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Over 30,000 affected as floods ravage Jalpaiguri dist

Jalpaiguri, Oct. 8 -- Severe flooding has wreaked havoc in Jalpaiguri district, affecting all eight blocks to varying degrees, with over 30,000 people impacted. The worst-hit areas include Nagrakata, ... Read More


Abducted 3-yr-old rescued in 25 mins

Malda, Oct. 8 -- In a remarkable display of prompt police action, a three-year-old girl was rescued within 25 minutes of being abducted from Kotol village under Harishchandrapur Police Station in Mald... Read More


MALDA: Dengue cases surge amid festive season; admin on high alert

MALDA, Oct. 8 -- Even as the festive spirit grips Malda, a fresh surge in dengue cases has set off alarm bells across the district. According to the district Health department, as many as 49 new cases... Read More


Taruya Basti's charm washed away: 60 families homeless after flood

Siliguri, Oct. 8 -- Once known for its scenic riverside views and bustling picnic spots, Taruya Basti in Dudhiya now lies in ruins. The tranquil village, nestled between the Balasan River and the surr... Read More


Autopsy backlog mounts at Dakshin Dinajpur Dist Hosp

BALURGHAT, Oct. 8 -- Post-mortem examinations at Dakshin Dinajpur District Hospital have been stalled for weeks following the prolonged absence of its sole forensic expert, leaving nearly a hundred au... Read More


Sonamoti Kumbha Rani Durga Puja begins in Singerdaha village

Raiganj, Oct. 8 -- Five days after Vijayadashami, another grand Durga Puja popular as Sonamoti Kumbha Rani Durga Puja commenced on Tuesday at Singerdaha village under Karandighi Police Station in Nort... Read More


Wild boar kills man in Cooch Behar after flash floods

Cooch Behar, Oct. 8 -- In a tragic incident on Tuesday, Kashi Kant Barman, father of Trinamool Congress Panchayat member Swapan Barman, was killed in a wild boar attack in the Belkopa area of Ghoksada... Read More


'1 GB data cheaper than a cup of tea in India'

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- One GB of wireless data in India costs less than a cup of tea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as he showcased the country's rapid digital growth to renew his pitch... Read More


Govt to set up Rs 900 cr satcom monitoring facility, says Scindia

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- The government has earmarked around Rs 900 crore for setting up a National Satcom Monitoring facility to safeguard the country's data resources and spectrum assets, Union Telecom ... Read More


Gold price hits fresh peak of Rs 1.26L/10 g

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Gold prices rallied for the third straight day and gained Rs 2,600 to hit a fresh lifetime high of Rs 1,26,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday in line with stron... Read More