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Ratua gets its first girls' secondary school after junior school upgrade

Malda, Dec. 30 -- In a landmark boost for girls' education in Malda district, Ratua has got its first-ever girls' secondary school. The State Education department has officially upgraded Ratua Junior ... Read More


Malda: Elderly, disabled voters, face harassment at SIR hearing

Malda, Dec. 29 -- Allegations of harassment and apathy surfaced at the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing in Malda after visuals emerged showing elderly and physically challenged voters being co... Read More


Public movement declines sharply at Mahadipur Land Port

Malda, Dec. 28 -- Passenger movement through the Mahadipur Land Port in Malda district has dropped drastically in recent weeks due to ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Once a bu... Read More


Malda horticulture dept to train school teachers, students in ginger cultivation

MALDA, Dec. 26 -- In a move aimed at promoting self-reliance and healthy food practices in schools, the Horticulture department has decided to provide hands-on kitchen gardening training to schools in... Read More


Rich legacy: Malda Silk producers seek GI tag for 'raw silk fabric'

Malda, Dec. 25 -- In a significant move aimed at preserving heritage and boosting the local economy, the Malda Silk Yarn Producers Association has formally appealed for Geographical Indication (GI) re... Read More


Malda families fear for kin in Bangladesh amid unrest

Malda, Dec. 24 -- Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal and escalating unrest in neighbouring Bangladesh, anxiety has gripped several Indian residents who have close... Read More


Malda all set to host star-studded 'Christmas and New Year' carnival

Malda, Dec. 23 -- Malda is all set to host a grand Christmas and New Year carnival, being organised by the English Bazar Municipality (EBM). With preparations in full swing, the festive spirit has alr... Read More


Voters re-verification sparks protest in Malda

Malda, Dec. 22 -- Tension prevailed in Suti village under Chanchal block of Malda district on Monday after as many as 278 voters were called for re-verification despite already having their names in t... Read More


Malda: Security tightened along int'l border amid unrest in B'desh

Malda, Dec. 21 -- Fresh unrest in neighbouring Bangladesh has prompted the authorities to tighten security along the India-Bangladesh border in Malda district. With reports of violence targeting medi... Read More


Malda to disburse housing aid to 66,000 beneficiaries in 2nd phase of 'Banglar Bari'

Malda, Dec. 19 -- The Malda district administration is set to disburse financial assistance to around 66,000 beneficiaries under the second phase of the state government's flagship Banglar Bari housin... Read More