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KMC asks schools to ensure mandatory Census duty for staff

Kolkata, July 8 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has urged the District Inspector of Schools (Primary Education), Kolkata, to issue a circular directing all headmasters, headmistresses, teac... Read More


CM unveils 'Swachh Kavach' as Bengal steps up sanitation drive

Kolkata, July 8 -- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched a pilot initiative named 'Swachh Kavach' to provide protective kits to 50,000 sanitation workers across the state. Speaking at the programm... Read More


HC directs speedy hearing of SIR appeal over passport case

Kolkata, July 8 -- The Calcutta High Court's Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench on Wednesday directed the Appellate Tribunal constituted under the SIR process to expedite the hearing of an appeal filed by a vot... Read More


Mitsubishi keen to invest in Bengal's semiconductor sector: Min

Kolkata, July 8 -- Bengal Commerce and Industry Minister Tapas Roy on Wednesday said global conglomerate Mitsubishi has expressed strong interest in making significant investments in West Bengal, part... Read More


"You can run, but you cant' hide": Security forces hunt down Lashkar terrorist in Shopian

Srinagar, July 8 -- A self-styled Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander was killed on Wednesday in an anti-terror operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, police said. Security ... Read More


Baruipur: No tears at home for rape-murder accused after police encounter

Kolkata, July 8 -- Even before the law could decide his fate, Prabhas Mondal, an accused in the Baruipur teenager's rape and murder, had already been disowned by his own family following his death in ... Read More


Suvendu meets bizman Ashok Todi at Nabanna

Kolkata, July 8 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday held a meeting with industrialist Ashok Todi as part of the state government's ongoing efforts to attract fresh investments ... Read More


Trump threatens to strike Iran's civilian infrastructure

Ankara, July 8 -- US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to strike Iran's civilian infrastructure and to seize Kharg Island, with its oil infrastructure, as his ceasefire with Tehran appeared ... Read More


Man held for posing as ED official to extort money from ex-TMC councillor

Kolkata, July 8 -- A man posing as an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer was arrested by police for allegedly threatening and attempting to extort money from former TMC councillor Monalisa Banerjee ... Read More


Baruipur: At least 20 held for riots, arson & police attacks

Kolkata, July 8 -- The state police have arrested 20 individuals in connection with the widespread rioting, arson and attacks on law enforcement personnel in the Baruipur area. The arrests are part o... Read More