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BLOs raise security, duty concerns as EC begins training ahead of SIR

Kolkata, Nov. 1 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday launched a district-wise training programme for more than 80,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) across West Bengal, ahead of the Special Intens... Read More


Hooghly: Political row erupts after youth killed over boiled eggs; 1 held

Kolkata, Nov. 1 -- A youth was allegedly beaten to death by members of a local club in Hooghly district's Kamarpukur area after a dispute over eating three boiled eggs instead of one, triggering a pol... Read More


HT Interview: This will be Cong's worst performance in Bihar, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

India, Nov. 1 -- Former Union minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said he is confident of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s victory in the upcomin... Read More


South Africa's journey to Women's Cricket World Cup final

New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- From a crushing defeat in their opening game against England to a commanding win in the semi-final against the same opponent, South Africa's journey to their first Women's Cricket... Read More


Fewer Saturday Metro services on 'Green Line'

Kolkata, Nov. 1 -- Kolkata Metro Railway has reduced the number of Saturday services on the Green Line (East-West corridor) from November 1, while also advancing the first train from Salt Lake Sector ... Read More


At least 45 B'deshis held while crossing border

Kolkata, Nov. 1 -- At least 45 Bangladeshis, including 11 children, were held in Bengal's North 24-Parganas district on Saturday when they were trying to cross the international border "illegally", po... Read More


Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav hits out at PM Modi over double-murder in Arrah, says 'mention jungle raj in your speech'

Patna, Nov. 1 -- RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav has hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a recent double murder case in Bihar's Arrah, alleging that ... Read More


Eastern Railway to run EMU specials for Rash Yatra Utsab

Kolkata, Nov. 1 -- To manage the expected rush of pilgrims during the Rash Yatra Utsab in Shantipur, Eastern Railway's Sealdah Division will operate additional EMU services and provide a temporary sto... Read More


Bankura: Carcass of full-grown leopard found in Bakadaha Forest

Kolkata, Nov. 1 -- The carcass of a full-grown leopard was found in Bakadaha Forest under the Bishnupur division in Bankura in the early hours of Friday, marking the first-ever sighting in the distric... Read More


Abhishek Sharma 'proud and motivated' after India enter Women's World Cup final: 'It didn't feel like there was.'

India, Nov. 1 -- A day has passed, but the euphoria is still here. One can not easily forget how the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India defeated seven-time champions Australia to enter the final of the Women'... Read More