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State CEO asks Chief Secy to urgently fill ERO, AERO vacancies

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- The state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has written to the Bengal Chief Secretary, urging him to immediately fill up vacant posts of Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Assist... 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


ED books city bizman in Rs 190 cr bank fraud

Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday night arrested a Kolkata businessman from his residence in connection with a bank fraud case involving about Rs 190 crore. The accused, ... 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


Malda: Dhakis torn between livelihood and fear of harassment in other states

Malda, Aug. 27 -- For the traditional 'dhakis' (drummers) of Malda, Durga Puja is not just a festival - it is their lifeline. Every year, hundreds of dhakis from Old Malda's Court Station area travel ... Read More


Jalpaiguri residents demand installation of CCTV cameras

Jalpaiguri, Aug. 27 -- At the state government's outreach initiative "Amarder Para, Amader Samadhan", residents of several wards of Jalpaiguri town voiced strong concerns over "rising thefts and drug ... 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