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Tensions escalate in Siliguri over VHP-called bandh, several detained

Siliguri, June 2 -- A 24-hour bandh called by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) led to tensions and sporadic unrest across Siliguri on Monday, disrupting normal life and resulting in several being detai... Read More


7 feet in height and 5 feet in width - Kushmandi artists craft 'record-breaking' wooden mask for traditional festival

BALURGHAT, June 2 -- A group of eight artisans from the Mahishbathan Gramin Hastashilpa Samabay Samiti in Kushmandi block of South Dinajpur district have crafted what they claim to be the largest wood... Read More


Bangladeshi national arrested in Cooch Behar for illegal stay

Cooch Behar, June 2 -- The arrest of a Bangladeshi national has once again sparked concern in the border areas. The incident took place in the Putimari area under Lata Pata Gram Panchayat of Mathabhan... Read More


Raiganj university staffers protest against V-C's 'threat culture'

Raiganj, June 2 -- Members of the Sara Bangla Trinamool Shiksha Bandhu Samiti (SBTSS) launched an indefinite protest on Monday at Raiganj University alleging financial irregularities and a culture of ... Read More


Contractor kidnapped & killed by aunt: Body recovered from concrete

Malda, June 2 -- In a major breakthrough, police have recovered the body of a missing contractor, Saddam Nadab (31), buried under a concrete surface in South Dinajpur, nearly two weeks after his disap... Read More


Raiganj: Two kids drown in pond

Raiganj, June 2 -- In a tragic incident, two children drowned in a pond at Kasba Maheso village under Raiganj Police Station in North Dinajpur district. The deceased have been identified as Sukhdev Mu... Read More


Gupta visits Kedarnath, seeks blessings for Delhi's progress

New Delhi, June 2 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Kedarnath Dham on Monday, where she offered prayers and sought divine blessings for the continued progress and development of the national... Read More


Min Ashish Sood inspects Narela projects and vows school revamp

New Delhi, June 2 -- Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Monday conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Narela Assembly Constituency, accompanied by local MLA, Director of Education, and senio... Read More


Capital plans six Khelo India centres to boost grassroots sports, fitness culture; plan is currently under review, awaiting approval

New Delhi, June 2 -- In a significant push to strengthen grassroots sports and nurture budding athletic talent, the Delhi government has submitted a proposal to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to ... Read More


Cong demands urgent action on city's ailing health system; criticises focus on symbolism

NEW DELHI, June 2 -- Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Devender Yadav strongly rebuked the BJP government for its inaction on the declining healthcare sector in Delhi, even as Covid-19... Read More