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State govt eyes river tourism, seek's Kolkata Port's support

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- State Tourism minister Indranil Sen on Wednesday announced that the Bengal government will collaborate with the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMPK) to promote river tourism in the s... Read More


V-C of Gour Banga Univ removed by Governor

Malda, Aug. 27 -- In a sudden development, Professor Pabitra Chattopadhyay, vice-chancellor (V-C) of Gour Banga University, was removed from his post late Tuesday night following an order issued by Ch... Read More


Power demand during Puja up 542% since 2011: Minister

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- State Power minister Aroop Biswas on Tuesday said that electricity demand during Durga Puja has surged by 542 per cent since 2011, reflecting both rising consumption and the growin... Read More


Commonwealth Weightlifting meet: Koyel Bar wins double gold

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- Koyel Bar, a young weightlifter from Howrah, West Bengal, made history at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in Ahmedabad by breaking the youth world record. She clinched ... Read More


Remuneration of part-time Group-D staff enhanced

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- The state government has made a significant enhancement in the remuneration of the part time Group-D employees who are employed throughout/not throughout the year. A notification ... Read More


'Pak man' in Correctional Home for over 11 yrs: HC seeks Centre's report

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- The Calcutta High Court has asked the Central government to clarify the status of one P Yousuf, who has remained in Dum Dum Correctional Home for over 11 years despite completing h... Read More


Roadside eatery owner held for throwing hot oil on youth

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- A roadside eatery owner was arrested by the cops of Electronics Complex Police Station in Salt Lake Sector V for allegedly throwing hot cooking oil on a youth for serving the wrong... Read More


No Puja grant to clubs sans utilisation certificates: HC

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday orally remarked that the state government should not release grants to clubs which have failed to submit certificates on the utilisation of fun... Read More


MeT predicts rain-soaked week for Kolkata, South Bengal

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- Kolkata and several parts of South Bengal are set for a rain-soaked week, with the Regional Meteorological Centre in Alipore forecasting thunderstorm activity and scattered rainfal... Read More


Jaigaon hotel death: Two held as mystery deepens

Alipurduar, Aug. 27 -- Tension continues to grip Jaigaon, the Indo-Bhutan border town, following the mysterious death of a youth at a local hotel. The body of 25-year-old Azizul Mia was recovered han... Read More