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Balurghat Baul singer's protest song against LPG price rise goes viral

BALURGHAT, March 17 -- Folk music has turned into a medium of protest in South Dinajpur, where Baul artiste Akhil Barman, popularly known as Akhil Gosai, has composed a song criticising the Central go... Read More


Norwester wreaks havoc in Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, massive damage reported

Siliguri/ Jalpaiguri, March 17 -- A sudden and intense storm, accompanied by heavy rain and lightning, triggered widespread destruction across Siliguri and adjoining areas, as well as parts of Jalpaig... Read More


Two-day 'Siliguri Lit Fest' on Mar 20, 21

Siliguri, March 17 -- To promote literature, language, and cultural engagement among students and the younger generation, the Siliguri Literary Society is set to organise a two-day "Siliguri Lit Fest"... Read More


KC Tyagi quits JD(U), a day after Nitish's RS move

New Delhi, March 17 -- Senior JD(U) leader K C Tyagi on Tuesday said that he has left the party and will decide his further course of action soon. Tyagi was associated with the JD(U) since it came in... Read More


'Over Rs 81,500 crore released to states, UTs under MGNREGA'

New Delhi, March 17 -- The government on Tuesday said over Rs 81,500 crore has been released to states and Union Territories under the MGNREGS employment scheme in the current financial year so far, a... Read More


'Prepare formal strategic document that articulates foreign policy objectives'

New Delhi, March 17 -- A Parliamentary panel on external affairs has strongly recommended the government to take up on priority the preparation of a formal strategic document that clearly articulates ... Read More


'Over 5.18L food samples analysed in 3 yrs, 88,192 penalties imposed'

New Delhi, March 17 -- More than 5.18 lakh food samples were analysed during the period from 2022-23 to 2024-25 by officials of food safety departments of respective states and Union territories as we... Read More


'Climate change could drive millions globally into physical inactivity by 2050'

New Delhi, March 17 -- High temperatures caused by climate change could drive millions around the world into physical inactivity by 2050 and be linked to up to 7,00,000 additional premature deaths yea... Read More


Centre monitors LPG supply, states set up control rooms

NEW DELHI, March 17 -- The LPG supply woes continue to pose hardships to the public as well as impacting hotels, businesses and household consumers through longer waiting periods and panic bookings. T... Read More


Post removal, Bengal Home Secy now Tamil Nadu observer

Kolkata, March 17 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed former state Home Secretary Jagdish Prasad Meena as a poll observer in Tamil Nadu. Meena, along with Chief Secretary Nandini ... Read More