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Compared to last yr, tea output in North Bengal falls by nearly 60%

Alipurduar, Nov. 7 -- Tea production in the plains of North Bengal has slumped drastically this year, prompting fresh calls for the introduction of a Minimum Support Price (MSP). Compared to last year... Read More


Historic voting in Bihar as nearly 65% of electors cast ballots in phase one

Patna, Nov. 6 -- Bihar witnessed its highest-ever voter turnout in the state's electoral history as nearly 65 per cent of its 3.75 crore eligible voters cast their ballots on Thursday in the first pha... Read More


CM urges global filmmakers to 'collaborate with Bengal and create magic together'

KOLKATA, Nov. 6 -- At a time when the world is grappling with wars, migration, and an escalating fear of displacement, and as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive gains momentum in Bengal, the i... Read More


Mamata rebuts SIR form reports, vows to fill hers after every Bengal resident does

Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday dismissed media reports claiming she personally received enumeration forms at her residence, calling them "completely false, misleading, a... Read More


SIR: 'Over 2 cr enumeration forms distributed in Bengal'

Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- Over two crore enumeration forms have been distributed by booth-level officers in Bengal since the beginning of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on November 4... Read More


Events to be held to mark the 150th anniv of 'Vande Mataram'

NEW DELHI, Nov. 6 -- A number of commemorative events are being organized across the country to mark the 150th anniversary of the composition of India's National song Vande Mataram that falls on Frida... Read More


Schools must sing 'Banglar Mati, Banglar Jal': WBBSE directive orders

Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has issued a directive making it mandatory for all government and government-aided schools to sing "Banglar Mati, Banglar Jal" d... Read More


Top Court makes written communication of 'arrest grounds' mandatory for all offences

New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- In a significant judgment reinforcing constitutional protections for personal liberty, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that every person who is arrested must be provided with ... Read More


LIC Q2 profit rises 32% to Rs 10,053 cr

New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- State-owned insurer LIC on Thursday reported a 32 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 10,053 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, aided by a lower commission outgo. The... Read More


SBI allows divestment of 6% stake in SBI Funds Management via IPO

New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- State Bank of India (SBI) on Thursday said it has approved divestment of about 6 per cent stake in its subsidiary SBI Funds Management Ltd (SBIFML) through initial public offering... Read More