Tag: London
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Tory setback
In London, the three previously “true blue” local authorities under the Conservatives, notably Wandsworth, Westminster and Barnet have been lost to Labour.
May 8, 2022 -
TSC London to conduct survey about Delhi Metro services
The main objective of the survey is to know what the commuters think about various aspects of metro operations including feedback/suggestions and on improving the quality of service.
March 27, 2022 -
After 2-yr Covid hiatus, Cirque du Soleil returns to London stage
The pandemic forced its London home, the Royal Albert Hall, to shut its doors on March 17, 2020. In fact, it has been 25 years now since Cirque du Soleil first brought its captivating show to the Hall's stage.
January 28, 2022 -
Air India launches direct flight from Hyd to London
Non-stop Air India flights will operate between Hyderabad and the Heathrow Airport twice a week -- Monday and Friday. Air India Flight A 147 will depart from Hyderabad at 1.30 a.m. on Monday and arrive at the Heathrow Airport at 7.30 a.m. (local time).
September 10, 2021 -
UK reports 25,161 Covid cases
Despite the fall in numbers, Londoners remained the most Covid vaccine hesitant among the regions of Britain.
August 10, 2021 -
Wipro opens innovation centre in London
The 75-year-old firm, which has been present in the United Kingdom (UK) over the last 25 years, employs 4,000 techies.
May 5, 2021 -
France confirms first case of UK’s coronavirus variant in London returnee
The new strain of the virus, which experts fear is more contagious, has prompted more than 50 countries to impose travel restrictions on the UK.
December 26, 2020 -
New coronavirus variant emerging as possible cause for rapidly rising infection rates in UK
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said London, and parts of three surrounding counties, would move into the highest of three levels of restrictions in force across England from Wednesday.
December 15, 2020 -
‘India, Pakistan should settle issue bilaterally’: Boris Johnson’s remarks on farm bills leaves opposition perplexed
The UK government has so far refused to be drawn into the ongoing protests in India, with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) saying the matter of handling protests was an internal one.
December 10, 2020 -
Thousands of people protest in central London in support of farmers in India, several arrested
Several police officers in face masks asked people to disperse from the "We stand with farmers of Punjab" demonstration, having warned that strict regulations remain in place.
December 7, 2020 -
402 Indians stranded in UK, B’desh & Dubai flown to city
Covid protocol announcements will have to be made at airports, in-flights and during transit.
November 10, 2020 -
Unlike many, Camden Durga Puja braving COVID-19 pandemic for Bengalis in Britain
Even on days of epidemic, the old Mittal’s Durga Puja is trying to make the colourful atmosphere of this autumn festival on the soil of Britain.
October 23, 2020 -
Kolkata airport focuses on improving passenger handling operations
The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) airport, of late, has been dealing with a surge in passenger growth, especially after the flight ban to six covid hotspots from Kolkata, was withdrawn.
September 5, 2020 -
Sonam Kapoor shares her ‘state of mind’
Sonam took to Instagram, where she has shared a boomerang video of herself. In the clip, Sonam is seen making a funny face.
August 2, 2020 -
Work from home a short-term fix
While there is no alternative during times of a pandemic, of concern is the recent tendency to propagate WFH as a permanent feature or the new normal.
July 11, 2020 -
Elections to quangos
But three months after the lockdown was declared, we need to reflect on how well children have been looked after, not merely in terms of online learning but in matters medical as well.
June 24, 2020 -
Anti-racism protests show society at ‘tipping point’: Greta Thunberg
A statue of a southern general who defended slavery during the US Civil War was thrown down and set on fire by protesters in the Washington on Friday.
June 20, 2020