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NDTV
11 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Bank Holidays in June 2025: Check The Complete State-Wise List
As June 2025 approaches, bank customers across India should be aware of the upcoming holidays that could impact their banking plans. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will remain closed on a total of five days in June, in addition to regular weekends. It is important to note that bank holidays vary by state depending on regional, religious, and national observances. While banks are typically closed on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays, May 31, 2025, being the fifth Saturday, will see banks operating as usual. The first holiday in June falls on Sunday, June 1, which is a nationwide closure. Here is the list of bank holidays in June 2025: June 6 (Friday) - Id-ul-Ad'ha (Bakrid): Banks closed in Kerala June 7 (Saturday) - Id-ul-Ad'ha (Bakrid): Banks closed across India June 11 (Wednesday) - Sant Guru Kabir Jayanti / Saga Dawa: Banks closed in Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim. June 27 (Friday) - Ratha Yatra / Kang (Rathajatra): Banks closed in Odisha and Manipur June 30 (Monday) - Remna Ni: Banks closed in Mizoram For days when bank branches are closed, customers can still access essential banking services through online platforms, mobile apps, and ATMs. Facilities such as fund transfers via NEFT/RTGS, chequebook and card requests, and setting up standing instructions remain available. Bank holidays can vary across states due to local customs and regional observances. To avoid inconvenience, it's best to confirm the holiday list with your nearest bank branch beforehand, especially during emergencies or long weekends.
The Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Korean eatery boss wows diners, balances table full of dishes on head while serving
A South Korean restaurant owner has amazed many people by carrying a whole table full of dishes on his head to diners. The head-turning skills of Kang Jin-gyu, 55, have turned his restaurant into a tourist hotspot in Uidong Valley, a scenic resort near Seoul. To save the effort of carrying dishes one by one from the kitchen to the dining area, Kang decided it would be easier to take the whole table of food. He has mastered balancing a long table for 10, stacked with food and drinks weighing 36kg, on his head. Kang makes at least 150 such trips every day, according to the South Korean media outlet SBS. Kang can even climb up and down staircases, balancing a table on his head. He said he used to carry the tables using his hands, but switched to his head because his hands hurt. Kang said the balancing secret was to not use the highest point of his head, but slightly to the side of it. This means the table is tilted slightly. He makes adjustments if he feels the balance is off. Many customers have tried to challenge him by carrying a much smaller and lighter table, but have failed. 'I am very used to it now. I am well-trained,' Kang said. Head-carrying was a traditional practice among Korean women during the period when there were no water pipes. An adult woman could easily head-carry a water pot weighing more than 20kg. The practice is rarely seen nowadays. Kang's method is also convenient on rainy days. He simply covers the table with a plastic sheet, and it doubles as an umbrella. When asked if the practice is tiring, Kang said: 'Any work can be tiring.' 'It is tough work, but I always try my best so I don't get complaints,' Kang said. His special skill amazed many people online. 'Now I have seen everything,' one online observer said. 'He is a true master, so amazing,' said another. Another person joked: 'He is speeding up the hair loss process by carrying so many tables.' - South china Morning Post
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
South Koreans vote early in record numbers in poll triggered by martial law
While election day is set for June 3, those who want to vote early are allowed to do so on May 29 and May 30. PHOTO: AFP South Koreans vote early in record numbers in poll triggered by martial law SEOUL - South Koreans queued in long lines in record numbers to choose their next president on May 30, the second day of early voting in a poll triggered by ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's disastrous martial law declaration. The country is battling to draw a line under months of political turmoil sparked by Yoon's suspension of civilian rule, for which he was impeached and stripped of office. Since then the Asian democracy has been led by a revolving door of lame duck acting presidents as its export-driven economy grapples with trade turmoil abroad and sluggish demand at home. All major polls have placed liberal Lee Jae-myung as the clear front-runner in the presidential race, with a recent Gallup survey showing 49 per cent of respondents viewed him as the best candidate. Trailing behind him is conservative ex-labour minister Kim Moon-soo of the ruling People Power Party – Yoon's former party – at 35 per cent. While election day is set for June 3, those who want to vote early are allowed to do so on May 29 and May 30. As of 8am (7am Singapore time) on May 30, a record 21 per cent had voted out of 44.4 million registered voters, Seoul's National Election Commission said. Overseas voting in particular reached a historic high, with four out of five of the 1.97 million eligible voters casting their ballots last week. 'Restore democracy' Whoever succeeds Yoon will have to grapple with a deepening economic downturn, some of the world's lowest birth rates and a soaring cost of living. He will also have to navigate a mounting superpower standoff between the United States, South Korea's traditional security guarantor, and China, its largest trade partner. But analysts see martial law as the defining issue in the presidential race. Professor Kang Joo-hyun, a political science professor at Sookmyung Women's University, told AFP the high turnout 'naturally reflects the public's strong desire to restore democracy in South Korea'. 'Overseas Koreans... more than ever, felt compelled to make their voices heard through the ballot, driven by a sense that the very foundations of South Korea's democracy were being shaken,' said Prof Kang. Lee lost his 2022 bid for the presidency to Yoon by one of the smallest margins in South Korean history, with one of the main debates becoming gender issues. The former school dropout rose to political stardom partly by highlighting his humble beginnings. He has vowed to 'bring insurrection elements to justice' if elected president. Seoul National University political science professor Kang Won-taek warned, however, that South Korea's political woes were far from over. 'There is a real possibility that the political turmoil and crises we've seen could re-emerge,' said Prof Kang. Lee, the frontrunner, has been a 'central figure in the polarisation that has fuelled much of the country's political instability', he said. 'Unless he adopts a markedly more inclusive approach to governance, there's a strong chance that past conflicts will resurface.' AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
