WB Assembly passes resolution against BSF jurisdiction

New Delhi: The Bengal Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution against the Centre’s decision to extend BSF’s jurisdiction, amid opposition by BJP legislators. The resolution was moved by state Parliamentary Affairs Minister Partha Chatterjee under Rule 169 of the Procedures of Conduct of Business of the House. TNS

Will resolve border row by yr-end: CMs

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Sangma on Tuesday announced that necessary measures would be taken to settle interstate border disputes in at least six areas by year-end. PTI

US’ Sharp is new UN official in India

New Delhi: Shombi Sharp of the US has been appointed the UN Resident Coordinator in India. Sharp will lead the work of the UN team on the ground, including ongoing UN India support to the national Covid response plans, said a UN press release. TNS

Paid for transfers, teachers tell Raj CM

Jaipur: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday faced an audience of government teachers who flatly admitted they had to pay money for their transfer. At a state-level function to honour teachers, Gehlot asked if they give money for transfer, to which teachers replied in “yes”. TNS

HC refuses bail to Indrani Mukerjea

Mumbai: The Bombay HC on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Indrani Mukerjea, prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case. Mukerjea’s lawyer Sana Khan said they would move the SC for bail. PTI

6 boys drown while swimming in Telangana .

Hyderabad: Tragedy struck Sircilla town in Telangana when six children drowned in the Manair river where they had gone swimming. The students drowned on Monday. TNS