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Mamata hands over cheques to Pahalgam attack martyrs' kins

Kolkata, July 21 -- During the Trinamool Congress's annual Martyrs' Day rally on Monday, the party's chairperson Mamata Banerjee honoured the families of those who lost their lives in recent terror at... Read More


Promoting tourism: Bengal govt to launch comprehensive mobile App for tourists

Kolkata, July 21 -- In a major push to promote tourism and enhance visitor experience, the West Bengal Tourism department has floated a proposal to develop a comprehensive 'tourist-facing mobile appli... Read More


Martyrs' Day: State-run schools see low student turnout on Monday

Kolkata, July 21 -- Despite remaining open, government-aided and sponsored schools across Kolkata recorded extremely low student turnout on Monday. While most private institutions had either declared... Read More


Veteran leader Azizul Haque dies

Kolkata, July 21 -- Azizul Haque, firebrand poet and political thinker, passed away on Monday. He was 83. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed deep condolences on her X handle, describing Haque a... Read More


B'deshi suspicion: 6 migrants from Malda detained in Haryana

Malda, July 21 -- Allegations of harassment against Bengali-speaking migrant workers have resurfaced again-this time from BJP-ruled Haryana. Six migrant workers from Chanchal-I block of Malda district... Read More


Ambootia Tea Estate reopens after nearly 22 months

Darjeeling, July 21 -- After remaining shut since August 10, 2022, the Ambootia Tea Estate in Kurseong, finally reopened on Monday-just ahead of the festive season. On the first day of operations, th... Read More


Metro land acquisition notice issued for Mominpur-Esplanade stretch

Kolkata, July 21 -- Metro Railway authorities have issued a formal land acquisition notice for the construction of the Mominpur to Esplanade corridor (excluding Mominpur), as part of the second phase ... Read More


Jadavpur University to start digitisation of rare Santali docus & scriptures from B'desh

Kolkata, July 21 -- Jadavpur University (JU) will soon start digitisation of rare Santali documents and scriptures from Bangladesh which will be the first Santali archive of the neighbouring country t... Read More


HC lauds Kolkata Police for ensuring smooth traffic

Kolkata, July 21 -- The Calcutta High Court on Monday lauded the Kolkata Police for efficiently managing city traffic and ensuring a smooth commute for office-goers and daily passengers, despite lakhs... Read More


Abhishek: Will send BJP to 'detention camps democratically' after 2026 polls

Kolkata, July 21 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP, asserting that the saffron party would be sent to "detention ... Read More