New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday stated that the country will receive below normal rainfall this year, and though the monsoon has so far covered most of the Southern Peninsula, north east and parts of east India, it will progress slowly in other regions.Addressing the media, IMD scientist Pradeep Sharma mentioned that the El Nino phenomenon has now become active. “We expect El Nino will be active throughout the monsoon season,” he said.”According to…
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New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Electoral authorities in West Bengal have been directed to ensure that all pending verification documents linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls are submitted to the designated judicial officers by 5 p.m. on Thursday.The direction was issued on Wednesday by the Supreme Court, which instructed officials to hand over the remaining documents by 5 p.m. on February 26 to the judicial officers supervising the SIR process.A bench headed by Chief Justi…
Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) As the Supreme Court permitted involvement of judicial officers from from the neighbouring High Courts of Jharkhand and Orissa to expedite the adjudication of voter claims and objections arising from the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, the development evoked mixed reactions from different political parties in the state. The ruling Trinamool Congress had described the Apex Court’s order as a clear indication that the Election Co…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), together with the Indian Golf Union (IGU), the Professional Golfers’ Association of India (PGAI), and The Golf Foundation (TGF), announced the ‘Golf Growth Initiative’ on Thursday, a groundbreaking programme that aims to develop the next generation of Indian golfers.Launched at Delhi Golf Club (DGC) with tennis legend Leander Paes in attendance, it represents a significant shift in golf’s development by bringing the sport dire…