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EC full bench arrives in Bengal to review poll readiness

Kolkata, March 8 -- The full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, reached the state on a three-day visit on Sunday evening to review elect... Read More


RN Ravi to take oath as acting Bengal Guv on March 12

Kolkata, March 8 -- R. N. Ravi, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, who has been given additional charge as the acting Governor of West Bengal, is scheduled to arrive in Kolkata on March 11, with the oath-tak... Read More


Army jawan foils robbery bid

Kolkata, March 8 -- An Indian Army jawan foiled a robbery attempt at a jewellery store in Habra, North 24-Parganas, on Saturday evening, triggering tension in the busy railway station area. According... Read More


B'desh activist Osman Hadi's killers arrested

Kolkata, March 8 -- In a breakthrough, the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal Police (WBP) arrested two Bangladeshi nationals from Bongaon of North 24-Parganas on Saturday night who had fled ... Read More


Resignation a 'conscious decision': Ex-Bengal Guv Bose

Kolkata, March 8 -- Former West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Sunday said his resignation was a "conscious decision" and reiterated that the reasons behind his stepping down would remain confide... Read More


CM highlights women empowerment schemes undertaken by state govt; Calls for women to protest

Kolkata, March 8 -- Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday extended greetings to women across the world on International Women's Day while criticising the Centre over the recent increase in L... Read More


Indian Army jawans placed 'under adjudication' in SIR

Cooch Behar, March 8 -- A controversy has erupted in Dinhata after the names of two serving Indian Army jawans were placed under the "under adjudication" category in the voter list despite submission ... Read More


'Balurghat anganwadi centres still rely on firewood'

Balurghat, March 8 -- Despite being provided with domestic ovens, several anganwadi centres across South Dinajpur district have been forced to cook using firewood for nearly six months due to the abse... Read More


Drought, global tensions cast shadow over North Bengal's tea industry

Alipurduar, March 8 -- Dark clouds of uncertainty have once again gathered over North Bengal's tea industry as a prolonged dry spell and rising international tensions create deep concern among stakeho... Read More


ED to challenge interim bail granted to Al Falah chairman

New Delhi, March 8 -- The Enforcement Directorate is expected to challenge the interim bail granted by a local court to Al Falah University group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui stating he can influence... Read More