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Relentless rains stall flood-control projects in North Bengal region

Jalpaiguri, May 26 -- Continuous pre-monsoon rainfall triggered by low-pressure systems has severely disrupted flood-control operations across North Bengal, placing the Irrigation Department in a chal... Read More


NBSTC to launch daily AC bus services from 3 North Bengal towns from June 15

Cooch Behar, May 26 -- The North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) is set to introduce air-conditioned bus services from three towns of North Dinajpur district to Siliguri, beginning June 15.... Read More


Kaliyaganj: Man injured as house gutted in LPG cylinderexplosions

Raiganj, May 26 -- A man was seriously injured after his house was gutted following multiple explosions of LPG cylinders at Seth Colony in Kaliyaganj of North Dinajpur district on Sunday night. Four f... Read More


Malda: Man critically injured in shootout, 2 held

Malda, May 26 -- A 30-year-old local resident was critically injured in a shootout in Malda's Mozampur area on Sunday night, police said on Monday, adding that two suspects have been arrested. The vi... Read More


Siliguri man hangs self after video call with wife

Siliguri, May 26 -- A 24-year-old man committed suicide in the Thakurnagar area of Siliguri shortly after making a video call to his wife. The deceased, identified as Amit Chatterjee, was found hangin... Read More


Tension grips Goalpokhar as man succumbs to injuries

Raiganj, May 26 -- A 46-year-old man on Sunday night succumbed to injuries sustained following a clash over land possession on May 18 at Goabari in Goalpokhar in North Dinajpur district. The man, ide... Read More


West Bengal govt launches new fish stall at Malda's Sagardighi

Malda, May 26 -- Amid soaring prices, fish lovers from the middle-income group in Malda often find themselves returning empty-handed from the fish market. While many rely on fish transported from Howr... Read More


Patient given oxygen from 'empty cylinder', dies

BALURGHAT, May 26 -- In a shocking case of alleged medical negligence, a critically ill patient died at Gangarampur Super Speciality Hospital, allegedly after being "administered" oxygen from an empty... Read More


Modi completes 11 years as PM

New Delhi, May 26 -- The BJP on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership as he completed 11 years in office, saying the tenure has been marked by "great initiatives, policies and strate... Read More


Elections to 8 Rajya Sabha seats in TN and Assam on June 19

New Delhi, May 26 -- Elections for eight Rajya Sabha seats -- two in Assam and six in Tamil Nadu -- will be held on June 19, the poll panel announced on Monday. The two Rajya Sabha seats in Assam and... Read More