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Jagaddhatri Puja preps begin in Chandannagar

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- The Bengal government has begun preparations for a grand celebration of Chandannagar's famous Jagaddhatri Puja, following its recognition as a state-level Puja festival. A high-leve... Read More


Spoiled meat, mouldy paneer found in hotel kitchens

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- Spoiled meat, fungus-covered paneer, stale cooked food and dog food stored alongside items meant for human consumption were found during a joint inspection of several hotels in Much... Read More


'Mob might get him killed': MAITC slams BJP Min over Abhishek remark

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- The Mamata All India Trinamool Congress (MAITC) on Monday slammed BJP Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee over his remarks on party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, accusing him of enc... Read More


Bageshwar Baba apologises after remarks on Lord Krishna

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- Months after facing criticism in Bengal for making derogatory remarks about Bengalis' food habits during his visit ahead of Durga Puja, Bageshwar Baba, also known as Dhirendra Krish... Read More


SC asks Cal HC to consider Abhishek's plea against trial

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Calcutta High Court to consider Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's plea for interim protection against media reports concerning investi... Read More


College Street, Tangra on West Bengal's urban makeover map

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- Urban Development and Municipal Affairs minister Agnimitra Paul on Tuesday said that her department will carry out an urban transformation plan in several parts of the city, includi... Read More


Smriti Irani to Oppn: Accept poll verdict, stop attacking institutions

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- The political heat over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls intensified on Tuesday, with BJP national general secretary Smriti Irani accusi... Read More


About Rs 8 crore betel nut haul in Falakata: 3 traders arrested

Alipurduar, Nov. 3 -- Police have arrested three betel nut traders from Falakata for their alleged involvement in the illegal storage and trade of imported betel nuts. Following their arrest, police s... Read More


Awareness drive against crop residue burning held in Malda

Malda, Nov. 3 -- With an aim to curb environmental pollution and preserve soil fertility, the English Bazar Block Assistant Director of Agriculture's office organised an awareness programme in Malda o... Read More


Raiganj: BJP members injured in attack

Raiganj, Nov. 3 -- Several BJP members were injured in what some labelled a BJP factional feud. Armed with firearms, bamboo sticks and iron rods, a group attacked some BJP members at Netaji More in Ma... Read More