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'Bengal's industry sector grew at 7.3% in 2024-25, beating national average of 6.2%'

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) said that Bengal ranked among the top three states for investment intentions in 2024, with Rs 39,133 crore already processed and Rs 4.4 lakh crore wort... Read More


Bengal SIR: EC appoints 12 senior Central officers as special roll observers

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- The Election Commission appointed 12 senior central officers as Special Roll Observers (SROs) to oversee the SIR of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The observers will ensure that ... Read More


Man held for killing parents, wife and daughter in UP's Etah

Etah, Jan. 20 -- Police on Tuesday arrested man for allegedly killing his parents, wife and daughter at their house over financial stress and domestic discord ahead of his daughter's wedding scheduled... Read More


Printing presses of Punjab Kesari newspaper shall continue to function: SC

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- Observing that "newspapers cannot be stopped", the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Punjab government and its pollution control board not to take any coercive steps against ... Read More


Eight years on the run, Budge Budge rape accused held at Mumbai airport

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- An accused in a rape case from the Budge Budge area, who had been absconding for nearly eight years, was arrested from Mumbai airport on Sunday, police said. According to sources,... Read More


'No active Nipah infection found in Bengal bats survey'

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- A survey conducted on bats in West Bengal has found no active Nipah virus infection, though antibodies were detected in one specimen, indicating prior exposure, a senior state fore... Read More


TMC worker injured in Bhangar bomb attack

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- A TMC worker was allegedly attacked by workers of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) in the Bhangar area on Monday night. Police said a case has been registered at the Uttar Kashipur ... Read More


Ukraine debuts, China returns, Argentina focal theme country at Kolkata Book Fair 2026

KOLKATA, Jan. 20 -- By now, it is clear that the USA will not be participating in the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair 2026, following budget cuts under the Donald Trump administration. Bangladesh... Read More


CM: 4 climate-resilient rice varieties developed

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- The Agriculture Department has developed four new high-yielding rice varieties suited to local climatic conditions, a significant breakthrough as farmers increasingly face erratic ... Read More


BJP worker held for 'submitting fake Form 7'

Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- A BJP worker was arrested by the cops of Tamluk Police Station for allegedly submitting hundreds of fake Form-7 to delete the names of about 300 voters. According to sources, the ... Read More