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Dacoit legends and age-old customs define Malda's 300-year-old Manikora Kali Puja

Malda, Nov. 3 -- Crossing a river under the cover of darkness, a dense forest and a secret ritual performed before sunrise. These chilling tales, passed down through generations, continue to surround ... Read More


Farmers in Malda face mounting losses as cold storage potato prices crash

Malda, Nov. 2 -- A decision to store potatoes in the hope of better returns has turned into a major financial setback for farmers in Malda. With prices crashing, many are refusing to withdraw their pr... Read More


Malda: 9 temporary firecracker markets to be set up across dist

Malda, Nov. 1 -- With the festive season bringing a surge in firecracker sales, the district administration has stepped up safety measures to prevent any recurrence of past tragedies. Temporary firecr... Read More


Diwali rush puts diya makers & candle artisans in overdrive

Malda, Oct. 30 -- With Diwali just days away, traditional artisans in Malda are working against the clock to meet the seasonal demand for earthen lamps and candles. While potters in Bachamari Palpara ... Read More


Malda Medical College launches cardiology, nephrology OPDs

Malda, Oct. 28 -- Malda Medical College and Hospital has taken a significant step towards expanding specialised healthcare services with the launch of outpatient departments (OPDs) for cardiology and ... Read More


Malda village struggles sans road for nearly 30 years

Malda, Oct. 27 -- Even after nearly eight decades after Independence, a disturbing picture has emerged from Block Para, barely a stone's throw from the Harishchandrapur-I block office in Malda distric... Read More


Malda: 12 held in gambling fair raid

Malda, Oct. 26 -- Three civic volunteers were seriously injured after police personnel from Manikchak Police Station were allegedly attacked by local residents while attempting to shut down an illegal... Read More


English Bazar plans two parking zones, toto entry curbs

Malda, Oct. 26 -- In a fresh push to tackle chronic traffic congestion in Malda town, the district administration, English Bazar Municipality (EBM) and police on Monday conducted a joint inspection fr... Read More


Chief Secy conducts aerial survey of erosion-affected areas in Malda

Malda, Oct. 25 -- Expressing deep concern over the worsening river erosion in Malda, Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Sunday warned that the Ganga and Fulhar rivers are separated by barel... Read More


Malda: BJP worker hacked, shot dead; one arrested

Malda, Oct. 22 -- A 27-year-old BJP worker, Samir Ghosh, was allegedly hacked with sharp weapons and shot dead in Ramkeli under English Bazar Police Station in Malda on Wednesday night, triggering ten... Read More