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Row over SIR in former enclave; Minister Guha urges cooperation

Cooch Behar, Nov. 5 -- The situation turned tense in Dinhata's Poiatur Kuthi on Tuesday after residents of a former enclave refused to accept the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) enumeration forms, fo... Read More


Volkswagen Virtus posts record October sales, 1.6 lakh units crossed together with Taigun

India, Nov. 5 -- Volkswagen India has reported a new monthly sales peak for the Virtus sedan, delivering 2,453 units in October 2025, its highest tally since launch. The model has also maintained a le... Read More


Timber cutter crushed to death by lorry; mob sets vehicle ablaze

BALURGHAT, Nov. 5 -- Tension gripped Boyrapara area of South Dinajpur's Kumarganj block on Wednesday morning after a timber cutter was crushed to death by a speeding lorry. The incident sparked outrag... Read More


Alipurduar: Trinamool Union will set up help desks for migrant tea garden workers

Alipurduar, Nov. 5 -- At least 40 per cent of the population across Alipurduar district's 64 tea estates are currently working as migrant labourers in different states - a growing concern for the ruli... Read More


Over 500 BJP supporters join TMC in Karandighi

Raiganj, Nov. 5 -- In a major political development, BJP leader Samser Ali along with more than 500 followers joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) at a ceremony held in Vestuli village of Altapur , Kar... Read More


EC team from Delhi on North Bengal visit

Alipurduar, Nov. 5 -- The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters' list commenced across West Bengal on Tuesday, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) visiting households to distribute forms. Meanwh... Read More


Raiganj: Class XII student battles for his life after acid attack; locals demand swift action

RAIGANJ, Nov. 5 -- Tension gripped the Subashganj area under Raiganj Police Station of North Dinajpur district on Wednesday morning after a Class XII student was seriously injured in a brutal acid att... Read More


Youth nabbed for obscene behaviour towards minor

Siliguri, Nov. 5 -- A youth has been arrested in Siliguri on charges of obscene behavior towards a minor girl. The accused has been identified as Gopinath Das (28), a resident of an area under the New... Read More


PAC chairman questions lapses in Teesta Barrage compensation

Jalpaiguri, Nov. 5 -- The rightful landowners are yet to receive compensation for plots acquired for the Teesta Barrage irrigation canal - an issue that drew sharp criticism from Alipurduar MLA and Pu... Read More


Cooch Behar's grand Madan Mohan Raas Fest begins with traditional Puja

Cooch Behar, Nov. 5 -- North Bengal's largest and most revered cultural event - the Madan Mohan Raas Festival - began on Wednesday with traditional rituals at the historic Madanmohan Temple. Cooch Be... Read More