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Tollygunge: Minor boy held for sexually assaulting 7-yr-old girl

Kolkata, March 5 -- A minor boy has been taken into safe custody by the police for allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl at her residence in the Tollygunge area of Kolkata. The incident ... Read More


High Court seeks detailed state report on JU incident

Kolkata, March 5 -- The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to file a detailed report on the incidents that occurred at the Jadavpur University (JU) on March 1 following the... Read More


Jadavpur University vice-chancellor hospitalised, Education minister visits

Kolkata, March 5 -- Jadavpur University's officiating vice-chancellor (V-C), Bhaskar Gupta, was hospitalised on Wednesday following a spike in blood pressure. State Education minister Bratya Basu visi... Read More


SSKM & Barasat Govt Med College give fresh lease of life to 2 patients

Kolkata, March 5 -- In separate incidents, two state-run medical colleges in South Bengal have given fresh lease of life to two patients. In one incident, the SSKM Hospital saved the life of a 2-year-... Read More


Dimdima Tea Garden workers stage protest over 'unpaid' wages

Alipurduar, March 5 -- Workers of Dimdima Tea Garden staged a protest in front of Birpara Police Station on Wednesday, demanding the payment of their "outstanding" wages and other dues. The protestin... Read More


School girl dies in road accident

Siliguri, March 5 -- A school girl died in an accident on her way home after school. The incident took place on the state highway near Phansidewa on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased has been identif... Read More


Rhino census underway in North Bengal forests; jungle safaris remain suspended

New Delhi, March 5 -- The rhino census has begun in the forests of North Bengal, focusing on the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. The survey aims to assess population trends, health status and habitat ut... Read More


Assembly turns spotlight on 'D' voters, Oppn seeks closure of detention centre

Guwahati, March 5 -- Highlighting the plight of the 'D' (Doubtful) voters, the Opposition on Wednesday demanded closure of Assam's sole detention centre, now called a transit camp, and tabling of the ... Read More


SP MLA Azmi suspended from Assembly for lauding Aurangzeb

Mumbai, March 5 -- Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi was on Wednesday suspended from the Maharashtra legislative Assembly till the ongoing Budget session ends on March 26, over his remarks eulogising ... Read More


Delhi: Nitin Gadkari highlights growth of alternative medicine

New Delhi, March 5 -- Recognising the contributions of homeopathic practitioners, Burnett Homeopathy Pvt. Ltd. organised a grand felicitation ceremony in the national capital on Wednesday. The event,... Read More