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Bhutanese trucks to pay for challan to cross border through Fulbari
The demands of Indian truck owners have finally been met and from now on, Bhutanese trucks will also have to pay for a challan through the Suvidha portal to cross the Indo-Bangladesh border at Fulbari in the Jalpaiguri district.
Veteran cricketer Patil backs Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
1983 World Cup-winning team member and former BCCI selector Sandeep Patil has expressed his support for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli when asked about their retirement following India's debacle in the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Industrialists seek refund of LUCC fees paid to Panchayats in Jalpaiguri
CONCERNS SURROUNDING NEW RULES
BSF Nabs 7 Bangladeshis Along Mekhliganj Border
The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended seven Bangladeshi nationals, including two children, and an Indian broker along the India-Bangladesh border near Mekhliganj in Cooch Behar district while they were trying to illegally cross the border.
Siliguri Mayor Chairs Meeting on Alipurduar's Tourism Concerns
Siliguri Corporation Mayor Gautam Deb, on instructions of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, chaired a meeting with Alipurduar district administration on Wednesday regarding the Green Tribunal's stay order on commercial activities in Buxa and Jayanti which will affect the livelihood of thousands.
Use of CM's photo in 'fake' advt sparks political outrage
A \"fake advertisement\", comprising the photograph of Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has sparked a political uproar.
Bus drivers asked to exercise caution to curb accidents in Balurghat
The onset of winter has brought dense fog leading to frequent road accidents, particularly due to over-speeding buses as they approach Balurghat town.
TMC Malda Town chief Narendra Nath Tiwary among two arrested
COUNCILLOR MURDER CASE
Projects Worth Rs 6.72 Cr Inaugurated in Sujapur
In a boost to the development of North Bengal, a series of infrastructure projects worth approximately Rs 6.72 crore have been inaugurated under the financial support of the North Bengal Development Department.
CM Holds Meeting to Review Preps for BGBS
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee convened a meeting on Wednesday reviewing the preparation for the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) 2025.
Provide 24-hr police security to Sandeshkhali sexual assault victim
The Calcutta High Court, on Wednesday, directed the state police to provide 24-hour protection to the woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by three men in North 24-Parganas' Sandeshkhali.
Sealdah Division to operate 102 special trains for Gangasagar Mela
FROM JANUARY 9 TO 17
Appointment Letters Given to Santosh Trophy Winning Team
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to Santosh Trophy-winning Bengal footballers.
Gangasagar Mela: Kolkata Police CP urges pilgrims to follow rules
Commissioner of Police (CP), Kolkata, Manoj Kumar Verma has urged the Gangasagar pilgrims to follow the rules and regulations and assured them of adequate police arrangements made at the Gangasagar transit camp near Babughat and other important places.
'Sebaashray' sets new record: More than 1L patients served in past 7 days
Abhishek Banerjee's brainchild 'Sebaashray' health camps in Diamond Harbour have served more than 1 lakh patients in the past 7 days setting a new record.
State has started disbursing Rs 350 cr to 9L farmers: CM
'BANGLA SHASYA BIMA' SCHEME
Kolkata celebrates films of iconic thespian Sobha Sen
At a time when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently paid her tribute to iconic actress Binodini Dasi (Noti Binodini), Kolkata is also celebrating the iconic thespian Sobha Sen who played the role of Margaret Elizabeth Noble, better known as Sister Nibedita, in the film 'Bhagini Nibedita'.
CID arrests married couple in child trafficking case
Bengal's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a married couple in connection with the ongoing investigation of a child trafficking case.
Suicide attempts: Metro Railways steps up campaign to avert incidents
Metro Railway Kolkata authorities have decided to step up the ‘anti-suicide’ campaign urging passengers not to take any extreme and drastic step to end their lives by putting up posters and asking commuters not to move perilously close to the edge of the platform.
Regularising parcel porters' job: HC rejects Centre's appeal
MALDA RAILWAY STATION
AIU Unifest Inaugurated at Sister Nivedita Univ in Kolkata Amid Euphoria
TO BE HELD TILL JANUARY 12
Temp in Kolkata likely to drop by 4°C in next 48 hours: Weatherman
VARIOUS MODES OF TRANSPORTATION AFFECTED DUE TO LOW VISIBILITY
Salt Lake, Rajarhat-New Town drive city's office market rental growth
Vacancy rates in Kolkata showed a notable improvement, declining by 339 basis points YoY to reach 36.2 per cent in 2024
Knee replacement surgery performed at SSKM free-of-cost
A team of doctors was set up that constantly monitored the robotic surgery on a computer screen. The robotic surgery was performed for four hours
About 35% of road accidents involve buses, reveals Kolkata Traffic Police
In a recent traffic awareness and sensitisation programme, the Kolkata Traffic Police (KIP) presented alarming statistics to representatives of bus associations, revealing that approximately 35 percent of road accidents involve buses.
At least six devotees killed in stampede
At least six devotees died and dozens were injured in a tragic stampede at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills on Wednesday night.
Centre may simplify income tax filing rules
TO REDUCE DISPUTES AND IMPROVE COMPLIANCE
Today's new generation is coming prepared
Ajay plays a pivotal role in 'Azaad', a pre-Independence period drama
TOP BENGALI FILMS OF 2025 YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS
'Puratawn' marks the long-awaited return of Sharmila Tagore to Bengali cinema after a 14-year hiatus
Ananya Panday Had No Idea How Films Were Shot
Ananya Panday talked about how she was completely raw when she joined the Hindi film industry and took time to find her rhythm.