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Religious events shape political climate as Bengal moves toward 2026 elections

Kolkata, Dec. 7 -- Bengal's political battleground is rapidly turning communal in tone as multiple religious events, counter-events and symbolic constructions dominate the run-up to the 2026 Assembly ... Read More


SIR process triggers surge in anxiety across city, say mental health experts

Kolkata, Dec. 7 -- The zeal to return to Toba Tek Singh remains in the hearts of many who still carry the fear of being uprooted, wandering with the longing to return "home". But what happens when the... Read More


Boundary fence of graveyard reserved for Bangladesh war veterans burned

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- The boundary fence of a graveyard reserved for freedom fighters in Pangsa, Rajbari, has been set on fire. The incident took place early on Sunday at the Tarapur graveyard, said Abdul... Read More


Aceh flood survivors plead for housing aid after homes swept away

Banda Aceh, Aceh, Dec. 7 -- Survivors of the flash floods and landslides in Balee Panah Village, Bireuen District, Aceh, expressed hope that President Prabowo Subianto will provide housing assistance ... Read More


Tea Board warns small growers against using harmful pesticides

Jalpaiguri, Dec. 7 -- The Tea Board of India has issued a strong warning to small tea growers, stating that the continued use of harmful pesticides is directly impacting the quality of raw tea leaves ... Read More


S Dinajpur: Court awards life sentence to 3 people in 2020 Kumarganj murder case

BALURGHAT, Dec. 7 -- The Balurghat District Court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of a young woman from Belghor in Kumarganj, South Dinajpur, in 2020. The Additiona... Read More


Govt mulls promoting Siliguri as hub for 'religious tourism'

Siliguri, Dec. 7 -- Alongside the well-known hill tourism destinations of North Bengal, the state Tourism department is now focusing on bringing various religious sites around Siliguri onto the touris... Read More


Raiganj civic body to initiate legal action against housing scheme defaulters

Raiganj, Dec. 7 -- The authorities of Raiganj Municipality in North Dinajpur have decided to take legal action against beneficiaries who received financial assistance under the 'Housing for All' schem... Read More


Police halt 'child marriage' in Balurghat; bride sent to CWC home

BALURGHAT, Dec. 7 -- A wedding ceremony in Balurghat came to an abrupt halt on Friday night after police intervened, acting on information that the bride was a minor. The incident led to confusion and... Read More


English Bazar Municipality plans 50 new parking lots

Malda, Dec. 7 -- The English Bazar Municipality is taking a major initiative to address the long-standing parking crisis in the town. At the beginning of the new year, the municipality plans to set up... Read More