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SMP to built four market places to develop rural market areas

Siliguri, April 14 -- In a major step towards improving rural infrastructure and supporting local vendors, the Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad (SMP) has launched an initiative to develop open markets in va... Read More


Several houses damaged, residents hurt in clash between 2 groups

Siliguri, April 14 -- Tension gripped Jyotinagar, Ward 4 of Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC), following a violent clash between two groups in the area. The conflict, which erupted in the early hou... Read More


Heritage town Cooch Behar struggles with civic woes amid staff shortage, financial strain

Cooch Behar, April 14 -- Cooch Behar, a town renowned for its regal heritage and meticulous planning by the maharajas, continues to hold historical significance and has been officially declared a heri... Read More


Jalpaiguri: State begins urgent repairs of Teesta embankment

Jalpaiguri, April 14 -- Ahead of the monsoon season, the Teesta Barrage Division and the state Irrigation department have initiated crucial erosion-prevention work along the Teesta River embankment in... Read More


Mentally unstable man assaulted over child abduction rumor

Alipurduar, April 14 -- A mentally unstable man was allegedly beaten by locals in Ward 15 of Muktipara, Falakata town, on Monday morning, following rumours of a child abduction attempt. A video of the... Read More


Vibrant Charak festival draws massive crowd in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, April 14 -- With the end of the Bengali calendar year, the festive spirit of Gajan has swept across North Bengal. In celebration of this age-old tradition, the 34th annual Charak festival w... Read More


Traffic hit during Raiganj Chaitra sale

Raiganj, April 14 -- The bustling Chaitra sale at Line Bazar near Bidrohi More on MG Road has transformed Raiganj into a vibrant shopping hub, attracting thousands daily. Vendors from across Bengal - ... Read More


Kalimpong: 1008 'madals' usher in Nepali New Year

Darjeeling, April 14 -- 1008 Madals (traditional Nepali percussion instrument) ushered in the Nepali New Year in Kalimpong on Monday. As part of the New Year commemoration, the Gorkha Gaurav Sangsthan... Read More


Ancient Bengali 'Hal Khata' faces modern apathy in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, April 14 -- Once an inseparable part of Bengal's business culture, the age-old tradition of Hal Khata is gradually losing its charm and relevance and the town of Balurghat is no exception. ... Read More


Investors' wealth decline by Rs 11.30 lakh cr, Sensex drops 2%

New Delhi, April 14 -- Investors' wealth eroded by Rs 11.30 lakh crore since early this month, where the BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled nearly 2 per cent, as stock markets experienced turbulence in rece... Read More