SC takes Suo Motu cognisance of Kolkata Rape-Murder Case, Hearing set for Tuesday

August 19, 2024 7:28 AM

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SC takes Suo Motu cognisance of Kolkata Rape-Murder Case, Hearing set for Tuesday

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Kolkata rape and murder case. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the matter on Tuesday.   A postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered inside a seminar h...

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan launched in Sikkim

August 18, 2024 7:36 PM

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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan launched in Sikkim

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang launched the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan during a special Raksha Bandhan programme organized by the Brahma Kumaris at Shakti Kund in Gangtok today.       The campaign is aimed at promoting a drug-free society. In his address, the Chief Minister stressed the imp...

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren claims insult and forced resignation from JMM

August 18, 2024 7:39 PM

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Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren claims insult and forced resignation from JMM

Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Champai Soren alleged that he was insulted in Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. In an emotional X post, Mr. Soren said he was forced to resign from the post of Chief Minister when Hemant Soren was freed from jail. Champai Soren said his emotions have been hurt as he sacrific...

Durand Derby in Kolkata cancelled due to security concerns and ongoing protests

August 18, 2024 7:09 PM

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Durand Derby in Kolkata cancelled due to security concerns and ongoing protests

In Kolkata, today’s Durand Derby match has been cancelled. A press release from CPRO Defence said, ‘The much anticipated Derby match of the 133rd Indian Oil Durand Cup Group A fixture between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Emami East Bengal FC scheduled at the Vivekananda Yube Bharati Krirangan in Kolk...

Japan issues heatstroke warnings as temperatures soar above 35°C

August 18, 2024 6:08 PM

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Japan issues heatstroke warnings as temperatures soar above 35°C

In Japan authorities have issued strict heatstroke warnings, urging residents to take precautions, as the country today recorded extreme temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius. Cities such as Kumamoto and Nagoya also experienced extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 36.4 degrees Celsius. &nbsp...

China takes measures to prevent Mpox imports

August 18, 2024 5:54 PM

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China takes measures to prevent Mpox imports

Chinese authorities have intensified efforts to prevent the import of the mpox virus as global cases continue to rise.     Effective from the 15th of this month for six months, arrivals in China from countries and regions with confirmed mpox infections must declare their condition to custo...