After the meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Secretary Manoj Pant called for a meeting of principals and MSVPs of all the State-run hospitals

The protesting doctors refused to end their hunger strike until all their demands were met but agreed to join the talks on Monday, after speaking with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over phone

“More than 5,000 relief centres have been set up and they are expecting evacuation of around 10 lakh people,” says Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari

The IMD said that the cyclone is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in neighbouring Odisha on October 25

Gusty winds and heavy rain lashes several parts of Odisha; East Coast Railway suspended and diverted train services

Government is bracing for impact and has removed many people from the high-risk coastal areas of the State

Process likely to continue till early morning on Friday; with widespread rain and wind, Odisha government shifts 5.84 lakh people to cyclone shelters, storm may recurve once its enters land; in West Bengal, flights and trains have been suspended and schools closed, and 24x7 helplines set up

The landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Dana was complete on Friday morning and the system took at least eight and half hours to enter the landmass, IMD said

"The man died at his residence while conducting some cable-related work. The post-mortem examination will give us a clear picture," CM Mamata Banerjee said

Dr. Jaydeep Sarangi, who is a published and well-anthologised poet with 10 collections in English, has probably translated more works of Dalit writers in Bengal than anyone else

The severe cyclonic storm Dana struck the eastern coast in the early hours of October 25, triggering torrential rain and high-speed winds that uprooted trees and electric poles

Odisha Chief Minister expresses gratitude for zero casualties during Cyclone Dana and the Indian Navy mobilises relief efforts

Fire in shanty caused by battery explosion spreads to gas cylinder and injures youth, damaging multiple shanties

Educators and government employees varyingly expressed approval and concern regarding the State’s policy with five holidays in November following 13 days’ leave in October

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari called the move ‘unprecedented and unethical’, writes to Union Sports Minister seeking his intervention

While the counsels appearing for the Leader Of Opposition alleged that vandalism took place during Durga Puja and Kali Puja, Advocate General Kishore Datta strongly refuted allegations of communal clashes

The BJP official page on X also posted the video of Mr. Hakim’s speech and wrote, “Calling a woman ‘maal’ is not just an insult to her but a slap in the face to all women and to the SC Poundra-Kshatriya community. This behavior from a minister is a disgrace to public office!” 

Colleagues and students expressed shock over his untimely and mysterious demise

British comedies have come a long way since the days of shows like Fawlty Towers and Yes, Minister

Gemini Ganesan, Savithri, T. S. Balaiah, K. A. Thangavelu, T. P. Muthulakshmi, Baby Rajakumari, K. Natarajan, V. N. Elumalai

Debutant film director Raghu Shastry on his maiden venture Run Antony

A look at films being released a day earlier than usual

Political embarrsassment has always made for interesting cinema

Starring Jaggaiah, Gummadi, Jamuna, G. Varalakshmi, Hemalatha, Master Suresh.

Delhi team to stick to its horses-for-courses policy

Daredevils posted a dull 121/6, that was boosted by a Morris cameo. In response, Supergiants were going rollickingly before the rain forced interruptions and handed them a 19-run win by D/L method.

The Sunrisers, on the other hand, are virtually through to the play-offs and they are on top of the table with 16 points from 12 games.

Sunrisers ride on Warner’s half-century to put up 158 which is chased down off the last ball.

A total of 590 players are up for new contracts in the IPL auction, with franchises entitled to spend upto ₹561.50 crore

The Englishman’s second century this season and the India leg-spinner’s hat-trick ensure Rajasthan clinches a humdinger over Knight Riders despite Shreyas’ efforts

Rule changes and team tactics have made “power hitting” a mainstay of T20 cricket

To acquire a large segment of Kannada viewers, Voot has lined up a series of programmes, starting with Bigg Boss Kannada OTT, which will be unveiled soon,