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Bengal Assembly polls: ECI to deploy 294 general observers

Kolkata, March 13 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) will increase the number of general observers to 294 during the upcoming Assembly elections, whereas in the 2021 Assembly elections, the num... Read More


Staircase of old building collapses in Jorasanko

Kolkata, March 13 -- A portion of the staircase of an old, dilapidated house collapsed in Jorasanko, resulting in the entrapment of more than 20 people on Friday morning. However, no one was injured i... Read More


Induction stoves vanish from Kolkata stores amid LPG crisis

KOLKATA, March 13 -- From restaurants to households, induction cooktops have suddenly emerged as the most trusted alternative amid the shortage of LPG cylinders. In many Bengali homes, induction stove... Read More


LPG crunch hits clubs in Kolkata: Buffets cancelled, parties suspended

KOLKATA, March 13 -- Planning a party at the Calcutta Rowing Club (CRC) this weekend? You may have to put those plans on hold. If you thought the ongoing commercial LPG crisis had only affected restau... Read More


ER to operate five pairs of special trains in March

Kolkata, March 13 -- Eastern Railway (ER) has announced five pairs of special trains on different dates in March connecting Thakurnagar and Bangaon with long-distance destinations to facilitate passen... Read More


TMC plans third letter to Droupadi Murmu seeking meeting

Kolkata, March 13 -- After Rashtrapati Bhavan allegedly did not respond to the Trinamool Congress's second letter seeking an appointment for its MPs to brief the President on the Bengal government's t... Read More


Jal Jeevan Mission workers protest in Balurghat over unpaid dues

BALURGHAT, March 13 -- Contractual workers engaged in the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) project in South Dinajpur district staged a protest on Thursday evening alleging that they have not received their sa... Read More


Spring rain brings relief to tea gardens ahead of first flush season

Alipurduar, March 13 -- After nearly five months of dry weather, more than 300 tea gardens across North Bengal have finally received rainfall, bringing much-needed relief to the tea industry. Planters... Read More


Heavy rain causes waterlogging in Siliguri, Jalpaiguri; More showers ahead

Siliguri/ Jalpaiguri, March 13 -- Heavy rainfall lashed Siliguri and several parts of North Bengal on Thursday night, causing waterlogging in many areas of the city. The pre-monsoon rain continued for... Read More


Minor sexually assaulted in Manikchak

Malda, March 13 -- A Class IX student was allegedly sexually assaulted by a local youth in Manikchak. The victim's family has filed a complaint against the accused, who has been absconding since the ... Read More