Odisha govt employees to get September salary in advance

Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to disburse the month’s salary of government employees on September 26 in view of the upcoming festivities. Usually, the salaries are disbursed at the end of the month, but

At least 12 dead as record rain floods India’s Kolkata

KOLKATA, Sept 24 (Reuters) – At least 12 people died as heavy rain lashed the eastern Indian city of Kolkata and surrounding areas ahead of a major festival, flooding streets, disrupting transport and leaving residents stranded for hours, officials said on Wednesday.