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Swift police action prevents escalation of violence as political parties trade barbs

Kolkata, April 16 -- Amid two recent incidents of violence related to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act - which has seemingly turned into a political flashpoint with the ruling TMC alleging BJ... Read More


Health dept ramps up insecticide supply to combat dengue, malaria

Jalpaiguri, April 16 -- In a proactive move to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, the West Bengal Health Department has approved the allocation of additional insecticides to high-risk areas i... Read More


SMC to install 13 overhead water reservoirs across Siliguri: Mayor

Siliguri, April 16 -- In a move to improve the city's water supply infrastructure, the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) has announced the installation of 13 overhead water reservoirs across the ci... Read More


Locals threaten to boycott polls over dilapidated road condition

Raiganj, April 16 -- A 4-kilometre stretch of road from Kanaipur's Mandalpara More to Raiganj's Brua Gram Panchayat Office in North Dinajpur district has remained in a "dilapidated condition for over ... Read More


NBMCH student accuses faculty member of mental harassment; internalprobelaunched

Siliguri, April 16 -- North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) has once again come under the spotlight following serious allegations of mental harassment meted out by a faculty member. Aditi... Read More


Deer carcass found in Jalpaiguri locality

Jalpaiguri, April 16 -- The carcass of a sub-adult barking deer was found in an open field in Mathachulka under Bidhannagar Gram Panchayat of Matiali block here on Wednesday morning, causing a stir in... Read More


Balurghat: Para teachers stage protest seeking pay hike, regularisation

BALURGHAT, April 16 -- Hundreds of para teachers staged a protest and submitted a memorandum to the District Magistrate of South Dinajpur on Wednesday, demanding fair treatment, salary hikes and regul... Read More


Alipurduar: Abortion without husband's consent triggers probe

Alipurduar, April 16 -- A 25-week-pregnant woman underwent an abortion at a private nursing home in Falakata without the consent of her husband, triggering serious allegations, an FIR, and an official... Read More


Dredging halt at Kulik River threatens migratory bird habitat

Raiganj, April 16 -- The cessation of dredging work in the Kulik River in Raiganj, North Dinajpur, due to a lack of funds under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), has raised signific... Read More


'Water crisis looms over Balurghat town as Atreyee River drying up'

BALURGHAT, April 16 -- The municipal water supply in Balurghat town is facing a "severe crisis" due to the dwindling water levels of the Atreyee River, the primary source of drinking water for the are... Read More