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Israeli bombings in Gaza kill dozens

Israel on Tuesday bombed areas of southern Gaza where it had told Palestinians to flee to ahead of an expected invasion, killing dozens of people.

25 L health cover, OBC quota, IPL team in Cong manifesto for MP

Party also promised 21,500 dole forwomen, LPG cylinders at 500, free school education, OPS

Chandannagore lights to travel abroad for Pujas

The famous coloured lights from Chandannagore will be travelling to London for the first time. The London Sharad Utsav (LSU) will be using the lights to decorate the entrance.

Special train, bus services for festival nights

With pandal-hoppers already making a beeline to venues to catch glimpses of Disneyland, Ram Mandir, Somnath Temple of Gujarat, Jain Temple of Maharashtra or even Chandrayaan-3, the Sealdah division of the Eastern Railway has decided to operate 18 additional services of night suburban special trains from Panchami to Navami.

Puja opening: Mamata reiterates communal harmony message

Bengal’s tradition is communal peace and harmony and the members of different communities work together to uphold this legacy, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said while inaugurating the Durga Puja at College Square, virtually, this evening.

Guv approves salary hike Bills for ministers, MLAS

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee had announced the pay increase on 7 Sept

Despite HC order, ST woman denied pradhan's post

Despite the Calcutta High Court order appointing the lone elected Scheduled Tribe member as the pradhan of the Trinamul Congress-governed Narugram panchayat in East Burdwan today, she was prevented from taking charge.

ALO advises Darjeeling planters to pay 19 pc bonus

The Additional Labour Commissioner, (ALO) North Bengal Zone, Kallol Banerjee has finally advised the planters in the Hill that the bonus to be paid at the rate of 19 percent for the accounting year 2022-23.

For hassle-free pujas, cops to patrol streets

After chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s assurance for a hassle-free Puja, Kolkata Police are arranging heavy security.

8 local parties in North Bengal unite for separate statehood

Grouping named United Front of Separate State” held first meeting on Monday

SC refuses to legalise same sex-marriage

Leaves itto Parliament; says rightto marriage nota fundamental right

Zampa rattles Lanka, Oz need 210 runs to win

SriLanka hobbled theirway to the 200-run mark, bringing itin 40.1 overs

PM Modi, Amit Shah greet NSG on its raising day

The NSG played a vital role in several anti-terror operations, including the 2002 Akshardham temple attack in Gujarat

Adani Group hits back at Mahua Moitra, says 'working overtime' to harm conglomerate

The Adani Group hit back at TMC Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra and Hiranandani Group CEO Darshan Hiranandani. On Monday, the Adani Group, in a statement, said it was clear that some groups and individuals have been “working overtime” to harm the conglomerate’s “name, goodwill and market standing”.

PM: Inland waterways transport a game-changer, cost-effective

PM affirms the importance of changing landscape of inland waterways in India

Women participation in UP's labour force sees 17.9pcjump in last six years: Survey

Women participation in Uttar Pradesh's labour force reached an impressive 32.1 per cent in 2022-23 from a mere 14.2 per cent in 2017-18, according to the latest findings of the Periodic Labor Force Survey.

Bitcoin jumps nearly 4.5 pc to $28,000 amid hopes on US ETF approval

Bitcoin jumped some 4.5% in morning hours of Monday amid hopes that a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) could get approved in the coming months.

RBI's intervention in unsecured loans could hurt growth of banks, NBFCs

Undeterred growth and risk mispricing in unsecured loans, mainly personal loans, cards over the past two years invite warning shots from the RBI, Emkay Global Financial Services said in a report.

Sept WPI inflation remains negative for sixth consecutive month

The wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation for the month of September was recorded at (-) 0.26% compared to (-) 0.52% in August, data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) said on Monday.

Nifty in choppy trade as geopolitical tensions weigh

After opening with anegative note, the marketslipped into further weaknesssoon after the opening

Cong announces list of 39 candidates for Mizoram polls

The Congress on Monday released a list of 39 candidates for the forthcoming assembly elections in Mizoram with party unit chief Lalsawta being fielded from Aizawl West- III constitu ency.

India, UK hold inaugural foreign & defence dialogue

India and the United Kingdom held the inaugural “2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue” here, on Monday, at which they discussed possibilities for further collaboration, particularly in areas of trade and investment, defence, critical and emerging technologies, civil aviation, health, energy, culture, and strengthening peoples connect.

BJP's allegation politically motivated and baseless: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

The Karnataka Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, while speaking to media in Mysore, said on Monday that BJP's allegation of corruption by the Congress is politically motivated and baseless and people will not believe BJP no matter what protest they do.

Will shift to Vizag in Dec, says Andhra CM

The CMO at presentfunctions from Tadepalli near Vijayawada which is his residence as wellas the camp office

Ghatakbari marches ahead, prepares for 300yrs of Durga Puja

Ghatakbari Puja is nearing 300 years, carrying the legacy of centuries-old Bengali culture and values without any break since the eighteenth century.

2 illegal coal miners die, bodies rescued

Two illegal miners have been killed and ten others were injured when the roof caved in inside the Kapsara private outsourcing coal patch of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) in Nirsa at Bengal-Jharkhand border.

Transport dept links pollution certificates to tax clearance

Working on the principle of ‘no tax payment no certificate,’ the state transport department has decided to go strict with defaulters.

We will make West Bengal corruption-free: Shah in city

He said that the change will comein Bengalandall efforts willbe made to bringin change

State’s wetlands under threat, damaging ecosystem

A recent comprehensive survey conducted across 13 lakes in Bengal has revealed a dire situation for the region's wetland ecosystems. The study, focusing on wetland health, ecological risks, and ecosystem services, has highlighted alarming trends caused by human activities and urbanization.

Victory will be ours: Abhishek at Diamond Harbour

He talked about police atrocities at Krishi Bhawan in Delhi for MGNREGA dues