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Malda takes early steps to boost mango exports

Malda, Feb. 18 -- After last year's failed mango export deal due to poor yield and quality concerns, the Malda district administration has begun preparations early this season to ensure smooth oversea... Read More


Drunken youth climbs mobile tower, threatens suicide over love

Malda, Feb. 17 -- Malda witnessed a dramatic scene reminiscent of the Bollywood classic Sholay, where a drunk Veeru climbed a water tank threatening to end his life for love. In a real-life twist, a y... Read More


Malda cold storage owners seek GI tag for Pokhraj potatoes

Malda, Feb. 16 -- The Malda Cold Storage Industry Owners' Association has formally applied for Geographical Indication (GI) registration for the famed "Pokhraj" potato, a staple crop cultivated in the... Read More


Mini truck overturns, 17 injured

Malda, Feb. 14 -- A mini truck overturned in the Damodarpur area under English Bazar Police Station, injuring several devotees. The victims, all residents of Habibpur, were returning from a holy dip i... Read More


Malda: Illegal pond filling attempt stopped by Habibpur block admin

Malda, Feb. 12 -- The Habibpur Block Administration successfully prevented an illegal pond-filling attempt in Anandnagar village of the Bulbulchandi Gram Panchayat under Habibpur Police Station. On Tu... Read More


Strengthening border cooperation: BSF-BGB hold meet

Malda, Feb. 11 -- An informal meeting between the Border Security Force (BSF) of India and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) concluded on Tuesday at Sona Masjid Border Outpost (BOP), Bangladesh, borde... Read More


Malda: Clash over govt land dispute sparks tension

MALDA, Feb. 10 -- A violent altercation erupted in the Kotwali region of Nimasarai under English Bazar Police Station over the alleged encroachment of government land. The conflict involved several y... Read More


Malda: New 'Matrima' to be established at Manikchak Rural Hosp

Malda, Feb. 9 -- A new Matrima (mini mother and child hub) with a strength of 20 beds is set to be established at Manikchak Rural Hospital. The other Matrima of Malda is located in the premises of Mal... Read More


Surveillance: 37 add'l supervisors appointed in Malda for Madhyamik

Malda, Feb. 7 -- The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education is implementing heightened surveillance in Malda district for this year's Madhyamik examinations, appointing an unprecedented 37 extra add... Read More


Malda: Cold storage initiative for potato preservation launched; token issued

Malda, Feb. 6 -- In a bid to streamline the process of potato storage, the Malda Cold Storage Owner's Association has begun a new initiative, inspired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and supported b... Read More