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Bratya hails SC for backing CM's V-C picks in state univs

Kolkata, Oct. 7 -- With the Supreme Court on Monday clearing the way for the appointment of permanent Vice-Chancellors (V-Cs) in six state-aided universities of Bengal, state Education minister Bratya... Read More


Teenager 'gangraped' in Murshidabad, two arrested

Kolkata, Oct. 7 -- A teenager was allegedly gangraped while her boyfriend was beaten up at Salar in Murshidabad on Monday night while the couple was returning home. Police have arrested two persons s... Read More


Delivery boy critically injured in minibus collision

Kolkata, Oct. 7 -- On Laxmi Puja day, a delivery boy was grievously injured after being crushed under a bus wheel when two minibuses collided near Belgharia bridge. The injured man, identified as Tanm... Read More


New Foot Over Bridge opens at Salt Lake Sec V Metro Station

Kolkata, Oct. 7 -- A new Foot Over Bridge (FOB) has been opened at Salt Lake Sector V Metro Station on the Green Line to provide direct access to the IT hub and improve passenger movement. The bridge... Read More


BSF recovers gold biscuits worth over Rs 1 crore from Murshidabad

Kolkata, Oct. 7 -- The Border Security Force (BSF) in Murshidabad has foiled a gold smuggling attempt and recovered gold biscuits worth more than Rs one crore on Monday. According to sources, on Mond... Read More


Woman sprays pepper spray in crowded local train after seat row; video goes viral

Kolkata, Oct. 7 -- A young woman allegedly sprayed pepper spray inside a crowded local train compartment, triggering chaos and leaving several passengers coughing and gasping for breath. The bizarre e... Read More


Cyber crime cases drop in Bengal: NCRB data 2023

Kolkata, Oct. 7 -- The number of cyber crime cases in Bengal declined in 2023 compared to previous years, even as states like Karnataka, Telangana and Kerala recorded sharp increases, according to the... Read More


Historic milestone: Houston Durgabari celebrates 25 years of Durga Puja

Kolkata, Oct. 7 -- This year marked a momentous occasion for the Bengali and Indian-American community in Houston as Houston Durgabari celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Durga Puja, coinciding wit... Read More


Mamata blames Centre for depriving Bengal of necessary funds

Siliguri, Oct. 7 -- "I don't know whether Bengal is an exceptional child! We are facing stepmother-like treatment from the Central government," Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remarked, raising allegat... Read More


CM visits injured BJP MP Khagen Murmu at Siliguri hospital, assures him of all help

Darjeeling, Oct. 7 -- In a sudden move, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on her way back from disaster-struck Dudhia, paid BJP MP Khagen Murmu a visit at a private hospital in Siliguri. Khagen Murmu wa... Read More