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WBCS 2025 to follow existing syllabus

Kolkata, May 28 -- The state government has put on hold its decision to revise the syllabus and pattern of the West Bengal Civil Services (WBCS) examination for 2025. The Information and Cultural Affa... Read More


What action taken against Pahalgam attackers, Trinamool asks Centre

Kolkata, May 28 -- A day after writing to PM Modi requesting to convene a special session at Parliament over Pahalgam attacks and Operation Sindoor, Trinamool Congress' Parliamentary party MPs on Wedn... Read More


Bus accident at Sector V due to 'brake fail'

Kolkata, May 28 -- Passengers of a state run bus had a miraculous escape after a vehicle hit a bus stop shed at Sector V in Salt Lake on Wednesday morning. The bus stop shed and the windscreen of the... Read More


HC quashes termination, cites accused's right to challenge evidence

Kolkata, May 28 -- Observing that a departmental inquiry includes the right of the accused to challenge the credibility of the evidence presented against him, Calcutta High Court quashed a proceeding,... Read More


Woman 'molested' by App bike rider

Kolkata, May 28 -- A woman has lodged a complaint against an App bike rider for allegedly molesting her during a ride to Central Kolkata from Ekbalpore area. The woman reportedly told the police that... Read More


Uninterrupted train services: Sealdah Division rolls out monsoon action plan

Kolkata, May 28 -- With Bengal bracing for an early onset of the monsoon, the Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway has rolled out a comprehensive action plan to ensure uninterrupted train services and ... Read More


State task force starts work on drafting fire safety policy

Kolkata, May 28 -- A 15-member task force, formed by the state government on the instructions of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has begun work on drafting a fire safety policy for the city, expected ... Read More


'Fully prepared to handle Covid patients as per health guidelines'

Siliguri, May 28 -- As COVID cases continue to rise across the country, the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) in Siliguri has taken proactive steps to ensure readiness, despite no repo... Read More


Bangladeshi intrusion attempt sparks tension in border areas

Cooch Behar, May 28 -- Tension flared up once again along the India-Bangladesh border in Cooch Behar district following attempts by Bangladeshi nationals to illegally cross into India. On Wednesday mo... Read More


Nephuchapur Tea Garden: Two-year-old elephant calf dies after falling into drain

Jalpaiguri, May 28 -- A two-year-old elephant calf died after falling into a drainage canal around 3 am in the Dhanda Dipa area of Nephuchapur Tea Garden, under Kumlai Gram Panchayat in Malbazar Block... Read More