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State eyes local food processing to curb wastage, empower local farmers

Kolkata, Aug. 31 -- The MSME department has joined hands with the Food Processing and Horticulture (FPI&H) department to tackle bottlenecks in developing infrastructure for fruit and vegetable process... Read More


KMC unveils 24/7 emergency measures for Durga Puja

Kolkata, Aug. 31 -- With Durga Puja approaching, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has drawn up an elaborate plan to ensure that the city runs smoothly during the festive season. KMC sources co... Read More


Chandigarh: 30 yrs on, Beant Singh convention centre still a work in progress

Chandigarh, Aug. 31 -- Even as 30 years have passed since former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh was assassinated, the convention centre coming up in his memory at Sector 42, Chandigarh, is still a ... Read More


BNP to celebrate founding anniversary Monday

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- BNP is set to celebrate its 47th founding anniversary across the country on Monday with various programmes. On September 1, 1978, late president Ziaur Rahman founded the party with ... Read More


Komnas HAM urged security forces to uphold human rights amid protests

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) called on security forces to uphold human rights principles when securing demonstrations, including refraining from repressive ... Read More


School Holiday: Punjab shuts schools till September 3 amid floods; Jammu on September 1 due to heavy rains

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Punjab has announced closure of all schools till September 3, whereas Jammu has decided to shut them on Monday, September 1. This comes amid heavy rains causing widespread devast... Read More


High Court orders demolition of New Town 'illegal' construction

Kolkata, Aug. 31 -- The Calcutta High Court has directed the demolition of the 16th tower in the Elita Garden Vista residential complex in New Town, ruling that its construction violated statutory pro... Read More


Migrant from Malda 'assaulted in Odisha'

Malda, Aug. 31 -- A young Bengali migrant worker from Gazole in Malda district was brutally assaulted in Odisha, sparking a strong political outcry from the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The victim, Binoy... Read More


Political row erupts as dead voters found in 'BJP-ruled Panchayat areas in Malda'

Malda, Aug. 31 -- A fresh political storm has broken out in Malda district after nearly 50 deceased voters were allegedly found listed in the latest electoral rolls of Habibpur block. The names were d... Read More


Vietnam, ICAPP strengthen cooperation for peace, development in Asia

Hanoi, Aug. 31 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong on August 31 held talks with a high-ranking delegation from the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP), duri... Read More