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'State sees surge in dengue cases in past 2 months'

Kolkata, July 29 -- Bengal has seen a surge in dengue cases in the past two months with several South Bengal districts registering more than 200 cases each. According to sources, more than 2,500 deng... Read More


Govt tightens 'Taruner Swapna' payout process, 20-point guideline issued

Kolkata, July 29 -- To ensure the foolproof disbursal of funds under the 'Taruner Swapna' scheme, the state School Education department has issued a detailed 20-point guideline for Class XI students t... Read More


Mamata launches over 1K projects worth Rs 1,142 crore across Bengal

Kolkata, July 29 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of over 1,000 projects across Bengal worth Rs 1,142 crore from a distribution programme held at ... Read More


Mamata rolls out financial aid for 1.09 crore farmers

Kolkata, July 29 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced the disbursal of financial assistance under the Krishak Bandhu (New) scheme for the upcoming Kharif season. "A total of Rs 2,93... Read More


'No country named Pakistan for Pahalgam terror attack'

Kolkata, July 29 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday slammed External Affairs minister S Jaishankar for dodging the question as to how many countries have named Pakistan and condemned it after ... Read More


'Symbol of national pride': Mamata extends greetings on Mohun Bagan Diwas

Kolkata, July 29 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed good wishes to Mohun Bagan Athletic Club as it celebrated Mohun Bagan Diwas at Netaji Indoor Stadium in a befitting manner. The... Read More


KMC makes it mandatory for councillors to speak in Bengali during monthly meets

Kolkata, July 29 -- Amid the apparent political push by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) against the alleged vilification of Bengali speakers in BJP-ruled states, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) i... Read More


Class 3 girl sexually assaulted in Siliguri school toilet, 1 held

Siliguri, July 29 -- A conservancy staff of an English medium school located in Pradhan Nagar was arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a student, studying in Class 3, in the school toilet. ... Read More


Altercation turns fatal: Woman held for killing husband in Malda

Malda, July 29 -- In a shocking turn of events, a man was allegedly murdered by his wife in the Neelkanthtola area under South Chandipur Gram Panchayat under Bhutni Police Station. The body of the vic... Read More


Bhattacharya calls for biodiversity conservation

Siliguri, July 29 -- On the occasion of International Tiger Day, Bengal's minister of state for Environment (independent charge) Chandrima Bhattacharya delivered a message on biodiversity and environm... Read More