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KMC officer show-caused over holiday list row

Kolkata, Feb. 26 -- Following a political controversy that broke out over the matter, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) ordered its chief manager (Education) to show cause as to why he changed d... Read More


Bengal Himalayan Carnival 2025: Celebration of culture and nature

Siliguri, Feb. 26 -- The Himalayan Hospitality and Tourism Development Network (HHTDN) is set to host the 5th edition of the Bengal Himalayan Carnival, an annual celebration that promises to showcase ... Read More


Devotees throng Jungli Baba Mandir on Maha Shivaratri

Siliguri, Feb. 26 -- On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, a large number of devotees thronged the Jungli Baba Mandir, one of the oldest Shiva temples of Siliguri. Located inside the North Bagdogra For... Read More


Crack down on fake SIM card racket, 5 held

Cooch Behar/Raiganj, Feb. 26 -- In a decisive action against cyber fraud, the Cooch Behar District Police have arrested three individuals involved in a fake SIM card operation, while Islampur Police a... Read More


Alipurduar dist court's new building set to open in March

Alipurduar, Feb. 26 -- The construction of the new Alipurduar District Court building is nearing completion, with court proceedings set to commence in March. The six-storey structure, modelled after t... Read More


Radhikapur: Youth sent to 14 days of judicial custody for assaulting minor

Raiganj, Feb. 26 -- A young man was arrested in Radhikapur, under the jurisdiction of Kaliyaganj Police Station in North Dinajpur district, on charges of assaulting a minor girl. The incident occurre... Read More


Severe drinking water crisis in Tapan Block sparks concern

BALURGHAT, Feb. 26 -- The problem of drinking water scarcity in Tapan Block is nothing new. Except for a few months in monsoon and winter, residents face acute water shortages throughout the year. Ta... Read More


Maha Shivratri: Scores visit Gangarampur's Shiva temple

BALURGHAT, Feb. 26 -- Like every year, the grand Maha Shivaratri festival was celebrated with traditional fervour at the Shivbari Birupaksha Baneshwar Dham in Gangarampur. On Wednesday, scores of dev... Read More


Jalpaiguri's Iron House to become SDO meeting hall

Jalpaiguri, Feb. 26 -- The district administration has decided to renovate the historic Iron House in Jalpaiguri, built during the reign of Maharaja Nripendra Narayan of Cooch Behar, and convert it in... Read More


Mushroom cultivation in clusters in Malda: New economic opportunity for farmers

Malda, Feb. 26 -- Malda, the land of mangoes and silk, is now making a mark in mushroom cultivation. With the initiative of the district administration, mushroom farming in clusters has been steadily ... Read More