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Balurghat-Hili Rail proj gains momentum after yrs of delay

BALURGHAT, Sept. 2 -- The long-awaited Balurghat-Hili Rail project is finally gathering momentum after years of delay. Sanctioned with a budget of Rs 1,181 crore, the 29-kilometre Railway stretch is s... Read More


SMC removes Ward 14 councillor

Darjeeling, Sept. 2 -- The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) has removed Ward 14 councillor Shrabani Dutta from her post as a member of the Mayor-in-Council following allegations of misconduct in a... Read More


Recognition: English Bazar Municipality declared ODF+

Malda, Sept. 2 -- The English Bazar Municipality (EBM) has achieved the Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF+) status for its significant efforts in building adequate community toilets and managing liquid w... Read More


Fencing cut attempt triggers border tension in Hili

BALURGHAT, Sept. 2 -- Tension prevailed along the India-Bangladesh border in South Dinajpur district after an attempt was made to cut the barbed wire fencing in South Jamalpur under Hili Police Statio... Read More


Small tea growers protest, demand fair price for raw leaves

Jalpaiguri, Sept. 2 -- Demanding a hike in the fair price of raw tea leaves, members of the Small Tea Garden Owners' Association staged a gherao and protest demonstration at the regional Tea Board off... Read More


Wife of migrant worker 'raped by husband's friend'

Raiganj, Sept. 2 -- A 21-year-old woman from Karandighi village in North Dinajpur district was allegedly raped by her husband's friend, identified as Samir Ali, on Sunday night. According to the victi... Read More


Cooch Behar Municipality launches beautification drive

Cooch Behar, Sept. 2 -- Ahead of Durga Puja, the Cooch Behar Municipality has launched a series of initiatives to beautify the town, improve civic amenities and address long-standing problems such as ... Read More


Buxa & Jaldapara jungle safaris to reopen from September 16

Alipurduar, Sept. 2 -- Jungle safaris in Buxa Tiger Reserve and Jaldapara National Park will reopen from September 16, with road restoration work inside the forests currently in full swing. Safaris wi... Read More


India hopeful of concluding trade pact with US by November: Goyal

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday expressed hope that India will conclude the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the US by the fall or November th... Read More


ISM 2.0 to cover semicon ecosystem partners as well: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The second version of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 will provide support not just for chip manufacturing projects but also to the ecosystem partners who play key roles in their... Read More