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Israel's strikes kill nine in Gaza as war grinds into new year
NO END IN SIGHT
Planning to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral: Trump
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's planning to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter.
Optics over substance?
The 2023 Global Hunger Index (GHI) and the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report presented a very grim picture of hunger and malnutrition in India.
Reclaiming lost spaces!
Aishwarya Raj has transformed Himachal's degraded landscapes into vibrant eco-tourism hubs by tackling waste, mining, and pollution through innovative, low-cost restoration projects that blend sustainability, community involvement, and environmental awareness
Under siege?
UPI scams like phishing, impersonation, and fake apps highlight the need for swift action, robust legal frameworks, and proactive measures to protect users and prevent financial losses
Govt: India cut GDP emission intensity by 36% during 2005-20
India's total greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 fell by 7.93 per cent compared to 2019, while the emission intensity of its GDP declined 36 per cent between 2005 and 2020, according to data submitted to the UN climate change office.
Maha Govt Forms SIT To Probe Beed Sarpanch Murder Case
Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massajog village in Kej tehsil of Beed district, was abducted and brutally killed on December 9
India celebrates NY with fervour
PEOPLE THRONG TOURIST SPOTS, RELIGIOUS PLACES
Five die in Jharkhand, including four who tried to rescue man from well
Five persons died in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district, including four who attempted to rescue a man from a well, police said on Wednesday.
PM Meets Actor-Singer Diljit Dosanjh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh on Wednesday, and lauded his rise from modest beginnings to make a name for himself internationally.
Special meal menu on 1st day of new session for Kol schools
As state-run schools reopen for the new academic session on January 2, students from pre-primary to Class VIII of Kolkata will be welcomed with a special mid-day meal to make their return to school more enjoyable.
CJI chief guest at first Lokpal Day event on January 16
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna will be chief guest at the first Lokpal Day event on January 16, an official statement issued on Wednesday said.
Apex Court to hear plea on fasting farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal's hospitalisation today
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on January 2 a plea seeking contempt action against Punjab government for not complying with directions to hospitalise farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast for over a month.
Centre amends jail manual rules, asks states to tackle discrimination
Changes made in the wake of the October order of Supreme Court
Massive campaign targeting BJP over Constitution & Gandhi to be launched by Congress from Jan 3
The month will witness rallies in every block, district and state
Singhvi with SC collegium's decision against appointing judges' kin
The Apex Court collegium may consider an idea against the appointment of close kin of the judges in the high courts, sources have said.
Rabindranath Ghosh admitted to SSKM
The lawyer has been advocating for Hindu rights in Bangladesh
Govt to abide by SC's direction on farmers' protest, says Agri Min
'Meeting Various Farm Bodies Too'
'Biggest honour': Deputy CM Shinde grateful to Maharashtra's 'Ladki Bahin'
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said \"Ladki Bahin\" (women) in the state recognising him as their \"dear brother\" is the biggest honour for him.
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.