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Amid sudden downpours, Kumartuli artisans battle to meet Puja deadline

KOLKATA, June 25 -- Achinta Basak has been waiting for the rains to stop. He just finished painting a small idol of Goddess Durga, but the sudden downpours are messing up his plans. At Kumartuli, the ... Read More


HC declares holiday for Rath Yatra

Kolkata, June 25 -- The Calcutta High Court has officially declared Friday, June 27, as a holiday on account of Rath Yatra. An issued notification released by the office of the Registrar General of th... Read More


Post Mamata's prod, around 300 Itahar migrant workers released from detention in Rajasthan; families thank CM

Raiganj, June 25 -- The family members of around 300 migrant workers heaved a sigh of relief and expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the release of the workers from detention in ... Read More


PIL challenges 'commercial use' of land opposite Alipore Zoo

Kolkata, June 25 -- A PIL has been filed before the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday challenging the state's decision to allot land opposite to Alipore Zoo for commercial use. The PIL has been filed ... Read More


For better traffic mgmt, 10 Kolkata traffic sergeants deployed in Digha

Kolkata, June 25 -- For better traffic management during the Ratha Yatra celebrations in Digha, 10 sergeants from the Kolkata Traffic Police were deployed on Wednesday. Known for their daily handling... Read More


Nearly 200 govt buses to cater to pilgrim rush for grand Digha Rath Yatra festival

Kolkata, June 25 -- With Digha set to witness its first grand Rath Yatra celebrations, the state Transport department is stepping up efforts to handle the expected surge in tourist and pilgrim footfal... Read More


ED attaches properties worth Rs 27.19 cr linked to SSC scam

Kolkata, June 25 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached properties worth approximately Rs 27.19 crore belonging to Prasanna Roy, who has been identified as a middleman in the S... Read More


Guava farming brings migrant workers back home to Lokma village

BALURGHAT, June 25 -- In an inspiring transformation, Lokma village under Balurghat Block is witnessing a reverse migration trend as former migrant workers return to their roots-not just to visit but ... Read More


On the run since 2022, man held in Siliguri for job scam

Siliguri, June 25 -- After evading arrest for more than two-and-a-half-years, a man accused of running a fake job racket was finally nabbed by the Diamond Harbour Police from Siliguri. The accused, id... Read More


State Health dept inspects newly-built dialysis unit at MJN Med Hosp

Cooch Behar, June 25 -- A five-member delegation from the state Health department conducted a comprehensive inspection of the newly-built dialysis unit at Cooch Behar MJN Medical College and Hospital ... Read More