South Koreans vote early in record numbers in poll triggered by martial law
South Koreans queued in long lines in record numbers to choose their next president on Friday, the second day of early voting in a poll triggered by ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's disastrous martial law declaration. The country is battling to draw a line under months of political turmoil sparked by Yoon's suspension of civilian rule, for which he was impeached and stripped of office. Since then the Asian democracy has been led by a revolving door of lame duck acting presidents as its export-driven economy grapples with trade turmoil abroad and sluggish demand at home. All major polls have placed liberal Lee Jae-myung as the clear front-runner in the presidential race, with a recent Gallup survey showing 49 percent of respondents viewed him as the best candidate. Trailing behind him is conservative ex-labour minister Kim Moon-soo of the ruling People Power Party -- Yoon's former party -- at 35 percent. While election day is set for June 3, those who want to vote early are allowed to do so on Thursday and Friday. As of 8:00 am on Friday (2300 GMT Thursday), a record 21 percent had voted out of 44.4 million registered voters, Seoul's National Election Commission said. Overseas voting in particular reached a historic high, with four out of five of the 1.97 million eligible voters casting their ballots last week. - 'Restore democracy' - Whoever succeeds Yoon will have to grapple with a deepening economic downturn, some of the world's lowest birth rates and a soaring cost of living. He will also have to navigate a mounting superpower standoff between the United States, South Korea's traditional security guarantor, and China, its largest trade partner. But analysts see martial law as the defining issue in the presidential race. Kang Joo-hyun, a political science professor at Sookmyung Women's University, told AFP the high turnout "naturally reflects the public's strong desire to restore democracy in South Korea". "Overseas Koreans... more than ever, felt compelled to make their voices heard through the ballot, driven by a sense that the very foundations of South Korea's democracy were being shaken," said Kang. Lee lost his 2022 bid for the presidency to Yoon by one of the smallest margins in South Korean history, with one of the main debates becoming gender issues. The former school dropout rose to political stardom partly by highlighting his humble beginnings. He has vowed to "bring insurrection elements to justice" if elected president. Seoul National University political science professor Kang Won-taek warned, however, that South Korea's political woes were far from over. "There is a real possibility that the political turmoil and crises we've seen could re-emerge," said Kang. Lee, the frontrunner, has been a "central figure in the polarisation that has fuelled much of the country's political instability", he said. "Unless he adopts a markedly more inclusive approach to governance, there's a strong chance that past conflicts will resurface." hs/oho/ceb/hmn
Int'l Business Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
South Koreans Vote Early In Record Numbers In Poll Triggered By Martial Law
South Koreans queued in long lines in record numbers to choose their next president on Friday, the second day of early voting in a poll triggered by ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's disastrous martial law declaration. The country is battling to draw a line under months of political turmoil sparked by Yoon's suspension of civilian rule, for which he was impeached and stripped of office. Since then the Asian democracy has been led by a revolving door of lame duck acting presidents as its export-driven economy grapples with trade turmoil abroad and sluggish demand at home. All major polls have placed liberal Lee Jae-myung as the clear front-runner in the presidential race, with a recent Gallup survey showing 49 percent of respondents viewed him as the best candidate. Trailing behind him is conservative ex-labour minister Kim Moon-soo of the ruling People Power Party -- Yoon's former party -- at 35 percent. While election day is set for June 3, those who want to vote early are allowed to do so on Thursday and Friday. As of 8:00 am on Friday (2300 GMT Thursday), a record 21 percent had voted out of 44.4 million registered voters, Seoul's National Election Commission said. Overseas voting in particular reached a historic high, with four out of five of the 1.97 million eligible voters casting their ballots last week. Whoever succeeds Yoon will have to grapple with a deepening economic downturn, some of the world's lowest birth rates and a soaring cost of living. He will also have to navigate a mounting superpower standoff between the United States, South Korea's traditional security guarantor, and China, its largest trade partner. But analysts see martial law as the defining issue in the presidential race. Kang Joo-hyun, a political science professor at Sookmyung Women's University, told AFP the high turnout "naturally reflects the public's strong desire to restore democracy in South Korea". "Overseas Koreans... more than ever, felt compelled to make their voices heard through the ballot, driven by a sense that the very foundations of South Korea's democracy were being shaken," said Kang. Lee lost his 2022 bid for the presidency to Yoon by one of the smallest margins in South Korean history, with one of the main debates becoming gender issues. The former school dropout rose to political stardom partly by highlighting his humble beginnings. He has vowed to "bring insurrection elements to justice" if elected president. Seoul National University political science professor Kang Won-taek warned, however, that South Korea's political woes were far from over. "There is a real possibility that the political turmoil and crises we've seen could re-emerge," said Kang. Lee, the frontrunner, has been a "central figure in the polarisation that has fuelled much of the country's political instability", he said. "Unless he adopts a markedly more inclusive approach to governance, there's a strong chance that past conflicts will resurface." All major polls have placed liberal Lee Jae-myung as the clear front-runner in the presidential race AFP Seoul National University political science professor Kang Won-taek warned, however, that South Korea's political woes were far from over AFP
