Skywatchers witness rare Mercury transit

Scores of people across the country on Monday observed a rare astronomical phenomenon, Mercury's transit of the Sun, that occurs only 13 times in a century as planet Mercury was seen navigating as......

In PIX: WB honours its legends with Banga Vibhushan award

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday presented the Banga Vibhushan awards to 13 luminaries from various fields. The legends who received the Banga Vibhusan - the highest civilian award of......

Two more senior AMRI officials held, total no of arrests nine

With the arrest of two senior officials of the AMRI Hospital on Tuesday in connection with the devastating fire at its Dhakuria facility on Friday last, the number of arrests rose to nine. "Today......

Free Delhi roads, footpaths of hawkers: SC

The Supreme CourtFriday directed the municipal authorities to free roads, footpaths and public streets in Delhi from unauthorised hawkers and squatters within two weeks and formulate a policy for......

Software liable for sales tax: SC

In a ruling that could affect the booming software industry, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that computer software is liable to tax under the provisions of the Sales Tax Act.The ruling, expected......

Martins brace gives Dempo victory

A double strike by Ronty Martins propelled Dempo Sports Club, Goa, to a 3-1 victory over Everready, Kolkata, in the Federation Cup Football Championship in Bangalore on Thursday.Dempo started......