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Tea workers protest over 6-month unpaid wages

Jalpaiguri, June 8 -- Hundreds of tea workers from four centrally-managed tea estates in the Dooars launched a protest on Sunday morning over unpaid wages, staging a sit-in demonstration in front of t... Read More


Brawl between outsiders sparks panic at hospital in Malda district

Malda, June 8 -- Tension gripped RN Roy Rural Hospital in Bubulchandi on Saturday morning after a violent scuffle broke out between two outsiders in front of the doctors' quarters around 9:30 am. The ... Read More


Health officials on alert as dengue cases emerge in Siliguri and adjoining areas

Siliguri, June 8 -- Dengue has once again started to show signs of resurgence in Siliguri city and its adjoining areas. While the situation remains under control for now, authorities have begun taking... Read More


Airtel writes to banks, NPCI & RBI to join forces to curb digital frauds

New Delhi, June 8 -- Telecom operator Airtel has approached over 40 banks, as well as RBI and NPCI, proposing a close collaboration and a unified front to curb digital frauds, including sharing intell... Read More


One dead, 6 injured in land dispute clash

Raiganj, June 8 -- A land dispute escalated into a clash early Sunday morning in Bajedpur of Surun Gram Panchayat in Itahar Police Station area of North Dinajpur district resulting in one death and si... Read More


Boro paddy procurement begins in South Dinajpur

BALURGHAT, June 8 -- The Food and Supplies department of South Dinajpur has officially launched the procurement of boro paddy from the Rabi season, targeting the purchase of 5,000 metric tonnes. The p... Read More


North Bengal tea industry seeks electricity subsidy amid production crisis

Alipurduar, June 8 -- The tea industry in North Bengal is facing a severe crisis this year due to a significant drop in production. In response, planters have urged the Bengal government to grant spec... Read More


Hyundai & Maruti Suzuki expect robust growth in exports in FY26

New Delhi, June 8 -- Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India expect healthy growth in overseas shipments in the current fiscal year amid challenging business environment in the domestic market. Hyundai... Read More


Gour College to establish Malda's first butterfly garden; A step towards eco-education

Malda, June 8 -- Gour College in Old Malda is taking a significant step towards environmental awareness by setting up the district's first butterfly garden within its own campus. The initiative, a col... Read More


I might have to produce someday: Vikram

New Delhi, June 8 -- If you have known Vikram Chatterjee since 'Saat Paake Bandha' days (his much-appreciated Bengali TV debut in 2010), you'll notice how much he has changed. There's a spring in his ... Read More