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Symbolic hungerstrike to save dying rivers in districts

As many as 75 united under the banner of organisations Jalangi Nadi Samaj gathered on Friday in Krishnagar to stage a symbolic hunger strike, urging the administration to take immediate action to save the rivers in Nadia from an impending environmental catastrophe.

Man walks to Ayodhya from Rammohan's birthplace

A primary school teacher has begun his move to carry a noble message from the birthplace of Raja Rammohan Roy to the birthplace of Lord Rama, that too on foot.

12 arrested for attacking monks

West Bengal Police on Saturday said that 12 people were arrested for allegedly attacking three monks from Uttar Pradesh who were heading to the ongoing Gangasagar Mela in Sagar Islands, North 24-Parganas district, on the basis of a kidnapping rumour.

Lakhs of pilgrims flock to Kapil Muni's ashram for puja

Several lakh people have arrived from various parts of India to take the holy dip at Gangasagar on 15 January.

Anurag Thakur targets TMC

Lashing out at the ruling Trinamul Congress in West Bengal Anurag Thakur, Union information and broadcast minister on Saturday said that the law and order situation has broken down in the state.

Police took swift action in Purulia: Trinamul Congress

Minister Shashi Panjawondered howcan the Union minister raise law and order issues in Bengal

We need to protect our young people: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

The rising incidence of depression, mental stress, anxiety and poor mental health among the youth was the cornerstone of the conversation between world peace leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder, of The Art of Living and 20 leading vice-chancellors and heads of institutions from all over West Bengal, including vice-chancellors from MAKAUT, Vidyasagar University, IEM-UEM, Registrar and Dean of Burdwan University.

BSF launches programme civic action for border residents

The Border Security Force (BSF) organised a civic action programme at Dingapara Border Outpost of 17 Battalion, today, in presence of DIG , Kishanganj Sector headquarters, Ish Aul and Commandant Ajay Kumar Sukla.

Populism overshadows hard measures in Indian democracy: Political experts

The large number of suspension of Opposition MPs during the Winter Session of Parliamenthas started adebate

India lodges protest with UK over its envoy's visit to Pok

India has strongly objected to the recent visit of UK High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying such infringement on this country's sovereignty and territorial integrity was not acceptable to it.

EAM: Ties with China won't get normaluntil border row is resolved

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday reiterated that relations with China can't normalise until the ongoing military standoff in eastern Ladakh is resolved peacefully.

Consensus on Kharge as INDIA chairperson

Top leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Saturday proposed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s name for the chairperson of the Opposition bloc.

Will Keep Fighting: Activists After Verdict On Same-Sex Marriages

A five-judge Constitution bench of the SC headed by CJI DY Chandrachud ruled ina 3:2 verdictagainst giving constitutional validity to same-sex marriages

India Will Be Among World's Top Three Economic Powers Before Long: PM

Modisaid the proposed India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor will revolutionise regional and international trade

'Cong a family-run party in many ways'

Reacting to a question at an event in Thiruvananthapuram on not being a Prime Ministerial candidate from the party, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that Rahul Gandhi could become Prime Minister since Congress is in many ways a 'family-run' party.

'BJP-RSS keen to adopt one ideology in India'

Rahulalleges MNF, ZPM helping BJP in Mizoram,urges people notto vote for them

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”.