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Amid indefinite PDS strike in Hills, GTA flags crisis with Food minister

Darjeeling, Feb. 6 -- The GTA on Friday raised the long-pending grievances of MR (Fair Price Shop) dealers in the Darjeeling hills with Food and Supplies Minister Rathin Ghosh in Kolkata, amid an inde... Read More


IMD forecasts drop in minimum temp across Bengal

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- Minimum temperatures across West Bengal are likely to drop by two notches over the next couple of days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Shallow to moderate fog is l... Read More


"Central Govt should immediately impose ban on Ghooskhor Pandat": BSP leader Mayawati

Lucknow, Feb. 6 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday demanded an immediate ban on the upcoming Netflix web series titled 'Ghooskhor Pandat', saying it portrays the Brahmin community i... Read More


Madhyamik 2026: Exams of 13 more candidates cancelled; total rises to 19

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- The entire examination of 13 candidates was cancelled after they were caught with mobile phones inside examination halls during the History paper on Friday, taking the total number ... Read More


'Yamraj' act spreads railway safety message at Bally Station

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- A thematic presentation depicting 'Yamraj' was used to spread railway safety messages during an awareness programme conducted at Bally station under the Howrah division of Eastern R... Read More


Celebration of legacy, art & food at Murshidabad Heritage Fest

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- From the majestic Kathgola Garden to 1,000-doored Hazarduari Palace, the ruins of Katra Masjid, Murshidabad in West Bengal promises a captivating journey with a blend of Mughal-era... Read More


Chinese Consulate General hosts New Year reception

KOLKATA, Feb. 6 -- The Chinese Consulate General in Kolkata recently hosted the 2026 Chinese New Year or Spring Festival reception. More than 400 guests, including Consul General Xu Wei attended the e... Read More


Can't deny conveyance to housing society for not producing property card: HC

India, Feb. 6 -- Granting relief to residents of a housing society in Ghatkopar East, the Bombay High Court recently ruled that failure to produce a property card cannot deny flat purchasers their rig... Read More


Bengal plans 46K km of new rural roads before elections

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- Ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections, the state government has set an ambitious target to revamp rural road infrastructure, proposing construction of 46,000 km of new rural r... Read More


Unemployment down 45.65% since 2017-18: TMC

Kolkata, Feb. 6 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday outlined how various state government welfare schemes have benefited people across West Bengal. Addressing a Press conference, senior party l... Read More