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Industry backs Bengal policy, expects fresh investments

Kolkata, Nov. 5 -- Industry leaders have welcomed the West Bengal Investment Promotion Policy, 2026, unveiled by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday, expressing optimism that it would attract ... Read More


State Health dept appoints 2 joint advisers

Kolkata, Nov. 5 -- The state Health department has appointed two joint advisers, prioritising children's health alongside maternal healthcare. Dr Arun Singh, a pediatrician, has returned as a health ... Read More


Pregnant woman 'denied admission' delivers baby at night shelter

Malda, Nov. 5 -- A shocking incident at Malda Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) has raised serious questions over its maternity services after a pregnant woman allegedly denied admission delivered a... Read More


Alipurduar: Eggs hurled at TMC leader arrested under Arms Act

Alipurduar, Nov. 5 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and former Alipurduar district general secretary Sanjit Dhar was arrested under the Arms Act on Wednesday night. On Thursday morning, police took... Read More


Jalpaiguri Municipality: 15 DTC councillors allege widespread corruption

Alipurduar, Nov. 5 -- As many as 15 councillors from the Democratic Trinamool Congress (DTC) have levelled allegations of widespread corruption in Jalpaiguri Municipality, raising questions over recru... Read More


Int'l cyber fraud racket: 9 held

Siliguri, Nov. 5 -- The Matigara police have busted an alleged international cyber fraud racket operating under the guise of a call centre from a rented apartment in Matigara and arrested nine persons... Read More


Students bring history to life at TIGPS Social Science exhibition

Siliguri, Nov. 5 -- Techno India Group Public School (TIGPS), Siliguri, organised its annual Social Science Exhibition, 'TIMETALES - SEASON III', providing students with a platform to showcase their k... Read More


Building fell in stages; residents raced to reach trapped workers

New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- A loud crash reverberated through a crammed neighbourhood in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazar on Thursday morning. Rushing out of their homes, residents -- some jolted awake by the sound ... Read More


Cops trace 205 missing children in 7 months, five found within hours

New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- The Delhi Police has traced and recovered 205 missing children, including 154 girls, in seven months, with five of them being reunited with their families within just one to two h... Read More


Teen found dead in drain

New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- The body of an unidentified teenager, aged between 15 and 17 years, was found floating in a drain near Jagatpur Metro Station in Delhi's Wazirabad area on Thursday, police said. ... Read More