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After land parcels, state floats tender for beautification of Old Digha beach

Kolkata, Feb. 23 -- The West Bengal government is set to launch a fresh beachfront beautification and upkeep drive in Old Digha, alongside opening up prime land parcels for hotel development. Sources... Read More


Spring showers hit Kolkata; storms predicted across South Bengal

Kolkata, Feb. 23 -- As winter recedes and spring begins to settle over the city, a brief spell of rain is set to interrupt the rising temperatures. The Alipore Meteorological Department has forecast s... Read More


Barasat Police busts fake car selling racket, six arrested

Kolkata, Feb. 23 -- A racket accused of duping people on the pretext of selling cars was busted by Barasat Police on Monday. The accused posted advertisements on social media to lure potential custome... Read More


Goutam Paul takes charge as WBJEEB chairman, exam dates likely soon

Kolkata, Feb. 23 -- The state Higher Education Department has appointed Goutam Paul as Chairman of the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB), ending a vacancy that had delayed key dec... Read More


Jadavpur University assault: Panel formed, entry curbs imposed

Kolkata, Feb. 23 -- Jadavpur University (JU) on Monday constituted an enquiry committee and imposed fresh entry restrictions after three faculty members were injured during a clash between student gro... Read More


Mamata to celebrate Holi and Dol Yatra on March 2

Kolkata, Feb. 23 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will attend a programme to celebrate Dol Yatra and Holi in presence of people from all communities on March 2. The programme which has been christene... Read More


Mamata congratulates 'Boong' team on historic BAFTA honour

Kolkata, Feb. 23 -- After the Manipuri-language debut feature 'Boong' scripted history by winning the Best Children and Family Film award at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), marking a lan... Read More


Setback for RSP in Gangarampur as senior dist leader joins TMC

BALURGHAT, Feb. 23 -- In a significant political development ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) has suffered a major setback in Gangarampur town as a sen... Read More


Death during anti-drug raid sparks protest in Old Malda; SP denies assault allegations

Malda, Feb. 23 -- Tension gripped Old Malda after a 37-year-old man allegedly fell ill and died during a police raid on suspected drug peddlers, triggering protests and a road blockade on Sunday eveni... Read More


Balurghat-Bathinda Farakka Exp under lens over cleanliness issues

BALURGHAT, Feb. 23 -- The Balurghat-Bathinda Farakka Express, which was introduced ahead of last year's Lok Sabha elections, has come under scrutiny over recurring cleanliness issues. Passengers have ... Read More