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State forms 8-member building committee to check cases of illegal constructions

Kolkata, Feb. 17 -- The state government has formed an eight-member State Level Building Committee (SLBC) which shall examine cases of minor unauthorised construction or execution of any minor work in... Read More


CM 'concerned' about pollution at Bantala Leather Complex

Kolkata, Feb. 17 -- Directing necessary steps be taken, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed concern over the issue of pollution and cleanliness at Bantala Leather Complex, popularly kno... Read More


Bengal poised to to lead fish production in India by this year, says minister

Kolkata, Feb. 17 -- State Fisheries minister Biplab Roy Chowdhury said on Monday that Bengal is poised to become number one in the country in fish production by this year. The minister claimed that B... Read More


India's largest state-owned herbal garden opens in Bengal

Kolkata, Feb. 17 -- The largest government-owned herbal garden in India has come up in Bengal with the objectives of conserving rare and endangered medicinal plant Germplasm, preservation of species b... Read More


Sealdah Division introduces special measures for Kumbh Mela pilgrims

Kolkata, Feb. 17 -- The Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway has designated dedicated platforms for Kumbh Mela-bound trains as part of special measures to prevent accidents and manage crowd effectively... Read More


Alipurduar to build approach roads for industrial hubs at '14 crore

Alipurduar, Feb. 17 -- Construction of approach roads to two industrial hubs in Alipurduar, costing Rs 14 crore, has begun following instructions from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The hubs, located... Read More


GRP rescues 3 teenagers from trafficking attempt

Alipurduar, Feb. 17 -- The Government Railway Police (GRP) successfully rescued a Class 9 student boy and two girls from an attempted trafficking operation at Alipurduar Junction Station on Monday mor... Read More


Siliguri: Dentist held for 'sexually assaulting' minor patient

Siliguri, Feb. 17 -- A dentist has been arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old minor when the girl went to his clinic for a check-up. The accused has been identified as Mohammad ... Read More


Political promises must be backed by financial disclosures: Outgoing CEC

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Outgoing Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday stressed the need to have a totaliser system to ensure confidentiality in polling station-wise voting patterns and said... Read More


Two chain-snatchers arrested

NEW DELHI, Feb. 17 -- Delhi Police has arrested two chain snatchers after a shootout in Dwarka area of southwest Delhi, an official said on Monday. The accused, identified as Andhir Kumar and Ankush ... Read More