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Mamata moves SC against EC over Bengal SIR

Kolkata, Feb. 1 -- Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in the state, alleging ... Read More


Budget targets US tariff shock with customs relief, manufacturing support and logistics reforms

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Confronted with sustained trade pressure from the United States and growing volatility in global commerce, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a broad set of c... Read More


Mamata: Budget visionless, missionless & anti-people

Kolkata, Feb. 1 -- Terming the Union Budget as "garbage of lies" leading to a "derailment of economy", Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused ... Read More


Budget: 5 varsity townships, girls' hostels across districts

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Five university townships in the vicinity of major industrial and logistic corridors, girls hostel in every district, setting up of content creator labs in 15,000 schools and 500 ... Read More


Youth found dead near girlfriend's house in Gede

Kolkata, Feb. 1 -- A youth was found dead, under mysterious circumstances, near his girlfriend's house at Gede in Nadia on Sunday morning. According to sources, the deceased, identified as Sourav Hal... Read More


Book fair 2026: Dr Sanku Bose's new book tackles AI job fears

KOLKATA, Feb. 1 -- If you are a student, chances are you worry whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) will snatch away the job you are preparing for. If you are already a professional, you may go to bed... Read More


Amid roll revision, CM's book on SIR is a favourite at book fair

KOLKATA, Feb. 1 -- Ever since SIR began in Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has repeatedly highlighted in her speeches that people in the state are dying by suicide due to anxiety surrounding th... Read More


Union Budget a 'betrayal' of common people: Amit Mitra

Kolkata, Feb. 1 -- Amit Mitra, principal chief advisor to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Finance Department, on Saturday described the Union Budget 2026-27 as "a betrayal of the common people"... Read More


Madhyamik: Kolkata Police announces helpline

Kolkata, Feb. 1 -- Ahead of the Madhyamik, Kolkata Police has announced special arrangements, including a dedicated helpline number, to ensure that examinees can reach their centres smoothly and safel... Read More


Centre's Varanasi-Siliguri high-speed rail pitch seen as 'poll move'

Kolkata, Feb. 1 -- With an eye on the upcoming Bengal Assembly elections, the Centre has proposed a Varanasi-Siliguri high-speed rail corridor in the Union Budget 2026 - a move expected to dramaticall... Read More