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Girl's scalp torn as hair gets entangled in joyride

A 17-year-old girl from Araria, Bihar, sustained severe injuries while enjoying a joy ride as her hair got entangled in the wheels of the ride (go-karting), leading to the traumatic loss of her scalp and hair.

About 20 injured as bus overturns

Around 20 people were injured when a bus overturned en route to a picnic on Wednesday morning in the Kal Pani area of Madhupur Gram Panchayat, Cooch Behar-II block.

Darjeeling school lends a hand to a faltering brother

From Jan 6-31, underprivileged students from far flung tea gardens and neighbouring areas will enjoy the facilities of the school

Cooch Behar: 4 held with guns

The Pundibari Police Station in Cooch Behar arrested four individuals on charges of illegal possession of firearms.

Geography dept of University of Gour Banga gets Central grant of Rs 73L

FOR RESEARCH ON EROSION

Siliguri Police Launches 'Green Patrolling' for Women's Safety

Taking another step towards ensuring women's safety, the Siliguri Metropolitan Police has launched a unique initiative called 'Green Patrolling,' where women police officers will patrol the city on bicycles.

Alipurduar Univ to welcome permanent V-C after long wait

The Alipurduar University is set to appoint its first permanent vice-chancellor (V-C), marking a significant milestone after a prolonged wait.

State Govt Provides Job to Mother of Rajbanshi Girl Killed in 2023

Over 18 months after the alleged rape and murder of a minor Rajbanshi girl in Gangua, under Kaliyaganj Police Station of North Dinajpur, the bereaved family has received support from the state government.

Tea Directorate restructures to enhance development work for North Bengal tea garden workers

The West Bengal Tea Directorate is being restructured to take direct control of development work for tea garden workers in North Bengal.

Trade through Changrabandha Land Port shows signs of recovery

IN THE AFTERMATH OF BANGLADESH CRISIS

Mercury drops in city by 3 degrees

Mercury dropped by 3 degrees Celsius in Kolkata Wednesday while several districts in the western part of the state registered the lowest temperature of the day at below 10 degrees Celsius.

Celebrations: At over 91K visitors, Eco Park emerges as top destination

NEW YEAR FOOTFALL

KP Makes 8th Arrest in Passport Fake Documents Case

The Kolkata Police (KP) made its eighth arrest in the case of obtaining Indian passports using fake documents late on Tuesday night from Chakdaha in Nadia.

Bangla Sangeet Mela: 5K musicians to participate

8-DAY FEST TO BE HELD TILL JANUARY 9

Over 24K motorists booked for traffic rules violation

DEC 30 AND NEW YEAR'S EVE

Police keeps crowd off road to avert traffic jam on New Year's eve

On New Year's Eve, about 2500 police personnel, including traffic cops, were deployed in and around the Park Street area to execute the same to the best extent possible

Dibyendu Das takes over as Bengal's acting Chief Electoral Officer

Tenure of incumbent Aariz Aftab ended on Dec 31

Trinamool Congress strengthens fight against 'Centre's deprivation'

28TH FOUNDATION DAY

Zeenat reaches Simlipal Tiger Reserve, released into the wild

The New Year began on a happy and cheerful note for tigress Zeenat who reached Simlipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha in the wee hours on Wednesday and was released into the wild.

Singur Andolan Local train can't travel beyond Singur: Min protests on tracks

A local train that was scheduled to travel to Tarakeshwar via Singur from Howrah with effect from January 1 morning had to return to Howrah from Singur station due to agitation by a section of local people led by minister in-charge of Agricultural Marketing department, Becharam Manna.

Simplified Academic Interface to be Launched for Schools

The Upgraded System is Scheduled to Go Live on January 27

Kalpataru Utsav: Thousands of devotees throng Cossipore Garden House, Dakshineswar

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS MADE BY POLICE

CPI(M) tweaks Brigade strategy, to keep grassroots at forefront

In a bid to resurrect its support base among farmers and labour unions, the CPI(M) has decided to tweak its strategy for the upcoming Brigade Rally where it reportedly plans to keep representatives of such associations at the forefront.

Rabindra Sarobar Lake: Water sample testing results likely to be out soon

The water sample testing of the 72-acre wide Rabindra Sarobar Lake is in process and the results are expected to be out soon.

Rajarhat and Joka to lead real estate investment race in 2025

STRATEGIC LOCATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS

High Court relief for headmaster in mid-day meal fund defalcation case

The Calcutta High Court has quashed a criminal case against a headmaster of a school where he was accused of defalcation of government funds of about Rs 46 lakh for the mid-day meal scheme.

RPF of ER rescues 967 minors in 11 months

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Mamata urges her party workers to 'renew their pledge to fight for people'

TMC FOUNDATION DAY

GST kitty rises 7.3% to Rs 1.77 lakh cr in Dec

In Nov, GST mop-up was Rs 1.82L cr

INDIAN RAILWAYS AND THE MAHARAJAS' EXPRESS TRAINS

OF TRAINS AND REJUVENATING TRAVEL EXPERIENCES