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FDI drops 70 percent in 6 years, raising concerns over investment climate

Kathmandu, June 25 -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nepal has declined by nearly 70 percent over the past six years, casting a shadow over the country's ambitions to graduate to middle-income sta... Read More


PIL challenges 'commercial use' of land opposite Alipore Zoo

Kolkata, June 25 -- A PIL has been filed before the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday challenging the state's decision to allot land opposite to Alipore Zoo for commercial use. The PIL has been filed ... Read More


Nearly 200 govt buses to cater to pilgrim rush for grand Digha Rath Yatra festival

Kolkata, June 25 -- With Digha set to witness its first grand Rath Yatra celebrations, the state Transport department is stepping up efforts to handle the expected surge in tourist and pilgrim footfal... Read More


Guava farming brings migrant workers back home to Lokma village

BALURGHAT, June 25 -- In an inspiring transformation, Lokma village under Balurghat Block is witnessing a reverse migration trend as former migrant workers return to their roots-not just to visit but ... Read More


State Health dept inspects newly-built dialysis unit at MJN Med Hosp

Cooch Behar, June 25 -- A five-member delegation from the state Health department conducted a comprehensive inspection of the newly-built dialysis unit at Cooch Behar MJN Medical College and Hospital ... Read More


Min reviews library services in North Bengal, vows action on Cooch Behar State Library

Cooch Behar, June 25 -- State minister for Mass Education Extension and Library Services, Siddiqullah Chowdhury, chaired a high-level review meeting on Wednesday at the Cooch Behar District Magistrate... Read More


Crude bomb hurled over IPL betting dispute

Cooch Behar, June 25 -- A crude bomb was allegedly thrown at a house in the Kharij Fuleswari area under Putimari Fuleswari Gram Panchayat on Tuesday night, reportedly over a dispute involving IPL onli... Read More


Man held for illegal possession of wildlife trophies

Darjeeling, June 25 -- A team from the Neora North Range arrested one person from Dalapchand in the Kalimpong district and recovered a number of wildlife trophies and articles from his residence. Bas... Read More


Yashasvi Jaiswal blasted for dancing in front of English crowd after dropping 4 catches: 'If Rohit Sharma was captain.'

India, June 25 -- India's crushing loss in the opening Test at Headingley has left fans frustrated, and no one is feeling the heat more than Yashasvi Jaiswal. The young batter, who endured a nightmare... Read More


Budget passed amid criticism from both ruling and opposition lawmakers

Kathmandu, June 25 -- While opposition parties, as well as some leaders from the ruling coalition, have accused the government of presenting a lopsided budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 alleging that... Read More