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Calcutta HC rules out murder in 2012 burning death, upholds acquittal of four

Kolkata, Nov. 28 -- Upholding the trial court's acquittal of four persons, the Calcutta High Court has ruled that the 2012 burning death of a woman in Bankura was not proved to be murder. The Bench o... Read More


North Bengal: Over Rs 3K cr investments set to create 10K jobs

Siliguri, Nov. 28 -- North Bengal is set to witness significant industrial growth, with potential investments of Rs 3,129 crore across the districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Jalpaiguri. Officials ... Read More


About Rs 400 crore replantation dues push tea industry into crisis

Alipurduar, Nov. 28 -- Nearly Rs 400 crore in dues meant for replanting and uprooting work in tea gardens remains pending, pushing the North Bengal tea industry into deepening financial distress. Indu... Read More


Kaliachak: Another dead in clash during village mediation meeting

Malda, Nov. 28 -- A tense atmosphere prevails in the Rajnagar Model area of Kaliachak after a violent clash during a mediation meeting over a land dispute left two men dead. Police have arrested 13 re... Read More


Cooch Behar gold merchant murder case: Bidhannagar Police arrest another suspect

Cooch Behar, Nov. 28 -- Bidhannagar Police have arrested Govinda Sarkar in connection with the kidnapping and murder of gold merchant Swapan Kamilya in Duttawad. Govinda Sarkar, a resident of Khagraba... Read More


Man held for constable recruitment fraud

BALURGHAT, Nov. 28 -- Police on Thursday evening arrested another man in connection with an alleged recruitment fraud linked to the upcoming constable examination scheduled for Sunday. The accused, id... Read More


Guv assures Chopra families of Rs 1L aid within a week

Raiganj, Nov. 28 -- The officials of the state Governor's office have reportedly assured the bereaved families of Chopra, who lost four children in a tragic accident earlier in 2024, that each family ... Read More


Violence erupts after 6-year-old dies in car crash

Malda, Nov. 28 -- Malda witnessed heavy unrest on Thursday night following the death of six-year-old Dip Poddar, who succumbed to injuries sustained when a speeding, uncontrolled car rammed into his r... Read More


Jalpaiguri: 2 youths held for gang-rape of 19-yr-old

Jalpaiguri, Nov. 28 -- Two youths were arrested by the police on Wednesday night for their alleged involvement in the gang-rape of a 19-year-old woman near a tea garden. The incident has triggered wid... Read More


Raiganj Univ receives Rs 18.42 cr for upgrades to new building

Raiganj, Nov. 28 -- Raiganj University in North Dinajpur has received a financial allocation of Rs 18.42 crore from the state Higher Education department for completing electrification, water supply a... Read More