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Insurance: Bengal disburses 'over Rs 3K cr benefiting 1.13 cr farmers'

Kolkata, Dec. 24 -- At a time when the BJP-led government at the Centre is alleged to have fallen short of its promise to double farmers' income by the end of 2022, the Mamata Banerjee-led government ... Read More


On high alert: Police step up vigil across city amid festive rush

Kolkata, Dec. 24 -- The repercussions of Bangladesh unrest, which have also been felt in Kolkata through agitations, have prompted the Kolkata Police to heightened vigilance across the city, with spec... Read More


Bengal Cabinet clears the deck for major land, power & logistics projects

Kolkata, Dec. 24 -- The Bengal government has taken a series of key decisions aimed at accelerating investment and industrial growth, with the state Cabinet approving the utilisation of over 200 acres... Read More


TMC reshuffles party wings in Bharatpur, Ranaghat

Kolkata, Dec. 24 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday carried out a reshuffle within its several wings in two blocks of Murshidabad's Bharatpur and also in Nadia's Ranaghat block II. The ruling p... Read More


Decide on post-2010 OBC certs validity for SIR: HC directs Bengal CEO

Kolkata, Dec. 24 -- The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, to take a reasoned decision on a representation seeking clarity on whether OBC certifi... Read More


Belgharia Flyover to shut in Jan for major repairs

Kolkata, Dec. 24 -- The Belgharia Flyover will be closed in January for repair and renovation following a health audit that detected faults in 12 girders on either side of the bridge. Engineers on Tu... Read More


Mayor writes to Fire dept urging safety checks at hotels, bars

Kolkata, Dec. 24 -- With the city gearing up for Christmas and New Year celebrations, Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim is learnt to have written to the Fire and Emergency Services Department, urging a thoro... Read More


Beyond the glitter: The unsung hands behind Kolkata's Christmas magic

Kolkata, Dec. 24 -- As December unfolds and the year edges towards its close, the city is once again filled with the familiar aroma of freshly baked plum cakes and festive treats. With Christmas cele... Read More


High Court stays quashing of 313 GTA teachers' appointments for 12 weeks

DARJEELING, Dec. 24 -- The Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court stayed a Single Bench order quashing the appointment of 313 teachers of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) region for ... Read More


Malda families fear for kin in Bangladesh amid unrest

Malda, Dec. 24 -- Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal and escalating unrest in neighbouring Bangladesh, anxiety has gripped several Indian residents who have close... Read More