Over 18,000 houses sanctioned in hills under PMAY-U
Urban development in the hills and plains of West Bengal has received a major push under the central government’s flagship programmes; the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) and…
Author: Sonakshi Sarkar
Massive boost to urban infrastructure in Darjeeling under AMRUT scheme : MP Raju Bista
Urban development in the Darjeeling region has received a major boost with the central government’s continued support through the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme. Member of…
Google Faces Antitrust Case in South Korea Over App Store Fees
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has opened a formal investigation into Google for allegedly abusing its market dominance by forcing app developers to use its billing system. Local app developers…
Invasive Beetles Devastate British Columbia’s Pine Forests
Canada is battling a rapid spread of invasive mountain pine beetles in British Columbia’s forests, with over 1.5 million hectares affected already. These beetles, thriving due to warmer winters, bore…
Spring magic in Sikkim, Rhododendrons paint Barsey in vivid hues
The Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in West Sikkim has turned into a floral wonderland this spring, attracting a surge of tourists eager to witness its vibrant bloom. Nestled in the Singalila…
Pakyong hosts prestigious Archery Gold Cup with statewide participation
The 23rd Chief Minister’s Compound Archery Gold Cup 2025 began with great enthusiasm and community support at the Archery Range in Kartok, Pakyong. The event is being organized by the…
UK Introduces Digital Pound Pilot in Select Cities
The Bank of England has begun trialing a “digital pound” in several cities including London, Manchester, and Birmingham, marking the country’s first major step toward a central bank digital currency…
UK Universities See 15% Drop in Indian Student Applications
UK universities are reporting a significant drop in applications from Indian and Bangladeshi students for the September 2025 intake. A 15% decline has been attributed largely to recent changes in…
New York City Bans Facial Recognition in Schools
The New York City Council has passed a law banning the use of facial recognition technology in public schools. The decision follows months of protests by parents and civil rights…
New Law Forces Supermarkets to Display Emissions Info
Canada has passed a groundbreaking law requiring all major grocery chains to display climate impact labels on packaged food. Starting in 2026, products will carry carbon footprint indicators, showing how…