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State to execute flood protection works in 3 districts before monsoon

Kolkata, Feb. 11 -- The West Bengal government has initiated a series of flood protection, embankment strengthening, and canal restoration works across West Midnapore, Bankura, and Jhargram districts ... Read More


Calcutta High Court recalls CID order against nine cops in custodial abuse

Kolkata, Feb. 11 -- The Calcutta High Court has recalled its earlier direction asking the CID, West Bengal to initiate major disciplinary proceedings against nine West Bengal Police officers over alle... Read More


Addl chargesheet at late trial stage valid in NDPS cases: Cal HC

Kolkata, Feb. 10 -- The Calcutta High Court has upheld the acceptance of a supplementary charge sheet filed at an advanced stage of a trial under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) ... Read More


State plans hospitality hub at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan

Kolkata, Feb. 10 -- The West Bengal government is planning to add a new hospitality and events facility at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, aiming to improve amenities for visitors and make better use o... Read More


Loan recovery visit not a criminal offence: Cal HC

Kolkata, Feb. 9 -- Holding that a loan recovery visit by officials of a state financial corporation cannot, by itself, amount to a criminal offence, the Calcutta High Court has quashed proceedings aga... Read More


Fix unsafe buildings or shut them: KMC warns owners

Kolkata, Feb. 8 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has issued a clear warning to owners of privately run markets to carry out immediate repairs to unsafe buildings or face closure. Citing ris... Read More


HC issues guidelines on creche facility operated within premises

Kolkata, Feb. 8 -- The Calcutta High Court has notified guidelines regulating the use and operation of the creche facility within its premises, providing childcare support to parents and primary careg... Read More


State plans biogas units to power kitchens at tribal schools

Kolkata, Feb. 8 -- The West Bengal government has decided to install biogas plants at residential schools and hostels for tribal students in six districts as part of its effort to promote cleaner and ... Read More


HC sets aside sentence of man accused of minor's rape, murder

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- The Calcutta High Court has set aside the life sentence of a man convicted for the rape and murder of a minor girl, holding that while the crime itself stood medically proven, the p... Read More


State govt floats tender for 10-acre land parcel in New Town's central business district

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- The West Bengal government has initiated a move to open up a prime 10-acre land parcel in New Town's central business district to attract large commercial investments and strengthen... Read More