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At the transit point

Standing true to its legacy of delivering unbound exuberance, the Australian Open is producing exciting stories for fans—filled with shocks and surprises.

Fire and fury

The LA wildfires showcase the grim reality of living in an overheated world where natural disasters are twice as unforgiving

Mayor junks BJP's barb of arbitrary regularisation of illegal construction

FOR A BUILDING AT 497 SANTOSHPUR AVENUE

HSBC gets RBI nod to open 20 new branches

HSBC India on Friday announced that it has received Reserve Bank of India's approval to open 20 new bank branches in key cities.

Malda: 2 families to get over Rs 10L compensation for 'med negligence'

In two recent separate cases of medical negligence, the District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Malda has ordered significant financial compensation for victims who suffered due to medical errors worth more than Rs 10 lakh combined.

State to issue circular of requisites for building lifting work in municipal areas

KMC plans rehabilitation for Vidyasagar Colony building residents

Cal HC aids 50% disabled student in sitting for NEET exams; SSKM Kolkata directed to reassess his functional ability

To help him sit in the NEET exams for fulfilling his dreams of pursuing a medical career, the Calcutta High Court directed the state to get the functional ability of a student with 50 per cent disability reassessed at the IPGME&R (SSKM Hospital) which initially had issued a faulty certificate.

Kartik Aaryan Has a 'Love-Hate Relationship' with Karan Johar

The duo announced they would work together on 'Dostana 2' in 2019, but the partnership fell through

Secondary Edu Board increases committee members for smooth conduct of Madhyamik

To ensure the seamless conduct of the 2025 Madhyamik examinations, the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education has significantly increased the number of members in three key committees.

Para-athletes steal show as President gives away honours

NATIONAL SPORTS AWARDS

Mamata to start four-day tour of three districts on Monday

TO ATTEND DISTRIBUTION PROGS, INAUGURATE PROJECTS

Hungerford Street area: Fire breaks out at building, none injured

Tension spread in Hungerford Street area after a fire broke out at a building on Friday afternoon.

Rajasthan: NEET Aspirant from Odisha Hangs Self in Kota, Third Such Case in 2025

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Odisha allegedly hanged himself in his hostel room here -- the third such case in Kota this year --, police said on Friday.

Balurghat: Efforts underway to grant land deeds to residents living on govt land

Survey work in 20 wards is complete and work in the remaining five wards is in progress. Currently, surveys are underway in wards 3 and 11

Israel's Security Cabinet Backs Ceasefire; Deal Goes to Full Cabinet for Approval

Mediators Qatar and the US Announced the Ceasefire on Wednesday

India to grow at 6.7% for next two financial years: World Bank

Excluding India, growth in the region is estimated to have picked up to 3.9 per cent in 2024, mainly reflecting recoveries in Pakistan & Sri Lanka

Train services between Dum Dum & Dankuni to be suspended for 4 days

Jan 23 to 27 for bridge repairs

Trial in absentia should be initiated against fugitives

IN NATIONAL SECURITY CASES

Tanishq Launches Its Grand Store in Siliguri

Tanishq, India's largest jewellery retail brand from the house of Tata has expanded its retail footprint with the launch of its grand store in Siliguri.

Prabhu Deva is one of the NICEST ACTORS I have worked with

The song is by Himesh Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan

CT: With doubts over Bumrah, Rohit set to lead India

After the drama in the last Test of the BGT, it had appeared Rohit almost decided to pack up

GTA holds 4-day training camp for 50 tourist guides

SAFE & GREEN TOURISM

Netaji Freedom Cup to kick off in Siliguri on Jan 23

Organised by the Siliguri Municipal Corporation in association with Association for Conservation and Tourism, the event aims to promote the message: 'say no to drugs and yes to football'

Kumbh Mela: North Dinajpur man helps Kolkata woman reunite with her kin

A man from North Dinajpur helped an elderly woman reunite with her family after she got lost at the Kumbh Mela a couple of days ago.

CM to make her first visit to Alipurduar post 2024 LS polls

On Jan 21: 'Expected to announce dev initiatives spanning tea gardens, rural areas & urban centres'

A silent crisis

Mapping stakeholders & creating a structured engagement plan must be guided by clear, enforceable guidelines from the state government bodies

DGP Rajiv Kumar Visits Malda Amid Tensions Over Murders of TMC Leaders

The visit of Bengal's Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Kumar to Malda on Friday has brought some attention to the rising tensions following the recent murder of two Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders.

Sloth Bear International Racket Unearthed by Forest Department

The state Forest department has unearthed an international racket of illegal animal trading by rescuing a small sloth bear from Patipukur area in Dum Dum.

Jalpaiguri dist admin to hold heritage walk on January 23

AIMS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HERITAGE CONSERVATION

SC asks UP and Haryana govts to impose ban on firecrackers

Drastic problems need drastic measures