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Exit Signs Grow Stronger

New Delhi, June 1 -- Dismayed and heavily demoralised over recent developments, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is considering resigning, according to persons close to Yunus. During unofficial discu... Read More


Dooars tea gardens: Two leopards captured

JALPAIGURI, June 1 -- Two adult leopards were captured on Sunday in separate tea gardens of Jalpaiguri district. At Chulsa Tea Garden in Matiali block, a leopard was caught early morning in a trap cag... Read More


Contractor 'kidnapped, murdered by couple'

Malda, June 1 -- A sensational case of abduction and alleged murder has surfaced in Malda, where a couple has been accused of kidnapping and subsequently killing a contractor, Saddam Nadap (31). The i... Read More


Unrest over burning of meat-laden vehicle: VHP calls for 24-hr strike; seven arrested for vandalism

Siliguri, June 1 -- A wave of unrest has swept across Matigara in Siliguri following an incident involving the burning of a meat-laden vehicle near the Balason Bridge. The situation escalated rapidly ... Read More


Darj: Man gets lifer for repeated rape of minor

Darjeeling, June 1 -- The special POCSO Court in Darjeeling convicted a 38-year-old and pronounced life sentence for repeated rape of a minor. Riwaz Rai, Special Public Prosecutor, POCSO stated: "The ... Read More


Expired visas: 2 Afghans held in Siliguri

Siliguri, June 1 -- Two Afghanistan nationals were arrested late Saturday night from a hotel in Matigara area of Siliguri for allegedly overstaying their visas. The arrested individuals, identified as... Read More


Octet Maximus

New Delhi, June 1 -- "Someday, I hope that we will all be patriots of our planet and not just our respective nations." - Zoe Weil It is a sad reality of life that progress and development often ex... Read More


Siliguri Mayor announces Rs 1 patta scheme for Railway land settlers

Siliguri, June 1 -- In a major push to secure the rights of long-time settlers on Railway land, Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb has announced an initiative to grant permanent pattas (land documents) at a to... Read More


Singapore remains largest FDI source for India for last 7 years

New Delhi, June 1 -- Singapore continued to be India's largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) for the last seven years, as the country received the highest inflows of about $15 billion in 2... Read More


77-yr-old fraudster posing as Army Colonel in cop net

New Delhi, June 1 -- The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested a 77-year-old fraudster for impersonating a Colonel of the Indian Army. An anonymous source tipped the Crime Branch of the Delhi Polic... Read More