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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

West Bengal CM reviews govt's feats, slams BJP's celebrations

Banerjee was sworn in as chief minister for the second time on the same day last year.

28 May 2017 5:19 AM IST

Scuba Diving paradise called Lakshadweep

Scuba Diving paradise called Lakshadweep

Diving can be experienced even from a depth of one metre.

8 March 2017 12:39 AM IST

While slaugherhouses are normally kept shut on Mahavir Jayanti, the Bombay high court had recently said that the state government has no statutory powers to direct local bodies to close slaughterhouses and meat shops on any particular day. (Representational Image)

Jain bodies want abattoirs shut today, BJP MLA backs demand

Mangal Prabhat Lodha had also raised the issue in the Legislative Assembly.

9 April 2017 4:20 AM IST

Mythology has it that the universe was created on this day and this occasion is celebrated all across the country with much zeal and spirituality.

Auspicious dawn

Akshay Tritiya is considered an auspicious day to start new ventures, buy metal and luxury items and even get married.

27 April 2017 12:28 AM IST