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Mamata hints at political pressure behind delay

Kolkata, Oct. 8 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced postponement of her scheduled inauguration of the Birla Opus Paints manufacturing unit in Kharagpur on Thursday. Banerjee hinted at a 'consp... Read More


Fire at Jodhpur Park market, shops damaged

Kolkata, Oct. 8 -- Tension gripped the Jodhpur Park market area on Wednesday afternoon after a fire broke out at a shop near the Lake area. One firefighter fell ill while battling the blaze and was t... Read More


'Tripura under jungle raj, reign of terror under BJP rule'

Kolkata, Oct. 8 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday alleged that there has been a "reign of terror" in Tripura, under BJP's rule. The "jungle raj" has become the new normal and "gratuitous po... Read More


Baranagar murder case: 3 more held

Kolkata, Oct. 8 -- Police have arrested three more persons in connection with the murder of jewellery store owner Shankar Jana in Baranagar, who was beaten to death during a robbery on October 4. Soo... Read More


Q3 2025: Festive demand sparks 81% rise in Kolkata home launches

Kolkata, Oct. 8 -- Kolkata's housing market recorded a strong rebound in the July-September quarter, with 5,122 residential units launched, marking an 81 per cent rise over the previous quarter and 56... Read More


Floods, dolomite flow from Bhutan hit North Bengal tourism; losses pegged at over Rs 500 cr

Alipurduar, Oct. 8 -- North Bengal's tourism industry has suffered a severe blow as heavy rains in Sikkim, coupled with an inflow of water and dolomite deposits from Bhutan, wreaked havoc across the r... Read More


Unchecked growth, fragile hills: Making of a Himalayan crisis

DARJEELING, Oct. 8 -- As North Bengal struggles to recover from the devastating floods and landslides of October 4 - which have claimed over 35 lives and left many missing - questions are being raised... Read More


Over 30,000 affected as floods ravage Jalpaiguri dist

Jalpaiguri, Oct. 8 -- Severe flooding has wreaked havoc in Jalpaiguri district, affecting all eight blocks to varying degrees, with over 30,000 people impacted. The worst-hit areas include Nagrakata, ... Read More


Abducted 3-yr-old rescued in 25 mins

Malda, Oct. 8 -- In a remarkable display of prompt police action, a three-year-old girl was rescued within 25 minutes of being abducted from Kotol village under Harishchandrapur Police Station in Mald... Read More


MALDA: Dengue cases surge amid festive season; admin on high alert

MALDA, Oct. 8 -- Even as the festive spirit grips Malda, a fresh surge in dengue cases has set off alarm bells across the district. According to the district Health department, as many as 49 new cases... Read More