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SpaDeX precursor to India's own space station

India will look forward to a heavenly handshake between its two satellites in the new year even as it sets its eyes on launching the most expensive earth observation spacecraft in alliance with NASA.

In 2023, Manipur Accounted for 77% of Total Violence in Northeast

Of the total 243 incidents in Northeast, 187 were in Manipur

Kolkata Metro Imposes Rs 10 Surcharge on Night Services Tickets from Jan 1

Commuters using Kolkata Metro's special night services on the Blue Line (Dakshineswar-Kavi Subhash) will have to pay more from January 1, 2025, as Metro Railway has announced a Rs. 10 surcharge on every ticket for these services, regardless of the distance travelled by the commuter.

Maharashtra CM Directs Authorities to Give Financial Aid to Beneficiaries Through DBT

'This is aimed at avoiding delays in providing financial assistance to eligible individuals'

Congress Prez Kharge Trains Guns at BJP, Says 'Poor, Deprived Suffering Brunt of 'Manuvaad'

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused the BJP governments at the Centre and the states of having a mindset against the deprived sections of society who are suffering because of the brunt of 'manuvaad'.

Govt forfeits medal awarded to CBI inspector arrested in bribery case

The government has \"forfeited\" the Union Home Minister's medal for Excellence in Investigation awarded to CBI Inspector Rahul Raj in 2023 who was later caught by the agency red-handed, allegedly receiving Rs 10 lakh bribe and dismissed from the service, officials said.

From LS elections high to bypolls low, SP had a rollercoaster year to remember

A pivotal year for Akhilesh & Co, with milestones achieved and lessons learnt

Anti-Naxal ops, security forces' valour keeping Naxalites at bay: MHA report

'TRYING TO EXPAND TO NEW AREAS WITHOUT MUCH SUCCESS'

BJP's campaign against me lacks evidence, asserts Kharge's son

CONTRACTOR'S SUICIDE

Youth Detained for Suspicious Activities

'The youth claimed his mother was being treated here, but no record of such a patient was found. His behaviour raised suspicion.'

Siliguri: 7 Held for Kidnapping Businessman Over Dispute

As many as seven men were arrested by Siliguri Police on Sunday night for allegedly kidnapping a businessman over a dispute.

Delhi police team investigates migrant workers' identity in Dinhata's Chhota Garaljhora area

A special team from the Delhi Police recently visited Dinhata's Chhota Garaljhora area to verify the identity of migrant workers who have been employed in Delhi for several years.

Picnic spot near Tharughati Bridge to reopen with new rules on New Year

According to Shubhrasankar Dutta, Range Officer of Dabgram Range, the picnic spot has been declared a plastic and thermocol-free zone

Homestay boom in Hills: Apprehensions of dilution of heritage looms large

NEED FOR POLICY & METHODOLOGY OVERHAUL

Rising menace of stray cattle on roads poses risk to human, animal lives

MALDA

Jalpaiguri tea garden workers receive 2nd housing installment

CHA SUNDARI EXTENSION PROJECT

State Govt Pushes for Tea Garden Lease Regularisation

The state government has urged the district administrations of Darjeeling, Uttar Dinajpur, Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar to resolve lease issues in tea gardens, many of which are operating without valid agreements.

Dinhata Municipality employee arrested

BUILDING PLAN FORGERY SCAM

Late after 10:40 am, absent after 11:15 am Attendance rules by WBBSE

Late after 10:40 am, absent after 11:15 am

'Spurious' drugs worth Rs 6.6 cr seized from Kolkata

In a joint operation with the Drugs Control Directorate, West Bengal, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) seized \"spurious\" drugs worth Rs 6.6 crore during a raid at a wholesale firm in Kolkata.

Devotees to Visit Cossipore Garden House to Celebrate Kalpataru Utsav

Cossipore Garden House, besides Dakshineswar and other temples is set to host 'Kalpataru Utsav' on Wednesday and welcome devotees.

Abhishek expresses gratitude to people of Bengal for making 2024 'memorable'

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee on December 31 expressed his gratitude to the people of Bengal for making the year 2024 memorable.

Joining of Sujay Mondal may change political situation in favour of TMC

BJP's 'false narrative' on Sandeshkhali may face existential crisis

CM Emphasises Her Determination To Stand By People Against All Odds

Shares video recollecting the memories of 2024 and highlights the major events

KMC Removes 'Star Theatre' Signboard After CM's Announcement

Following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's announcement to rename Star Theatre in the northern part of the city after the iconic actress Binodini Dasi, famously known as 'Noti Binodini', Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has removed the existing signboard of the theatre and will finish installation of the new one by Tuesday.

Tigress Zeenat handed over to Simlipal

Tigress Zeenat, which was brought to Alipore Zoo on Sunday night after tranquilisation at Gosaidingi forest in South Bankura, was handed over to the authorities of Simlipal Tiger Reserve of Odisha at around 8.12 pm on Tuesday.

Temp likely to drop by 2-3 degrees in next 48 hrs

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Alipore predicted that mercury in Kolkata and other South Bengal districts may drop by 2-3 degree Celsius in the next 48 hours.

Murshidabad: Bengal police STF arrests two for 'terror activities'

Earlier, two active members of a terror outfit 'Ansarullah Bangla Team' were arrested from Hariharpara in Murshidabad during a joint raid by the Assam Police and STF

Telengabagan: Woman injured as bus hits her

Police have seized the buses and registered a case

ER Updates Timetable: New Train Schedules Effective From Jan 1

Eastern Railway (ER) has updated its train timetable, which will take effect on January 1, 2025.