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State to launch govt-run AC Volvo bus services on 6 routes

Kolkata, April 11 -- The state Transport Department is planning to introduce government-run Volvo bus services on several high-demand long-distance routes, including Kolkata to Puri, for the first tim... Read More


'Bano Chhaya' emerges as new tourism hub in Alipurduar

Alipurduar, April 11 -- Under the initiative of the West Bengal Tourism department and the supervision of the Alipurduar district administration, a significant push has begun to transform Bano Chhaya ... Read More


Balurghat boy selected for ISRO's young scientist programme

BALURGHAT, April 11 -- Balurghat's Nirbhro Basak has earned a rare opportunity to study and undergo research-based training at the prestigious Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh... Read More


Bourses rise nearly 2% on gains in banking, oil & metal stocks

Mumbai, April 11 -- Benchmark Sensex surged by 1,310 points while Nifty closed above 22,900 level on Friday on gains in banking, oil and metal shares as investors rejoiced the 90-day suspension of add... Read More


Rupee rises 58 paise to settle at 86.10 against US dollar

Mumbai, April 11 -- The rupee surged 58 paise against the greenback to settle at 86.10 on Friday due to a sharp correction in the US dollar and a strong rebound in the domestic equity markets. The su... Read More


Innovative: Delhi to install 1K sprinklers on streetlight poles

New Delhi, April 10 -- In a strategic push to tackle the persistent menace of air pollution in the Capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a city-wide initiative to install 1,000 water spr... Read More


Unseasonal rain, storms batter UP; 2 killed in Sitapur

Lucknow, April 10 -- Unpredictable weather patterns brought heavy rain, strong winds, and hailstorms to several parts of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, leading to loss of lives and damage to standing crop... Read More


Police shares stir video inciting 'burn place with petrol', says cops attacked 'unprovoked'

Kolkata, April 10 -- Kolkata Police released multiple video clips to support their claim that law enforcement personnel were attacked first during Wednesday's protest outside the District Inspector's ... Read More


Allahabad HC grants bail to accused, says victim 'herself invited trouble'

Prayagraj, April 10 -- The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a rape accused, observing that the complainant "herself invited trouble" by agreeing to go to the applicant's house after getting dr... Read More


At least 25 people killed in several districts of Bihar

Patna, April 10 -- At least 25 people were killed in lightning strikes and hailstorms in several districts of Bihar on Thursday, officials said. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister'... Read More