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Sealdah Div to earmark platforms at Bidhannagar Road, Dum Dum Junction

Kolkata, Oct. 15 -- The Eastern Railway's Sealdah Division has introduced new crowd management measures at two of its busiest suburban stations - Bidhannagar Road and Dum Dum Junction - including dedi... Read More


Dooars: Authorities ramp up safety measures at flood-prone ghats

Jalpaiguri, Oct. 15 -- Ahead of Kali Puja and Chhath Puja, district police and administration have stepped up safety measures at idol immersion sites and festival ghats in flood-affected areas, includ... Read More


Devastating fire engulfs three plastic warehouses in Kaliachak

Malda, Oct. 15 -- A devastating fire broke out late Tuesday night at Jalalpur Danga in Malda's Kaliachak area, reducing three plastic warehouses to ashes and triggering widespread panic. The blaze, wh... Read More


Acid attack on housewife in Alipurduar sparks tension; accused arrested

Alipurduar, Oct. 15 -- A 50-year-old housewife sustained severe injuries in an acid attack late Tuesday night near New Alipurduar Station in Ward 17. The accused, 40-year-old toto (e-rickshaw) driver ... Read More


Cattle dispute: Woman killed by neighbour in Sitalkuchi

Cooch Behar, Oct. 15 -- A 50-year-old woman, Niran Barman, died following a violent dispute with her neighbour over cattle in the Pancharhat area of Sitalkuchi. The incident occurred on Tuesday when a... Read More


Accused of witchcraft, man threatened with death

BALURGHAT, Oct. 15 -- An elderly man from Birohini village under Balurghat Police Station has lodged a written complaint against eight villagers, alleging that he was branded a witch and threatened wi... Read More


Two arrested for challan corruption in BLLRO dept

BALURGHAT, Oct. 15 -- Two government employees of the Balurghat Block Land and Land Reforms Office (BLLRO) were arrested on Wednesday in connection with a corruption case involving manipulation of cha... Read More


Dev projects gain momentum under 'Amader Para, Amader Samadhan'

Raiganj, Oct. 15 -- The North Dinajpur district administration has sanctioned as many as 10,295 projects under the 'Amader Para, Amader Samadhan' programme, with a total allocation of 98.5 crore aimed... Read More


E-prescriptions to be introduced in all depts at Balurghat Dist Hosp

BALURGHAT, Oct. 15 -- In a move aimed at improving patient convenience and eliminating confusion caused by illegible handwriting, Balurghat District Hospital is set to introduce computer-generated e-p... Read More


Incense sticks from discarded flowers: Tea garden women find new livelihood

Siliguri, Oct. 15 -- After the festive season, rivers across the city often become clogged with discarded flowers, leaves, and waste materials from Puja rituals-contributing to water pollution. But th... Read More