China launches final satellite to complete rival to GPS
GB Today China on Tuesday launched the final satellite in its homegrown geolocation system designed to rival the US GPS…
2020
MP’s ‘involvement in human trafficking, money laundering’ shameful: TIB
UNB: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) said that the involvement of parliament member in international crimes like human trafficking…
217 detected as COVID-19 positive, 4 die in Ctg
A total of 217 more people were tested positive for coronavirus in the five COVID-19 laboratories after testing…
Coronavirus cases in Khulna reach 2,684; 36 died
With detection of 151 new more positive cases in last 24 hours, the total number of COVID-19 infected…
Coronavirus cases in Rajshahi climb to 3,975
With detection of 251 new more positive cases in six districts on Monday, the total number of COVID-19…
Ali Riaz elected as AIBS president
Distinguished Professor Dr Ali Riaz has been elected as the president of the American Institute of Bangladesh Studies…
Potential health risks from COVID-19 healthcare waste
।। Ohidul Alam ।। Inappropriate treatment and disposal of the infectious HCW may pose serious environmental and occupational…
UN probes reports on record Arctic heat in Siberia
The United Nation weather agency has been investigating media reports suggesting the Arctic Circle has recorded a new…
Pollution board withdraws OIL closure notice
By Umanand Jaiswal in Guwahati: The Pollution Control Board of Assam (PCBA) on Monday evening withdrew the notice…
Lockdown fallout: 6 lakh seek job cards
By Pranesh Sarkar and Snehamoy Chakraborty in Calcutta: Over 5.9 lakh people have registered their names for the…
North Bengal cries for twin highway repairs
NH12 & NH27 a bane for ordinary residents & mango merchants alike By TT Bureau in Siliguri: Two…
All-party Covid meeting tomorrow
Govt feels it is relatively better placed to answer tough questions on how the pandemic is being managed…
Visva-Bharati postpones exams
‘A large number of students cannot reach the campus because of lack of transport’ Visva-Bharati on Monday postponed…
Freedom in chains (Politics and Play: The perilous state of press freedom in India today)
।। Ramachandra Guha ।। (The Indian press is less free, more vulnerable to State intimidation, than at any…
AHSEC to release Assam Board Class 12 result 2020 on June 25 at ahsec.nic.in
The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) will announce the Assam Board 12th Result 2020 on Thursday (June…
Muslims disappointed, but accepting, as Saudi scales back hajj
Muslims expressed disappointment Tuesday at Saudi Arabia’s decision to scale back this year’s hajj pilgrimage, but many accepted…
Hajj Money Refund 2020: Pilgrims from India will not go to Saudi Arabia – Here is how applicants will get full refund without deduction
In a major development, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has confirmed that honouring the decision of…
Puri Jagannath Temple Servitor Tests Positive for Coronavirus as Rath Yatra Gets Underway
A servitor of Puri Jagannath Temple has tested positive for coronavirus, said Puri District Collector Balwant Singh on…
Educational Institutions in West Bengal to Remain Closed till July 31: Minister
The West Bengal government on Tuesday said academic activities in all state-run higher educational institutions will remain suspended…
Lockdown in Assam: Complete Shutdown in 11 Wards of Guwahati From 9 PM Today, Allows Essential Services
In the wake of the rising cases in the state, the Assam government on Tuesday imposed complete lockdown…