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Crimes against women: NCRB data puts spotlight on BJP-ruled states

Kolkata, Feb. 23 -- As the political debate over women's safety intensifies ahead of elections, the latest data from the NCRB has brought renewed focus to crime across states. 'The Crime Against Women... Read More


Fire at tower in Urbana housing, 'none injured'

Kolkata, Feb. 23 -- Tension gripped the Urbana housing complex in Anandapur after a fire broke out on the fourth floor of tower IV on Monday afternoon, triggering panic among the residents. Due to th... Read More


Malda worker arrested on terror suspicion; family alleges framing

Malda, Feb. 23 -- A pall of shock and fear has descended on Ashin Tola village under Gopalpur Gram Panchayat in Manikchak police station area of Malda after a local youth, Umar Faruq, was arrested in ... Read More


Setback for RSP in Gangarampur as senior dist leader joins TMC

BALURGHAT, Feb. 23 -- In a significant political development ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) has suffered a major setback in Gangarampur town as a sen... Read More


Death during anti-drug raid sparks protest in Old Malda; SP denies assault allegations

Malda, Feb. 23 -- Tension gripped Old Malda after a 37-year-old man allegedly fell ill and died during a police raid on suspected drug peddlers, triggering protests and a road blockade on Sunday eveni... Read More


Balurghat-Bathinda Farakka Exp under lens over cleanliness issues

BALURGHAT, Feb. 23 -- The Balurghat-Bathinda Farakka Express, which was introduced ahead of last year's Lok Sabha elections, has come under scrutiny over recurring cleanliness issues. Passengers have ... Read More


SHG women in Balurghat to get marketing platform

BALURGHAT, Feb. 23 -- In a significant push towards women's empowerment and rural self-employment, the South Dinajpur District Administration has undertaken the construction of a permanent "Shrishtish... Read More


Siliguri reopens hotels fully to Bangladeshi tourists after thirteen-month ban

Siliguri, Feb. 23 -- Hotels in Siliguri have reopened their doors to Bangladeshi tourists after a 13-month-long restriction, bringing relief to the city's tourism sector. The decision was announced on... Read More


Sevoke hit-and- run accused held

Siliguri, Feb. 23 -- Police have arrested Debangshu Paul Chowdhury in connection with the fatal hit-and-run incident on Sevoke Road. The accused, a resident of the Bidhan Market area, was apprehended ... Read More


Doctor assaulted; auto services suspended after attack in Siliguri

Siliguri, Feb. 23 -- Tension gripped parts of Siliguri on Monday following two separate incidents of assault that triggered widespread concern among residents and transport workers. In an incident, a... Read More