As the Madarihat by-election approaches on 13 November, the stalled road over bridge (ROB) at a railway crossing in Birpara has emerged as a key campaign issue.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is spotlighting the delay, holding the Trinamul Congress (TMC)-led state government responsible for the holdup.
The TMC, aiming to reclaim this Assembly segment from the BJP, has been campaigning extensively. Alipurduar TMC district president and Rajya Sabha member Prakash Chik Baraik is actively rallying support for TMC candidate Jay Prakash Toppo.
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Do we still need the G20?
The G20 remains an important platform for dialogue between major countries and a banner of multilateralism in today's world.
Congress must reform
SIR, The Congress party had been in power for several decades after independence.
Toxic Living~ II
While trucks and other heavy vehicles have been recognised as a major contributor to air pollution, in India, freight movement by rail has declined, giving way to a road-based freight system dominated by trucks. Rapid expansion of roads and highways has given impetus to road transport. The share of railways in 1950-51 was 89 per cent, which declined to 27 per cent in 2022
Constitutional Whispers
There are several troubling aspects to the Apex Court's interventions in the R G Kar case, argues Debarshi Chakraborty.
Migration Tragedy
The conviction of two individuals involved in a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of an Indian family at the US-Canada border in January 2022 underscores the devastating toll of illegal migration networks.
Rahul Gandhi accuses govt of protecting Adani
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, accused the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre of protecting billionaire businessman Gautam Adani, who was indicted by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for alleged bribery.
India welcomes ceasefire deal in Lebanon
India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, hoping such developments will lead to peace and stability in the region.
England Veteran Stokes skipped IPL auction to prolong international career
Ever since the advent of cash-rich T20 leagues across the world, including the money-minting Indian Premier League, there has been a debate over players choosing franchise cricket over their respective national teams' interest.
Bumrah rides Perth Test performance to reclaim top spot in ICC Test rankings
Pace maestro among several Team India colleagues to register big gains in latest ICC rankings
BGT 2024-25: Australia to add uncapped Beau Webster to squad for pink ball Test
Australia are set to add uncapped fast-bowling all-rounder Beau Webster into their squad for the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, to be played with the pink ball in Adelaide, starting on 6 December.
