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'Provide Rs 5 lakh compensation to minor for unlawful arrest'

Patna, Jan. 12 -- The Patna High Court has directed the Bihar government to award a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to a minor boy who was "unlawfully" put behind the bars for more than two months on the ch... Read More


Cold spell returns, to persist till Makar Sankranti, says MeT

Kolkata, Jan. 12 -- The cold spell returned across West Bengal on Monday, with minimum temperatures dropping by two to three degrees Celsius after a brief rise on Sunday. Kolkata and several south Ben... Read More


'Kolkata lowest among metros in road mishap deaths'

Kolkata, Jan. 12 -- Kolkata Police has reported a significant reduction in road accident fatalities, with only 154 fatal cases recorded in 2025-the lowest among all metro cities. Unveiling the T-shir... Read More


Disputed address of accused can't stall criminal case: Calcutta High Court

Kolkata, Jan. 12 -- The Calcutta High Court has refused to quash criminal proceedings linked to a commercial dispute between two shipping firms, holding that a dispute over the residence of the accuse... Read More


Former Union Finance Secy Sunil Mitra passes away

Kolkata, Jan. 12 -- Veteran civil servant and former Finance Secretary, Sunil Mitra, has passed away, prompting tributes from former colleagues and friends across the civil services. In a heartfelt F... Read More


'Nearly Rs 100 cr PF dues in North Bengal tea gardens'

Jalpaiguri, Jan. 12 -- Nearly Rs 100 crore in provident fund (PF) dues remain unpaid in North Bengal's tea industry, alleged INTTUC State President Ritabrata Banerjee on Monday. He demanded that a gar... Read More


Major fire at Baghajatin Station leads to temporary suspension of trains

Kolkata, Jan. 12 -- A major fire broke out at the Baghajatin Railway Station early Monday morning, causing panic among the commuters and leading to a temporary suspension of train services on the Seal... Read More


Two pilgrims airlifted from Gangasagar Mela, admitted to MR Bangur

Kolkata, Jan. 12 -- Two pilgrims attending the Gangasagar Mela were airlifted to Kolkata on Monday after falling ill at the mela ground and were admitted to MR Bangur Hospital in Tollygunge, officials... Read More


About 45L pilgrims take 'holy dip' at Gangasagar so far

Kolkata, Jan. 12 -- Around 45 lakh pilgrims have taken a holy dip at Gangasagar, the confluence of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, since January 1 till 3 pm on Monday, state minister Aroop Bisw... Read More


Abhishek unveils '3 Forces' strategy at 'Ami Banglar Digital Joddha' conclave

Kolkata, Jan. 12 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday unveiled a strategic framework for the party's election mobilisation at the 'Ami Banglar Digital Jod... Read More