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GTA launches e-pension for teachers from July 1

Darjeeling, June 23 -- Finally there is good tidings for the teachers of Primary and Madhyamik schools under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) as from now on there will be no long waits ... Read More


Juvenile elephant found dead in Moraghat Forest

Jalpaiguri, June 23 -- The body of a juvenile elephant was discovered late Sunday night during routine patrolling by forest officials in the SMG-7 compartment of Gosaihat Forest, under the Moraghat Ra... Read More


Hili Battlefield now featured on 'Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan' portal

BALURGHAT, June 23 -- A new feather has been added to the crown of tourism in South Dinajpur district as the historic Hili Battlefield has officially been included in the Ministry of Defence's 'Bharat... Read More


Illegal pond-filling halted in Raiganj

Raiganj, June 23 -- Sandip Biswas, Chairperson of the Board of Administrators of Raiganj Municipality, on Sunday halted an attempted illegal pond-filling at Birnagar, Raiganj, North Dinajpur. The move... Read More


Brown sugar haul: 5 arrested in separate raids

Malda, June 23 -- In a major crackdown on narcotics, officers of Baishnabnagar Police Station, acting on a tip-off, arrested two individuals near 18 Mile on NH-12 on June 22. The arrested were identif... Read More


Tensions mount as Joy Birpara Tea Garden shuts down

Alipurduar, June 23 -- Joy Birpara Tea Garden, located in the Madarihat-Birpara block of Alipurduar district, has been abruptly shut down amid escalating tensions between workers and management. On Su... Read More


Councillor attacked for protesting illegal alcohol gathering, 2 arrested

Alipurduar, June 23 -- A Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor was allegedly attacked late Sunday night while protesting an illegal alcohol gathering near the Kaljani River in Ward 15 of Alipurduar Muni... Read More


Daylight dacoity at jewellery shop: 2 arrested accused found to have interstate links

Siliguri, June 23 -- The daring daylight dacoity at a prominent jewellery shop on Siliguri's bustling Hill Cart Road has taken a turn as two of the arrested miscreants were found to have links to othe... Read More


Cooch Behar to shine brighter this Puja with modern lighting project

Cooch Behar, June 23 -- Cooch Behar town is set to get a vibrant new look this Durga Puja with modern lighting installations planned across its major roads. The Cooch Behar Municipality will soon begi... Read More


'India & US trying to finalise an interim trade deal before July 9'

New Delhi, June 23 -- India and the US are engaged in negotiations for an interim trade deal and are trying to finalise the pact before July 9, sources said on Monday. The high tariffs announced by th... Read More