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Smart meter installation put on hold amid widespread protests

Kolkata, June 10 -- Following protests in several districts in the past few days, the Mamata Banerjee government has ordered a halt to the installation of smart electricity meters in private residence... Read More


Trinamool moves breach of privilege notice against Suvendu for 'Pakistan' remark on CM

Kolkata, June 10 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday brought a proposal of breach of privilege against Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in the state Assembly for allegedly spreading misinf... Read More


State mulls amendment to Clinical Establishment Act amid plaints of overcharging by pvt hospitals

Kolkata, June 10 -- Due to numerous complaints about private hospitals failing to maintain transparency in billing, the state government plans to introduce a Bill during the ongoing Monsoon Session of... Read More


Robbers flee with Rs 2L cash, jewellery worth Rs 2.10 crore

Kolkata, June 10 -- Tension spread in the Ultadanga area after a robbery worth about Rs 2.12 crore took place close to the local police station sometime during the intervening night of Sunday and Mond... Read More


Centre yet to release Rs 475 crore for 'Namami Gange' in Bengal: Min

Kolkata, June 10 -- State Environment minister Chandrima Bhattacharjee on Tuesday voiced strong criticism against the Centre, highlighting that one-third of the total outlay for the implementation of ... Read More


Weatherman predicts thunderstorm & rainfall between Wed & Friday

Kolkata, June 10 -- People in South Bengal will get relief from the sweltering heat as a thunderstorm accompanied with mild to moderate rainfall will occur in almost all of the districts in the south ... Read More


State permits over 15-year-old buses with biannual fitness certificates

Kolkata, June 10 -- The Bengal state government and bus operators have reached a consensus allowing buses over 15-years-old to operate if they pass biannual fitness tests, following a Calcutta High Co... Read More


More CCTVs: KP to boost surveillance in Posta Market

Kolkata, June 10 -- Kolkata Police is set to enhance security in the Posta Market area by installing additional CCTV cameras. The move comes in response to rising concerns over crimes such as imperson... Read More


Kulik Bird Sanctuary: Migratory birds arrive a week earlier than usual

Raiganj, June 10 -- Migratory birds have begun flocking to the Kulik Bird Sanctuary in Raiganj, North Dinajpur district, a full week earlier than usual, thanks to early monsoon rains. Typically arrivi... Read More


Breakthrough in Nadap murder case: Key evidence recovered

Malda, June 10 -- A major breakthrough in the Saddam Nadap murder case has emerged with the recovery of his decomposed body and reconstruction of the crime scene, exposing a chilling conspiracy allege... Read More