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Pradeep Adhikari's flight to power-and the turbulent fall

Kathmandu, Dec. 21 -- Does anyone voluntarily demote themselves? In a bureaucracy built on hierarchy, power, and survival, such an act is almost unheard of. Yet a few months ago, something extraordina... Read More


Centre admits potholes, waterlogging on NH-12 in Nadia-Murshidabad

Kolkata, Dec. 21 -- The Centre has acknowledged the presence of potholes, surface damage and drainage problems and assured quick repair work on a stretch of National Highway-12 between Jaguli in Nadia... Read More


Harassing Lagnajita for not singing 'secular' song: Organiser held

KOLKATA, Dec. 21 -- Bengali singer Lagnajita Chakraborty was allegedly assaulted on stage for not singing a 'secular' song during a programme at Bhagwanpur in East Midnapore on Saturday. The accused, ... Read More


Bongaon Municipality gets new chairman & vice chairman

Kolkata, Dec. 21 -- After a prolonged political deadlock, Bongaon Municipality has appointed a new chairman and vice chairman, ending months of internal conflict within the civic body. On Saturday, c... Read More


Epstein files release: Ghislaine Maxwell features in explicit photos, seen cuddling up to magician David Copperfield

India, Dec. 21 -- Ghislaine Maxwell, who trafficked young girls for Jeffrey Epstein, was seen in several explicit photos released Friday, December 19, as part of a huge Department of Justice document ... Read More


Messi event probe: SIT to summon access card holders

Kolkata, Dec. 21 -- The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged mismanagement that triggered widespread public outrage at the Salt Lake Stadium is set to summon persons who were issued gr... Read More


Temp drops to about 14 degC in city, prompts 'fog alert'

Kolkata, Dec. 21 -- As December deepens and Christmas lights begin to sparkle across Park Street and beyond, a noticeable chill has finally settled over Kolkata. According to the Meteorological Depar... Read More


Min lauds BNCCI-state partnership at 37th Industrial India Trade Fair

Kolkata, Dec. 21 -- State Industry and Commerce minister Shashi Panja acknowledged the collaborative efforts between Bengal National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BNCCI) and the state government in ... Read More


Malda: Security tightened along int'l border amid unrest in B'desh

Malda, Dec. 21 -- Fresh unrest in neighbouring Bangladesh has prompted the authorities to tighten security along the India-Bangladesh border in Malda district. With reports of violence targeting medi... Read More


Itahar: 2 key Cong leaders, their supporters join TMC

Raiganj, Dec. 21 -- In a significant political development ahead of the upcoming elections, Congress Gram Panchayat member Jahidul Islam and senior Congress leader Mahammad Mustafa, along with several... Read More