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New Town: Child dead, another critical in Bagjola Canal fall

Kolkata, Oct. 8 -- A five-year-old girl died and a 12-year-old fell is critical after they fell into the Bagjola Canal in New Town on Wednesday morning. According to sources, on Wednesday around 10 a... Read More


'Stay alert, PM': Mamata's 'Amit Shah-Mir Jafar' warning for Modi

India, Oct. 8 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday referred to what's perhaps Indian history's infamous case of betrayal - by Mir Jafar in 1757 - to give some cautionary advice t... Read More


BM Birla Heart Hospital implants dual-chamber leadless pacemaker

Kolkata, Oct. 8 -- In a pioneering advancement in cardiac care, BM Birla Heart Hospital, Kolkata, has become the first centre in eastern India to successfully implant a dual-chamber leadless pacemaker... Read More


It was Dravid...: Rohit Sharma omits Gambhir's name from Champions Trophy credit list; breaks silence on ODI return

India, Oct. 8 -- India batting star Rohit Sharma, in his first public appearance since being removed as ODI captain, made no mention of head coach Gautam Gambhir while reflecting on the Champions Trop... Read More


On faith, fiction and the facts: Nigeria will not be lectured, By O'tega Ogra

Nigeria, Oct. 8 -- Following renewed claims from certain Western voices, including United States Senator Ted Cruz and television host Bill Maher, alleging "Christian persecution" in Nigeria, O'tega Og... Read More


When will D Gukesh face Hikaru Nakamura next after American GM's controversial king-throwing celebration?

India, Oct. 8 -- After winning the World Chess C'ship, D Gukesh found an arch-rival in Magnus Carlsen. The Norwegian, who has been away from the FIDE cycle, criticised the quality of Gukesh's match ag... Read More


City starts Diwali decluttering, 40 tonnes sent for reuse

India, Oct. 8 -- City residents have begun their Diwali cleaning with a sustainable twist. In this, they are being supported by SWaCH Plus, a wholly-owned workers' cooperative, and the Pune Municipal ... Read More


Himachal: Bilaspur bus accident tragedy claims lives of four members of a family

Bilaspur, Oct. 8 -- The landslide, which struck a private ill-fated bus killing 16 people in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, has shattered the life of Vipin Kumar, who is in the Army, and his b... Read More


North Bengal crisis: CM questions Rs 18K airfare from Bagdogra to Kol

Kolkata, Oct. 8 -- Questioning alleged discrimination in airline pricing, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday asked as to why airfare for Kolkata-bound passengers from Bagdora was hiked arbitr... Read More


Rescue ops complete, restoration work begins in North Bengal: CM

Kolkata, Oct. 8 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that rescue operations in North Bengal have been completed and restoration work of damaged infrastructure is now underway. "Repair ... Read More