka for false allegations and mentally torturing her with fix intentions since January. Arpana Sarma has claimed due to unavailability of labourers "when materials of only around seven polling stations of Tihu LAC were to be collected after 1 am, DC ma'am came and humiliated me and used slang words in…

09 May

Tata Power Q4 report: Net profit gain 11% to Rs 1,046 Crore due to higher profits

editorBusiness, Economy

New Delhi: Tata Power on Wednesday reported 11% rise in its consolidated net profit in the March quarter to Rs 1,046 Crore compared to last year mainly due to higher profits. BSE filings showed consolidated profit stood at Rs 939 Crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2023. The company's total income in the quarter increased to Rs 16.464 Crore from Rs 13,325 Crore in the year-ago period. Consolidated net profit in fiscal 2023-24 rose to record Rs 4,280 Crore from Rs 3,810 Crore in the year-ago period, the company said in a statement. Total income will increase from Rs…

08 May

Severely attack on fast food vendor while returning home from wedding in Naxalbari

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Naxalbari, May 08: In a tragic turn of events, a 24-year-old fast food vendor was brutally attacked while on his way home from a wedding ceremony. The injured youth has been identified as Joy Burman of Shanti Nagar. According to reports, this shocking incident came to light at Tukaria turn in Naxalbari late on Tuesday night. A group of attackers targeted Burman when he was returning home alone after a wedding ceremony. Reportedly, Joy was allegedly hit on the head with an iron rod. Later, locals found the youth and took him to Naxalbari Rural Hospital, from where he was…

08 May

Controversy over Sanju Samson’s wicket in the Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals match

editorSports

Sanju Samson was really out? Or did Shai Hope's leg hit the boundary rope after the catch? Delhi Capitals owner Parth Jindal has been criticized amid controversy over this incident. Before the third umpire could decide, he shouted 'Out Hai' from the gallery. Finally, Parth opened up about the incident. He explained why he behaved like that.Jadi government take Parth spoke to Sanju and Rajasthan owner Manoj Badal after the game. Delhi Capitals posted a video of the discussion between the three. Sharing the video on his X (ex-Twitter) handle, Parth wrote, "Nice to talk to Manoj and Sanju. Surprised…

08 May

LS Polls, 2024: Anand Mishra contest for Buxar Constituency

editorPolitical

Anand Mishra former Lakhimpur Superintendent of Police (SP) has filed his nomination as a independent candidate for Buxar constituency in Bihar. According to the sources, Anand Mishra has earlier expressed his desire to fight for his people as a politician. Anand through his social media handle said, "We have filed our Nomination for 33- Buxar Parliamentary Constituency. Grateful for the unprecedented participation and encouragement from our respected people of Buxar.”