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Green Tribunal ban brings tourism to a halt in Buxa

The National Green Tribunal's (NGT) ban on commercial activities in the Buxa Tiger Reserve continues to impact the region's tourism industry, with the next hearing in the Calcutta High Court scheduled for January 10.

Raiganj municipality to introduce new guidelines for toto services

FROM JANUARY 1 TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION

Crackdown on illegal quarrying, 7 trucks seized

In a significant action against illegal quarrying, Boxirhat Police seized seven trucks involved in unauthorised quarrying and transportation of sand from the Raidak River.

Dual citizenship sparks controversy in Uttarpara border village

SOUTH DINAJPUR

Siliguri civic body seizes trucks dumping garbage from Sikkim

The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) intercepted three trucks attempting to dump waste from Sikkim at the dumping ground in Siliguri on Tuesday morning.

Queen of the Hills comes alive for Christmas festivities

State Tourism department has illuminated churches in the area

Alipurduar court delivers verdicts in two murder cases in a day

The Alipurduar District and Sessions Judge Court pronounced judgments in two separate murder cases on Tuesday.

British-era pine wood church in Siliguri stands testament to history and faith

Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern day Siliguri, the oldest church of Siliguri, built during the British era, stands as a silent witness to the city's transformation.

Malda Education dept to issue photo IDs for primary teachers

To alleviate the harassment faced by primary school teachers near the India-Bangladesh border, the Malda District Education Department has announced plans to issue photo identity cards.

HS 2025: 5L students enrol, late fee window announced

The enrolment window, which opened on December 2, was initially set to close without a late fee on Dec 16

Passport racket: Cops seize fake Aadhaar & voter cards

Kolkata Police, while probing the fake passport case, found several fake Aadhaar and voter cards from the residence of Samaresh Biswas, who was arrested earlier.

Special bus services launched for festive season

To cater to the festive season demand, the West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) has arranged special bus services from selective locations in and around Kolkata to popular hotspots such as Park Street, Maidan, Alipore Zoo and Eco Park.

TMC blames Modi, Shah for vandalism of Ambedkar statue

IN GUJARAT

Work throughout night, submit report by 2:30 pm on Wednesday: Court tells ED

PRIMARY RECRUITMENT CASE

HC refuses to intervene in new case by victim's parents

RG KAR RAPE & MURDER

R-Day parade in Delhi: Bengal's tableau to showcase rich folk heritage, state's schemes

Bengal will have its representation during the Republic Day parade in Delhi on January 26, 2025 as the Union Ministry of Defence has accepted the state's proposal and the matter has been communicated to the state secretariat at Nabanna.

Disburse first instalment of 'Banglar Bari' funds within December 26'

ABOUT 8.22L PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED THE FUNDS

Over 54K motorists prosecuted in last 5 days

Kolkata Police in the past five days have prosecuted more than 54,000 motorists for violation of traffic norms.

Primary Edu Dev board announces scholarship exam results

The Primary Education Development Board, West Bengal has declared the results of its annual scholarship examination for Class IV students on Tuesday.

BSF to step up surveillance at India-Bangladesh border: DG

The BSF will step up surveillance along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's North 24-Parganas, Nadia and Murshidabad districts with an increased focus on the unfenced stretches, its Director-General Daljit Singh Chaudhary said on Tuesday.

Train cancellation announcement sparks blockade at Shalimar Station

A wrong announcement regarding the cancellation of a train led to passengers staging a blockade at Shalimar Station of South Eastern Railway (SER) on Tuesday.

State orders ration dealers to use e-PoS machines

State Food and Supply department has directed all the ration dealers to operate Electronic Point of Sale (e-PoS) machines while distributing food grains in ration shops.

High Court single bench denies bail to Partha and four others in CBI case

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday denied bail to former education minister Partha Chatterjee and four others in the CBI case relating to the SSC recruitment scam while questioning the delay by the state government in granting sanction for prosecution without which the trial of all the five accused cannot be started.

Jadavpur University's 67th Convocation held sans Governor's presence

'WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT IF THE CHANCELLOR COULD HAVE ATTENDED...'

KMC seeks state approval to fill up spl med officer post vacancies

THE CIVIC BODY SEEKS TO FILL UP 11 VACANCIES

'Mental agony not synonymous with mental unsoundness'

Court declares late cancer patient's will valid

TMC top brass warns against uploading irrelevant posts by MLAs in WhatsApp group

After Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee had taken a tough stand on the discipline and attendance of her party MLAs, a WhatsApp group was formed for the party MLAs.

CM celebrates Christmas with midnight prayer & carol, highlights festival's spirit

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the midnight prayer and participated in a Christmas carol at Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary.

Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed Manipur Governor, Arif Mohammed Khan shifted to Bihar

Ex-Army chief Vijay Kumar Singh new governor of Mizoram

Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata

The festive season is here and Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata is ready to enchant guests with #CentricCelebrations, offering exquisite feasts, vibrant parties and dynamic entertainment.