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Kolkata flags off first jewellery export consignment to UK under CETA

KOLKATA, July 15 -- The City of Joy is one of India's leading centres for jewellery manufacturing and craftsmanship and on Wednesday, Kolkata celebrated a historic milestone with the flagging off of t... Read More


Teesta Barrage irrigation project all set for revival

Jalpaiguri, July 15 -- A long-pending irrigation project linked to the Teesta Barrage is set to be revived under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), with the West Bengal government propo... Read More


DISHA panel reviews progress of state and Central development projects in Cooch Behar

Cooch Behar, July 15 -- The District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) on Wednesday reviewed the progress of various Central and state government development projects at a meet... Read More


ESZ around Siliguri forests to be reduced from 5 km to 1 km: Min

Siliguri, July 15 -- The West Bengal government has decided to reduce the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around forest areas of Siliguri from 5 km to 1 km, Forest minister Manoj Oraon announced on Wednesday... Read More


Malda girls rescued after falling for online trap

Siliguri, July 15 -- Two minor girls from Malda, who allegedly left home after being lured by a fake social media promise of a modelling opportunity in South Korea, were rescued by New Jalpaiguri (NJP... Read More


Rising river levels trigger flood scare in low-lying villages

Raiganj, July 15 -- Continuous rainfall over the past few days has led to a sharp rise in the water levels of the Kulik and Nagar rivers in Raiganj subdivision of North Dinajpur district, triggering f... Read More


Dudhia: Tourists rescued from car stranded in swollen river

Siliguri, July 15 -- A major tragedy was averted after two youths and two women were rescued from the middle of the Balason River when their car got stranded due to a sudden rise in the water level at... Read More


Fish seed restocking to resume in S Dinajpur rivers after 2-year gap

BALURGHAT, July 15 -- The Fisheries department is set to resume the release of fish seed in the Atreyee, Punarbhaba and Tangon rivers of South Dinajpur after a gap of two years, aiming to revive dwind... Read More


Annapurna scheme beneficiary alleges fraud

Malda, July 15 -- Allegations of financial fraud under the Annapurna welfare scheme and subsequent assault have triggered tension in Malda. A CSP (Customer Service Point) employee has been accused of ... Read More


Delhi government approves Bill to make time-bound service delivery a legal right

New Delhi, July 15 -- In a major governance reform aimed at ending bureaucratic delays, the Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Delhi Right of Citizen to Time Bound and Ease of Delivery of Service B... Read More