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Water and sanitation projs face time crunch as Centre releases funds late

Jalpaiguri, Dec. 19 -- The Central government has released funds from the Fifteenth Finance Commission to Zilla Parishads, Mahakuma Parishads and the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) in Nor... Read More


TMC claims illegal B'deshi voters living at BJP member's residence

Alipurduar, Dec. 19 -- Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress on Friday levelled fresh allegations against the Election Commission,... Read More


'Attack strikes at media freedom', Media Freedom Coalition condemns assaults on newsrooms

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- The Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) has condemned the attacks and arson at the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star following the death of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin... Read More


A 20-year-old LG air conditioner triggers South Korea's unlikeliest gold hunt

SEOUL, Dec. 19 -- A 20-year-old air conditioner has unexpectedly become one of South Korea's most talked-about vintage items after a viral video revealed that its logo was made of pure gold, sparking ... Read More


Malda to disburse housing aid to 66,000 beneficiaries in 2nd phase of 'Banglar Bari'

Malda, Dec. 19 -- The Malda district administration is set to disburse financial assistance to around 66,000 beneficiaries under the second phase of the state government's flagship Banglar Bari housin... Read More


Siliguri Mahakuma Book Fair returns on Dec 25 with 70 stalls

Siliguri, Dec. 19 -- With the theme 'Preserving linguistic tradition, is our commitment', the 15th Siliguri Mahakuma Boi Mela (Book Fair) is set to commence on December 25 at Baghajatin Park. Organise... Read More


Malda migrant worker dies in Kerala accident

Malda, Dec. 19 -- A tragic accident in Kerala on Thursday afternoon claimed the life of a 30-year-old migrant worker from Malda district, leaving his family in severe financial distress. The deceased,... Read More


B'deshi woman sent back after illegal entry to meet lover

BALURGHAT, Dec. 19 -- A cross-border love affair that defied boundaries ended in heartbreak and legal complications, as a young woman from Bangladesh was sent back to her country after illegally enter... Read More


SCS calls indefinite halt on Tiger Hill taxis, cites safety and facility concerns

Darjeeling, Dec. 19 -- Tiger Hill, one of Darjeeling's most iconic tourist destinations, wore a near-deserted look on Friday as hill taxis stayed away following an indefinite ban called by the Sanyukt... Read More


Two killed in head-on collision between trucks

Cooch Behar, Dec. 19 -- Two people were killed on the spot and two others seriously injured in a head-on collision between two trucks on the Mathabhanga-Siliguri State Highway near Ashokbari in Bairag... Read More