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Over 14,000 houses, 14,000 hectares of crops damaged in Jalpaiguri floods

Jalpaiguri, Oct. 16 -- Jalpaiguri district is reeling under the impact of severe floods triggered by continuous rainfall and water inflow from Bhutan on the night of October 5. Swollen rivers, includi... Read More


Minister renews call for Indo-Bhutan Joint River Commission

ALIPURDUAR, Oct. 16 -- State Labour Minister Moloy Ghatak on Thursday renewed his attack on the Centre and reiterated the demand for the formation of an Indo-Bhutan Joint River Commission to address r... Read More


North Dinajpur dist launches drive to register 30,000 unauthorised totos for safer transport

Raiganj, Oct. 16 -- The North Dinajpur district administration has begun the process of bringing all unauthorised totos under official registration, following a directive from the state government. Th... Read More


Expired flour distributed at Cooch Behar PDS camp, police intervene

Cooch Behar, Oct. 16 -- Allegations have emerged of expired goods being distributed at a Public Distribution System (PDS) camp, raising concerns among ration card holders in the Kalighat Road No. 2 ar... Read More


Flood-hit villagers protest after Suvendu Adhikari's visit

Jalpaiguri, Oct. 16 -- Flood-hit residents of Kurshamari village in Dhupguri block staged a protest following a visit by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, alleging that their grievances were igno... Read More


Festive season brings business boom for Balurghat tailors

BALURGHAT, Oct. 16 -- After years of decline amid the rise of online shopping and ready-made wear, traditional tailoring shops in Balurghat are seeing a strong revival this festive season. A month bef... Read More


Heritage lives on as 250-year-old 'Charu Seth's Fair' begins in Malda

Malda, Oct. 16 -- The rhythmic sound of chisels and hammers once again filled the air along the banks of the Mahananda River as the 250-year-old "Charu Seth's Fair" begins in Mogoltuli, Ward No. 5 of ... Read More


'Puja Bandhu' initiative to continue during Kali Puja in Siliguri: Police

Siliguri, Oct. 16 -- Following the success of the 'Puja Bandhu' initiative during Durga Puja, the Siliguri Metropolitan Police has decided to extend the programme to Kali Puja as well. The initiative,... Read More


Bus conductor assaulted by passenger and accomplices

BALURGHAT, Oct. 16 -- A bus conductor of NBSTC was allegedly beaten up by a passenger and his aides at Thangapara, under Gangarampur Police Station, in South Dinajpur district, on Wednesday night. The... Read More


Love Reigns Supreme: Prime Video teases 'Red, White & Royal Wedding'

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- 'Prime Video' teased the return of one of its most beloved romantic hits, confirming that 'Red, White & Royal Wedding' - the sequel to 'Red, White & Royal Blue' - is officially i... Read More