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'Social security schemes received 14 times hike in past 13 years'

Kolkata, Feb. 21 -- Despite the Central government's relentless "non-cooperation" and blocking of funds, the Mamata Banerjee government successfully continues to focus on the infrastructure developmen... Read More


Siliguri police probe two unrelated deaths

SILIGURI, Feb. 21 -- The recovery of two dead bodies from different locations in Siliguri has sparked concern and prompted police investigations. In one case, family members of the deceased lodged a m... Read More


Mamata highlights Health sector overhaul; 'Rs 12,000 crore spent on Swasthya Sathi'

Kolkata, Feb. 21 -- Presenting a detailed account of the development works carried out to enhance the Health infrastructure in Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that her governme... Read More


CM opens 'Rupanna' exhibition centre, launches Banglar Haat

Kolkata, Feb. 21 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Thursday, inaugurated a new exhibition centre adjacent to Biswa Bangla Convention Centre and christened it 'Rupanna' and at the same time inaugur... Read More


Man held for sexual assault of 5-year-old girl in Alipurduar

ALIPURDUAR, Feb. 21 -- A 69-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in the Kumargram block of Alipurduar district. The accused, identified as Suleman Mia,... Read More


India's agri-exports boom under Modi govt: First-ever shipments that made history

NEW DELHI, Feb. 21 -- India's agricultural exports have seen unprecedented expansion, with many products making their way to international markets for the first time. This expansion signals governmen... Read More


'Adani issue not personal matter but one of country'

Rae Bareli, Feb. 21 -- Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks to the US press on the controversy involving Adani Group, sayin... Read More


Kolkata: JU first-year students lock V-C's office over hostel curfew

Kolkata, Feb. 21 -- First-year undergraduate students at Jadavpur University (JU) staged a protest on Thursday night, locking the vice-chancellor's (V-C) office in response to strict hostel curfew rul... Read More


Cong hits out at PM over deportation of Indians to Panama

New Delhi, Feb. 21 -- The Congress hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday over the deportation of Indians from the US to Panama and asked him why is he allowing such "inhumane treatment" to... Read More


India-US trade agreement will be 'mother of all deals': Goyal

Kochi, Feb. 21 -- The proposed bilateral trade pact between India and the US will be the "mother of all deals" that will provide huge opportunities for Indians and Americans to work together, Union Co... Read More