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ZSI discovers two new Collembola species from Purulia & Ghoom hills

Kolkata, Aug. 26 -- The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has officially announced the discovery of two new species of Collembola, soil-dwelling micro-arthropods from Purulia and Ghoom hills in Darjeel... Read More


Prime Minister ignoring corruption in double-engine BJP states, says Mamata

Kolkata, Aug. 26 -- Accusing PM Modi of overlooking corruption in BJP-ruled states, Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday rebutted Modi's recent all... Read More


'Discrepancy': HC orders CID probe into Khejuri deaths

Kolkata, Aug. 26 -- The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday has directed the state CID to investigate the deaths of two men at a fair in Khejuri, East Midnapore district, after an apparent discrepancy in a... Read More


Principals' body flags CU exams on TMCP foundation day

Kolkata, Aug. 26 -- The All Bengal Principals' Council (ABPC) has expressed concern over Calcutta University's decision to go ahead with the B.Com. Semester IV examinations on August 28, despite repea... Read More


Cyclonic circulation to trigger heavy rainfall in South Bengal

Kolkata, Aug. 26 -- The Regional Meteorological Centre in Alipore predicted heavy rainfall in South Bengal districts on Thursday and Friday as a cyclonic circulation is being formed in Bay-of-Bengal. ... Read More


Metro commuters to get 5% discount on App-based ticketing

Kolkata, Aug. 26 -- Passengers purchasing tickets through the Aamar Kolkata Metro app (earlier Metro Ride Kolkata) will now receive a 5 per cent discount on every ticket across the entire Kolkata Metr... Read More


Biography of Father Felix Raj launched at St Xavier's University

Kolkata, Aug. 26 -- When Rev. Fr. John Felix Raj, SJ, founder vice-chancellor (V-C) of St Xavier's University, Kolkata, was approached by Dr Prabhat Kumar Datta, adjunct professor at the university, t... Read More


Burdwan: CM launches Rs 1646 cr dev projs

Kolkata, Aug. 26 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a series of development projects worth over Rs 1646 crore in East and West Burdwan districts. ... Read More


Burdwan: Mamata distributes cycles under Sabooj Sathi

Kolkata, Aug. 26 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday inaugurated the distribution of bicycles for Class IX students under the Sabooj Sathi project at a state government programme held at the ... Read More


CM: Support GST waiver on Health insurance to help people 'despite Rs 900 cr loss'

Kolkata, Aug. 26 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the proposed waiver of GST on Health insurance premiums, if implemented, would cost Bengal around Rs 900 crore annually, but she back... Read More