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SIR: BLO dies in Murshidabad, work pressure alleged

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- A 58-year-old booth-level officer from West Bengal's Murshidabad district died on Friday, triggering fresh concerns over the mounting pressure faced by officials engaged in voter li... Read More


Spotlight on Jangalmahal with Rs 27K-cr 'Jangal Sundari' proj

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- The Mamata Banerjee government, through its Interim Budget, dropped a significant industrial signal with the announcement of a Rs 27,000 crore investment for the "Jangal Sundari Kar... Read More


Golpark shootout: 20 booked, gangleaders still at large

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- Police on Thursday evening arrested another accused in connection with the shootout and bombing on Kankulia Road near Golpark, taking the total number of arrests to 20. However, co... Read More


Budget debate turns chaotic over BJP MLA Agnimitra's 'madrasa' remarks

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- A heated argument broke out in the Assembly on Friday during the discussion of the state budget, when BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul allegedly made controversial remarks over the allocation... Read More


Surat to host organic Mud Fest on Dhuleti, attract participants from India and abroad

Surat, Feb. 6 -- Giving a unique and contemporary identity to the traditional celebration of Dhuleti, Surat is set to host the sixth edition of Mud Fest on March 4 at Triyom Club near Aabhwa Chowkdi... Read More


North Bengal to gain from people-centric Budget: TMC leaders

Siliguri, Feb. 6 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders across North Bengal on Friday welcomed the West Bengal State Budget, terming it people-centric and development-oriented with special emphasis on in... Read More


Old Malda: Expelled BJP leader Mondal plans Independent bid

Malda, Feb. 6 -- Even before the Election Commission announces the schedule for the 2026 Assembly elections, the BJP in Malda is facing fresh internal turmoil, with expelled party leader Nitai Mondal ... Read More


Mother & baby die en route to hearing

Malda, Feb. 6 -- A heartbreaking road accident in Malda claimed the lives of a young woman and her nine-month-old son on Thursday evening, leaving the family and local residents in deep shock. The vi... Read More


Sri Lankan govt. to pursue reparations for colonial-era losses

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says that the process of pursuing compensation for colonial-era losses and seek the return of looted cultural treasures is c... Read More


Son killed in family dispute in Siliguri, father apprehended

Siliguri, Feb. 6 -- A man has been arrested for allegedly killing his son following prolonged domestic abuse. The incident occurred in the Telipara area under the Ashighar outpost in Siliguri. The de... Read More