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Calcutta High Court directs state to probe into government land sale to private housing society

Kolkata, Feb. 14 -- The Calcutta High Court has directed the state to investigate persons involved in the sale of immovable properties, acquired by the state ostensibly for public purposes, to a renow... Read More


Rain likely in South Bengal next week, predicts weatherman

Kolkata, Feb. 14 -- The city on Friday saw a sudden drop in temperature as mercury slided down by around 5 degree Celsius giving a sense of winter cold to the city dwellers. Kolkata on Friday registe... Read More


French Film Festival 2025 brings 'Manthan' & 'The Shameless' to city

KOLKATA, Feb. 14 -- From the masterpieces of Jean-Luc Godard, Francois Truffaut, Costa-Gavras, cutting-edge modern French films, to screening of acclaimed Indian films like 'Manthan', 'Manto' and 'The... Read More


State forms IIT-expert panel

Kolkata, Feb. 14 -- The state government has formed a committee with IIT experts which will carry out an investigation whenever any complaint relating to illegal construction comes up and the committe... Read More


Ghatal Master Plan gathers pace with Rs.500 cr boost, completion target 2028

Kolkata, Feb. 14 -- After the Mamata Banerjee government in the state Budget allocated Rs 500 crore fresh investment for the implementation of the Ghatal Master Plan project, the local administration ... Read More


State provides Rs.91.73 cr free electricity, benefits 34L people

Kolkata, Feb. 14 -- The State government has provided Rs 91.73 crore to West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) for free electricity under 'Haasir Alo' benefitting 34 lakh... Read More


Min: Centre should explain why President's rule imposed now when Manipur is burning for months

Siliguri, Feb. 14 -- Chandrima Bhattacharya, Minister of State Finance and Health department (Independent Charge) has raised questions over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in imposing President's ... Read More


High Court directs state to form 'review team' for women workplace safety

Kolkata, Feb. 14 -- A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court has directed the state government to form a "review team" on the safety of women at the workplace, especially those engaged in night dut... Read More


Bengal restricts poultry imports from Andhra for three months

Kolkata, Feb. 14 -- The Bengal government, on Friday, imposed a restriction on poultry imports from the three districts of Andhra Pradesh for the next three months in the wake of the bird flu outbreak... Read More


Fire breaks out near Sealdah flyover, none hurt; Mayor assures 'all help'

Kolkata, Feb. 14 -- Within a week of the fire incidents in Narkeldanga, Taratala and at a school in Karaya, a major fire broke out adjacent to the Sealdah flyover on Thursday night, triggering panic a... Read More