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HC seeks Jan window for Chingrighata traffic halt

Kolkata, Dec. 19 -- The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the West Bengal government to indicate by Monday a date in January when vehicular movement at the busy Chingrighata crossing in east Kolk... Read More


FIR filed against BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya

Kolkata, Dec. 19 -- An FIR was registered on Friday against BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya for allegedly circulating a statement that could harm the country's communal harmony. According to sources, ... Read More


Bengal unveils Mini Cinema Policy for film screening in rural, suburban areas

Kolkata, Dec. 19 -- The West Bengal government has unveiled the West Bengal Mini Cinema Policy, aimed at accelerating the growth of the film industry and creating a new screening ambience, particularl... Read More


Messi event: SIT searches Satadru's house, 3 more held

Kolkata, Dec. 19 -- In the case of alleged mismanagement and vandalism at the Salt Lake Stadium, members of the SIT on Friday searched the residence of Shatadru Dutta, the chief organiser of Argentine... Read More


Water and sanitation projs face time crunch as Centre releases funds late

Jalpaiguri, Dec. 19 -- The Central government has released funds from the Fifteenth Finance Commission to Zilla Parishads, Mahakuma Parishads and the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) in Nor... Read More


TMC claims illegal B'deshi voters living at BJP member's residence

Alipurduar, Dec. 19 -- Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress on Friday levelled fresh allegations against the Election Commission,... Read More


Malda to disburse housing aid to 66,000 beneficiaries in 2nd phase of 'Banglar Bari'

Malda, Dec. 19 -- The Malda district administration is set to disburse financial assistance to around 66,000 beneficiaries under the second phase of the state government's flagship Banglar Bari housin... Read More


Siliguri Mahakuma Book Fair returns on Dec 25 with 70 stalls

Siliguri, Dec. 19 -- With the theme 'Preserving linguistic tradition, is our commitment', the 15th Siliguri Mahakuma Boi Mela (Book Fair) is set to commence on December 25 at Baghajatin Park. Organise... Read More


Malda migrant worker dies in Kerala accident

Malda, Dec. 19 -- A tragic accident in Kerala on Thursday afternoon claimed the life of a 30-year-old migrant worker from Malda district, leaving his family in severe financial distress. The deceased,... Read More


B'deshi woman sent back after illegal entry to meet lover

BALURGHAT, Dec. 19 -- A cross-border love affair that defied boundaries ended in heartbreak and legal complications, as a young woman from Bangladesh was sent back to her country after illegally enter... Read More