Ethnic media outlets have traditionally played a crucial role in helping newcomers navigate life in their newly adopted homes. Rarely, though, have they been as invaluable as they were during the Covid pandemic. During its earliest and perhaps most alarming phase, federal officials grappled
Month: April 2023
The recent deportation of several Indian students from Canada has sparked controversy and raised questions about who is to blame for the situation. The students were reportedly deported for providing fraudulent documents in their visa applications, which is a violation of Canadian immigration
The Bank of Canada has announced its decision to hold its key interest rate at 4.5%. This marks the fourth consecutive time that the central bank has left the interest rate unchanged, following a series of rate hikes over the past year. The decision was largely expected by economists, who
The issue of Khalistani separatism has been a contentious one in Canada for several years, with some members of the Sikh community in Canada advocating for an independent Sikh state in India. While the Canadian government has condemned terrorism and violence, it has not taken any action to
The Kolkata Metro has made history by becoming the first metro in India to run under a river. The 16.6 km long East-West Metro line connects the Howrah and Salt Lake City areas of Kolkata and includes a 520-meter stretch that runs under the Hooghly River. The construction of the underwater
India and Canada recently concluded the 7th round of talks on the Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA), aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment. The talks were held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The negotiations began in November 2017, and the two countries have been
Kolkata has been witnessing a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in recent times, leading to an increase in the positivity rate. The rise in cases has raised concerns among the residents of the city, but doctors have advised people not to panic and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
The Kolkata Tram is an iconic symbol of the city, which has been serving the people of Kolkata for over 150 years. The tram system was introduced in Kolkata in 1873 by the British administration and has since become an integral part of the city’s cultural heritage. The Kolkata Tram is the
The police in Kolkata recently busted a fake call center in Sector V, which was involved in duping Western clients. The call center was found to be engaged in a large-scale operation of making fraudulent calls to unsuspecting clients in the United States, Canada, and Europe, offering them bogus
The Indian Railways has recently announced that Bengal will be getting three new Vande Bharat trains, which is great news for commuters and travelers alike. These new high-speed trains will not only make travel faster but also more comfortable and convenient. The Vande Bharat Express is
In a shocking turn of events, a man in Kolkata has become the world’s first human to be infected by a deadly plant fungus known as “killer fungus”. The fungus, which is typically found in plants such as corn and wheat, has never been known to infect humans until now. The man,