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Howrah/Durgapur: Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday announced that elections to the Howrah, Bally and Durgapur civic bodies are likely to be held after the pujas, while promising a crackdown on alleged corruption and administrative irregularities in the municipalities.Speaking after review meetings in Howrah and Durgapur, Adhikari said the govt would request the state Election Commission to conduct the polls after Durga Puja or Kali Puja. He also confirmed that the delimitation of municipal wards would be completed before the elections.”We are a political party that believes in democracy. We believe that people can only enjoy proper services through elections…

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Cuban-Americans in Miami are looking at the US indictment issued against Cuba’s former president Raúl Castro with hope but also trepidation. A similar course of events took place with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro before his capture by US forces in January.The US has charged the 94-year-old former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes over the 1996 downing of two planes between Cuba and Florida. Source link

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The RTI Act was originally designed to scrutinise the state, a limit that the BCCI has repeatedly tested thanks to its outsized power. The BCCI is a private body that operates commercially and lacks direct public financing. RTI disclosures could expose competitive information and compromise the flexibility required to govern a sport, especially since the BCCI already has anti-corruption measures and comes under judicial review if required. If the BCCI is brought under the Act’s remit, there is also a risk of political forces abusing transparency requirements to exert greater influence on cricket administration. Even so, the Central Information Commission’s…

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The Athletics Federation of India on Saturday announced the qualifying standards for the 2026 Asian Games, going beyond the sports ministry’s selection criteria and making it tougher for athletes to book a spot at the event.AFI spokesman and former president Adille Sumariwalla said the athletes have ample opportunities to peak at the right time and book tickets for the quadrennial event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. “The AFI will select at least two eligible athletes in each of the events but the selection committee will take a final call on the total strength of the contingent for the Asian Games.”While the ministry…

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The Moon pushes you into hard work, and your mind keeps racing, so restlessness comes naturally. Still, you won’t back down, not today.Support from younger siblings can boost your confidence. Even small gestures of assistance like offering advice, providing transportation or sharing contacts will make you feel less isolated in your responsibilities. Jupiter adds courage, so you’ll take a decision and stick to it.Love and Relationship:Your spouse stays generally supportive, but you must manage your tone. Mercury can make you quickly speak, which can come off sounding sharp even when not intended that way. Speak as though you were speaking…

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Chicken breast is one of the leanest sources of protein. Those trying to lose weight or gain muscle always prefer to include this part of the meat in their diet to create a wholesome meal. It can be a little difficult to experiment with chicken breast. However, if you love having soup, we have a recipe that can help you stay lean and toned.If you want to stay lean, toned and actually on track with your food, try this recipe. (Pexels)Also Read | If you have ragi at home, try this delicious traditional South Indian probiotic summer drink recipe to…

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The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a petition against the Environment Ministry’s final Stage-II approval to Adani group company Stratatech Mineral Resources for diversion of 1,397.54 hectares of forest land in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, for the Dhirauli coal mining block. It also rejected the plea against the Madhya Pradesh government’s nod to the company for the project. Seeking quashing of the approvals in larger environmental interests, environment activist Ajay Dubey had requested the court to declare the forest area an eco-sensitive zone, citing it as an elephant corridor and a dense, biodiverse forest. He claimed the elephant corridor passed through…

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All hospitals must report cases Mansoor Peer Srinagar, May 21: The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared cancer a “Notifiable Disease” across the Union Territory, making it mandatory for all healthcare institutions to report diagnosed and treated cancer cases to authorities. According to a notification issued by the Health and Medical Education Department under S.O. 146, the decision has been taken under Section 2 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, in the interest of public health surveillance, epidemiological assessment, treatment planning and evidence-based policy formulation. The notification states that all government and private hospitals, medical colleges, clinics, nursing homes, AYUSH institutions, laboratories,…

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