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Gangasagar Mela: Kolkata Police set up kiosks, speed limiters made mandatory on all busses

Kolkata, Jan. 7 -- Kolkata Police (KP) have taken several measures to assist pilgrims travelling to Gangasagar and to ensure their safety during the journey. Elaborate security arrangements have also... Read More


Bengal CEO seeks ECI nod for proxy, virtual hearings

Kolkata, Jan. 7 -- The office of the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has proposed to the Election Commission of India (ECI) that family members be allowed to appear for hearings on behalf of... Read More


Dilip Ghosh, Sukanta, Suvendu left out of BJP state committee

Kolkata, Jan. 7 -- A day before BJP's national president JP Nadda is to hold a meeting on Thursday to outline party's strategy for the 2026 Assembly elections in Bengal, the saffron camp on Wednesday ... Read More


Youth arrested for rape of college student in Anandapur

Kolkata, Jan. 7 -- A youth was arrested for the alleged rape of a college student in Anandapur. According to sources, the victim woman, a student of a college in South Kolkata, had been to a friend's... Read More


State plans Rs 19.56 cr Rupnarayan dredging for Kolaghat power

Kolkata, Jan. 7 -- The West Bengal government is planning to take up a Rs 19.56 crore two-year dredging project in the Rupnarayan River to ensure uninterrupted power generation at the Kolaghat Thermal... Read More


European allies draw up contingency plan as Trump rekindles Greenland takeover threat

Paris/Berlin/IBNS, Jan. 7 -- European allies, including France and Germany, are quietly working on a coordinated response plan amid renewed concerns that the United States could act on President Donal... Read More


PS Group builders must refund for carpet area shortfall: RERA Tribunal

Kolkata, Jan. 7 -- The West Bengal Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has upheld an order directing a builder to refund money with interest for a shortfall in the carpet area of a commercial office unit, ... Read More


Kwankwaso sends cryptic birthday greeting to Governor Yusuf amid defection rumour

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Former governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, had sent a "cryptic" birthday greeting to Governor Abba Yusuf on the occasion of ... Read More


Malda: BLO death triggers debate over work conditions

Malda, Jan. 7 -- Malda witnessed renewed tension on Wednesday following the death of a Booth Level Officer (BLO) amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The deceased, Sam... Read More


Written assurance brings an end to wage standoff at 6 tea gardens

ALIPURDUAR, Jan. 7 -- The prolonged wage deadlock involving six tea gardens operated by Marico Agro Industries Private Limited in Alipurduar district has finally been resolved following a written assu... Read More