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Anubrata Reappointed as Head of SRDA

Anubrata Mondal has been reappointed as the chairman of the State Rural Development Authority (SRDA), a position he held continuously until 2019.

Gritty Australia Reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The 3-1 series defeat also pushes India out of the WTC final race

Digital data protection rules to empower citizens, curb harm, states government

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules aim to safeguard citizens' rights for the protection of their personal data and also address specific challenges like unauthorised commercial use of data and digital harms, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Sunday.

18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Bhubaneswar from 8 Jan

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention will be held in Bhubaneswar from 8-10 January.

Coast guard helicopter crash in Porbandar kills 3 crew members; inquiry launched

A Board of Inquiry has been launched after an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed in Gujarat's Porbandar, resulting in the deaths of three crew members, including two pilots and one aircrew member.

CM to visit Gangasagar amid heightened security measures

The Gangasagar Mela will be held at Sagardwip from 10 to 15 January.

Good governance in Delhi only after removal of AAP-DA, says PM Modi

Lashing out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for wasting 10 years of the people of Delhi in fighting with the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, assured the people of the national capital that no scheme of public interest would be stopped if the BJP is voted to power after the Assembly elections.

BSF North Bengal Frontier Hosts Village Coordination Meeting and Distributes Sports Items

The Border Security Force (BSF) North Bengal Frontier organised a village coordination meeting at Border Outpost (BOP) yesterday under the leadership of Inspector General (IG) Soorya Kant Sharma.

State procures cauliflower, cabbage directly from cultivators

Considering the grim plight of cultivators due to sharply falling prices of vegetables -mainly cauliflower and cabbage, the district administration took immediate measures and assigned the state's Sufol Bangla to procure vegetables directly from the cultivation fields in Purbasthali today.

Sebaashray Camps Progressing Well in Diamond Harbour

Nearly 20,000 people have visited the camps in Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee's constituency so far

Malda Cops Release Photos of Babla Sarkar Murder Suspects, Announce Reward

Malda district police, investigating the murder of Trinamul Congress leader Babla Sarkar, have released the photographs of two prime suspects and announced a financial reward for information leading to their capture.

Blood donation camp at Ward No 122

On Sunday, 5 January, a blood donation camp was organised in Haridevpur 4C Bus Stand.

Silicosis: Health camp held at Barabhui Village

The health department held a health camp at Barabhui village under Salanpur Block of West Burdwan district to detect suspected patients suffering from silicosis.

DADIMA TALES

When I was a primary school student, 'Dalmia' brand of glucose biscuits were very popular. They were consumed with tea in middle-class households like ours.

H-1B visas

SIR, I refer to \"H1-B Dilemma\" (January 1). Donald Trump's endorsement of the H1-B visa program amid the debate between Elon Musk and Steve Bannon reflects a calculated yet controversial stance on immigration policy.

Toxic Legacy

Four decades after the catastrophic gas leak that devastated Bhopal, the recent removal of toxic waste from the Union Carbide plant marks a small yet significant step in addressing the lingering fallout of one of the world's worst industrial disasters.

Dense fog paralyses Delhi-NCR, most of North India

North India came to a standstill on Saturday, as intense cold waves and dense fog blanketed the region, causing widespread disruptions.

Nationalistic identity and pride

(An excerpt from 'India's New Right: Powering The Current Wave of Nationalism and Civilisational Revival')

Operation Iron Tempest and the treachery around narcotics

(An excerpt from 'The Nukes, the Jihad, the Hawalas and Crystal Meth')

Paribesh Bandhab Haat: Celebration of tradition and sustainability

Upon entering the Paribesh Bandhab Haat, one is immediately carried away to a different realm of vibrant hues, cheerful faces and a serene atmosphere nestled in the lap of nature.

Two more arrested in Malda TMC leader's murder case

Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of popular Trinamul Congress leader Babla Sarkar.

Bus from Kolkata topples near Mukutmanipur, 15 injured

A bus carrying picnic revellers from Kolkata toppled near Mukutmanipur, a tourist destination in Bankura this morning, leaving at least 15 injured.

South Bengal Sports Carnival

Soccer star Bhichung Bhutia will lead a marathon with the participants to give a boost to the games

ER to run 12 galloping EMU Mela special trains

The zonal railway has announced it would run the 12 special trains between 12 and 17 January in different directions

'I have confidence in myself': Rohit refutes retirement talk

Refuting speculations of retirement from the longest format, India skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday cleared the air following his non-selection for the ongoing fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney.

BGT: Pant's fireworks keep Indian hopes alive on Day 2

Wicketkeeper-batter brings T20 flavour to Test cricket as 15 wickets fall on second day of Sydney Test

Gavaskar slams SCG pitch after 15 wickets fall in one day

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar believes the green pitch at the fast-moving ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground would have been questioned if the game had been played in India, adding that the surface which has been dished out is not ideal for the longest format of the gentleman's game.

There's no particular number in mind: Prasidh Krishna reflects on SCG track

Acknowledging the inconsistency of the surface at the Sydney Cricket Ground, India pacer Prasidh Krishna said there is no particular target in mind after his team ended up with an overall lead of 145 with four wickets in their bag after the second day's play in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Saturday.

Bumrah's a threat at all times, feels Australia head coach McDonald

Australia would be hoping for Jasprit Bumrah to remain in the sidelines for the rest of the fifth and final Test after India's pace spearhead and stand-in skipper was forced out of the ground with back spasms on day two of the Sydney Test.

ISL: FC Goa ride Brison's brace to beat Odisha FC, extend unbeaten streak

Goan outfit stay unbeaten in fifth consecutive match to hold on to the third spot on the points table