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Centre to investigate North Bengal flood link with Bhutan

Kolkata, Oct. 17 -- After Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently alleged that water flowing down from neighbouring Bhutan caused floods in north Bengal, the Centre would look into the issue, sources ... Read More


Durgapur 'rape' survivor discharged from hosp

Kolkata, Oct. 17 -- The Durgapur medical student who had been hospitalised after she was raped was discharged on Friday and has since returned to her hostel. Meanwhile, her father has gone back to Od... Read More


EM Bypass: 3 Rajasthan murder accused arrested

Kolkata, Oct. 17 -- The Kolkata Police on Thursday evening arrested three wanted criminals from near the EM Bypass under Phoolbagan Police Station limits. The trio, wanted by Rajasthan Police in conne... Read More


'Ami Banglar Digital Joddha' sees over 50K join in 24 hrs

Kolkata, Oct. 17 -- Within just 24 hours of the launch of "Ami Banglar Digital Joddha (ABDJ)", the campaign recorded over 50,000 registrations, marking a resounding start to a "people-powered digital ... Read More


Kol Airport equips staff & passengers with life saving skills

Kolkata, Oct. 17 -- With the objective of empowering both passengers and airport staff with lifesaving emergency response skills, the Airport Health Organisation (APHO), Kolkata, in collaboration with... Read More


'Keep roofs locked on Kali Puja night to avoid firecracker mishaps'

Kolkata, Oct. 17 -- West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) chairman Kalyan Rudra on Friday appealed to associations of highrises and housing complexes in Kolkata and its adjoining areas to keep t... Read More


Boroma Temple: 102-yr-old beacon of faith beyond religion

Kolkata, Oct. 17 -- Naihati's 102-year-old Boroma Temple has become the new symbol of inclusivity and social harmony in Bengal, where faith transcends religious boundaries. What began as a small house... Read More


KP restricts cracker timings, bans sky lanterns for Kali Puja

Kolkata, Oct. 17 -- Kolkata Police has issued a notification outlining the permissible hours for bursting crackers during Kali Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. According to the notice, crackers may be ... Read More


Darjeeling Hills abuzz over Central govt's interlocutor appointment

Darjeeling, Oct. 17 -- After a long political lull, the Darjeeling Hills are once again astir with renewed debate - this time over the Centre's appointment of an interlocutor to examine the long-pendi... Read More


Floods and landslides dampen Diwali spirit for Siliguri traders

Siliguri, Oct. 17 -- Floods and landslides on October 4, that wreaked havoc in the hills, have cast a shadow over the festive season in the plains. The aftermath of the disaster has severely impacted ... Read More