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Bengal initiates enquiry into officials accused of 'electoral roll irregularities'

Kolkata, Aug. 11 -- Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant on Monday informed the Election Commission of India (ECI) that an internal enquiry has been initiated against four state government officials accu... Read More


State Cabinet approves small-plot housing for EWS & LIG in city

Kolkata, Aug. 11 -- The state Cabinet on Monday approved the construction of houses for the economically weaker section (EWS) and lower income groups (LIG) in the city through an amendment to the buil... Read More


Cabinet clears 1,600 MW Salboni Power plant

Kolkata, Aug. 11 -- The state Cabinet on Monday approved a 1,600 MW ((two units of 800 MW each) power plant at Salboni and cleared the formation of a trust to set up "Durga Angan," announced by CM Mam... Read More


'US 50% tariff imposition deepen slump in affordable housing sales'

Kolkata, Aug. 11 -- India's affordable housing segment, already struggling since the pandemic, faces fresh headwinds from the United States' recent imposition of 50 per cent tariffs, with industry exp... Read More


Health sector boost: Cabinet clears 632 new posts

Kolkata, Aug. 11 -- The Cabinet has approved recruitment in 632 posts with majority in the state Health department. 210 mobile medical units will come up in the state with attendants in each of these ... Read More


HC declines immediate nod for BJP rally

Kolkata, Aug. 11 -- The Calcutta High Court on Monday declined to grant immediate permission for a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in Kolkata, deferring the matter for hearing on August 13. The pe... Read More


Heavy rains, Teesta water release inundate Basusuba farmlands

Jalpaiguri, Aug. 11 -- Heavy rainfall in the hills and the release of water from the Teesta barrage have left vast stretches of farmland along the riverbank in Basusuba under muddy floodwaters, despit... Read More


'Siliguri to get 20 new 5-star hotels with Rs 5K cr investment'

Siliguri, Aug. 11 -- With the aim of developing the city's business and tourism sector, 20 new 5-star hotels are set to come up in the city. The project, involving an estimated investment of Rs 5,000 ... Read More


Fight between two jumbos sparks panic

Siliguri, Aug. 11 -- Panic gripped devotees after two wild elephants were spotted fighting in Tipukhola Forest under the Bagdogra Forest Range on Monday morning. The incident occurred near the histori... Read More


TMC sweeps Paranpur co-op poll

BALURGHAT, Aug. 11 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) scored a resounding victory in the Paranpur Cooperative Society elections in South Dinajpur, winning all six seats and leaving BJP, Left Front and Co... Read More