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India, Maldives to hold high-level defence talks today

Maldivian Defence Minister Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon will pay a three-day visit to India from Wednesday to deepen bilateral engagement amid a thaw in relations between the two countries.

Bengal Higher Secondary Edu Council holds workshop for students

TO ENHANCE ENGLISH-WRITING SKILLS

For the first time, Andaman's 'primitive' Jarawa tribe members feature in voter list

Chief Secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar himself handed over voter ID cards to members of Jarawa tribe, also one of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, at their settlement in Jirkatang

Amit Shah launches ‘BHARATPOL’ for international police assistance

Union Home minister terms portal as revolutionary step

SSC recruitment scam: Trial court frames charges in ED case against Partha, 57 others

While the charges against five persons, including Bhadra were framed on Monday, on Tuesday, the charges were framed against 53 others along with a few companies

People will teach BJP a lesson in upcoming polls: Kharge as he attacks Modi govt on inflation

His remarks came after the Election Commission announced the schedule for Delhi Assembly polls, which will be held in a single phase on February 5

Cal HC rejects CBI probe plea in minor's unnatural death

POLICE, CID PROBE WAS UNBIASED, HONEST AND JUST'

PM to inaugurate slew of projects in Andhra today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Visakhapatnam on Wednesday to lay the foundation for a few important projects and inaugurate a few others.

If something happens to Dallewal, Centre may not be able to handle situation

ACCORDING TO FARMERS, DALLEWAL'S HEALTH IS DETERIORATING

Chowkidari Tax: Allegations of irregularities spark row in BJP-ruled Chandpur Panchayat

Allegations of irregularities in the deduction of 'Chowkidari Tax' under the state government's Samabyathi scheme have stirred up controversy in the Chandpur region of Malda's Bamangola block.

Dinhata Municipality gets new chairperson

Aparna Dey Nandi, Councillor of Ward No. 10, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Dinhata Municipality.

Jalpaiguri: Ceiling cracks in SDO office, 2 women escape unhurt

Tremors were felt in Jalpaiguri and nearby areas after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the mountainous Tibet region early Tuesday morning.

Rampant smuggling of banned Chinese garlic jeopardises sale of Indian garlic in Siliguri

The cheaper price and its 'easy to peel' appeal have increased the demand for Chinese garlic, leading to its rampant smuggling and jeopardising the sale of Indian garlic in Siliguri.

Elevated corridor project worth Rs 1400 cr sanctioned for Sevoke

The Central government has approved a Rs 1,400 crore project to construct a 14-km elevated corridor connecting Sevoke Cantonment to Sevoke Bazar near Siliguri, stated Darjeeling MP Raju Bista.

Eco-Tourism Board to come up with masterplan for Jalpaiguri

BOLSTERING TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE

Alipurduar District's First Stadium Inaugurated in Falakata

The first stadium in Alipurduar district was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Town Club ground in Falakata.

Stand-off between BSF and BGB over border fencing

TENSION ERUPTS

Kid cured of rare 'Kawasaki Disease' at Siliguri dist hospital

Yatharth, a resident of Devidanga, was diagnosed with the disease in July 2024. He was admitted to the district hospital on July 26, 2024

Former TMC MLA Jiban Mukhopadhyay passes away

...A reputed Professor and writer of text books, he was a popular man and a social worker with tenacity. My condolences to his family, friends and followers

Khadi Mela registers record sale of over Rs 7 cr this yr

HIGHEST IN THE PAST 5 YEARS

'Sebaashray' achieves new milestone of serving over 22K patients in single day

TOTAL OF 81,471 PEOPLE AVAIL SERVICES SO FAR

Private racket operating in state to spread panic, earn money

HMPV CASES

Gangasagar Mela: Be vigilant in land, water & air, says Mamata

CM DIRECTS POLICE IN BACKDROP OF TURMOIL IN B'DESH

State School Service Commission recruitment scam: Apex Court defers hearing to January 15

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred hearing of pleas challenging Calcutta High Court's order cancelling recruitment of over 23,000 teaching and non-teaching staff related to the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) recruitment scam.

Mamata Likely to Visit London in March to Deliver Lecture at Oxford University

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may go to London in the third week of March and deliver a lecture at Oxford University.

Nearly 10% of students who passed Madhyamik fail to enrol for HS

Nearly 10 per cent of students who passed the Madhyamik examinations have not enrolled for the upcoming Higher Secondary (HS) exams, scheduled for March 2025, according to the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE).

NRS Medical College offering free platelet-rich plasma therapy

The NRS Medical College is offering platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy completely free-of-cost for growing hairs on the bald heads of the patients.

Doctor killed in road accident on Santragachi bridge

A doctor was killed in a road accident after he hit the guard wall on the Santragachi bridge on Tuesday morning.

Transport minister clarifies state's stand on 15-year phasing-out rule for yellow taxis

State Transport minister Snehasis Chakraborty met with taxi operators on Tuesday to address concerns about the future of Kolkata's iconic yellow taxis.

PM 2.5 levels: Kolkata achieves 21.5 per cent reduction since 2019

LEVELS DROP FROM 57.1 µg/m³ IN 2019 TO 44.8 µg/m³ IN 2024