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BJP faces poll ambition hurdle?

Kolkata, Sept. 10 -- With several frontline leaders eyeing a shot at the 2026 Assembly polls, the BJP in Bengal is struggling to restructure its state committee, sources revealed. The party's "one man... Read More


Durga Puja 2025 themes: Newspapers, birdsong & the 'simpler times we miss'

KOLKATA, Sept. 10 -- Growing up, many of us were drilled by our English teachers to read the newspaper regularly. Even today, for a lot of people, mornings aren't complete without a cup of tea and the... Read More


Malda: 2 HS students killed on way to exam centre as van rams their bike

Malda, Sept. 10 -- A pall of grief descended on Malda on Wednesday after a tragic accident claimed the lives of two Higher Secondary (HS) examinees on their way to the examination venue. The incident ... Read More


Raiganj artisans hit by time crunch, weather & rising costs

Raiganj, Sept. 10 -- The artisans of Raiganj in North Dinajpur district are facing significant challenges this year in preparing Biswakarma idols, which may lead to a scarcity in the market. With only... Read More


B'desh Border Guards detain farmer from Cooch Behar

Cooch Behar, Sept. 10 -- Tension erupted in the Sitalkuchi Salbari border area of Cooch Behar on Wednesday after a farmer was detained by the Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB). The Border Security Force (... Read More


Mysterious death of 22-yr-old housewife sparks outcry

Malda, Sept. 10 -- Tension gripped Bangitola village under Kaliachak-II block after the mysterious death of a 22-year-old housewife, identified as Lovely Mondal. The victim, who was seven months pregn... Read More


Grape sweets win hearts at Balurghat shop

BALURGHAT, Sept. 10 -- For Bengalis, no meal feels complete without sweets. Even though fruits like grapes often find a place on lunch tables, children usually shy away from them. But when grapes take... Read More


Nalaraja's Fort renamed as Naranarayan Garh in Alipurduar

Alipurduar, Sept. 10 -- The centuries-old fort of Nalaraja, located in the Chilapata forests under Jaldapara National Park, has officially been renamed Naranarayan Garh. The decision was taken by the ... Read More


Hili block: 3 new Shishu Aloy Centres opened

BALURGHAT, Sept. 10 -- Three new Shishu Aloy centres were inaugurated in South Dinajpur's Hili block on Wednesday by Block Development Officer (BDO) Chiranjit Sarkar, marking a major step forward in t... Read More


At Gosanimari, Durga is worshipped sans new idol in 350-year-old rituals

Cooch Behar, Sept. 10 -- At the historic Gosanimari Kamteswari Temple, Goddess Kamteswari is worshipped throughout the year, but during autumn she is revered in the form of Goddess Durga. Unlike most ... Read More