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An avoidable tragedy

The compensatory amounts are a reflection of how cheap lives have become in a country of 1.25 billion.

16 Jan 2017 1:59 AM

WB: 6 killed, 10 injured in Gangasagar stampede as pilgrims rush to board boat

The stampede occurred at around 6 pm when there was a huge rush of pilgrims to board vessels to reach Kolkata.

15 Jan 2017 7:51 PM

Mumbai: Bird injuries increase this Makar Sankranti

The BSPCA treated 72 birds with the help of their ambulances whereas the severely injured avians had to be admitted to the hospital.

15 Jan 2017 4:03 AM

JD(U) invites BJP for feast, Congress seeks explanation

The invitation is the first since both the parties ended their almost two-decade alliance in 2013.

15 Jan 2017 1:42 AM

21 dead as boat capsizes in Bihar, toll likely to rise

Nitish Kumar announced an exgratia of Rs 4 lakh for the family of those who died in the incident.

15 Jan 2017 1:24 AM

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Not opposed to any faith, says Mohan Bhagwat

The statements from Bhagwat came in the backdrop of communal disturbances in various parts of West Bengal.

15 Jan 2017 1:10 AM

Patna: 19 killed as boat returning from festival capsizes in Ganga river

The accident took place when the boat, carrying at least 34 people, was about to reach the river bank.

14 Jan 2017 11:05 PM

Patna: 17 killed as boat capsizes in Ganga

According to reports, the accident took place when the boat, carrying at least 34 people, was about to reach the river bank.

14 Jan 2017 9:14 PM

JD(U)'s 'Dahi-Chura' invitation to BJP heats up political pot

JD(U) ally Congress and some other parties expressed displeasure over the invitation to BJP.

14 Jan 2017 7:56 PM

Mystic Mantra: Bask in the glory of divine light

Makar Sankranti, the start of Uttarayana is a major kite festival of India.

14 Jan 2017 5:13 AM

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SPCA bats for safety of birds, animals during kite festival

SPCA has issued guidelines for the public to follow during Makar Sankrant festival.

14 Jan 2017 3:40 AM

Of festive feasts

Welcome the warmth of the Lohri bonfire, spread the Makar Sankranti cheer and convey greetings of Pongal with these sweet dishes.

14 Jan 2017 12:35 AM

Breaking from tradition, Nitish invites BJP for Makar Sankranti celebrations

Also, only last week, the BJP announced that it would participate in the human chain called by Nitish Kumar in support of prohibition.

13 Jan 2017 8:40 AM

Another TMC-BJP standoff: Cops stall RSS Kolkata rally

Also refuses permission to shift venue to Babu Bazar from Brigade Parade Ground.

13 Jan 2017 5:45 AM

Denied first, RSS gets nod for rally

Bhagwat is coming to the city on January 13 for a three-day scheduled visit.

10 Jan 2017 4:01 AM

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