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Kolkata docs raise alarm on smoking and rising cancer rates in women

Kolkata, March 7 -- These days, not smoking might make you seem 'uncool' to some, but more teenage girls and women are picking up the habit, without realising the damage it's doing to their health. On... Read More


'Ghost voters' uncovered in Siliguri: TMC demands action

Siliguri, March 7 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders found 'ghost voters' in Siliguri, sparking a political controversy ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. In one case, a resident of Khudi... Read More


Fire breaks out under Karala Bridge, none hurt

Jalpaiguri, March 7 -- A fire broke out in a pile of garbage under the Karala Bridge in the Dinbazar area of Jalpaiguri on Thursday morning, causing panic among local traders. Two fire engines respond... Read More


Carcass of adult bison found in Sonakhali Forest

Jalpaiguri, March 7 -- The carcass of an adult male bison was recovered from Sonakhali Forest in Dhupguri subdivision on Friday morning. Forest workers, who were on routine patrol, discovered the biso... Read More


Bengal-Bihar border: Three civic volunteers assault driver, suspended

Malda, March 7 -- In a shocking case of alleged extortion and assault, three civic volunteers (CVFs) have been removed from duty and placed under suspension after brutally attacking a pickup van drive... Read More


Kin departs with body of retired Lt Colonel killed by jumbo during trial

Alipurduar, March 7 -- The body of retired Lieutenant Colonel Sandeep Chowdhury was taken from Alipurduar District Hospital on Friday, following an autopsy conducted at the hospital morgue. His family... Read More


Malda: Police security beefed up at Chamagram High School

Malda, March 7 -- In the wake of a shocking assault on teachers by students during the Higher Secondary examinations, unprecedented police security was deployed at Chamagram High School in Malda on Fr... Read More


Cooch Behar: Family alleges negligence of on-duty doctor after 13-year-old's death

Cooch Behar, March 7 -- A 13-year-old girl's death at Cooch Behar MJN Medical College Hospital on Thursday night has sparked controversy, with her family accusing the on-duty doctor of negligence. The... Read More


Siliguri Polytechnic students launch open digital street map project

Siliguri, March 7 -- In an inspiring move, second-year students from the department of Computer Science and Technology at Siliguri Government Polytechnic College have embarked on an initiative to crea... Read More


Govt pump malfunction threatens Boro rice cultivation in Balurghat

BALURGHAT, March 7 -- Farmers in the Ghazi Pur area of Bhattpara Gram Panchayat are facing serious setbacks in their Boro rice planting season due to a malfunctioning government submersible pump. Alt... Read More